The State University of New York– Kenya Office (SUNY Kenya) Junior Legislative Fellows Programme

The State University of New York– Kenya Office (SUNYKenya) is implementing a Legislative Strengthening Program in support of the Kenya National Assembly.

The Program invites applications from highly motivated young Kenyans interested in participating in its Junior Legislative Fellows Programme.

The Junior Legislative Fellows Programme is an experience that lasts the life of a Parliamentary Session and provides 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.

It also provides an opportunity for the interns to work with elected representatives and develop links with the public sector that will prepare them for a future role in public and governance affairs.

Candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:-

* 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.
* Must not be more than 27 years of age and ought to have already graduated from a chartered Kenyan public or private 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 Thursday, 24th June 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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
Nairobi Kenya

or email to: suny@sunykenya.org