Internship Positions in Kenya at CBM 2012

Job Title: Internship, Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Friday, 24 February 2012

JOB DESIGNATION: Internship; CBM Central Africa Region

LOCATION: CBM Central Africa Regional Office,Nairobi,Kenya

(People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply)

I. PURPOSE: CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to im-proving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. Based on its Christian values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM works in partnership to create an inclusive society and to provide opportunities for all.

CBMs Regional Office for Central Africa (AFC) has prioritized the establishment of an inclusive internship to break down barriers and to practice inclusion. The AFC team aims at providing an accessible working environment and recognizes a young professional with a disability as a valuable resource for the regional office work. Therefore we are currently offering a: Full time internship for young professionals

II. DURATION:

Duration: 12 months

III. STRUCTURE OF AUTHORITY:

The incumbent will report to the Inclusive Development Officer.

IV. MANDATED AIMS:

This internship has the objective to build the skills, capacities and knowledge of a young professional that will encourage and enable him/her to pursue a career in the development sector and to take a more prominent advocacy role in the disability movement.

V. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Areas of work will include programmatic and operational tasks as well as activities related to Alliance building and networking. The intern will also support the development of advocacy strategies and initiatives and take over an advocacy role in the field of disability and development. Reporting to the Alliance Building Officer -AFC, a precise list of tasks will be developed together with the successful candidate and according to his/ her interests and abilities.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE:

* Preferably first degree in from a recognized university;
* Work experiences are an asset;
* Experience in disability and development issues is an advantage

VII. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
* Committed to work and to act as an advocate for disability
* Issues;
* Communication skills;
* Good knowledge of English (speaking, reading and writing); French will be an added advantage;
* Computer skills are an asset;
* Flexible and reliable;
* Enjoys working in an international team;
* Willing to travel;
* Identifies with the values of CBM;
* Strong interpersonal skills.

The future intern commits to CBM Child Protection Policy.

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter and clearly describe how your personal experiences with people living with disabilities in Kenya has motivated you to apply for this internship. Send your documents by 24th February 2012 to the following address:

By post:
Human Resource Officer; Christian Blind Mission; Africa Regional Office- Central; P.O. Box 58004 – 00200 ; Ring Road Parklands; Wetlands; Nairobi.

Or

By e-mail: recruit@cbmi-nbo.org

Short listed candidates will be invited. CBM will cover the transport costs of candidates invited to an interview as well as the costs for a translator (sign language) if requested.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter and clearly describe how your personal experiences with people living with disabilities in Kenya has motivated you to apply for this internship. Send your documents by 24th February 2012 to the following address:

By post:
Human Resource Officer; Christian Blind Mission; Africa Regional Office- Central; P.O. Box 58004 – 00200 ; Ring Road Parklands; Wetlands; Nairobi.
Or
By e-mail: recruit@cbmi-nbo.org Short listed candidates will be invited. CBM will cover the transport costs of candidates invited to an interview as well as the costs for a translator (sign language) if requested.

Deadline: Friday, 24 February 2012