Friday, September 5, 2014

National Gender and Equality Commission Internship Programme

INTERNS (INTERNSHIP PROGRAM-YEAR 2014/15) REF: NGEC/14/2014

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is an Constitutional Commission established pursuant to Article 59 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011. The Key functions of the Commission include promoting gender and equality and freedom from discrimination principles in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution and promoting integration of the principles of equality and freedom from discrimination in National and County policies, laws and administrative regulations.
In order to strengthen its capacity, the Commission is seeking to recruit suitable, qualified and highly committed individuals to fill the following position in internship program. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from marginalized, minority and vulnerable groups , men and women, youth and person with disabilities.


Duration: One (1) year non- renewable

Programs/Departments:- Disability and Elderly, Legal & Investigation, Gender and Women, Human Resource & Admin, Finance & Accounts, Minority and Marginalized, Youth and Children, Monitoring and Evaluation, ICT.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • To assist in all the departmental work as may be required;
  • To assist in taking minutes for the departmental meetings;
  • To assist in receiving, acknowledgment and filing of departmental correspondence;
  • To assist in research and preparation of departmental reports when called upon;
  • To accompany the departmental team to meetings, workshops when necessary;
  • To undertake all assignments as may be directed by supervisor and
  • To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by the Commission.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Must be a Kenyan Youth;
  • Be recent graduate holder of a Diploma  or Degree  from a recognized institution in Kenya;
  • Should demonstrate excellent understanding of the Commission’s mandate that include working with special interest groups including minorities and marginalized persons, women, persons with disabilities and children;
  • Should demonstrate a strong verbal and written communication;
  • Should have a strong initiative and ability to work independently;
  • Should possess good report writing and presentation skills;
  • Should have good understanding of organizational and analytical skills; and
  • Must be computer literate
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidate should submit their application, stating their county together with detailed Curriculum Vitae; a copy of National Identity Card and certified copies of Academic Certificates, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents to:-

The Commisson Secretary/CEO
National Gender and Equality Commission
Solution Tech Building, 1st Floor
Longonot Road,Opposite Energy Regulatory Commission
Upper Hill
P O Box 27512-00506 Nairobi.

Email: hr@ngeckenya.org  (Use INTERNSHIP REF:NGEC/14/2014 as Subject)
  1. All applications should reach the Commission on or before 5th September 2014, (latest by 5.00pm)  through physical delivery  or post office.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Affirmative action criteria will be applied during the recruitment.This is a continuing exercise subject to availability of funds.