Internship Opportunities at The Ministry of Public Service

Purpose for the Job

The Function of this job is to help in implementing the Gender policies, projects and programmes and promote Gender mainstreaming activities in the Department of Gender Affairs.

Responsibilities for the Gender Officer Internships

• Assisting in facilitation of Gender mainstreaming activities in the Department of Gender Affairs;
• Promoting gender socio-economic empowerment;
• Assisting in creation of sensitization/awareness on gender Programmes / projects;
• Assisting in monitoring of gender mainstreaming;
• Assisting in development of training and promotional materials in conjunction with the
• Gender Expert on gender approaches;
• Help in ensuring gender integration in the day-to-day activities;
• Provide support to all departments specific to gender mainstreaming, with particular emphasis on helping relevant departments analyze program implications for men and women and ways to address issues;
• Participate in gender-related events (meeting, workshops, conferences) and network within the country in-order to stay updated about gender related development; and
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications for the Gender Officer Internships 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.