Youth Internship

Are you a Kenya-based student or professional looking for hands-on experience in international event coordination and research? Partner with a European peer to help deliver a high-level academic event on Climate Change as Lived Experience in Nairobi.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (On-site)
Timeline: May – July 2026
Focus: Logistics, communications, and cross-cultural collaboration.

About Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that turns evidence into action and impact- at scale. Our research brings communities and decision-makers together to create more inclusive societies.

Structured around three pillars Research & Policy, Action Research, and Data Standards & Analytics – Samuel Hall operates from offices in Kabul, Nairobi, and The Hague, with team members based across the regions we study, including Afghanistan, Kenya, Germany and the Netherlands.

With over a decade of experience across 70+ countries, we have become a trusted partner to governments, donors, multilateral organisations, NGOs, and universities. Our evidence-based insights respond to global challenges such as conflict, instability, climate change, and socioeconomic inequality. Samuel Hall currently employs 45 full-time staff, with additional remote researchers and consultants.

Learn more at www.samuelhall.org

Background

This is a pilot internship opportunity designed to pair a Kenya-based intem with a Europe-based intern around the 2026 Annual Lecture: Climate Change as Lived Experience: Health, Bodies, and Displacement”, a two-day event in Nairobi co-organised with the Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (ISMC) in London, UK, and the AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications in Nairobi, Kenya. The lecture includes:

• A public lecture and panel discussion
• A media-focused masterclass
• A closed-door research and grant-writing workshop

The Kenya-based intern will serve as the primary on-site support during the event, working in close coordination with the Europe-based intern throughout the preparation and post-event phases. Together, the pair will gain hands-on experience in research, communications, and international event coordination

Objectives

The overall objective of the internship role is to support the delivery of a high-level international event while providing hands-on learning in event coordination, research, and communications. The intem will contribute across all three phases of the event: preparation, delivery, and post-event, with a particular focus on on-site logistics and documentation.

The Kenya-based intern will contribute to the following:

• Support the delivery of a high-level international academic and policy event Provide practical learning experience in event organisation, research, and communications
• Expose the intern to key themes of climate change, migration, and global health
• Foster cross-cultural collaboration with a peer intern based in Europe

Scope and Key Responsibilities

Event Preparation (On-site) May-June 2026)

• Support development of communication materials (short briefs, speaker bios, social media content)
• Assist in preparing participant lists, invitations, and logistics trackers
• Help organise event materials (agendas, name badges, printed folders)
• Coordinate regularly with the Europe-based intern to align on tasks and progress

Event Delivery (On-site in Nairobi | End of June/Early July 2026)

• Provide full on-site support during the event:
• Welcoming participants and guiding logistics
• Registration desk management
• Coordinating with vendors, AV, and catering as needed
• Assist with note-taking during sessions (lecture, panels, masterclass)
• Support documentation of the event (photos, short summaries, quotes)

Communications & Documentation

• Draft short daily summaries or highlights of discussions
• Assist with social media posts, newsletters, or event coverage
• Compile key insights from sessions in accessible, non-technical language

Research & Leaming Support

• Conduct light background research on:
• Climate change and displacement
• Health and migration themes
• Support the preparation of briefing notes or summaries for internal use

Post-Event Tasks

• Assist in organising event outputs: notes, photos, and participant feedback
• Contribute to a short event report or blog-style summary
• Provide written reflections or lessons learned as part of the pilot evaluation

Deliverables

• Session notes and summaries
• Contributions to communication outputs (social media, short write-ups)
• Support for the final event documentation/report
• Written reflection on the internship experience.

Duration of the Internship

• Preparation (Onsite from Kenya): May-June 2026
• Event (full-time) in Nairobi
• Post-event wrap-up: in Nairobi-1-2 weeks after the event

Reporting and Coordination

The Youth Intern will be supervised by:

• A Samuel Hall team member (primary supervisor)
• With exposure to AKU partners and event organisers
• Weekly check-ins will be held to review progress, agree on upcoming tasks, and align with event priorities. The intern will also coordinate closely with the Europe-based intern on a regular basis.

Profile of the Youth Intern

• An ongoing undergraduate student (final year preferred), based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Strong interest in global issues, climate change, migration, or displacement
• Good writing and communication skills in English
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-level event environment
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Understand how international policy and research events are organised
• Gain exposure to climate change and migration debates
• Develop basic skills in:
  • Professional communication
  • Event coordination
  • Research summarisation

Level of Responsibility

• Tasks are supportive, not technical or high-stakes
• Close supervision will be provided at all times
• Focus is on learning and exposure, not performance pressure

Conditions/Remuneration

Samuel Hall will provide reimbursement for meals and local transport incurred in direct connection with internship duties. This applies to the in-person event period in Nairobi and any pre-event preparation activities requiring the intern’s physical presence. Further details will be shared with the selected candidate upon onboarding.