Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Internship in Kenya - Council of Governors

Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Internship

The Council of County Governors (COG) is a non-partisan organization established under Section 19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act (IGRA 2012). The Council of Governors comprises of the Governors of the forty-seven Counties. main functions are the promotion of visionary leadership; sharing of best practices and; offer a collective voice on policy issues; promote inter-county consultations; encourage and initiate information sharing on the performance of County Governments with regard to the execution of their functions; collective consultation on matters of interest to County Governments.

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 Planning, Monitoring and Knowledge Management Department at the Council;

Scope of Assignments
Support the in Planning, Monitoring and Knowledge Management Department monitoring best practices and emerging trends and technologies with respect to Monitoring and Evaluation.

Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the Monitoring and Evaluation unit of the Department.
  • Assist in the Planning and Strategy unit of the Department.
  • Assist in the implementation of the standard operating procedures for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Assist in the monitoring of implementation of the Council Strategic Plan.
  • Assist in the receiving, collation and analyzing of quarterly reports from the Committees and Department.
  • Assist in implementing of Council decisions that relate to the Department mandate.
  • Assist in the planning and coordination of the Semi-annual and Annual review meetings.
  • Assist in the development and dissemination of the Annual Statutory Report.
  • Assist in the development and dissemination of the State of Devolution Address.
  • Assist in the coordination of activities related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Assignments will be task managed by the Council of Governors Committee supervised by and reporting to the Program Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation.

Duration of the assignment


  • The internship duration is for a period of six (6) months.

Required Qualifications

  • Have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • 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 9th May, 2023 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.