Program Interns

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of training workshops to participants based on the program curriculum and guidelines.
• Accompany Business Counselors in conducting regular site visits to monitor business progress and provide practical solutions to challenges.
• Document success stories to clearly showcase the tangible impact of the REWARDS program.
• Support Business Counsellors in field monitoring activities to ensure all participant data and progress metrics are accurately recorded.
• Assist in the mobilization and recruitment of women with disabilities for program participation.
• Work closely with the Program team, actively participate in Program meetings, and assist with report writing.
• Serve as a champion for disability inclusion and accessible practices across REWARDS program operations.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A strong interest in social impact, specifically focusing on micro-retail as a tool for financial independence and resilience.
• Prior experience working with or supporting persons with disabilities is highly desired.
• Be a person with lived experience with disability.
• Basic multimedia skills (photography and videography) with the ability to capture dignified content of participants.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to effectively support data collection and field monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in the mobilization and recruitment of participants.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally to accompany Business Counselors on site visits in Kisumu, Nairobi, and neighboring counties.
• Demonstrated understanding of disability inclusion principles and ability to advocate for accessible practices in a professional setting.
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration.