Ubuntu Care Project Intern - Kitale

By Live Lover -
1. INTRODUCTION
Handicap international (HI) is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and  development. A strong emphasis sis placed on empowering persons with disabilities and their representatives, through their full participation into mainstream development processes and the provision of appropriate and accessible social, health and rehabilitation services, in order to ensure equal opportunities for all.
 
Context analysis
Handicap international is implementing a child protection project 'Ubuntu care: confronting sexual violence against children with disability in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi'. In Kenya the project geographical coverage is Trans-Nzoia County. The project aims to address the root causes and mitigate the consequences of violence against children especially those with disabilities. Handicap International seeks to engage
volunteer to contribute to the project implementation process as well as learn from the great experience Handicap International is extending towards this important project. During the Internshipperiod of engagement, the volunteer is expected to work closely with the project team to realize the following objectives;

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNSHIP
The objectives of the internship are:
1. Support in the implementation of project activities as indicated in the
implementation plan
2. Support in the collection and compilation of data.
 
Tasks
 Actively take part in planning and organizing of the project activities.
 Assist the project officer to follow-up on school activities
 Assist with follow-up of beneficiaries identified by partners
 Provide draft reports for activities attended.
 Participate in making follow up in implementation of action plans developed during
trainings.
 Assist with the collection and compilation of data and information provided by
partners.
 Ensure that participant’s lists for forums and seminars are collected and the data
considered in the report and in the data base.
Output
 Reports of activities and trainings attended.
 Properly filled data collection tools.
 Adherence to deadlines
 Final internship report.
 
3. HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL’S RESPONSIBILITIES
 Orientation of the intern to understand the History, vision and mission of the handicap
international as well as the current projects.
 Provide opportunities for the intern to gain hands-on experience in project
implementation, monitoring, child protection, gender and disability through direct
involvement with project activities and partners
 Capacity building of the Intern through participation in trainings and workshops
organized in the context of the project.
 Support the intern to perform his/her duties as outlined in the TOR.
 Provide an office space for operations
 Facilitate the intern with transportation means to the field during the internship period
 Pay internship allowance of Kshs. 400/= pay day, payable in advance
 
4. SERVICE DURATION AND LOCATION
The Internship period will be initially three months, with the possibility of a further
extension of a further 3 months.
The Intern will be located in Kitale
 
5. INTERN REQUIREMENTS
 Holder of or currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in law, sociology, psychology or
any other social sciences from a recognized institution.
 Ready to gain hands on experience for at least 3 months
 Experience with child rights focused organizations will be an added advantage
 A letter of recommendation from previous employer or school if currently studying
 Strong organizing and interpersonal skills
 Computer and internet literate
 Should be a self-starter and able to equally work with minimal supervision.
 Learning attitude
 
6. RESOURCE PERSON
Within the framework of the service provision, the intern will be asked to collaborate
with Handicap International’s teams and in particular with the Child Protection Project
Officer and the Child Protection Project Manager who will be the point of contact.
The intern is to comply with the Staff Regulations ruling the work environment Working
hours will be: Monday to Friday 8.00 am -1.00pm; 2.00pm -5.00pm

7. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application
along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 (three) referees with their current official
contacts) by email to :- recruit03@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 20th
February, 2015 5.00 pm.The email subject line should be marked: Application for
Project Internship position – Kitale
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a
later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be
contacted.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons
with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
.

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