Sample cover letter for Internship position at International Rescue Committee

Date:  23rd May, 2016

THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT,

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE,

NAIROBI, KENYA.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

 RE: APPLICATION FOR URBAN PROGRAM INTERN JOB - NAIROBI

I wish to apply for the above position in your highly esteemed organization as an Urban Program Intern following your advertisement on Career Point Kenya. I am a Kenyan citizen aged 26 years, with a Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Management degree from Kenyatta University.

I have great communication; writing and organizational skills to enable me perform my duties in your organization. I posses excellent research skills obtained from my undergraduate studies having successfully done a research project on, Management of Industrial Air Pollution in Nairobi, as part of the course work. We also did research on Sustainable Management of Nyeri County (Urban Planning Project), Sustainable Management of L.Olbolosat, Nyandarua County (Rural Planning Project), Sustainable Management of L.Victoria Basin, Kisumu & Siaya Counties (Regional Planning Project) as part of the class course work.

 I am an organized individual who has great attention to detail. I am a team player with a high sense of honesty and integrity and have the willingness and ability to learn and apply new ideas quickly. 

I believe I have the drive and heart to work with your organization in achieving your mission. I am certain that I will deliverin my duties, be productive and of benefit to your organization.

Yours Faithfully,