Internship Opportunities at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

About the Role

• The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking an Intern, Finance to support the processing and recording of payment transactions in GAIN Kenya office. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya office and is offered on a 6 months fixed-term contract basis.
• Reporting to the Finance Manager, the intern will be responsible for ensuring processing and recording of payment transactions are done in a timely and accurate manner. You will support compliance and working closely with all country office staff members.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of payment vouchers for staff and suppliers and ensuring accurate coding and support documentation as per GAIN policy
• Processing day to day payment for the Nairobi office and maintaining all accounting documents
• Maintaining an effective filing system for project correspondences, reports and other documents. Capturing financial data into the financial system by following all relevant GAIN regulations
• Supporting the accounts payable and receivable process
• Assisting in verifying staff travel advances/claims are accurate and properly supporting before raising journal vouchers
• Assisting in preparation of bank reconciliations and following up on any outstanding items

About you

• You will be fluent in written and spoken English and working knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will possess accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• A Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or related fields and a minimum ACCA / CPA 1 or other relevant accounting qualification. You will be computer literate in Microsoft Office and Tally skills.

About the Role

• The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Programme Intern (Policy) to support the ongoing program works in GAIN Kenya office. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya office and is offered on a 6 months fixed-term contract basis.
• Reporting to the Head of Policy and Advocacy, the intern will support the ongoing program work in all GAIN Kenya programmes. You will actively support the smooth running of project operations and in collaboration with the programme team and other teams in the Kenya office.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting in the development and maintenance of project plans and ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Working closely with the Project coordinator in supporting project communications, information flow and in the preparation of progress reports
• Supporting the team in organising and planning stakeholder meetings
• Providing administrative support and team support in the coordination of logistics for meetings, workshops and events

About you

• The ideal candidate will have experience working in an administrative or coordinator role in a project management capacity e.g., in group work at university. In addition, you will have experience in engaging people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• You will be fluent in written and spoken English. Candidates with working knowledge of additional languages and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic, international organisation would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills.
• A Bachelors’ degree in public health, nutrition, project management or related fields. You will be computer literate and have some basic knowledge of project management principles.