Juliet Karinga

Legislative Support

• Draft speeches, questions, and statements for the senator’s contributions in the Senate and other forums.
• Review legislative proposals and provide summaries for the senator’s reference.
• Support the senator’s work in Senate committees and provide relevant background materials.

Advisory Role

• Offer strategic advice on parliamentary business and the senator’s engagements as a Commissioner.
• Ensure alignment between the senator’s legislative roles and the priorities of the Parliamentary Service Commission.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate communication between the senator, county government officials, and constituents.
• Coordinate meetings with development partners, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Document and follow up on action points from stakeholder consultations.

Administrative support

• Assist in organizing events, town halls, and forums for public participation in Laikipia County.
• Maintain a database of relevant legislative, policy, and constituency-related documents.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor the impact of legislative decisions and policies on the county’s development.
• Conduct periodic evaluations and recommend adjustments to ongoing initiatives.

Administrative support

• Manage the senator’s daily schedule, including appointments, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for official engagements.
• Handle correspondence, including emails, letters, and calls, ensuring timely responses.

County Liaison officer

• Serve as the primary contact point between the senator and constituents.
• Coordinate with the senator’s constituency office to address public inquiries, complaints, and requests.
• Ensure timely communication of the senator’s activities and decisions to the public and stakeholders.
• Organize and attend public forums, barazas, and town halls in Laikipia County on behalf of the senator when required.

Legislative Support

• Prepare briefing notes and summaries on key legislative matters for the senator.
• Coordinate with the senator’s research team to ensure they have the necessary information for debates and presentations.
• Keep track of legislative deadlines, meetings, and reporting requirements.

Legislative Support

• Organize meetings between the senator and key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and private sector representatives.
• Prepare briefing materials for stakeholder meetings to ensure the senator is well-informed.
• Document and follow up on decisions and action points from stakeholder engagements.

Confidentiality and Discretion

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring the senator’s personal and professional reputation is upheld.

Crisis Management

• Quickly address and resolve unforeseen issues that may arise in the senator’s schedule or public engagements.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions or emergencies.

Performance Monitoring

• Track the senator’s commitments and deliverables, ensuring timely updates on progress.
• Provide regular feedback and suggestions to improve efficiency in managing responsibilities

Research Assistance

• Conduct literature reviews and assist in gathering data on gender equality, inclusion, and non-discrimination topics.
• Support in drafting reports, case studies, and summaries on ongoing research initiatives.
• Assist in analyzing statistical data to identify trends and disparities affecting gender and equality.

Community Engagement and advocacy

• Help organize and participate in community awareness campaigns on gender equality and inclusion.
• Assist in preparing materials such as brochures, posters, and presentations for advocacy events.
• Document feedback and challenges from community outreach activities for reporting purposes.

Administrative support

• Help in preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Assist in organizing logistics for workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
• Manage and maintain records and files related to gender equality projects.

Field work support

• Participate in field visits to assess the implementation of gender equality programs in communities.
• Assist in documenting observations and recommendations from field activities.
• Support data collection and reporting during field assignments.

Learning and development

• Attend internal training sessions and workshops to enhance understanding of gender equality and inclusion.
• Shadow senior officers to gain insight into the workings of the commission.
• Reflect on lessons learned and prepare a report summarizing the internship experience.