Project Intern – Food Security & Livelihoods at DanChurchAid (DCA)

DanChurchAid's aim is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual’s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regar...

 

Project Intern – Food Security & Livelihoods

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering  , Project Management 

The purpose of the position is to support provision of community-based livelihoods / resilience building services to project participants in the programme area.
The main responsibilities of the Intern (FSL Assistant) are:
Specific Responsibilities:

  • Support day to day implementation of food security and livelihoods interventions in the programme area.
  • Support documentation activities for creative reporting (monthly, biannually, annually or after workshops)
  • Provide creative input to project activities.
  • Communicate and support project participants, partners, and other agencies in programme implementation.
  • Support in organizing workshops, seminars, training courses, etc.
  • Contact project participants, partners, consultants, and other stakeholders in relevant activities.
  • Support translation and interpretation when required (local language - English and vice versa)
  • Support general project administration (filing documents, bookings, circulating mail, photocopying, scanning).
  • Search and provide data that serve as a basis for day-to-day implementation process and proposal writing.
  • Join field trips when required.
  • Others as appropriate.

Learning Opportunities

  • Taking part in relevant programme events (internal training, programme meetings, workshops, etc.).
  • Taking part in implementation, monitoring, and evaluation missions as appropriate.
  • Induction to Programme Cycle Management system of DCA
  • Developing career development plan and review regularly with line-manager

Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

  • University degree in food science, community development or related field
  • Basic understanding of food security and livelihoods including resilience building.
  • General knowledge of social-economic issues of refugees hosting/rural areas, climate change issues and household economics.
  • Good computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Ms. Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Good knowledge of digital application for creative reporting, documentation.
  • Good command of English, including interpretation and translation from local/ host community language to English and vice-versa.
  • Commitment and inspiration to work in humanitarian and development nexus.
  • Some knowledge of development work advantageous, but not essential.
  • Good communication, presentation skills (especially in working with people from different backgrounds).
  • Good teamwork skills (supporting others, delegation, influencing, negotiating).
  • Ability to work independently as well as in the team.
  • Respect for others.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to DanChurchAid (DCA) on dca-1.career.emply.com to apply

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