Program Intern at The Institute For Social Accountability

ROLE AND PURPOSE

The Program Intern will support initiatives aimed at helping small-scale farmers and micro and small informal traders to advocate for their rights to food and better working conditions, and to comply with government trading requirements. The Inclusive People’s Economy Pillar focuses on engaging and supporting Kenya’s largest sources of income and livelihoods by engaging and capacity building small-scale farmers and informal traders for improved incomes and ensure access to quality and sustainable food at the household level.

Reporting to the Program Officer, the Program Intern will support in coordinating project activities, conducting desktop research to develop concepts, and supporting county engagements to map and organize farmers and traders to push for better working environment and compliance with government requirements for trading.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to plan and organize training sessions, workshops, events and project activities, while maintaining positive relations with partners, and relevant stakeholders
• Support TISA’s outreach and communication efforts to engage stakeholders, including farmers, informal traders, community members, and government agencies.
• Provide administrative support, including handling activity logistics, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining project documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to research, collect, analyze, and report data related to program outcomes and impact.
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials, social media content, and other communication materials to promote public accountability initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to execute project activities and coordinate monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Support in compiling and submitting timely progress reports on project activities including meetings and workshops with different stakeholders.
• To take part in TISA functions as may be specified from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of social accountability principles, research methodologies, and advocacy strategies.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites within Kenya.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Duration and Location

• The internship is expected to last six months.
• The internship is based in Nairobi, with occasional travel to TISA project sites.

Supervision and Reporting

• The Program Intern will report directly to the Program Officer.
• Regular feedback and performance evaluations will be provided throughout the internship period