About Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is an independent think tank specialised in field research and social impact. The organisation provides practicable insights to challenging issues in the developing world through academic-standard research and primary data collection, working with governments, donors, multilateral organisations, and other partners.

Job Summary

Samuel Hall is recruiting a Youth Intern based in Nairobi to support event preparation, event delivery, communications, documentation, research support, and post-event reporting. This is a full-time internship suited to an ongoing undergraduate student, preferably in final year, with strong interest in global issues, climate change, migration, or displacement.

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 including short briefs, speaker bios, and social media content
Help organise event materials including agendas, name badges, and 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
Manage the registration desk
Welcome participants and guide logistics
Coordinate with vendors, AV, and catering as needed
Assist with note-taking during sessions including lectures, panels, and masterclasses
Support documentation of the event including photos, short summaries, and quotes

Communications and 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 and Learning Support

Conduct light background research on climate change and displacement
Conduct light background research on health and migration themes
Support preparation of briefing notes or summaries for internal use

Post-Event Tasks

Assist in organising event outputs including 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 including social media and short write-ups
Support for the final event documentation and report
Written reflection on the internship experience

Duration of the Internship

Preparation phase: May – June 2026
Event phase: full-time in Nairobi at the end of June or early July 2026
Post-event wrap-up: 1 – 2 weeks after the event in Nairobi

Reporting and Coordination

The Youth Intern will be supervised by a Samuel Hall team member as the primary supervisor
The intern will have 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, preferably in final year, 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 by email to careers@samuelhall.org. Applications sent by any other means or to other email addresses will not be considered.

The application document should include:

A short cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation
A CV of no more than two pages, including the names and contact details of two references, including one professional reference
Two samples of written work

The application must be submitted in English. All required information must be provided clearly and concisely. Applications that do not fully and comprehensively address the requirements may be rejected. Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2026.