Finance and Community Intern

The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding is a non-profit organisation founded in 2013. Its mission is to create equal opportunities by empowering entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa supports small and growing businesses along the Kenyan coast through co-working spaces, mentorship, business training, investor readiness and market linkages, with a focus on youth- and women-led ventures.

1. Position: Finance and Community Intern
2. Organization: Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa – Westerwelle Foundation
3. Duration: 12 Months (Full-time)
4. Start Date: November 16, 2026

Job Purpose

• The Finance and Community Intern will work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager and the Community and Marketing Manager, supporting daily finance administration, co-working community operations and partnerships. The role will be divided approximately equally between finance and community responsibilities, depending on programme activities and reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Finance (Approximately 50%)

• Record transactions, receipts and invoices in the accounting system and maintain organised financial records.
• Prepare payment requests and verify supporting documents.
• Support monthly bank, M-Pesa and petty cash reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly and donor financial reports.
• Issue invoices for memberships and bookings and follow up on payments.

2. Community – Co-working Space (Approximately 30%)

• Welcome members and visitors, provide tours and respond to enquiries.
• Support member onboarding and manage bookings for meeting rooms, desks and event spaces.
• Help organise networking sessions, workshops and community activities.
• Share community news and events on social media.

3. Community – Partnerships (Approximately 20%)

• Maintain and update partner and stakeholder databases.
• Support partner meetings and joint events through preparation of briefs, note-taking and logistics.
• Contribute to partner updates and impact stories.

4. General Responsibilities

• Support the Startup Haus team with additional administrative and programme-related tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Recent graduate or final-year student in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks is an added advantage.
• Customer service, front-desk or event experience is an added advantage.
• Previous attachment, campus club or volunteer experience in finance, community engagement or entrepreneurship is an added advantage.

Personal AttributesHigh attention to detail and integrity in handling financial information.Good organisational and time management skills.Ability to manage deadlines across different functions.Proactive, collaborative and eager to learn.Interest in entrepreneurship, startups and youth empowerment.
What the Organization Offers

• Hands-on mentorship from the Finance and Operations Manager and Community and Marketing Manager.
• Access to the Westerwelle Startup Haus community, events and training.
• Monthly stipend.
• Internship certificate and reference letter upon successful completion.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should send the following documents:
• CV (maximum 2 pages).
• One-page cover letter.
• Email: mombasa@westerwelle.haus
• Email Subject: Finance and Community Intern – [Your Name]
• Deadline: November 6, 2026
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Westerwelle Foundation is an equal opportunity organisation.