Project Intern

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Project Implementation Support

• Support implementation of project activities at the community level in line with approved plans
• Assist in organizing trainings for parents, children, and community structures and work closely with Community Facilitators (CFs) and mentors to support delivery of sessions
• Support day-to-day coordination of activities within the assigned sub-county, like review meetings with CFs, mentors, stakeholders’ meetings and community awareness sessions.
• Ensure timely communication between field teams and program staff

Monitoring and Follow-Up

• Support tracking of project activities and progress at the community level, including follow-ups with CFs, mentors, and project participants to ensure sessions are delivered as planned
• Assist in identifying and reporting any challenges or gaps in implementation
• Support data collection and verification during field visits, including updating beneficiary and activity data

Reporting and Documentation

• Support preparation of activity reports and field updates
• Assist in compiling monthly reports from CFs and mentors
• Maintain proper records of activities, attendance, and beneficiary data
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and key observations
• Document feedback from the field to improve implementation

Community Engagement

• Support stakeholder engagement at the sub-county level, including schools and local leaders
• Assist in organizing and participating in community meetings and dialogues
• Maintain regular communication with community structures to support project activities

Case Management Support

• Support follow-up of identified children in collaboration with CFs and mentors
• Assist in tracking referrals and linkages to services
• Report any child protection concerns to the Project Coordinator/ Safeguarding lead
• Support the MEAL Coordinator and researchers to conduct field visits, collect and analyze data to improve project approaches and interventions.

Logistics Support

• Assist in organizing materials and logistics for trainings and field activities
• Support coordination of venues, attendance, and materials distribution

Qualifications and Skills:

• Graduated from a relevant program (e.g., Development Studies, Social Sciences or Related Discipline).
• Strong written and spoken English and Swahili language.
• High motivation, flexibility, and intercultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Demonstrated experience in community work, NGO programming, or a related field.