Massive Recruitment by Central Bank of Kenya, Nairobi (Internship Opportunities)

Internship Program

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

Requirements

·         A first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management Sciences, Law, or related discipline or a Master’s degree in a relevant field;
·         Be a Kenyan youth between 21 to 29 years of age;
·         Must have graduated within the last 2 years or awaiting graduation and;
·         Provide recommendation/reference letter from the university attended.
Personal Attributes

·         Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
·         Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-motivated
·         Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems
·         A person of integrity
·         Must be computer proficient.
How to Apply
The Central Bank hereby invites applications from qualified candidates for the internship program. Opportunities are currently available in the following functions; Finance, Research and Economics, Strategic Management, Communications and Legal Services. If interested follow the link https://careers.centralbank.go.ke:8443 and submit online applications, attaching a duly completed program application form, copies of academic certificates, transcripts/documents and a recommendation/reference letter from the learning institution, so as to be received on or before October 5, 2018.
Please Note:
1.  a) The Bank WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the program.
2.  b) INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered; and
3.  c) Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Bank is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing directly or indirectly, will result to disqualification.