NIMD works to promote peaceful, just, and inclusive democracy worldwide. To that end, we work with the entire political sector in a country, from aspiring politicians to political leaders, and from the national to the local level. Together with our network we promote dialogue, we strengthen the capacities of political actors, and we train young and established leaders in our Democracy Schools. Currently, NIMD runs programmes in around twenty countries in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the MENA region. To learn more about what we do and where we work see www.nimd.org.

Currently, NIMD runs programmes in around twenty countries in Africa, Latin America, Central and Southeast Asia, and the MENA region. To see all countries where NIMD works, see www.nimd.org/where-we-work. NIMD’s Headquarters are in the political heart of the Netherlands in The Hague. To strengthen the team in Kenya we are looking for a:

FINANCE INTERN

NAIROBI, KENYA

3 months (renewed based on availability of funding)

Roles and Responsibilities

The finance Intern will act as a support function to the Finance and Administration Unit. They will assist in the team’s day-to-day activities and work on the following areas:

Finance

• Ensure procurement requests are in line with the procurement requirements and policy.
• Review of reconciliation documents, ensuring proper receipting of payments done.
• Support in preparing logistical processes for activities.
• Support in maintaining relationships with finance departments of local partners.

Administration

• Day to day update of the cashbook.
• Filing of all monthly receipts.
• Support in drafting the quarterly finance datasheet.
• Record keeping of physical activity files.
• Follow-up on vendor outstanding payments with the headquarter based finance department.
• Prepare supporting documentation for activity reconciliations.

Human Resources

• Assist in updating the leave tracking system.
• Assist in updating the annual Asset Register.
• Filling of statutory payments.

Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field. If still enrolled, we will need to receive a support letter from an academic institution.
• Demonstrated 3 – 6 months’ work experience in a similar function (Formal or Informal).
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

Conditions 

The internship will initially be for 3 months, with opportunity to renew based on performance and availability of funding.

To apply please submit your motivation letter and resume to [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024.