Youth Intern at Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall

  • Nairobi
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Scope and Key Responsibilities
  • Event Preparation (On-site| May – June 2026)
  • Assist in preparing participant lists, invitations, and logistics trackers
  • Support development of communication materials (short briefs, speaker bios, social media content)
  • Help organise event materials (agendas, name badges, printed folders)
  • Coordinate regularly with the Europe-based intern to align on tasks and progress
  • Event Delivery (On-site in Nairobi | End of June / Early July 2026)
  • Provide full on-site support during the event:
  • Registration desk management
  • Welcoming participants and guiding logistics
  • Coordinating with vendors, AV, and catering as needed
  • Assist with note-taking during sessions (lecture, panels, masterclass)
  • Support documentation of the event (photos, short summaries, quotes)
  • Communications & Documentation
  • Draft short daily summaries or highlights of discussions
  • Assist with social media posts, newsletters, or event coverage
  • Compile key insights from sessions in accessible, non-technical language
  • Research & Learning Support
  • Conduct light background research on:
  • Climate change and displacement
  • Health and migration themes
  • Support the preparation of briefing notes or summaries for internal use
  • Post-Event Tasks
  • Assist in organising event outputs: notes, photos, and participant feedback
  • Contribute to a short event report or blog-style summary
  • Provide written reflections or lessons learned as part of the pilot evaluation
Deliverables
  • Session notes and summaries
  • Contributions to communication outputs (social media, short write-ups)
  • Support for the final event documentation/report
  • Written reflection on the internship experience.
Duration of the Internship
  • Preparation (Onsite from Kenya): May–June 2026
  • Event (full-time) in Nairobi
  • Post-event wrap-up: in Nairobi - 1–2 weeks after the event
Reporting and CoordinationThe Youth Intern will be supervised by:
  • A Samuel Hall team member (primary supervisor)
  • With exposure to AKU partners and event organisers
  • Weekly check-ins will be held to review progress, agree on upcoming tasks, and align with event priorities. The intern will also coordinate closely with the Europe-based intern on a regular basis.
Profile of the Youth Intern
  • An ongoing undergraduate student (final year preferred), based in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Strong interest in global issues, climate change, migration, or displacement
  • Good writing and communication skills in English
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-level event environment
  • Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
Method of Application
  • The Application must be submitted through email to careers@samuelhall.org. Applications sent by any other means or delivered to other email addresses will not be considered
The application document should comprise
  • A short cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation
  • A CV of no more than two (2) pages, including the names and contact details of two (2) references, including one from a professional contact.
  • Include two samples of your written work.
  • The Application should be submitted in English.
  • All required information must be provided, responding clearly and concisely to all the points set out. Any application which does not
  • fully and comprehensively address the Call of Interest requirements may be rejected.
  • Applications must be received on or before the 22nd of April 2026

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