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Internship in Kenya. KHRC Internships– Kenya Human Rights Commission Interns. General Information It has been over thirteen years since the first internship at the KHRC took place. The Internship programme first carried in 1992 has been a resounding success as attested by the end internship reports submitted by the different National and International Interns that have participated in the Programme. The aim of the internship programme is to contribute to the training of young human rights workers. The programme intends to: Increase the intern’s understanding of current human rights issues at the community, national, regional and international level and give them an insight into the work of the Kenya Human Rights Commission;Provide the KHRC mechanisms and assistants with the assistances and contributions of outstanding young students.

The relationship between the organization and the intern is one of mutual benefit. Purpose of Internship Internship recruitment is on a bi-annual basis. Guiding Principles Conditions of Service Administration Policy Internship Dates. Orphanage and Street Children Programs in Kenya. This program is provided by Location Kenya: Nairobi, Nakuru Description UNICEF estimates that approximately 2.3 million children in Kenya are orphans. Many of these children move in with relatives after the deaths of their parents. Orphans are often put to work, denied the opportunity to attend school, and suffer physical abuse. Many run away or are forced out of the house. Highlights Kenya is an incredible country to experience. Project Development - Intern (Non Remunerated Internship), Nairobi, Kenya. Vacancy Notice no: IOM/110/11 Functional Title: Project Development - Intern Duty Station: Nairobi (Kenya) Duration of Assignment: 6 months (un-renewable) Background Information The intern will be placed at the Project Development and Implementation Unit in Nairobi.

One of the main functions of the Project Development and Implementation Unit (PDIU) is to enhance the functions of the office through project/programme development and implementation and effective coordination with IOM field missions within Kenya and the Horn of Africa. Objective of the assignment Working under the direct guidance and supervision of the Programme Development Officer, the intern will provide technical assistance and facilitation in the development and design of new projects / programmes to be implemented in Kenya and the Horn. Outputs: 1. Updated resource mobilization matrix of IOM activities in Kenya & the Horn of Africa. 2. Updated donor profiles. 3. Qualifications 1. CLOSING DATE: 9th December, 2011. Gender Based Violence Psychosocial Counselor, Hagadera Job Vacancy - International Rescue Committee | Sponsored by Recser H.Capital | Nairobi, Kenya | Recser.com.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma, Dadaab camps and in the Eastleigh, Nairobi. The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence issues. Applications are invited for the position of: Gender Based Violence Psychosocial Counselor, Hagadera The GBV Psychosocial Counselor will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including the provision of direct counseling and case management. The GBV Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible for training and supervising GBV Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management.

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