Youth Intern at Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall

  • Kenya
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 11 hours ago
Samuel Hall is an independent think tank specialised in field research and social impact. We strive to provide practicable insights to challenging issues in the developing world by providing academic-standard research through primary data collection in areas where researchers do not commonly go. Samuel Hall works with governments, donors, multilateral org…Youth InternScope 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
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