AERC Paid internship opportunities

The AERC is committed to providing internship opportunities for recent postgraduates. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates for employment opportunities in research, policy-making, and capacity-building institutions. This programme offers participants the chance to acquire workplace experience, expand their knowledge, refine career goals, and build professional networks, mentors, and contacts. In return, interns support the research, capacity building, and policy outreach agenda of AERC. The pool of interns also provides AERC with potential candidates for future job opportunities. The Internship Programme lasts for 3 to 6 months, after which candidates are released to pursue opportunities in the wider job market.

Eligibility Requirements

The AERC selects candidates with a Master’s degree in the following disciplines:

• Economics; Statistics; Agricultural Economics; Development Studies; Mathematics; or Gender Studies.
• Governance and Knowledge Management.
• General Support Services: Accounting and Finance Administration; Procurement; or HR Management.
• ICT
• Communication & External Relations

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Aged 30 and below at the time of submitting the application.
• Holds a minimum of a Master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university and is applying within one year of obtaining the degree.
• Is a Kenyan citizen or has legal documents allowing them to work in Kenya.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with proficiency in another language (e.g., French) being an added advantage.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate:

• Rapid turnaround of work.
• Good communication skills.

Terms and Conditions

• Interns are responsible for their travel (if on-site) to and from the AERC’s office location and their upkeep.
• Interns are responsible for their medical insurance coverage during the internship.
• The internship will be authorized only once for any candidate.
• Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.
• Interns may be authorized to participate in an official AERC assignment.
• Internships will take place at the AERC’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring departments.

How to Apply – Online Application

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. Only electronic confirmations of receipt will be issued.

Application Checklist:

• Provide an email address (include a second email address if possible).
• Provide current contact information.
• Complete the application in a single session.
• Answer all questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Provide a complete phone number (country code + number).
• Upload the following mandatory documents:
  • Maximum two-page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Copy of bachelor’s and master’s degree completion certificates.
  • Letter of Motivation.

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