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Internship- Blue Economy Committee at Council of Governors

Intern – Blue Economy Committee

Objective of the Assignment

To support the Council of Governors’ Blue Economy Committee in coordinating inter-county priorities, strengthening policy advocacy, and enhancing implementation and tracking of devolved sector functions.

Scope of Work / Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work under the supervision of the Principal Program Officer and will undertake the following tasks:

• Consolidate and prepare county position briefs on agriculture, livestock, and Blue Economy issues.
• Conduct policy analysis and support development of CoG submissions on national legislation, policies, and regulations.
• Prepare Committee meeting documentation, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and action trackers.
• Track and compile implementation progress of key programmes (e.g., KEMSFED, NAVCDP, FSRP, and other sector initiatives) across counties.
• Support coordination of stakeholder engagements, including intergovernmental consultations and partner meetings.
• Document and develop knowledge products such as case studies, best practices, and county success stories.
• Organize and maintain a structured repository/database of sector documents, data, and county submissions.
• Undertake research to inform preparation of briefs, opinion pieces, presentations, and talking points for the Committee.
• Assist in logistical and administrative arrangements for Committee meetings, workshops, and field activities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Duration of the Internship

The internship will be for a duration of six (6) months with possible extension for another six months owing to performance of the intern and availability of funds.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Coastal and Marine Resources Management or Agriculture Resource Management, Natural Resource Management.
• Demonstrate interest or exposure to agriculture, livestock, Blue Economy, or devolution.
• Experience in research, data analysis, or report writing is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of government related processes especially within the context of Devolution.
• 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.
• 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 Friday 8th May 2026 indicating the name of the position applying for in the subject on the email.

Intern – Education Committee at Council of Governors

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT

Support the Education Committee in implementing the committee workplan, monitoring emerging trends and best practices, and providing technical support to Counties with respect to early childhood development, pre-primary education, vocational training, skills development, and children matters.

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the implementation of the Education Committee workplan.
• Analysis, review and monitoring of all policies and legislation at National and County levels relating to the Education Committee.
• Conduct research work, analysis of documents and preparation of position papers, policy briefs, and success stories in the Education Committee.
• Assist in the coordination and harmonization of the Council’s positions and priorities on sectoral matters.
• Assist in handling and monitoring children mainstreaming across the committees within the Council.
• Assist in data and knowledge management within the Committee.
• Ensuring that all committee reports are written and submitted within the required timelines and
• Support intra- and inter-agency and governmental consultations on sectoral issues.
• Support in the engagement and coordination of the various Caucuses within the Committee.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration or other related degree.
• Experience in documentation and report writing for technical meetings.
• Knowledge and understanding of government-related processes, especially within the context of Devolution.
• Outstanding Interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• A high level of computer literacy and proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

SUPERVISION

The intern will work within the education committee and will be supervised by and reporting to the Sector Lead of the Committee.

DURATION

The internship will be for a duration of six (6) months with possible extension for another six months owing to performance of the intern and availability of funds.

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 Friday 8^th May 2026 indicating the name of the position applying for in the subject on the email.

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Legal Internship Opportunity at Council of Governors (CoG)

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 6^th 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.

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