Youth Intern

Scope and Key Responsibilities

• Event Preparation (On-site| May – June 2026)
• Assist in preparing participant lists, invitations, and logistics trackers
• Support development of communication materials (short briefs, speaker bios, social media content)
• Help organise event materials (agendas, name badges, printed folders)
• Coordinate regularly with the Europe-based intern to align on tasks and progress
• Event Delivery (On-site in Nairobi | End of June / Early July 2026)
• Provide full on-site support during the event:
• Registration desk management
• Welcoming participants and guiding logistics
• Coordinating with vendors, AV, and catering as needed
• Assist with note-taking during sessions (lecture, panels, masterclass)
• Support documentation of the event (photos, short summaries, quotes)
• Communications & Documentation
• Draft short daily summaries or highlights of discussions
• Assist with social media posts, newsletters, or event coverage
• Compile key insights from sessions in accessible, non-technical language
• Research & Learning Support
• Conduct light background research on:
• Climate change and displacement
• Health and migration themes
• Support the preparation of briefing notes or summaries for internal use
• Post-Event Tasks
• Assist in organising event outputs: notes, photos, and participant feedback
• Contribute to a short event report or blog-style summary
• Provide written reflections or lessons learned as part of the pilot evaluation

Deliverables

• Session notes and summaries
• Contributions to communication outputs (social media, short write-ups)
• Support for the final event documentation/report
• Written reflection on the internship experience.

Duration of the Internship

• Preparation (Onsite from Kenya): May–June 2026
• Event (full-time) in Nairobi
• Post-event wrap-up: in Nairobi - 1–2 weeks after the event

Reporting and Coordination

The Youth Intern will be supervised by:

• A Samuel Hall team member (primary supervisor)
• With exposure to AKU partners and event organisers
• Weekly check-ins will be held to review progress, agree on upcoming tasks, and align with event priorities. The intern will also coordinate closely with the Europe-based intern on a regular basis.

Profile of the Youth Intern

• An ongoing undergraduate student (final year preferred), based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Strong interest in global issues, climate change, migration, or displacement
• Good writing and communication skills in English
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-level event environment
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn