Innovations for Poverty Action NGO Internship in Nairobi

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international non-profit research organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.


IPA works in partnership with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations in the fields of health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture. We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.

Innovations for Poverty Action Operations Intern Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

The Operations Intern under the supervision of the Operations Coordinator and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies will support the operations department in compilation of guidelines, processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Safety and Security:

  • Update and maintain the internal messaging system for communication in case of emergencies on a weekly basis
  • Support the Occupational Safety and Health compliance initiatives
  • Working closely with the Operations
  • Coordinator to create a country wide county risk matrix with possible mitigation measures than can be referenced by projects.

    General Operations:

  • Be the point person in organizing the electronic filing system in place.
  • Creating a master database of all relevant policies/guidelines/forms on a central google document, with links to each folder or document for ease in reference for IPAK employees
  • Support Operations Coordinator in compiling and refining Country Office Administrative guidelines
  • Participate in completion of any special tasks being undertaken by the operations department
  • Consolidate a comprehensive audit checklist
    for the Operations Admin Team.

    IRB, Immigration and Research Permitting

  • Work with the Operations Coordinator in finalizing guidelines, processes and procedures in relation to research compliance as per the requirements of NACOSTI and the respective boards.
  • Support in ensuring that an up-to-date database is maintained, with respective renewal deadlines set.

    Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Political Science, Public Administration, Peace Studies or International Relations).
  • Flexible, motivated and ability to persistently drive issues to closure
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and communicate with various levels of staff
  • Strong work ethic, team player and ability to maintain a high degree of integrity & professionalism in performing assigned responsibilities
  • Good spoken and written English is essential
  • Well organized and keen to detail
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and google docs

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 25th March, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Innovations for Poverty Action Operations Intern Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

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