The County Assembly of Bungoma seeks Budget Office Interns to support budget analysis and county fiscal management. You'll help review budget estimates, track implementation reports, and prepare briefs on fiscal policies. If you’re a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in public finance, send your application ASAP.
The County Assembly of Bungoma, in pursuance of its mandate in youth empowerment and human resource development, invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan graduates for its Internship Programme for the Financial Year 2025/2026.
This programme is a strategic initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice, equipping young Kenyans with hands-on experience while contributing to the operational effectiveness of the Assembly. Successful candidates will be mentored by seasoned professionals across various departments and will gain invaluable exposure to the legislative, administrative, and support functions of a constitutional institution.
REF: CASB/HR/INT/VOL.I/2026
Position Title: Intern – Budget Office
Department / Section: Budget Office
Number of Positions: 4
Duration: Twelve (12) Months – Non-Renewable
Grade: Intern
Reports To: Principal Fiscal Analyst
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1. Purpose of the Position
To support the Budget Office in budget analysis, public finance oversight, and monitoring of county fiscal management in line with the Public Finance Management Act and the County Governments Act.
2. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Public Finance Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Must have completed studies within the last two (2) years.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Excel, SPSS or other data analysis software is required.
- Basic understanding of Kenya's public finance management frameworks and county government budgeting processes is an added advantage.
- Recommendation / Introduction Letter from the institution of learning is mandatory.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing and analysing the County Budget Estimates, Annual Development Plans (ADPs), and County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) submitted to the Assembly.
- Support the Budget and Appropriations Committee in preparing budget analysis reports, recommendations and advisories.
- Track and monitor budget implementation reports, supplementary budgets and revenue performance data.
- Assist in reviewing the Controller of Budget's quarterly and annual implementation reports for county governments.
- Prepare summary briefs on fiscal policies, macroeconomic trends, and inter-governmental finance matters relevant to the county.
- Maintain records, files and databases of all budget-related documents submitted to and processed by the Assembly.
- Assist in conducting public participation analysis on budget and finance-related county legislation.
- Support research on comparative budget practices, benchmarking against peer county governments.
- Draft responses, correspondence and memos related to the budget oversight function.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the Budget Office.
4. Key Competencies
- Numerical aptitude and proficiency in data analysis.
- Understanding of public budgeting and fiscal management principles.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Stipend: Monthly stipend as per the approved rates by the County Assembly Service Board
Mentorship: Each intern assigned a designated supervisor for guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation
Certificate: Certificate of Completion issued upon satisfactory completion of the internship period
Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 2026
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