Internship

Programmes Support Internship

East Africa Market Development Associates

Nairobi

Overview

Posted 3 weeks ago
Salary: 20,000 - 30,000 KES / Month
Experience: Not Specified
Min. Education level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialism: Community Service & Development / Development Studies / Economics or Statistics / International Relations/Development / Project Management / Public Policy / Administration / Social Sciences / Sociology
Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026

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Vacancy Description

Internship
Nairobi
Posted 3 weeks ago
20,000 - 30,000 KES / Month
Applications have closed

East Africa Market Development Associates Ltd (EAMDA) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and motivated Program Support Associate Intern to support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programmes and projects across the organization.

EAMDA is a research, programmes implementation and management company working across multiple industries and agricultural value chains in Africa.

SPARK (Skill-building, Professionalism, Advancement, Research & Know-how) prepares the next generation of development and business development service professionals through practical experience, mentorship, and meaningful work that strengthens agricultural markets across East Africa.

The SPARK Associate will work closely with programme teams to strengthen project coordination systems, support implementation activities, track progress against work plans, and contribute to efficient programme delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in programme management within agricultural development and market systems programming. The SPARK internship is designed to expose emerging professionals to the full programme cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and learning.

This SPARK internship offers an excellent opportunity for an emerging communications professional to build practical experience in the international development and agribusiness sectors.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3 Months

Reports To: Program Associate

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Coordination

Support programme teams in coordinating day-to-day project activities and implementation schedules.
Assist in maintaining programme work plans, activity trackers, and implementation calendars.
Support the preparation and organization of programme meetings, workshops, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
Assist in coordinating logistics for programme activities and events.

Project Management Support

Support the tracking of project deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
Assist in maintaining programme management tools, templates, and reporting systems.
Contribute to the development and improvement of programme management processes and workflows.
Support programme teams in identifying implementation risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

Assist in compiling program updates, progress reports, and activity summaries.
Support documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and project achievements.
Maintain organized project records, files, and documentation systems.
Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials, and meeting reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

Support communication and coordination with project stakeholders, partners, consultants, and service providers.
Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, learning events, and partnership meetings.
Support follow-up actions arising from meetings and programme reviews.

Learning & Knowledge Management

Contribute to capturing and sharing programme knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices.
Support the development of knowledge products and internal learning resources.
Assist in maintaining programme information repositories and databases.

Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with communications, research, data, and business development teams where programme support is required.
Participate in field visits and programme implementation activities as needed.
Perform other programme-related assignments as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Project Management
Social Sciences (Sociology, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Community Development or related fields)
Development Studies
Or a related field

Preferred Skills & Experience

Organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.
Experience supporting projects, events, student leadership activities, or volunteer initiatives is an added advantage.
Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, development programmes, or market systems development.

Critical Competencies

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and maintain attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to identify challenges and support practical solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills and approaches.
Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and follow-through on assigned tasks.
Maintains integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct in all interactions.

Eligibility

Applicants should:

Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
Have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
Be available for the full three-month internship period.

Organizational Information

This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on programme requirements.
Occasional travel within Kenya may be required to support field activities and stakeholder engagements.
SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional development support.
A monthly internship stipend will be provided.

Programmes Support Internship

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