Overview
RTI International seeks a prospect for the Finance Internship within the International Development Group. 
The USAID-funded Western Kenya Sanitation Project (USAID WKSP) aims to establish a financially sustainable, transformative, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the eight counties of western Kenya, with a focus on improved sanitation, fecal sludge management (FSM), and... menstrual hygiene management (MHM) products and services.
The intern will work under the guidance of the Finance Specialist, gaining hands-on experience in day-to-day finance operations.
Learning Objectives:

Learn and contribute to the review and submission of monthly bank reconciliations.
Gain exposure to project cash management functions, budgeting and reporting of USAID funded projects, and learning about compliance with both USAID and RTI procedures
Learn how to reconcile monthly expenses, track VAT refunds with external vendors, contribute ideas for process improvement, and collaborate with the local office in Kisumu and the office in DC and North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Assist the finance team in establishing and maintaining systems for timely disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and USAID regulations.
Contribute to the preparation and submission of monthly expense reports to the RTI home office.
Learn and contribute to maintaining the inventory tracking system, ensuring compliance
Participate in reviewing expenses and financial transactions to ensure compliance with RTI procedures and terms of the agreement. with USAID and RTI procedures. 
Participate in reconciling and following up on VAT refunds.

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals. 
Additional Information
This in-person academic credit with stipend internship will take place from March 2024 through May 2024. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday. 
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Must be a local resident of Kisumu, Kenya
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Must be eligible to receive academic course credit or fulfill an academic program requirement. Please provide document in with application confirming eligibility.
A personal mobile phone is required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of financial management principles. 
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for the candidate to have their own laptop
Be able to travel occasionally across the project target counties
It is expected that the team members must be able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment – with one team – one project concept.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible, independent, and energetic with excellent communications skills, cultural sensitivity and has demonstrated experience supporting technical assistance projects. more

Position Description

RTI is seeking an experienced Accountant for the USAID WKSP project. The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance department, reporting directly to the Finance Specialist.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support the finance team in establishing and maintaining effective systems for timely and... cost-effective disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and USAID regulations.
Provide functional support for RTI’s finance and accounting functions.
Accurately record and track expenses and financial transactions, including expense entry and record-keeping.
Prepare and submit monthly expense reports to the RTI home office.
Review expenses and financial transactions to ensure compliance with RTI procedures and terms of the agreement.
Maintain an inventory tracking system, conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance with USAID and RTI procedures.
Perform cash management functions for maintaining RTI bank accounts.
Manage petty cash accounts.
Ensure bi-weekly expense reporting from field offices is within the deadline.
Review and submit monthly bank reconciliations.
Double-check the accuracy of information to identify weaknesses or missing data, striving for strict compliance and high-quality performance.
Reconcile and follow up on VAT status reports.
Recommend necessary improvements based on review findings to enhance the quality of reporting.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part III required.
Previous experience with USAID-funded programs, and fluency with USAID policies and procedures related to financial management, financial reporting, and grant making.
Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.
Ability to function independently and carry out routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
Budgeting, financial analysis, and MS Excel skills required.
Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), Word, PowerPoint and Access.
Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills; able to develop and
communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Verbal and written fluency in English, along with strong communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
High level of integrity and impeccable record in previous accounting positions.
Ability to monitor progress of a project against milestones or deadlines.
Work experience in Kenya required. more

Position Description

IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Technical Lead for TeachWell. The position is based in Nairobi with travel to Turkana and Garissa. The Technical Lead will provide technical leadership to ensure the overall quality of the technical design and implementation, which includes the oversight of the adaptation and/or creation of high-quality teacher... professional development materials. S/he will ensure that the TeachWell education team generates lessons learned and promising practices and communicates and adapts accordingly. The Technical Lead will also represent the project in appropriate national, regional and global forums to share TeachWell’s work with the larger education sector.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Lead development, testing, and adaptation of the TeachWell TPD package, working in close collaboration with the MOE, TSC and KICD.
Coordinate and collaborate with partners and education officials at the county and sub-county level at every stage of the TPD roll-out; ensuring lessons learned, practices and evidence are shared across camps, settlements, and local communities.
With the training lead, manage the testing, adaptation, and roll-out of the TeachWell TPD package. Provide strategic leadership in host communities to ensure initial trainings are successfully completed in each cluster, followed by consistent, high-quality school-based support through teacher learning circles, support staff, school leadership and using app- and phone-based platforms.
Provide ongoing support to partner Lutheran World Federation, who will be implementing the TPD package in refugee camps in Turkana and Garissa.
Ensure advanced planning of all key activities, to ensure quality and mitigate risk.
Provide technical leadership to a team of experts, ensuring that LtP, SEL, UDL and psycho-social support approaches are integrated into the TeachWell TPD package in a way that supports teachers to implement the CBC without creating an additional burden.
Provide ongoing support to partners M-Shule and Dignitas to ensure ongoing, school-based leadership, pedagogical support, and monitoring activities are designed and implemented in harmony with MOE priorities and other TeachWell activities.
Oversee capacity-building efforts with partners, consultants, and ministry officials who play key roles in the scaling of the TeachWell TPD package.
Represent the project’s lessons learned, and achievements in external meetings, panels and conferences; participate in technical working groups as relevant.
Give input to relevant communication materials such as fact sheets, briefs, papers, and presentations that can be disseminated and used for influence at the national and global level;
Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper implementation and monitoring of project activities as well as facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all project partners.
Produce inputs to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for the Project Director and donors, as needed.

Qualifications

Substantial experience working in Kenya’s education sector, specifically with MOE, TSC, and/or KICD. Experience working in Turkana and/or Garissa counties is preferred.
Strong background in program management- including managing others, implementing a workplan, balancing multiple activities, and ensuring strategic, advanced planning of activities to ensure quality and mitigate risk.
Technical expertise in education and teacher professional development. Knowledge of play-based approaches, UDL, and SEL is preferred.
Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of experience in education, childhood development, or a related field; Master’s degree and 12 years of experience; PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least eight years’ experience in education programming in Kenya, including with material development, active learning methodologies, and capacity building/training; and at least four years of experience specifically in crisis or conflict-affected contexts.
Experience in strategy development and working across sectors or disciplines is highly desired.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Fluency in English required.
Ability to travel 25% of the time. more

Overview
The Dashboard Specialist will play a crucial part in designing, creating and maintaining data visualization dashboards that support monitoring, evaluation, and learning operations inside the organization. The Dashboard Specialist will report to the MEL Manager and collaborate with other stakeholders to develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI that support data driven... decision-making.
Responsibilities

Design and develop interactive dashboards using Power BI .
Create visually appealing user-friendly dashboards that effectively communicate key performance indicators metrics and insights related to monitoring and evaluation.
Manage and maintain UpToDate off-grid data including entry into relevant systems.
Customize dashboards to meet specific needs of the project      .
Maintaining and regularly updating the published dashboards.
Continuous improvement and optimization of the dashboards by enhancing performance and user experience.
Provision of training and support to end-users to ensure easy navigation and effective utilization of the dashboards.
Maintaining documentation of dashboard development processes, data sources and design choices
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree with 3 years or Bachelors’ degree with 6 years’ work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation methods, data science, statistics, analytics, computer science or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Power BI.
Detail oriented and able to work independently.
Strong written and verbal communications skills required
Excellent analytical skills required.
Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
Ability to plan effectively and meet tight deadlines. 

Technical/Functional Skills

Strong knowledge of data-related end-user applications (example; Excel, Google Sheets)
Strong skills in data manipulation and analysis
Expertise in creating visually appealing and user-friendly dashboards including knowledge of dashboard design principles, layout and interactive elements.
Self-learner and independent
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong written and oral communication skills more

Responsibilities

Serve as a core member of proposal teams to support partner organizations. including onboarding of partners, cost and contractual negotiations and a general liaison between RTI technical staff and partner organizations.
Collaborate with internal clients on needs assessment, market research, requirements generation, and partner sourcing strategies for potential solicitations... for subcontracts.
Attend capture and proposal kick-off meetings for the purpose of identifying opportunities for subcontractor involvement.
Review partner scopes of work and draft and negotiate teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements and memorandums of understanding with potential partner organizations.
Manage engagement of proposal subcontract partners against the demands of the internal and external Proposal timeline and due dates.
Thoroughly read and understand solicitations and advise technical staff on sourcing requirements.
Have a general understanding of proposal budgeting to work with RTI teams to determine subcontract pricing/contract structure (e.g., firm fixed price, time and materials, cost plus) appropriate to the risk allocated to potential subcontractors at the proposal stage.
Coordinate interactions with subcontractors during the life of the proposal.
Prepare and issue requests for materials to potential subcontractors.
Lead in negotiating price, schedule, and contractual terms consistent with internal and client expectations and in accordance with the FAR, 2 CFR 200, other client regulations, and internal procurement policies and procedures.
Evaluate proposals from potential subcontractors for content and price reasonableness and use industry techniques and practices to establish fair and reasonable pricing positions and negotiation ranges with partners.
Ensure activities are documented in accordance with client requirements and internal procurement policies and procedures.
 Work to compile all required proposal documentation from partners for submission to the client; including but not limited to budgets and supporting contractual documentation Work under tight deadlines.
Interpret client and federal statutes and regulations, including but not limited to the FAR and 2 CFR 200, to assess applicability to applicable subcontractors.
Provide training and capacity building to team members, internal customers, and subcontractors as necessary.
Analyze requirements for subcontracting and rationalize sourcing activities with consolidation of sources of supply and utilization of strategic sources of supply to the maximum extent practicable.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience supporting USG proposals, including USAID.
Prior experience working with supplier management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of procurement/subcontracts principles and terminology as well as basics of subcontracts administration.
Demonstrated understanding of governmental regulations to ensure compliance with relevant procurements.
Knowledge of finance and accounting, with experience in Excel budget preparation, negotiation, and/or project budget management a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage interpersonal relationships.
Ability to perform duties that require close attention to detail, to prioritize workload and follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, project staff, suppliers and clients.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task with great attention to detail.
Ability to interpret, draft and negotiate complex contractual agreements.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or French speaking/writing skills is strongly desired.
Ability to identify risks and ensure RTI interests are appropriately protected.
Excellent knowledge of Office 365 (including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Sharepoint). more

Overview

The Operations Officer will work closely with the senior Operations specialist to ensure smooth operation of the EECA program and office efforts and/or field activities by coordinating day-to -day office administrative activities and providing logistical support for program activities for all the countries where EECA is implemented.
She or he is responsible for working with other... operations staff to coordinate technical assistance required and to keep staff informed of the status of specific program activities. Ensures that all administrative processes are compliant with RTI International administrative procedures and guidelines as provided for in the Field Operations Manual.

Responsibilities

Manage front Office operations, ensuring a record of all office appointments is maintained, visitors are received and directed to the right offices and the front office desk is always maned.
Coordinate visitors and staff parking ensuring proper communication on any changes or adjustments is always maintained.
Maintain a staff log ensuring all staff have office access cards, new staff are well facilitated to access the office and office access security protocol is followed to the later.
Ensure all meeting rooms are kept clean and in good working condition, Keep an updated meeting rooms diary ensuring there is no conflict and update staff on any changes/adjustments in a timely manner.
Supervise all outsourced services e.g Office cleaners, temporary service providers and continuously provide recommendations to the senior operations specialist on any changes or adjustments necessary.
Ensure general office cleanliness is maintained, facilities are in good working condition and recommend and changes to senior Operations Specialist where necessary.
Manage the project and office diaries of the events, including major meetings, workshops, seminars, visits, retreats etc. and maintain the calendar of program planned activities.
Assist in the preparation of agendas for staff and technical meetings, document minutes and disseminate accordingly.
Maintain an effective office country filing system, order and replenish office, kitchen and stationery supplies and manage the flow of documents between the project and external partners.
Working closely with the Project Driver, assist with vehicle management documentation, vehicle servicing and fuel log management.
Working closely with the finance team, support vendor’s payment process and DA1 processing through the invoice tracking system.
Maintenance of the office petty expenses ensuring proper documentation of expenses, recording and timely submission according to Petty Cash policy and procedures. Support the Operations and procurement manager in management of the entire supply chain for various project supplies to cover receipt, storage and distribution of various project material.
Working closely with the senior operation specialist, support in assets and inventory management to ensure proper tagging and branding of assets as well as help with RAMS updating. Including submission of monthly assets and inventory reports
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in general, office administration or equivalent with 3 years’ experience
Experience in office operations and in providing administrative support preferably with an international organization.
Proficiency in English including reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Detailed oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team and to learn complex procedures.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and to take initiative.
Demonstrated numeric and basic accounting skills. more

Position Description
The Global Human Resources team within RTI is looking for a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to serve as a member of the RTI Employee Relations Center of Excellence (ERC) and a key contributor to the RTI Ethics Office. The primary responsibility will be to serve as an extension of the ERC overseas, while also supporting advancement of the Ethics Office, by fulfilling the... duties outlined below.
In consultation with, and at the direction of, the ERC leads investigations related to allegations occurring outside of the US in the Employee Relations domain, including allegations of workplace conflict, failure to demonstrate Respect for the Individual (a core RTI Value), and violations of our Code of Conduct.
The Senior Employee Relations Specialist will report to the Director, Employee Relations. This position will be based in sub-Saharan Africa.  This role will require international travel 25% of the time. Candidates must be eligible to work in their country of residence without sponsorship.
Responsibilities

Under the direction of ERC and the Ethics Office, ensures Ethics and Employee Relations inquiries and concerns are promptly and appropriately escalated and responded to, to help ensure timely resolution, in collaboration and coordination with HR team members and business leaders in the field.
Conducts and/or contributes to sensitive workplace investigative interviews related to employee concerns and allegations of ethics violations, interpersonal conflicts, and disciplinary matters, ensuring a fair and thorough process while upholding confidentiality and impartiality, and promptly escalating any notable concerns or risks as necessary.
Offers specialized expertise, assistance, and resolution on specific ER matters, such as policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and behavior-related issues, with minimal supervision from leadership, while escalating any significant concerns or risks in an appropriate and timely manner.
Under the guidance of the ERC and Ethics functions, coordinates and facilitates ER and Ethics outreach activities, including training sessions, workshops, and communication initiatives, to foster a positive work culture.
Maintains accurate and confidential records and documentation, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, legal requirements, and internal policies.
Remains updated on evolving employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to Ethics and ER, and contributes to their incorporation into policies and practices.
Works closely with a wide range of collaborators including the Ethics and ER teams, HR Business Partners, Legal, Management, and other stakeholders, collaborating effectively to address workplace issues while building effective working relationships.
Contributes to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment by promoting open communication, cultural sensitivity, and fairness among employees and managers.
Continuously assesses and contributes to the enhancement of processes, practices, and policies, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing innovative solutions.
Provides routine updates on investigations to members of management and maintains well-organized and complete internal investigation case files.
Writes clear and objective internal investigation reports.
Contributes to preventive discussions arising from substantiated violations of RTI policy and identifies opportunities for process improvements.
Supports other initiatives of the ERC and Ethics Office as assigned.
Leverages understanding of cultural dynamics and diversity within the regions for effective assessment and enhancement of practice.
May support the resolution of certain Ethics issues such as alleged breaches of internal policies, laws or regulations, and conflicts of interest.
In coordination with ERC and Ethics, coordinates outreach and education initiatives to staff outside of the US to:

Ensure expectations related to ethical and respectful behavior are clearly communicated and understood.
Raise awareness of RTI’s Values and Code of Conduct, promote positive working relationships among staff, proactively avoid and/or resolve workplace conflict, and help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and RTI expectations.
Proactively address priority issues as identified by incident trend analysis.


Actively responds to, or escalates, employee and management inquiries related to RTI’s Code of Conduct and employee relations, including providing performance management guidance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience or master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
Significant experience in employee relations, including policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and behavior-related issues; preferably with an international organization.
Previous experience working with regional, international and/or global organizations.
Experience coordinating and facilitating ER-related training sessions, workshops, and/or communication initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of local labor laws, employment laws and legal resources in sub-Saharan Africa.
Familiarity with international development systems and policies.
Ability to prioritize issues and make recommendations to policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project staff, leaders, HR stakeholders as well as RTI clients.
Critical thinker, able to identify issues and opportunities, provide solutions and reach consensus with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (additional fluency in French strongly preferred), with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be detail oriented and highly organized, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to meet unexpected demands.
Must exhibit a flexible work attitude, with ability to work independently, in a team environment and within a matrix organization.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel. more

Responsibilities

Lead business development activities for and/or in support of technical practices within the Global Health Division for work funded by USAID and other key donors and clients.
Explore business opportunities in key markets, including countries with an already existing RTI presence as well as within new countries. Advise on the selection of new capture markets over... time.
Responsible for identifying, understanding, and developing potential clients, including host governments and private sector actors. Identifying and qualifying key partner organizations and potential staff; and evaluating competitor activities. Responsible for maintaining these relationships and partnerships once created. 
Facilitate proposal preparation and development processes to achieve high-quality submissions.
Mentor and develop capacity in business development for technical experts and junior-level staff.
Serve as key contributor to proposal development and leadership including proposal lead, section writer, strategy developer, and other roles as needed.
Represent the Global Health Division to donors, private sector companies, foundations, and professional and voluntary associations, identifying synergies and developing partnerships and alliances as appropriate. Present and speak effectively on RTI’s broader institutional capabilities.
Identify and develop public-private partnerships (PPPs) and cost-share alliances with private sector, foundation, and non-governmental partners. 
Responsible for communicating business development intelligence gathered to technical divisions and field staff in a timely and open manner. 
Participate in broad IDG representation to clients and partners, as required in Washington DC or elsewhere to include active networking through RTI institutional memberships, attendance at work-related events, and promotion of RTI broadly in the international development community.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience capturing and supporting the development of winning proposals for USAID.
Previous experience in and working knowledge of the global health sector strongly preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to effectively represent an organization to external audiences.
Strong coordination and collaboration skills with proven experience applied in international context. 
Excellent verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate complex information to multiple audiences working in the international development.
Excellent writing skills, including proposal writing skills, and ability to present information in an articulate and concise manner.
Ability to cultivate strong relationships and collaborate inclusively with a wide variety of individuals.
Must be able to manage a multitude of tasks simultaneously and prioritize as necessary.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work effectively under deadlines, both independently and as a team member.
Advanced knowledge and skill with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
Strong working knowledge of Salesforce and/or SharePoint. 
Ability to travel internationally for extended periods as needed. 
Proficiency in French preferred, other language proficiency (Spanish and/or Portuguese) a plus. more

Overview
The RTI University Collaboration Office seeks a prospect for the Supply Chain Internship within the International Development Group (IDG).
The USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP) is a five (5) year project which will be implemented in Busia, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya counties. The overall goal of the project is to create a financially... sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the target counties of western Kenya. The objectives to achieve this goal are (1) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services; and (2) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved MHM products and services at the household level.
The goal of the assignment is to support the implementation of the USAID WKSP Supply Chain activities. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:

Identification and enrollment of at least 3 enterprises per county.
Database of entrepreneurs and enterprises engaged by WKSP.
Weekly reports on performance of enterprises in relation to stock and sales.
Capacity assessment report for enterprises.
Capacity building plan for enterprises.
Capacity building report for enterprises.

Learning Objectives:

To learn about different actors in sanitation and MHM supply chain and their role in facilitating access to products and services.
To learn about organization capacity assessment approaches and capacity building interventions suitable for different actors in the supply chain.
To develop skills in documentation of emerging, promising, and best practices in sanitation and MHM products and services supply chain.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain data base of enterprises and entrepreneurs engaged by WKSP.
With support from the supply chain manager, follow up on enterprises performance with regards to stocks and sales.
Participate in mentorship and coaching sessions for Sanitation and MHM Enterprises.
Develop monthly workplans, weekly and monthly reports as part of project documentation and reporting.
Provide day-to-day support of specific supply chain activities, ensuring work is completed against the scope, timelines, and budget.

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals. 
Additional Information
This academic credit (with a stipend) internship can hybrid or fully in-person. Internship will take place from September 2023 through December 2023. Pending completion of onboarding compliance, start date may change. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Must be a local resident of Kisumu, Kenya
Currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in management, business administration, economics or finance or a related field
Must be eligible to receive academic course credit or fulfill an academic program requirement. Please provide documentation from your university or academic institution in your application confirming eligibility.
Able to travel across the project target counties.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills, as well as the ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner and good writing skills.
Highly organized and able to set priorities and handle multiple competing time and resource demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

It is expected that the team members must be able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment – with one team – one project concept.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible, independent, and energetic with excellent communications skills, cultural sensitivity and has demonstrated experience supporting technical assistance projects.
Access to a personal laptop to use during work hours strongly preferred more

Responsibilities

Manages client relations and serves as primary liaison and IDG Representative with the client and stakeholders regarding overall policy, resource mobilization and allocation, joint initiatives and coordination of project management and planning. 
Provides technical direction and oversight of activities.  
Holds primary responsibility for project performance and budget... management.    
Leads planning, oversight and coordination of all project activities and personnel, operational and technical.  
Ensures all project deliverables exceed expectations and are managed within budget.    
Ensure internal integration of project activities through 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system. 
Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as Finance, Operations, Reporting, Public Affairs, Fund Management and Human Resources; liaise with Regional Office and business partners per policy and practice.   
Responsible for ensuring all staff receives adequate security and operational support and that Standard Operating Procedures are implemented.   
Manage all aspects of staffing, including creating and maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities and reporting lines.   
Ensure management systems are operational to track expenditures (including labor) and monitor same against the Program work plan and budget, according to both company policy and client standards/regulations. 
Responsible for developing and implementing practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention.   

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of experience, Master's degree and 12 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience and expertise working on international development programming. Experience on complex value chain or agribusiness projects and demonstrated knowledge of production, agricultural economics, market intelligence, or related field strongly preferred. 
Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID, DfID, or Australian Aid as applicable. 
Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions).  
Experience managing large subcontracts or grants under contracts preferred.    
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.  
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.  
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative. 
Culturally sensitive and respectful.  
Written and verbal fluency in English required. 
Work experience in Kenya required. more