A range of internship opportunities has been announced for individuals seeking to build practical experience while contributing to the operations of a major international organisation committed to advancing the welfare and protection of children. These internship roles have been designed to support several departments within the organisation’s Kenya and Madagascar Country Office, offering meaningful exposure to programme management, operational processes, information systems, finance, supply chain, awards management, and programme development. Each position provides an opportunity for emerging professionals to gain hands-on experience working in a structured environment while supporting ongoing programmes that aim to create impact at community and national levels.
Interns will work under direct supervision from departmental leads and designated officers, ensuring they receive continuous guidance and learning support. The positions offer a platform for interns to engage with various functions of the organisation, understand key operational standards, and contribute to ongoing initiatives. The following sections outline the available roles and provide detailed job descriptions for each.
Available Positions
Administration Intern
Awards and Partnerships Intern
Information Technology Intern
Finance Intern
Supply Chain Intern
PDQI – New Business Development Intern
Programme Development, Quality and Impact (PDQI) Intern
Administration Intern
Role Purpose
The Administration Intern will work under the supervision of the Administration Officer to support the fulfilment of operational administrative requirements. The position is centred around implementing Administration Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring adherence to established organisational processes. The intern will contribute to the smooth running of administrative functions within the Country Office.
Key Responsibilities
The Administration Intern will support with day-to-day administrative tasks that enable efficient office operations. These tasks include handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely distribution of documents, and maintaining orderly filing systems. The intern will assist in coordinating office logistics such as arranging meeting venues, preparing materials required for internal or external engagements, and ensuring the availability of office supplies.
Another essential responsibility will include supporting travel arrangements for staff, consultants, and visitors. This may involve assisting with preparation of travel documentation, accommodation bookings, and transport coordination. Additionally, the intern will help track administrative requests from staff, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal procedures.
The role involves supporting inventory management activities by maintaining updated records of office equipment and supplies. The intern will also assist in preparing administrative reports, supporting procurement of office services when required, and helping with facility management activities such as coordinating repairs, maintenance follow-ups, and general office upkeep. By working closely with the Administration Officer, the intern will gain exposure to administrative systems that uphold organisational efficiency.
Awards and Partnerships Intern
Role Purpose
The Awards and Partnerships Intern will support the Awards Management function by assisting with the coordination and administration of relationships with implementing partners. The intern will collaborate closely with several departments to ensure effective management of awards and smooth implementation of related activities.
Key Responsibilities
The position requires supporting the preparation and maintenance of award documentation. The intern will assist in compiling agreements, amendments, partner documents, and internal correspondence related to award processes. They will help track award progress and follow up on required submissions from partners, ensuring compliance with set timelines.
The intern will support the review and consolidation of financial and narrative reports submitted by implementing partners. They will help ensure that documentation is complete, well-organised, and aligned to compliance requirements. Interdepartmental communication will be a key aspect of the role, with the intern facilitating the sharing of award updates with relevant units such as finance, supply chain, and programme teams.
The position also requires supporting partner monitoring activities, including the preparation of monitoring schedules, organising review meetings, and assisting with follow-up actions. The intern may assist in partner capacity-building initiatives by helping prepare materials, coordinating logistics, and compiling feedback. The role offers broad exposure to award lifecycle management processes within the organisation.
Information Technology Intern
Role Purpose
The Information Technology Intern will support the IT unit in ensuring that ICT systems and infrastructure operate smoothly and effectively. This position provides an opportunity for an emerging IT professional to gain experience in technical support and systems maintenance within a dynamic organisational environment.
Key Responsibilities
The IT Intern will assist with first-line ICT support, including troubleshooting user issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity. They will support the setup of workstations, installation and configuration of software, and maintenance of peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and projectors.
The intern will also contribute to maintaining ICT inventory records by updating asset registers and tracking device assignment. Part of the role involves assisting with routine system checks to ensure proper functioning of equipment and timely identification of issues requiring escalation.
In collaboration with the IT team, the intern may assist in user account management tasks, including helping process requests for password resets, access permissions, and onboarding of new staff members into ICT systems. They will also support digital security initiatives by helping disseminate guidance on safe ICT practices to staff.
This role provides exposure to ICT service management and infrastructure support within a professional environment.
Finance Intern
Role Purpose
The Finance Intern will support the Finance Department in achieving its operational objectives with accuracy and timeliness. The role is essential for ensuring efficient processing of financial transactions and maintaining compliance with internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Intern will support payment processing activities, including assisting in preparing payment documentation, ensuring required approvals are in place, and verifying that supporting documents comply with established financial standards. The intern will help track invoices and payment requests to ensure timely completion and reduce backlogs.
Another responsibility will include supporting cash and bank reconciliations by compiling necessary information, organising supporting documentation, and assisting with data entry into financial systems. The intern will contribute to maintaining accurate financial records through systematic filing and record-keeping.
The role includes assisting with the preparation of financial reports and helping compile data required for internal audits, donor reports, or monthly financial reviews. The intern may also assist with staff liquidations, petty cash documentation, and verification of receipts submitted for expense processing.
Supply Chain Intern
Role Purpose
The Supply Chain Intern will support the Logistics unit with asset management, warehouse functions, and procurement processes. The position plays a role in ensuring efficient flow of goods and services to the Country Office and field offices.
Key Responsibilities
The Supply Chain Intern will assist with maintaining inventory records by updating asset registers, labelling new assets, and supporting periodic asset verification exercises. They will help track movement of assets between departments and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
Warehouse support will include assisting with receiving goods, verifying quantities and quality, and ensuring correct storage in compliance with warehouse standards. The intern will help track stock levels, prepare stock movement forms, and assist in issuing items to various teams.
The role involves supporting procurement processes by assisting with the preparation of purchase requests, collecting quotations, and helping compile procurement documentation. The intern will help follow up with suppliers, track delivery timelines, and support the distribution of procured items to field offices and programmes.
PDQI – New Business Development Intern
Role Purpose
The PDQI – New Business Development Intern will provide coordination support to the Head of Programme Development under the guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality. The role contributes to the organisation’s efforts to grow funding and partnerships to support the Country Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support day-to-day operations of the New Business Development (NBD) team by assisting with organisation of meetings, documentation of discussion points, and follow-up on action items. They will support maintaining an updated pipeline of funding opportunities by helping track leads, capturing donor information, and coordinating information flow between teams.
The role includes assisting with proposal development processes by helping gather background documents, contributing to templates, coordinating inputs from technical teams, and supporting quality checks. The intern may also help compile annexes, prepare proposal submission packages, and ensure that relevant teams receive updates on proposal timelines.
Communication and coordination will form a core part of the internship. The intern will help organise partner and donor engagement meetings, prepare briefing notes, and maintain up-to-date files for ongoing partnership activities. They will also assist with research tasks that support the NBD team’s strategic priorities.
Programme Development, Quality and Impact (PDQI) Intern
Role Purpose
The Programme Development, Quality and Impact Intern will provide coordination support to the PDQI team under the guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality. The role contributes to work planning, information management, process coordination, and research activities within the department.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support the development of departmental work plans by helping coordinate inputs from various units, organising planning meetings, and preparing drafts of compiled plans. They will help maintain information systems used by the department by organising files, updating document repositories, and ensuring accessibility of key resources.
The role includes supporting coordination of key departmental processes such as report preparation, internal reviews, compliance checks, and stakeholder consultations. The intern will help schedule meetings, prepare agendas, document outcomes, and assist with follow-up actions.
Collaboration with other teams such as the Advocacy, Communications, Campaigns and Media (ACCM) team will also be part of the role. The intern will assist with research activities that support programme development, evidence generation, and organisational learning. They may help compile secondary data, organise research materials, and participate in ongoing project monitoring activities.
Conclusion
These internship opportunities present a chance for individuals to engage with structured professional environments while supporting meaningful programmes that aim to bring positive change to children and communities. Each position has been designed to provide practical learning, exposure to organisational operations, and a platform for gaining experience that contributes to long-term career development.
