Grants Intern at USAID TIS
Grants Department
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.
TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Grants Intern to join our Nairobi based grants team.
Qualifications and skills sought:
- Student with degree in either Accounting, Commerce, Financial Management, Political Science, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
- 2 – 3 months internship experience preferably with International NGO is highly desirable.
- Work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage
- Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner
- Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills. Somali speaking is an asset.
- Be able to interact with partners and peers.
- Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.
Do you have the above qualifications and skills?
Please send your CV and three professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Closing date: Sunday, October 5, 2014.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
