Application Deadline: 30 September, 2024
LOCATION: Kenya
The AERC is committed to ensuring it gives internship opportunities to recent postgraduates. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in research, policy making and capacity building institutions.
ELIGIBILITY:
The AERC aims to select candidates with a Master’s degree in any one the following disciplines:
Economics; Statistics; Agricultural Economics; Development Studies; Mathematics; or Gender Studies.
Governance and Knowledge Management.
General Support Services: Accounting and Finance Administration; Procurement; or HR Management.
ICT
Communication & External Relations
Aged 30 and below at point of submitting application
Holds a minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university; and is applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree
Is a Kenyan citizen or has legal document allowing him/her to work in Kenya
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a working knowledge of another language (e.g. proficiency in French is an added advantage).
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:
Rapid turnaround of work
Good communication skills
BENEFIT:
Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.
Interns may be authorized to participate in an official AERC assignment.
Internships will take place at the AERC’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya; either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring departments.
Interns must have attained at least a Master’s degree in their area of expertise from a recognized university.
