Internships trainee jobs at CARE and Nova Pioneer

JOB DETAILS:
Procurement Intern

Summary of key functions
The main purpose of this position is to support the CARE Kenya’s procurement function data management in accordance with the procurement policy. The position holder will be responsible for ensuring tendering,
solicitation, pre-qualification, and supplier payment data are effectively and efficiently maintained according to the guiding policies and standards.

Major responsibilities
Administrative Procurement Support Services
• Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Manager, the procurement intern provides a variety of specialized and non-specialized transactional support services, ensuring consistency and quality of work steps completed, as well as optimal information flow. He/she will:
• Assist in analyzing bid documents, evaluation reports and contract award submissions, ensuring consistency in format and content.
• Coordinate receipt of goods/works/services with administration function and ensure timely submission of complete payment documentations according to the checklist to the procurement manager while at the same time ensuring all the documents submitted for payment are compliant with the CARE’S procurement policy.
• Facilitate filing of contract/pre-qualification documentations, and ensure completeness of files per their respective checklist
• Process invoices for goods and services delivered ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation and timely payment. Follow up to completion and inform clients.
• Submit weekly/monthly supplier payment/ invoicing reports to the procurement manager
• Participate in tendering processes and document the entire process ensuring all relevant approvals at each stage is attained (secretary to the process.)
• Assist in the preparation of reports, solicitation documents and contracts
• Perform other duties as assigned by team

Client Services Client Relationships/ Stakeholder Management
• Actively work with respective internal clients to provide and exchange information on a variety of issues in procurement processes and transactions, to deliver correct and timely services.
• Provide standardized procurement services, guidance, and information to staff of the Business Unit on routine processes and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience Requirements
• Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, purchasing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Relevant professional qualification in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management (CIPS qualification or equivalent is preferred)
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but those with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should have graduated from the above stated fields within two (2) years prior to the applications date of the internship.

Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and oral English

Competencies Required
• Knowledge of local markets, local as well as international procurement regulations
• Excellent analytical, data management and communication skills
• Demonstrated integrity and of positive attitude
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work
• Agility- Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt or change priorities and approaches according to the changing demands of the job
• Customer oriented - internal and external
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and abide by the organizational policies on procurement.


JOB DETAILS:
Teacher Internships/Teachers in Practice (Tatu Day School)

ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
• Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor and keep records/reports of the children’s progress and development.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:
• You are currently enrolled or have completed a teacher training course - Bachelor of Education, Primary Teacher Education, ECDE, etc.
• You have strong recommendations from your high school, teacher training institution and/or an educational institution you have worked with.
• You aspire to join Nova Pioneer as an employee when the opportunity arises.
• You have a passion for children.
• You have good working skills with technology such as G-Suite, Zoom, Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organisational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth