NACOSTI Youth Internship Programme

NACOSTI Youth Internship Programme:  Intern Recruitment - Application Call

1. Background: The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) seeks to create
opportunity for 5 (five) interns during the 2014/2015 financial year to gain workplace experience within
NACOSTI. The internship is for a period of 3 (three) months renewable once and entails on-the-job training
and the development of skills that would enable the intern to be more employable and marketable at the end
of the internship. The purpose of this document is to outline issues related the internship and invite those
interested to apply. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit NACOSTI website (www.nacosti.go.ke) for
more insight about the organization.

2. Internship Description: Interns will be attached to relevant Schedules/Divisions of NACOSTI to participate in
work related to on-going activities within the Commission. The attachment will provide opportunity for the
Intern to be exposed to the work process and work ethics in the Commission. Through this, the intern will be
expected to get adequate appreciation of the national Science, Technology and Innovation sector issues to be
able to consider a career in the sector.

2.1. Activity Arears of Involvement for the Intern: The activity areas in which the Intern will be involved in  within
the Schedules and Divisions include routine tasks such as-
a) Identification of pertinent issues in science, technology and innovation relevant to national development
aspirations;
b) Preparation of research proposals on the issues, undertaking data collection and preparation of policy
papers for discussion on the identified issues.
c) Identifying and assessing the developmental needs or the science area;
d) Assessing the value of research results to national development;
e) Monitoring of research activities in the science area to ensure that they are consistent with the national
development policy; and
f) Acquiring and maintaining information emanating from activities in science area.

3. Qualifications: To qualify as an Intern with NACOSTI, an applicant should fulfill the following requirements:
a) Be enrolled in a university degree programme or be a recent university graduate of no more than 2 years
at the time of application;
b) Be proficient in an area of science and technology and be able to work with standard software
applications such as current Microsoft Office;
c) Be ready to abide by the code of conduct espoused by NACOSTI – including being:
- A person of integrity; able to espouse professionalism; transparency, accountability, teamwork, and
have respect for the environment;
- flexible and be able to accept many tasks in the interest of gaining work experience; and
- receptive to feedback and mentoring.

4. Terms of Appointment: Internship shall be as per NACOSTI Youth Internship Policy. Applicants must refer to the
Policy, a copy of which is on NACOSTI website www.nacosti.go.ke before applying. 

5. Application Procedure and Deadline: Apply online to -The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, National
Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation through E-Mail: secretary@nacosti.go.ke with copy  to –
servicedelivery@nacosti.go.ke.

6. Closing Date for Application and Commencement of Internship:  Application closes on 28th November, 2014.
Successful applicants will be notified by 15
th
 December 2014 and are expected to commence their internship by
2
nd
 Jan, 2015.