The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced internship opportunities for diploma and degree holders that will run for a period of six months.
In a notice dated Tuesday, August 2, CBK affirmed that viable candidates should not have undertaken any other internship program or been exposed to work experience related to their areas of study since graduating.
The internship program is designed to prepare young Kenyans for employment opportunities in various sectors such as finance, research, banking and payment services, human resources, communications and legal services.
"The internship program also provides participants with an excellent opportunity to gain workplace experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts," read part of the notice.
The application deadline is set at Monday, August 22, by 5.00 pm.
CBK, however, affirmed that successful candidates who complete the internship program stand a better chance to gain employment as they will have the requisite skills to apply for advertised positions.
Those picked to undertake the internship will be required to complete the six month's program without a break in order to fully benefit from its objectives.
CBK noted that incomplete applications would not be considered and only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Basic Requirements
a.) Candidates ought to possess a first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management or Social Sciences, Law, or related discipline or a Master's degree in a relevant field.
b.) The applicants should be between 21 to 29 years of age.
c.) The graduates must have graduated within the last 24 months from the closing date of the advertisement and/or awaiting graduation.
d.) The applicants must provide a recommendation/reference letter from the university attended.
Personal Attributes
a.) The candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
b.) They ought to be goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate and self-motivated.
c.) The applicants must be team players and have the ability to solve problems.
d.) The graduates should possess high levels of integrity and professionalism.
e.) They must be computer proficient.
Interested graduates are requested to submit their online applications using the link careers(dot)centralbank(dot)go(dot)ke(colon)8443.
The candidates will be required to register on the CBK internship portal.
Fill in all the required details and attach various documents including a duly completed program application form, copies of academic certificates, transcripts/documents and a recommendation/reference letter from their learning institutions.
Once done, click submit.
