Call for Applications: Junior
Legislative Fellows Programme
The State University of New York– Kenya Office (SUNY-Kenya) is
implementing
a Parliamentary Strengthening Program in support of the Kenya Parliament.
a Parliamentary Strengthening Program in support of the Kenya Parliament.
The Program invites applications from highly motivated young
Kenyans interested in participating in its Junior Legislative Fellows
Programme.
The programme is a unique opportunity for university graduates
interested in a legislative and public service career to link their theoretical
knowledge with
the actual work of legislation and public policy formulation.
the actual work of legislation and public policy formulation.
During the 9-month programme, Junior Fellows are exposed to
Kenya’s legislative environment and have an opportunity to work with elected
representatives, as well as, build their leadership skills.
Junior Fellows work closely with parliamentary committees and
technical departments, such as, the research and budget departments of the
Kenya National Assembly.
Candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:-
1. Must be holders of Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
degree or have
attained a GPA of 3.0 and above in their field of study. Candidates who hold
degrees in Information Sciences, Finance/ Economics, Law, or any other
related Social Sciences will have an added advantage.
attained a GPA of 3.0 and above in their field of study. Candidates who hold
degrees in Information Sciences, Finance/ Economics, Law, or any other
related Social Sciences will have an added advantage.
2. Must not be more than 27 years of age and must have graduated
from a
chartered Kenyan University.
chartered Kenyan University.
Applications, including a CV, copy of degree certificate and
other relevant testimonials, a personal statement (maximum 1000 words), letters
of two referees, one of which must come from the applicant’s University, a copy
of your national ID, your email and mobile telephone contacts should be
received
not later than Friday, November 30, 2012.
not later than Friday, November 30, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Review of applications and consequential engagement will be
subject to the approval of the Kenya Parliament.
Please send your applications to:
The Director
State University of New York’s
Kenya Parliamentary Strengthening Program
Landmark Plaza 5th Floor South Wing
P. O. Box 10020-00100
State University of New York’s
Kenya Parliamentary Strengthening Program
Landmark Plaza 5th Floor South Wing
P. O. Box 10020-00100
Nairobi Kenya
or Email: suny@sunykenya.org