Interns
Do you have an undergraduate degree in community
development/social work/social development or are you a final year
undergraduate student in this field?
Do you care about women empowerment?
Care for Kenya is a New York based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
empowering Kenyan women through vocational training, health education and
economic development to create sustainable, life changing improvements for them
and their families.
We work with women's groups and women's resource centers in
Kibera slum in Nairobi to help those affected by HIV/AIDS to build financially
stable, healthy lives to live a poverty free life.
As an intern you will gain new skills, meet new people and use
your experiences to inspire social action on global issues. You don't need years
of experience, we are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to
work with others and open to learning.
You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office programs,
have strong organizational skills, skillful listening skills, excellent oral
and written communication skills, ability to work independently, career
interest in non-profit organization, willing to accept a variety of tasks, and
a positive attitude.
You will gain first-hand experience of community based
development and use your ideas and talents to help local women in Kibera to
overcome poverty and injustice.
Kenyan women face two daunting challenges: HIV/AIDS at an
alarming rate and a lack of education, skills or training to support their
families, often as the primary breadwinner.
Care for Kenya programs are designed to address both of these
deeply interconnected challenges.
Over the next year (2013), Care for Kenya plans to expand its
reach from 90 women per year currently to approximately 180 women.
This can improve the lives of over 900 people, considering the
positive impact on families allowing them to
Your tasks would typically involve:
- Research and
write grant proposals / applications to local and national corporations
and foundations
- Follow
grant-writing guidelines and best practices
- Follow-up with
organizations after initial application and seek personal
connections
- Maintain grant
proposal spreadsheets
- Represent Care
for Kenya in donor meetings where necessary
- Effectively
communicate with potential and current donors with acknowledgement
correspondence
- Other duties as
assigned
This position is unpaid, but CARE for KENYA can provide a small
stipend to cater for living expenses.
If you are interested in the position, please send in your cover
letter and CV to the email address below by 28th January, 2013:
Email: edwin@careforkenya.org
