Massive Internship Opportunities in the Government of Kenya - KICD

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), initially Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) is the national curriculum development Centre established through the KICD Act No. 4 of 2013 of the laws of Kenya.

The Institutes’ core function is to develop research informed curriculum and curriculum support materials for basic and tertiary education and training below the university.
KICD is also charged with the responsibility to initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development.


In support of the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talents for the Kenyan Labour Market, the Institute runs a six(6) months Internship Program for unemployed Kenyan graduates at degree level.
The program provides the youth an opportunity for on-the job experience to build upon the skills they learned at institutions of higher learning as well as for their professional development.
This is aimed at enhancing their employability.
The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional areas: Curriculum Development
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: TV /Video Editor
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of Diploma from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: TV Transmission
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of Diploma from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: Finance
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: Human Resource
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –

·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: Planning
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: Procurement
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: Corporate Communication (Social Media)
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.

The Institute is inviting for applications in the following functional area: Marketing
Qualifications
·         Applicants for these positions should: –
·         Be Kenyan citizens; in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution in the relevant discipline;
·         Aged between 20 to 30 years;
·         Have completed training and graduated in the last two (2) years;
·         And Not  have  undertaken  any  other internship  program  or  exposed  to  work  experience  related  to  their  area  of study since graduation. Candidates should be persons of integrity;
·         Computer literate;
·         In possession of a certificate of good conduct; and have strong written & oral communication skills.
How to Apply
If you possess the requirements and interested in the internship program submit your application to the info@kicd.ac.ke by 5.00 pm Friday 8th February, 2019.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 8th February 2019.
All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
NAIROBI