Job Description
1.0 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 Resource Mobilization and
Partnerships Committee at the Council:
2.0 Scope of Assignments
Support the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Committee in monitoring best practices
and emerging trends, sources with respect to Resource Mobilization for the Council.
The specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Assist in Identifying key function priorities and funding sources and developing high
quality proposals for funding in consultation with the technical leads;
• Assist in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships and engagement with
Development Partners;
• Preparing of Concept notes, progress reports, speeches, briefs, and other documents
relating to the Committee as may be required;
• Involvement in Resource mobilizing processes from Bilateral and Multilateral Donors,
Philanthropic Foundations, and other approved sources;
• Developing and implementing prospective donor strategies including resource
mobilization activities programmes;
• Building and advancing relationships with portfolio of current and prospective donors;
• Playing an integral role in supporting overall resource mobilization activities for the
council
• Drafting briefing memos and donor presentations for senior leadership in preparation for
donor meetings;
• Assisting in streamlining and preparation of concept notes and proposals for donor
funding;
• Assisting in scheduling and coordinating donor meetings; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
3.0 Supervision
The Assignments will be task managed by the Council of Governors Committee supervised by
and reporting to the Program Officer – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships.
Duration of the assignment
The internship duration is for a period of six (6) months.
4.0 Required Qualifications
• Have a Bachelor Degree in Social Science, International Relations, Business
Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field;
• 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.