Intern – Supporting Youth Sector Within the Education, Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services Committee. at Council of Governors

 The Internship

Unemployment in Kenya is marked by inequality and discrimination as Kenya’s youth unemployment is higher than national unemployment average. Access to gainful employment and income opportunities for young people in Kenya is hindered by lack of capital, information, and relevant skills, among Kenyans, most of who are youthful population. With the Kenyan youth facing their normal fair share of life challenges related to their age, a proper response to youth challenges needs the involvement of young people themselves in decision-making and political leadership.
Currently, there is a gap within the committee since there is no technical person dedicated to ensuring matters relating to the Youth sector are implemented. The Council is keen on ensuring that Youth issues are mainstreamed in all the operations of the Council as well as those of County Governments. As such, it is imperative that a Youth intern is brought on board to advance the Youth agenda both within the Council of Governors and in County Governments.

Job Description for the Youth Intern

• Support in the collection of information and data on the performance of County Governments in the Youth sector;
• Assist in the facilitation and monitoring of youth mainstreaming activities in the Council of Governors’ committees;
• Support in the creation of sensitization/awareness on youth programmes / projects by the County Governments;
• Support in the development of training and promotional materials in conjunction with the Gender and Education team on youth approaches;
• Continuously update and maintain an accurate data base for all the County Executive Committee Members, County Chief Officers and County Directors in charge of Youth;
• Assist in ensuring youth and youth with disabilities integration in the day-to-day activities at the Council of Governors;
• Support in the convening, coordination and minute writing during Committee meetings;
• Ensuring that all reports are written and submitted within required timelines and quality;
• Support intra and inter-agency and governmental consultations on Youth and related issues;
• Undertake research work on contemporary issues, analysis of documents and preparation of position papers, policy briefs, and success stories in the Youth sector;
• Maintain up to date records of all the decisions, agreements, reports and other documents concerning the Committee;
• Support in the analysis and review of policy and legislative frameworks in the Youth sector of concern to County Governments;
• Support the implementation of the day to day activities and programmes under the Gender, Youth, Sports, Children, Culture and Social Services Committee;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Gender Studies or other related degree.
• Experience in documentation and report production for high‐level and/or technical meetings.
• Highly motivated and dynamic personality with a good degree of autonomy, eager to take initiative and capable to perform in team work.
• Full computer literacy in Microsoft Office Package suite and in the use of web browser capability.
• Knowledge and understanding of government related processes and terminologies.
• Knowledge of youth mainstreaming work in Kenya especially in policy formulation, legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills – including but not limited to – the ability to work under pressure with restrictive timelines and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people.
• A good understanding of devolution.
•  Good knowledge of Gender, Disability and Youth issues.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, gender, national and cultural backgrounds.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail, deadlines and report writing.
• Ability to work under pressure

Supervision

The Youth Intern will be working within the Council of Governors committee on Education, Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services Committee, supervised by and reporting to the committees’ sector lead.

Duration of service

The contract duration is six (6) months with possible extension for another six months owing to performance of the intern and availability of funds. All the statutory deductions applicable to consultants shall apply.