Internship Opportunities at Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)

Internship Opportunities at Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) – Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) Kenya Job Details

About Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO)

Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) is a leading human rights and legal services organisation dedicated to advancing access to justice across Kenya. The organisation works at the intersection of law, policy advocacy, and community empowerment—addressing systemic barriers to justice and strengthening the capacity of marginalised communities. Based in Nairobi, KITUO operates across multiple departments including communications, human resources, finance, legal services, information technology, and psychosocial support.

KITUO is currently recruiting interns across seven key departments to support its mandate. These are contract-based internship positions open to recent graduates and final-year students holding a Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification. Internship jobs in Kenya with KITUO offer practical exposure to human rights work, legal practice, organisational management, and technology in a non-profit setting.

Open Positions

Communication Intern

• Support the development and dissemination of communications materials aligned with organisational messaging and outreach goals
• Assist with media relations, social media content management, and public-facing campaigns
• Contribute to internal and external communications strategies that amplify KITUO’s justice advocacy work
• Coordinate communications activities across departments and stakeholder groups

Human Resources Intern

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee records management processes
• Assist with human resources administration, policy implementation, and staff engagement activities
• Contribute to payroll coordination, leave management, and compliance documentation
• Provide administrative support to the HR team on organisational development initiatives

Finance Intern

• Assist with financial record-keeping, data entry, and reconciliation of accounts
• Support budget tracking, expense processing, and financial reporting workflows
• Contribute to audit preparation and financial management documentation
• Provide administrative support for grant management and donor reporting requirements

Legal Intern

• Conduct legal research on matters relevant to human rights law and access to justice
• Support case preparation and litigation activities under attorney supervision
• Assist with legal memoranda, briefs, and policy analysis on priority justice issues
• Contribute to legal advocacy initiatives and law reform work

Legal Assistant Intern

• Provide administrative support to legal staff including case file management and document preparation
• Assist with client intake, documentation, and case tracking systems
• Support legal office operations and court-related administrative tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with legal practice standards

ICT Intern

• Support information technology infrastructure, systems administration, and user support
• Assist with database management, software installation, and technical troubleshooting
• Contribute to ICT security, data management, and digital systems maintenance
• Support technology-enabled access to justice initiatives and digital tools

Psychology Intern

• Provide psychosocial support and counselling services under supervision
• Assist with trauma-informed case management and client wellbeing programmes
• Contribute to mental health assessments and referral documentation
• Support psychological support services for justice-seeking clients and vulnerable populations

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
• Current enrolment in a relevant final-year degree programme or recent graduate status
• Strong organisational and communication skills suited to the specific internship field
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment
• Commitment to human rights principles and access to justice goals
• Reliable attendance and willingness to contribute to organisational priorities

What to Expect

• Hands-on experience working on real human rights and legal justice matters within a professional non-profit setting
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced staff members across your chosen department
• Exposure to Kenya’s justice sector and practical understanding of barriers to access to justice

These Internship Opportunities at Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) positions in Kenya are open to qualified candidates across all seven departments. Click Apply below for the internship role that aligns with your academic background and career interests.