Handicap International NGO Paid Volunteer Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for
their dignity and their fundamental rights

Context Analysis

HI has identified the need for a volunteer to work with the Inclusive Employment project in Nairobi Kenya.

Project Specific Objective:

The inclusive employment project provides a fellowship experience for mid-level
professionals from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania who are promoting employment of people with disabilities, with an aim to build their skills and in doing so economically empower people with disabilities.

General Objective of the Volunteership

The volunteer shall support in:

Archiving in soft copy, all participants list for outreach/ seminars/trainings and
community dialogues.

Participating in beneficiary selection

Participating in weekly coordination meetings with implementing partners

Representing HI in stakeholder meetings

Participating in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and
exchange information with the Project manager

Expected Outcomes

The volunteer will have learned about the organization and the operations of the
inclusive employment project

He / she will gain experience on project management

He/she will have gained skills in report writing

He/she will have gained experience on database management

He/she will have gained experience on inclusive employment for people with disabilities in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania

Monthly feedback report submitted to Project manager on 2nd day of every month

Final volunteer period report

Duration and Location of the Volunteership

The volunteership is for a period of three (3) months renewable for a further three months
subject to performance.

He/she will only be receiving a daily meal and transport allowance of Kshs. 800 per working day

( Monday to Friday) subject to statutory deductions, paid once a month in advance.
The volunteer will be based in Nairobi.

Requirements for the Volunteer

Holder of or currently a bachelor’s degree in relevant social sciences from a recognized
institution.

Ready to gain hands on experience for at least 3 months

A letter of recommendation from previous positions (internships, volunteer work etc)

Computer and internet literate

Should be a team player and have the ability to multitask

Other Requirements

Should be available for at least 3 months

Open to learning and can work with minimum supervision.

Passionate about working with people with disabilities

Should have good organisation skills
The Volunteer is to comply with the Staff regulations for HI –TUK Programme

Application Process

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application
along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by
email to :- jobs.kenya@hi.org on or before 30th August 2018, 5:00 pm. The email subject
line should be marked: “Application for Project Volunteer position-Nairobi”

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later
stage.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

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