Background
The Council of Governors (CoG) is established under Section
19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act 2012 with the mandate to provide a
mechanism for consultation amongst County Governments, share information on
performance of the counties in execution of their functions, facilitate
capacity building for governors, and consider reports from other
intergovernmental forums on national and county interests amongst other
functions (Section20).
For better execution of its mandate, the Council of
Governors is established in various sectorial working Committees and
Departments. To enable the Council achieve its mandate and vision, the Council
wishes to recruit an Intern to support the Legal Department at the Council:
Scope of Assignments
Reporting to the Legal Officer, the intern will perform the
following duties and responsibilities:
- Assist
in monitoring and reviewing Bills from the Senate and National Assembly;
- Assist
in monitoring the Hansard and Order Papers at the Senate and the National
Assembly;
- Assist
in monitoring the Kenya Gazette;
- Assist
in coordinating logistics in the Legal and other COG meetings;
- Assist
in following up on actions pursuant to Council meetings, Summit, as well
as Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council meetings
- Updating
schedule of cases and preparation of court briefs;
- Research
and prepare Legal briefs on Legal issues arising;
- Compile
any required information and maintain documentation;
- Assist
in convening and taking minutes for the bi-weekly Committee meetings;
- Assist
in research on contemporary issues regarding devolution
- Assist
in preparation of press statements in conjunction with the Communication
Department;
- Assist
in tracking of the media reports on the Legal matters and developing a
status update matrix on the decisions taken from time to time on the
issues highlighted;
- Support
in the implementation of the Legal Department workplan;
- Performing
any other duty as assigned by supervisor.
Duration of the assignment
The internship duration is for a period of six (6) months.
Required Qualifications
- Have a
Bachelor Degree in Law;
- Should
not be currently undertaking Kenya School of Law
- Certificate
in Computer applications.
- Experienced
in undertaking comprehensive research;
- Outstanding
Interpersonal, analytical and communication skills;
- Ability
to follow deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail;
- A high
level of computer literacy and proficient in written and spoken English
and Kiswahili; and
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their CV with names and
addresses of three referees and Cover letter ONLY to hrcog@cog.go.ke on or
before Tuesday 6th May, 2025 indicating the
name of the position applying for in the subject on the email.
Council of Governors is an equal opportunity Employer.
Persons living with disabilities and Persons from the
marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.