Intern - AMREF Virtual Training School

Position:         Intern (Administration)

Location:        AMREF Virtual Training School (AVTS), Directorate of Capacity Building

Duration:        Up to 6 months starting September 2013

Time:              The work will be full time with an expected amount of 37.5hours per week

Position Overview:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the AVTS Administrator, the intern will provide hands on learning experience directly related to responsibilities that transfer to skills needed in a full-time position. The opportunity is available to develop, participate and learn roles and functions within the AVTS Programme, learning from the unit staff members.

Responsibilities:

The intern will be exposed to a number of responsibilities held by the AVTS Administrator including:

  • Day to day office administration
  • Customer service  for the students, visitors and other AVTS clients and response to queries to with the guidance from the administrator’s
  • Answering telephones and giving information to callers, taking messages or transferring calls to appropriate individuals
  • Receiving and dispatching correspondence
  • Completing student forms in accordance with foundation procedures
  • Preparing and distributing materials required for student admissions
  • Distributing learning materials
  • Work with the administrator in Coordinating the execution of events under the office including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings
  • Maintaining the office inventory and stationary supplies and utility services maintenance
  • Ensuring students’ files have up to date documentation
  • Marketing and distributing course brochures via available applicable means

A work plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon.

Qualifications & Competencies:

  • A degree in social science, business administration or related filed
  • Team player with a  pleasant personality
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Excellent planning and  organization skills
  • Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail