Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Internship Policy and Guidelines

Abstract

The County Public Service Board is mandated to provide guidance in the management of Human Resource in the County Government. Among the areas that the Board is required to guide is regulating the engagement of interns. This policy describes the process and the requirements of the programme which include the selection procedures, eligibility, duration, terms of service and the roles and duties of the different parties involved in the internship programme. It is in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, International Laws, Conventions and other relevant laws. The Board has customized this policy from the Public Service Commission Internship Policy and Guidelines of May 2016. The aim of this policy is to ensure that there is proper management of internship programmes in accordance with predetermined standards, values and principles. Further, the policy is expected to ensure that the youth undergoing internship are developed and accorded the relevant practical experience required for employment. It is expected that all County departments and agencies will adhere to this policy in order to improve the management of the internship programmes and enhance the acquisition of job experience to interns in the County.