Internship Program Opportunities in Central Bank of Kenya

Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program (CBKIP)

In line with the Central Bank’s mandate of maintaining stability and fostering a stable financial system, the Bank is launching a CBK Internship Program (CBKIP) that seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to central banking and commercial banking operations.

After the planned six (6) months’ internship program, the candidates will be ready to be absorbed in the job market.
Internship Objective
The objective of the CBKIP is to develop young talents to take up immense employment opportunities in the Kenyan Banking and Financial Sector.
The Internship Program will also provide an opportunity to gain on- the- job experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional network, mentors and contacts.
Basic Requirements
a) A first degree from a recognized university in the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Accounting. Microfinance, Management Sciences, Law or related discipline or a Master’s degree in a relevant field;
b) Be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 years of age; and
c) Provide recommendation / reference letter from the university attended.
Personal Attributes
a) Should possess interpersonal and communication skills

b) Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
c) Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems
d) A person of integrity
e) A well rounded individual
f) Should possess strong analytical skills
g) Must be computer literate.
Application procedure
The Central Bank hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill six (6) positions.
Opportunities are currently available in the following areas: Finance, Research and Economics, Strategic Management, Communications and Legal Services.
If interested follow the link https://intern.centralbank.go.ke and submit online applications, attaching a duly completed program application form, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts / documents and a
recommendation / reference letter from the learning institution, so as to be received on or before 22d November 2016.
Please Note:
a) The Bank WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the program.
b) INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered: and
c) Only short listed candidates will be contacted
The Bank ¡s an equal opportunity employer and canvassing, directly or indirectly, will result to disqualification.