We are excited to announce an opening for the role of Intern – Train at our nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to shaping the future of mental health. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to training the next generation of mental health caregivers in Africa. This will enable the organization of stay ahead of the curve in training high quality individuals to deliver high quality care to youth across the continent.
About the role:
The Intern will work closely with the Senior Associate in the Train team to enhance training effectiveness and efficiency through materials development, metrics analysis, and LMS management. The success of our training programs depends on their continuous improvement and adaptability. The Shamiri Train Intern is to assist in developing, updating, and refining training materials, aligning them with the strategic plan of the organization. This vital support contributes to the overall enhancement and effectiveness of our training initiatives.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, updating, and refinement of training materials to maintain their relevance and quality.
- Assist in tracking attendance, evaluations, and other training metrics to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
- Assist in managing a LMS (Learning Management System) by uploading content, creating user accounts, and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Maintain an organized database of training documents and resources.
- Assist in collecting participant feedback, data analysis, and report writing.
- Provide support in managing training session schedules and resource allocation to optimize operations.
- Collaborate closely with the train team and hub coordinators to facilitate training and discussions.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for a dynamic team player with strong skills when it comes to attention to detail, communication, and problem solving with a passion for mental health. Ideal candidates should have high quality research and writing skills to assist with content creation.
Please apply through our online application portal. Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment.
About Shamiri Institute
We are a youth-led organization that is shaping the future of mental health by making it affordable for all, personalized to an individual’s needs and circumstances, and integrated within existing systems of caregiving and community life. This will help to build a future where young people can thrive across the African continent. Serving 30,000 youths/year, Shamiri Institute is the largest youth mental health provider in Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Shamiri was founded in 2018 at Harvard University by award-winning Kenyan entrepreneur and community – mobilizer Tom Osborn and rising global mental health researcher Katherine Venturo-Conerly. Since our founding in 2018, we have worked with more than 10,000 youths in secondary schools across Kenya. Through our work, young people have experienced a 40% improvement in mental health and wellbeing, a 14% improvement in social relations, and a 3% improvement in academic grades. Watch this TED talk for more information about our work.
