Call for Interns: STAK Annual Congress 2026 Internship Opportunity

• Application Deadline: July 6, 2026

The Seed Traders Association of Kenya (STAK) invites applications from enthusiastic,
proactive, and highly motivated interns to support the planning and successful delivery of the
STAK Annual Congress 2026, scheduled for 4^th–5^th November 2026.

This is a paid internship running from July to November 2026, with
successful candidates engaged on a retainer plus performance-based commission.
The internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event management,
stakeholder engagement, communications, marketing, and project coordination while contributing
to Kenya’s premier seed industry event.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will support the Congress Secretariat by:

• Drafting and dispatching invitation letters and official correspondence to stakeholders, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, donors, and delegates.
• Following up with invited stakeholders to confirm participation and secure commitments.
• Mobilizing delegates and promoting Congress registration.
• Supporting sponsorship and partnership mobilization through engagement with prospective sponsors, donors, and development partners.
• Developing and implementing social media content and digital campaigns to promote the Congress before, during, and after the event.
• Maintaining accurate records of invitations, delegate registrations, sponsorship commitments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinating communication with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and service providers.
• Assisting in the preparation of Congress materials, including participant packs, name badges, signage, and other event documentation.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for venue preparation, registration, ushering, and on-site event coordination.
• Supporting Congress documentation through photography, note-taking, participant feedback collection, and post-event reporting.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Executive Officer or the Congress Oversight Committee.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Be pursuing or have recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Event Management, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Be proactive, creative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in organizing a national flagship event.
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, and partnership development.
• Experience in professional communications and event marketing.
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders, government agencies, development partners, and private sector organizations.
• A certificate of internship upon satisfactory completion.

If you are passionate about event management, communications, and making an impact in Kenya’s
agricultural sector, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team delivering the
STAK Annual Congress 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their profile and detailed CV to:

The Executive Officer
Seed Trade Association of Kenya (STAK)
Email: stak@stak.or.ke
Subject: Indicate the position you are applying for.

In addition, all applicants are required to complete the Applicant Information Form. Download the Form here. Failure to complete the form will result in disqualification.