Uraia Trust is looking for a Programs Intern in Nairobi to join our team and support impactful governance programmes.
Who We Are
Uraia Trust is a facilitative national organization which works to provide quality, gender-responsive civic education and empower Kenyans to exercise their civic duty in order to realize their constitutional aspirations. As per the Strategic Framework (2021 – 2025), Uraia Trust believes that if Kenya has an informed and empowered citizenry, then Kenyans will be better equipped to take personal and collective responsibility for the country’s democratic transformation.
This goal will be accomplished through three outcome areas:
- an effective ecosystem for continuous quality civic education and engagement
- increased responsiveness and accountability in Kenya’s public spaces
- develop a national consensus on Utu.
The Position
Reports to: Civic Engagement Manager
Direct Reports: N / A
The objective of internship is to provide an opportunity for the intern to learn, develop capacity and go through mentorship in project management. The intern will have hands-on exposure to project management. This position aims at offering support to the Programs Department in project implementation. The internship is intended to build the capacity of a young professional seeking a career in project management within the NGO sector.
Focus areas of responsibility – % of time spent
- Programmatic Support – 70%
- Administrative Support – 30%
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Manage Uraia’s day-to-day project operations
- Organize logistics for meetings, workshops, and trainings
Partner Engagement & Reporting
- Receive, file, and analyse implementing partners’ reports
- Collate quantitative/qualitative data from partners
- Flag key issues and feedback from partner reports
- Maintain an up-to-date database of partner details
Research & Monitoring
- Conduct periodic desktop research on governance issues
- Support field monitoring visits and document findings
Knowledge Management
- Assist in drafting program reports, meeting minutes
- Disseminate program documents and information materials to stakeholders
Academic Qualifications and Personal Skills
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- This internship category is open to individuals not more than a year after their graduation with a degree in a relevant program of study from an institution of higher learning.
- Basic understanding of governance processes, civic education, citizen engagement approaches, and social accountability mechanisms.
- Interest in gender mainstreaming approaches, women’s empowerment strategies, and inclusion principles.
- Basic experience in program administration and coordination (e.g., logistics, reporting, partner liaison).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and databases; ability to quickly adapt to new software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player with experience in diverse settings.
- Self-motivated, quality-focused, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proactive learner committed to professional growth.
The internship will run for six (6) months and will be full time.
