Interns for Hansard Services

The County Assembly of Bungoma is hiring two Interns for Hansard Services. As an intern, you’ll support the department by recording, transcribing, and editing verbatim reports of Assembly meetings. If you’re eager to gain hands-on experience in legislative documentation, send your application today.

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 – Hansard Services
Department / Section: Hansard Services
Number of Positions: 2
Duration: Twelve (12) Months – Non-Renewable
Grade: Intern
Reports To: Principal Hansard Editor
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

1. Purpose of the Position

To support the Hansard Services department in recording, transcribing, editing and producing verbatim reports of County Assembly plenary proceedings and committee sittings in line with established legislative documentation standards.

2. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan citizen aged between 18 and 35 years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Mass Communication, Journalism, English, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Must have completed studies within the last two (2) years.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Proficiency in typing and transcription, with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute (wpm) is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with audio transcription software or similar tools is an added advantage.
• Recommendation / Introduction Letter from the institution of learning is mandatory.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend all County Assembly plenary sittings and committee meetings to support the verbatim recording and documentation of proceedings.
• Transcribe audio recordings of Assembly proceedings and committee sittings into accurate verbatim reports.
• Edit and proofread transcribed Hansard reports to ensure accuracy, grammatical correctness and adherence to the prescribed Hansard style guide.
• Identify and correctly attribute speakers, rulings, interjections and procedural interventions in the Hansard record.
• Maintain an organised and up-to-date archive of all audio recordings, transcription files and final Hansard reports.
• Assist in the preparation of questions, statements, Motions, Bills and other legislative documents for inclusion in the official record.
• Support the translation and interpretation of Kiswahili and vernacular contributions in Assembly proceedings where required.
• Upload finalised Hansard reports to the Assembly’s official records management system as directed.
•  Assist in compiling and binding official Hansard volumes for institutional records.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Hansard Editor within the scope of Hansard Services.

4. Key Competencies

• Exceptional command of the English language and grammar.
• High typing accuracy and speed.
• Patience, precision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to listen critically and reproduce spoken content accurately.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling official Assembly records.
• Ability to work under pressure during intensive legislative sittings.

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