Graduate Grants Program Support Intern

World Vision Kenya is a humanitarian and social development organization founded in 1974, dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

In this role, the intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in administrative tasks, grant acquisition analysis, and the utilization of technology for enhanced acquisition and documentation. Additionally, the intern will experience and learn from team dynamics, including relational, negotiation, and decision-making skills. This practical experience will not only enhance their skills but also provide a deep understanding of the processes and intricacies involved in resource development within the East Africa Region. By actively participating in these tasks, the intern will contribute to personal growth and professional development, building a strong foundation for a career in resource development or a related field.

1. Monitor and Report Field Office Progress
2. Schedule, send the agenda, invites and take meeting notes for dissemination and filing in Box for Grant acquisition and Management GAMHUB quarterly calls, one- on-one EARO RDU-FO meetings and the EARO-RDU bi-weekly catch-up calls
3. Support preparations for the annual GAM Forum
4. Update the EAR, FO and external partners contact list
5. File and organize the EAR GAM documents in Box
6. Research and Analysis (Influence)
7. Coordinate information collection for capacity statement development
8. Update the Grant Opportunity Acquisition Tracking (GOAT) report for further review
9. Administrative Support, Planning and Reporting
10. Prepare the draft budget, agenda and logistics (flights, accommodation, meals, ground transport, RDU material, passports and visas) for WV EAR RDU internal and external meetings, workshops, launches, conferences or forums
11. Support knowledge EAR GAM knowledge management site and the teams’ channels documents.
12. Support with ensuring engagement meeting notes, action points are documented and executed.
13. Support with prayer meetings every two weeks. Ensure speaker is selected and invites are sent
14. In consultation with the Grants Support Officer, ensure branding materials are ready and available for engagements
15. Support Go No Go approval process on Teams
16. EAR GAMHUB correspondent
17. Survey NOs, RO, and SOs to attain their priorities, assess the results, identify key experts throughout the partnership to address their concerns, and coordinate development of the agenda
18. Coordinate logistics and accommodation of local and international attendees the Come up with the Agenda for the meeting in collaboration with the RDU Team
19. Develop a GAM HUB Report and Action Plan to disseminate to all stakeholders

1. Knowledge of emerging global trends, resource mobilization, community development, and fragile contexts.
2. Experience planning and organizing workshops or forums for participants in multiple countries.
3. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, particularly in a cross-cultural environment
4. Planning and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities
5. Experience in data analysis
6. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, economics or any other related fields
7. Capabilities – achieving, thinking, self-managing, relational, networking and collaboration and humanitarian diplomacy.
8. Graduated in the last two years.