Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Committee 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 Resource
Mobilization and Partnerships Committee at the Council:
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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
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.
