Murang’a County Government Internship Program is a government youth programme whose main objective is to offer college graduates the opportunity to gain hands on experience and build skills in order to enhance their chances for employment, networking and entrepreneurship. Murang’a County Government is an equal opportunity employer. However, as per policies passed by Murang’a County Assembly which underpin these internship programmes preference will be given to Murang’a Residents whilst adhering to principle of regional balance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to an internship position a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen not over the age of 35 years
• Be an unemployed graduate from a recognized training institution who has completed a certificate, diploma or a degree course in the last five years or less, in the relevant field.
• Not have benefited from a similar internship program or been exposed to work experience related to their area of study since graduating.
• Not have exited from formal employment.

Internship Duties and responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Completing duties mutually agreed upon and assigned by the supervisors :
• Documenting relevant skills acquired in their areas of deployment: and
• Actively participating in any relevant mentorship activities and additional responsibilities designed for the programme.

Duration of internship

• Twelve (12) months Non-renewable

Stipend

• The Interns will be paid a stipend at a rate as determined by the County Government.