Internship Openings at Kenya Red Cross Society; Application Form Portal and Requirements

Overall Purpose

To ensure adequate and effective governance, internal control and risk management processes and systems and provide an assurance of the same.

Reporting to:  Internal Audit Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned tasks as per the annual internal audit plan
• Examine internal controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and recommend changes to the internal control systems.
• Participate in the change management processes while interacting with staff at various levels.
• Assist in review compliance to policies, procedure and regulations
• Provide inputs and support implementation of the risk-based audit workplan
• Analyse deficiencies in management controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities to improve the control environment
• Assist to Coordinate external audit and other assurance providers
• Assist in follow up recommendations made in both internal and external audit reports
• Reviews transactions that have financial implications to ensure regularity of receipt, custody and disposal of funds and other financial resources of the KRCS
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Prepare periodic audit reports on fraud, errors or other findings, showing sufficient evidence, documenting working papers and making appropriate recommendations
• Research on engagement planning risk assessment information and obtain sufficient background information related to the subject to be audited.
• Travels as part of an audit team to carry out field audit assignments at KRCS regions, branches, project sites and implementing partners.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or related fields.

Professional Qualifications/Membership to professional bodies

• CPA (K) or ACCA (UK) qualification
• Member a relevant professional body
• Certified Internal Auditor qualification will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in the areas of audit, risk management, compliance.

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced data analytics, automated controls testing, monitoring and Robotics.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal auditing standards in respect of audit, internal control, risk and governance principles.
• Creative problem solving and Innovative mindset.
• Good Communication skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders and can facilitate workshops e.g fraud prevention, effective internal controls, etc.
• Experience in general auditing of small organizations (CBO’s or CSO’s)
• Effective root cause analysis
• Knowledge in HIV programs/ general donor funded programs is an added advantage

Closing Date  25th September 2023

Role summary:

The graphic design intern will support the training institute and ICHA in their visual outlook on online and offline platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Design Projects: Assist in the creation of various design materials, including but not limited to social media graphics, marketing collateral, presentations, and web graphics.
• Conceptualization: Collaborate with the creative team to develop design concepts, layouts, and visual ideas that effectively communicate our brand message.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create and edit visual content.
• Typography and Layout: Ensure that typography, layout, and design elements are consistent with the brand guidelines and project requirements.
• Image Selection and Editing: Source and edit images to enhance the visual appeal of content, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Creative Input: Provide input and ideas during brainstorming sessions to help generate innovative design concepts.
• Feedback and Revisions: Be open to feedback and willing to make revisions based on feedback from team members or clients.
• Project Management: Assist in managing and organizing design assets, files, and project timelines.
• Stay Updated: Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and best practices in the industry.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Role specification

A degree in communication, marketing, public relations, media or information technologies or related field is required.

Skills and experience

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Creative thinking and an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Portfolio showcasing your design skills and projects (if available).
• Basic understanding of branding and design principles.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new design trends and technologies.

Closing Date  23rd September 2023

Reporting to:   Policy and Advocacy Manager

The Communications intern will support the training Institute and ICHA in their external communication, media engagement and advocacy campaigns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage content on the ICHA and Training Institute Websites
• Manage the social media handles for ICHA and the training institute
• Support the team to track, research and analyze information to develop campaigns and engagement concepts;
• Gather information from diverse sources and help to assess news value and other potential impact, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of information
  campaigns.
• Support effective coordination and implementation of campaigns and engagement opportunities.
• Draft/compiles a range of information and communications products for target audiences, to include press releases, media packets and reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites, etc.
• Prepare initials drafts of stories and media inputs (key
  messages, press releases, news stories) for campaigns.
• Organize or participate in the organization of conferences, seminars, press briefings, interviews, etc.
• Prepare briefing materials for senior officials prior to their participation in such events.
• Respond to a variety of inquiries and information requests internally and
  externally; prepares related correspondence.
• Develop dissemination plans for campaign materials using a range of owned and nonowned channels.
• Disseminate campaign materials, messages, events through TV, Radio, web portals, printed media, etc.
• Develop and manage existing and new social media tools
  to disseminate content.
• Identify key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication efforts and maintains working relationships with the same. In particular, establishes working level contacts with external partners, media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Person specification:

• A degree in communication, marketing, public relations, media or information technologies or related field is required.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in drafting communication strategies and in planning and implementing large scale communication projects or campaigns is required.
• Experience in internet and social media systems, applications and interactive tools (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo and YouTube) and with standard computer applications is required.
• Experience in community development and/or community outreach is desirable.
• Experience in video and photography computer-based programmes is desirable.
• Experience in writing and producing communications in English such as news stories, press releases, newsletters and leaflets is desirable.

Closing Date  23rd September 2023