AMREF Volunteer / Internship

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As a research and development foundation, AMREF recognises the dual benefits that can be derived from internship and volunteer attachment programmes. The organisation therefore offers local and international internship and volunteer opportunities. While both volunteer attachments and internships may be part of a learning programme, volunteer opportunities are also offered to out-of-school candidates who may be on sabbatical or who want to contribute to community service.

Policy Statement

• Internships at AMREF are defined as structured learning experiences in which interns are exposed to the various aspects of AMREF’s operations and programmes.
• All internship placements are based on clearly identified needs driven by the objectives of AMREF’s Business Plan.
• AMREF coordinates internships as supervised programmes of work and study based on clearly-defined terms that are mutually beneficial to the intern and to AMREF.
• One must apply and be selected in order to join AMREF’s internship programme.

Scope of the Internship Programme

• Internships are open to diploma, degree, post-graduate and doctoral students who wish to acquire knowledge and experience of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the organisation and the Intern. Interns are fully involved in the work programme of the unit relevant to their studies under the supervision of a responsible staff member.
• Interns are expected to contribute their skills, knowledge and competencies while acquiring supplemental training in their areas of specialisation  but are not full-time employees. They are not substitutes for full-time staff.
• AMREF does not offer any payment for internship.
• Internships are normally offered for a period of three  but can be extended to a maximum of six months. An intern will work an average of 40  hours per week.

Placement Period

• AMREF will accept internship placements twice a year, March and September, for those applying from Africa; and July and October for applicants  from outside of Africa
• Applications will be processed at least three months in advance of the internship commencement
• Available positions will be posted on AMREF’s website during the month of October every year.

Entry Requirements

Potential candidates must:

• Submit an application to undertake internship training at AMREF. All applications must be submitted to the relevant HR office through the address  provided below.
• The application should specify why the candidate has chosen AMREF for internship, the benefits expected from completing the internship (eg how  it fits into the applicant’s studies or career plans), and how this contributes to AMREF’s objectives.
• The application should indicate specifically:

1. Field of academic specialisation or area in which practical training is required
2. Programme of training approved by the candidate’s institution, where applicable duration of the internship (three or six months)
3. Number of credits required for validation by the candidate’s institution, where applicable

• The application for internship shall be accompanied by a supporting letter from his/her learning institution, where relevant.
• In countries where AMREF operates, the application will be forwarded through those AMREF offices if the request is for placement in a different AMREF office.

Download AMREF Internship Application Form

Selection Criteria

• Interns shall be recruited through notices on the AMREF website, indicating the type of interns required, the period of time each is needed, and the  deadline for applying for the internship.
• Applications and interviews for internships shall be coordinated by the respective HR office in conjunction with the requisitioning programme head  or a representative.
• Selection will be based on the job description prepared for this purpose and the best suited candidates will be selected.
• Applications will be done using the application form and  sent to any one of the following email addresses:

Internship-ET@Amref.org - AMREF Ethiopia
Internship-KCO@Amref.org - AMREF Kenya
Internship-TZ@Amref.org – AMREF Tanzania
Internship-UG@Amref.org - AMREF Uganda
Internship-SA@Amref.org - AMREF South Africa
Internship-SS@Amref.org - AMREF South Sudan
Internship-WA@Amref.org - AMREF West Africa
Internship-HQ@Amref.org -  AMREF Headquarters

NB: Please note that due to the large number of applicants, we are not in a position to reply to each request and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.