Country: Kenya
Closing date: 14 Jun 2015
Internship opportunity – Program manager, Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya
Contract term: 8 months
Application deadline: Immediate
Starting date: June or July 2015
Place:Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
IsraAID, an Israeli international humanitarian aid organization is looking for a program coordinator**and trainer in the field of water sanitation and hygiene.**
IsraAID, an Israel-based humanitarian aid agency, is looking for a project coordinator to assist in the management and implementation of a water and sanitation training program in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience in non-profit project management in Africa and lead innovative grass-roots activities in the field.
The job requires relocation to Kakuma, Kenya.
Minimum qualifications:
- Advanced educational background in science and/or water/environmental/agricultural engineering/Water technician diploma.
- Proved experience in teaching/facilitation
- Excellent English, both written and oral.
- Strong interpersonal and team skills, management experience preferred.
Preferred qualifications:
- Agricultural background
- Experience working in non-profit organizations.
- Experience working in the international sphere.
- Experience working/volunteering in developing countries
The position includes but not limited to:
- Coordinating the implementation of training programs in the field of Water, sanitation and hygiene in a refugee camp in Kenya in tandem with IsraAID's Kakuma Programs Director and Kenya Country Director.
- Leading the program's technical team in expertise and vision
- Development of technical training programs.
- Implementing training programs in collaboration with local staff.
- Managing logistics, budgets, and general administration of a technical training project.
- Representing IsraAID at meetings with government, community members, NGOs and the UN.
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on all IsraAID WASH projects.
Internship Conditions:
- Relocating to Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
- IsraAID will cover living expenses while in Kenya including flights, fully equipped accommodation, transportation, medical expenses related to the internship and meals.
- 5 working days weekly. 5 days off every 8 weeks.
How to apply:
To apply to this position:Please apply with CV and a cover letter in English with the Subject Line "WASH internship" and send to: atheran@israaid.org