Are you a self starter seeking to gain valuable work experience? How about applying for the latest paid internships at Mercy Corps
Intern Worksite Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Dates of Internhip: Starting October 2016 (negotiable – sooner the better)
Length Internship: 3-6 months
For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive
Accommodation in Nairobi
$600 monthly stipend
Mercy Corps has been operating in Kenya since 2008 and are presently implementing development programs across the Central, Rift Valley, North Western and Northern Eastern regions of Kenya. Mercy Corps is currently implementing a part of a 6-country youth employment program, which conducts a range of activities in Kenya to link youth to market-based opportunities.
The intern will be housed under Lynk, and report to the Lynk CEO, with extensive experience in the US tech industry. The intern will have interactions with the Mercy Corps team on the ground.
Learning Objectives
The intern will gain significant experience in the design and set-up of a sustainable social enterprise. Specific learning objectives include:
- Social enterprise start-up: A hands-on experience supporting market research, product design, field piloting, and development of a business case.
- Project management: Planning, day-to-day coordination of pilot activities, and evaluation.
- Private sector and NGO engagement: Exposure to operations in start-up business, large corporations, and NGOs.
Deliverables
- Ongoing reports during sprints during the product design process and pilot.
- Written evaluation / business case.
- Final Byld products developed.
Ideal Candidate Should Posess THE Following Qualifications
Qualifications for Social Business Internships
The Lynk team is seeking one intern with the following qualifications:
- MBA complete or in progress (or related field like Social Enterprise, Business Administration, etc)
- Self-starter personality – able to take responsibility and undertake tasks with minimal supervision.
- Some experience conducting market research, product design, and/or business modeling with start-ups;
- Some international experience volunteering or engaging with an NGO or business would be beneficial
- Solid writing, editing and researching skills
- Knowledge if construction sector a plus.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexible work attitude: able to work productively in a team environment and independently
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