Intern Health
Location: Health Coordinator
Reports To: Child Protection Coordinator
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)
Job Purpose:
The Health Programme Intern will support the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Integrated Community Health Programme (ICHP). Working closely with the Health Coordinator and Health and WASH Manager, the intern will assist in facilitating community health initiatives, organizing stakeholder engagements, and collecting data. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain field experience in public health programming and community engagement within a conservation and development context.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Program Support and Implementation
- Assist in preparing and reviewing ICHP work plans and budgets in collaboration with the Health team.
- Participate in the implementation of community-based health activities in alignment with The Maa Trust’s strategic goals.
- Support monthly meetings with Community Health Mobilizers (CHMs) and peer mentor review sessions.
- Contribute to the compilation of monthly and quarterly activity reports.
- Provide logistical support for planning health-related forums and training events.
- Follow up on activity timelines to ensure timely execution of program components.
Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
- Support communication and coordination with CHMs, CHVs, local leaders, and partner organizations.
- Participate in community barazas, women’s forums, and youth dialogues.
- Assist in organizing stakeholder meetings and feedback sessions.
- Help build collaborative relationships with local health facilities and government agencies.
Capacity Building and Health Education
- Participate in SRH outreach events targeting youth, men, and women.
- Assist in preparing educational materials and co-facilitating community learning sessions.
- Advocate for positive health behaviors and the rights to SRH services during outreach events.
Other Duties
Carry out additional tasks assigned by the Health Coordinator or Health and WASH Manager in line with program needs. Qualifications and Skills:
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Public Health, Community Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Passionate about health promotion and community empowerment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili (Maa is an added advantage).
- Basic knowledge of Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (A/SRHR), WASH, or safeguarding is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and in diverse teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with KoboCollect or other data tools is a plus.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Child Protection Intern Application – [Your Name]” by 15th May 2025.
“The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”
Intern Site Management
Location: The Maa Trust Headquarters
Reports To: Operations Manager
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)
Job Purpose:
To support the day-to-day operations of site management by assisting in ground works, routine maintenance, and minor repairs for both site and office infrastructure. The intern will utilize their carpentry skills to maintain safety, functionality, and aesthetics of facilities while gaining practical experience in site supervision and facilities coordination.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Assist with the supervision and coordination of day-to-day groundwork, including landscaping, drainage, and cleanliness.
- Perform basic carpentry tasks such as furniture repairs, fittings, and wooden structures maintenance.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks and minor repairs of office and site equipment (e.g., doors, windows, shelves, and fixtures).
- Report maintenance issues and follow up on corrective actions.
- Support in tracking site materials, tools, and consumables inventory.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with safety procedures and cleanliness across the site.
- Provide logistical support during internal site meetings or repairs.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Certificate or Diploma in Carpentry, Building Technology, Construction Management, or related technical field.
- Artisan certification from a recognized institution (NITA or equivalent).
- Practical experience in carpentry and minor maintenance work (can include apprenticeship or informal work).
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
- Proficiency in use of carpentry tools and materials.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good physical fitness and willingness to perform manual labor.
- Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Site Management Intern
Application – [Your Name]” by 15th May 2025.
“The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”
Intern Data Management
Location: The Maa Trust Headquarters
Report to; Head of Design Quality and Impact
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)
Job Purpose:
The Data Management Intern will support the DQI Department in strengthening The Maa Trust’s data systems, ensuring quality data collection, entry, cleaning, storage, analysis, and visualization aligned with The Maa Trust mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. The incumbent will collaborate with the internal teams, including programs, to address key community challenges in the Maasai Mara landscape, and assure quality of programme implementation, and achieve evidence-based outcomes and impact. The position will be based at The Maa Trust’s HQ in the Maasai Mara, Narok County.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Data Collection & Management
- Assist in updating data collection tools and templates (e.g., Excel-based trackers, KoboToolbox).
- Support field data collection (surveys, FGDs, KIIs) using digital tools (e.g., KoBoToolbox).
- Clean, code, validate, and enter data into databases (Excel, or SQL) and uploading data collected from field teams into TMT’s central databases.
- Organize and archive physical and digital data records of MEAL for easy retrieval and reference.
Analysis & Visualization
- Assist in analyzing quantitative/qualitative data using Excel, Power BI, or Stata.
- Create dashboards and infographics to visualize program impact for reports using PowerBI and Microsoft SQL.
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of dashboards and data visualization tools for internal reporting.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports through data aggregation and basic analysis.
System Improvement
- Identify and troubleshoot data quality issues.
- Support routine and ad hoc data quality checks and verification processes.
- Propose improvements to data storage and management processes.
- Participate in DMEAL team trainings on data tools and best practices.
- Provide logistical and documentation support during training, learning sessions, and field data collection exercises.
- Ensure data security and confidentiality protocols are followed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of DQI.
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field. Should be recent graduates within the last two years
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level required); knowledge of data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SPSS, Stata, R) is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, ODK, or KoboToolbox.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Kiswahili and Maa is a plus.
- Passion for community development, conservation, and social impact work.
- Experience with GIS mapping (ArcGIS, QGIS) or SQL databases.
- Data-savvy, detail-oriented individual seeking practical experience in data management for social impact and conservation programs.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Data Management Intern Application – [Your Name]” by 15th May 2025.
“The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”
Communications Intern
Location: The Maa Trust Headquarters
Reports To: Integrated Marketing Communication Lead
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)
Job Purpose:
The Communications Intern will support storytelling, media content creation, and documentation for our community development initiatives. This role is ideal for a recent graduate in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field who is eager to grow in a purpose-driven environment.
The intern will contribute by writing and editing stories, capturing photos and videos, and assisting with visual content for donor reports, social media, and internal documentation.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Support in writing, editing, and proofread compelling human-interest stories and success stories from project activities.
- Take high-quality photographs and short video clips of field activities and beneficiaries.
- Assist in creating engaging social media and donor content.
- Support the design of simple communication materials (flyers, posters, infographics) using tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
- Maintain and organize media content (photo and video libraries).
- Assist in updating website or blog content as needed.
- Participate in project activities to capture live documentation and stories.
- Ensure consent is obtained for all media subjects as per organizational guidelines.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A recent graduate with a degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
- Basic photography and video recording skills using a phone or camera.
- Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop is an added advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) and social media platforms.
- Creative, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
- A team player with a passion for community development and social impact.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Communications Intern
Application – [Your Name]” by 15th May 2025.
“The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”
Intern Child Protection
Location: The Maa Trust Headquarters
Reports To: Child Protection Coordinator
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)
Job Purpose:
The Child Protection Intern will support the implementation of child protection projects at The Maa Trust under the direct guidance of the Child Protection Coordinator and the Education and Child Protection Manager. This role is intended to provide learning opportunities while contributing meaningfully to activities that promote the safety, rights, and well-being of children and adolescents in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation of child protection and advocacy activities in schools and the community.
- Help coordinate trainings on child rights, child safeguarding, and positive parenting.
- Support the facilitation of school-based child rights clubs, including Maa Champions activities.
- Assist in the mobilisation of communities for child protection forums, campaigns, and ARP events.
- Take part in documenting stories of change and lessons learned from child protection engagements.
- Provide basic support in case documentation and referrals under close supervision.
- Assist in maintaining safe and confidential filing systems for case records and activity reports.
- Support in the collection of monitoring data using programme tools.
- Assist with drafting summaries or reports of community or school visits and other activities.
- Participate in planning meetings and learning sessions with the Child Protection and Education team.
- Take part in interdepartmental and stakeholder meetings, as guided by the supervisor.
- Take initiative to learn and apply core principles of gender mainstreaming, safeguarding, and child-friendly programming.
- Assist in organising logistics for training sessions, field visits, and school outreach.
- Support with printing, filing, scheduling, and general coordination tasks as required.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A diploma in Development studies, community development, sociology and anthropology, psychology or counselling. A degree in the same is preferable.
- Creative, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
- A team player with a passion for community development and social impact.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Child Protection Intern
Application – [Your Name]” by 15th May 2025.
“The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”
Intern Maa Bead-Work
Location: The Maa Trust Headquarters
Reports To: Maa Bead-Work Production Manager
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)
Job Purpose:
Maa Beadwork is seeking a motivated intern to support the documentation and digital cataloging of our handmade products. The intern will be responsible for creating product cards for over 200 unique bead-work items, detailing photographs, materials used, techniques, and associated costs. They will also update the personalized labels for all 468 women artisans in the programme.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Create accurate and visually appealing product cards for each bead-work item
- Photograph finished products and format images for internal use
- Document materials, techniques, and costing for each product
- Update and maintain individual artisan records and labels
- Support other IT or documentation tasks as needed
- Support in other bead-work activities as and when needed, including stock take, shop attendant, hosting of guests, etc
Qualifications and Skills:
- Fluency in Maa (spoken)
- Advanced computer literacy (especially Excel, Word, basic design or layout tools)
- Attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly
- Interest in or appreciation of Maasai bead-work
- Priority will be given to applicants from the local area
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and relevant skills to recruitment@themaatrust.org with the subject: “Maa Bead-Work Intern
Application – [Your Name]” by 15th May 2025.
“The Maa Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, due to the many applications normally received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”