OSH Intern

Women in Tech Trainee Program:

Poa Internet Kenya is seeking to provide internship to women who are academically brilliant, have a great attitude, are willing and ready to learn as part of its Women in Technology Trainee Program (WTTP).

The objective of the program is to develop and equip the candidates with lifelong skills so that they can be productive members of society. The program is for a minimum duration of 6 months and is designed to be cross-functional.

Function Area:

Occupational Safety and Health.

Location:

The role will be based in Nairobi. However, the candidate must be flexible and willing to work in different business areas and travel to sites when required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Shadowing various staff members to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for the performance of departmental duties.
• Participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, and travelling to other working environments as may be required to gain practical work experience.
• Willingness to learn about aspects of the company that lie outside of your department. An outstanding candidate should have the ability to foster good relationships with staff members and leave a lasting imprint.
• Contributing to the functions and operations of related departments
• Creating value by providing support and solutions based on departmental objectives.
• Implementing assigned projects and undertaking own projects that provide solutions/interventions in line with organizational business objectives.
• Complying with company policies and upholding the good name of the company at all times.
• Acting as an ambassador for the WTTP.
• Submitting to some other form of evaluation at the end of the WTTP.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research abilities and good work ethic.
• A positive attitude and a growth mindset.
• High integrity.
• Advanced presentations and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Advanced analytical (technically & commercially) skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to develop good relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous work experience is not necessary, but may be advantageous.
• Ability to work with various functional groups and different levels of employees throughout the organisation to achieve business goals & objectives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed-upon time frames through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high-quality solutions.

Application Requirements: 

(Qualification): Candidate must have completed university coursework within the last 3 months and be on track to graduate with a first class or second class. Applicants must not be older than twenty-five (25) years by December 2026.

Application Deadline:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with an updated CV by 6th July 2026.

"We encourage Women and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) to apply"