Program Support Intern - Samburu

  • Full-time
  • Service Line: Consulting

Company Description

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 345,000 people make an impact that matters at www2.deloitte.com.

Deloitte is dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.

About Tujenge Jamii Project

The Tujenge Jamii project is a five-year USAID funded service delivery project, providing HIV care and treatment, as well as services in the area of family planning/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).  The project is focused on increasing the use of county-led health and social services in four counties in Kenya, namely Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru.  

Program Objectives:

  • Increased access and demand for quality HIV prevention services.
  • Increased access and demand for quality HIV treatment services.
  • Increased access and demand for quality FP/RMNCAH, nutrition, and WASH services.
  • Strengthened capacity of county health systems, local partners, and communities to deliver quality health services.

Main purpose of the job

The Program Support Intern will provide assistance to the Technical Officers in implementation of the HIV program. They will also support in finance documentation and coordination of the project joint work plan activities at county, sub county and facility levels. The role holder will track delivery on work plan activities, ensure funds are disbursed timely as well as support timely submission of returns. The position will be based in Samburu and we encourage interested candidates from this area to apply.

Job Description

  • Assist the Technical Officers in preparation of program advances.
  • Assist in receipt of approved activities and support timely implementation as guided by the Technical Officers.
  • Receiving advances and dispatching to the relevant officers.
  • Assist in registration of program participants.
  • Support administrative activities including filing and printing.
  • Follow up with staff and Ministry of Health teams on due advances for accounting.
  • Help collate returns for retirement of advances in a timely manner.  
  • Any other responsibilities as guided by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related field.
  • Minimum KCSE overall grade of B+, with a B+ in Mathematics and English.
  • Good understanding of finance records reconciliations.  
  • A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, drive, and the ability to contribute to a multi-cultural, team-based work environment.
  • Computer proficiency.

Additional Information

Key Performance Areas 

  • Strategic Impact - Independently assists team to deliver services within defined strategic objectives.
  • Budgets / Profitability - Effectively uses time, equipment, and resources.
  • Development/ growth of team – Actively work to address identified technical skills.

Behavioural competencies

  • Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
  • Sound problem-solving ability.
  • Strong work ethics and attention to detail.
  • Good organization & communication skills.

Technical Competencies

  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Sound business acumen.
  • Focus on quality and risk.
  • Well-developed computer user skills.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.

Influence - Focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.

Strategic direction - Seeks to understand how your daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and Deloitte Global.

Talent development - Demonstrate commitment to personal learning and development; understand own potential role as a brand ambassador.

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters

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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal

Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.

Closing date: 7 June 2022

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Hybrid & Vaccination policy

Deloitte Africa has successfully launched the Hybrid Working model. Aligned with this model is our commitment to maintain an environment for personnel, clients and visitors that is safe and, as far as reasonably practicable, free from health risks.

Medical evidence provides overwhelming and empirical evidence that vaccination is currently the most effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19 and reducing the likelihood of serious illness, death, transmissions and infections. More information about our vaccination policy will be discussed during the recruitment process for this position. 

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