The AERC is committed to ensuring it gives internship opportunities to recent postgraduates. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in research, policy making and capacity building institutions. The Internship Programme also provides participants with an excellent opportunity to acquire work-place experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts. The interns will in return support the research, capacity building and policy outreach agenda of AERC. The pool of interns will provide the AERC with potential candidates for job opportunities that may arise in the future. The Internship Programme is for a duration of 3 to 6 months after which the candidates are released to pursue opportunities in the wider job market.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Procurement Process Management: Review submitted specifications for PRQs from various departments; Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and compile summary of quotations; Identify potential suppliers from the prequalified supplier list; Evaluate supplier proposals and assist in contract preparation; and Document proceedings of procurement committee meetings.
  • Contract and Documentation Handling: Draft and dispatch procurement-related documents (e.g., LPOs and contracts); Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and administrative requirements; and Notify tenderers of outcomes and manage contract amendments as necessary.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain well-structured procurement files and records in both the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  • Procurement Execution: Ensure timely processing of payments and follow up with suppliers on remittance advice.
  • Evaluation Committee Participation: Serve as secretary during tender evaluations in the absence of the Procurement Officer; and Ensure timely documentation and communication of evaluation outcomes.
  • Asset Management: Tag assets and update the fixed asset register accordingly; and Monitor and manage office supply inventory, ensuring timely replenishment.
  • VAT Management: Process VAT applications and follow up on pending VAT claims with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); and Maintain accurate records of VAT submissions and receipts.

Qualification And Experience

  • Aged 30 and below at point of submitting application.
  • Holds a minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Is an African who has legal documents that allows him/her to work in Kenya (physically) or remotely from any African country.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a working knowledge of another language (e.g. proficiency in French is an added advantage).

How to Apply – Online application

Applications for admission to the Africa Economic Research Consortium Internship Programme are submitted online. If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.

Due to the high volume of responses received, only electronic confirmations of receipt will be issued. If you do not hear from us, then your application would not have been considered successful.

Application Checklist:

The application checklist is intended to facilitate your application process.

  • Register for an account (by filling in your online application form)
  • Provide an email address (if possible, include a second email address). Fill in the correct email address, as this will be the main means of communication with you.
  • Provide the most current contact information.
  • Complete the application in a single session.
  • Answer all the questions. All questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory (require an answer).
  • Complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
  • Upload all of the following mandatory documents:
    • Maximum two-page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
    • Copy of school completion certificate for a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree completion certificate.
    • Letter of Motivation.
  • Answer all questions. All Questions marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory.

    First Name *

    Last Name *

    Gender *

    Nationality *

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    Highest Academic Qualification Held *

    Field of specialization *

    University Name *

    Degree field *

    Year attained *

    Primary Language *

    Secondary Language

    Phone *

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    Email *

    Which department would you like to join *

    Attach CV *

    Attach Cover Letter *

    Undergraduate Completion Certificate (Bachelor’s)*

    Master’s Degree Completion certificate *

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