Closing date: August 30, 2021
Have you been looking for an opportunity to jump start your career? College
and Institutes Canada (CICan) Kenya office is offering ambitious,
career-driven, and hardworking individuals who do not have work experience an
opportunity to improve their skills as they prepare for the world of work.
Come and join a team of driven, and passionate people who are guided by a deep sense of belief in our purpose and values. If you have bold ideas, are also passionate, values driven and ready to build something new while serving, read on.
Launched on 20th June 2019 by the President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta,
Young Africa Works-Kenya is a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation,
the private sector, and the Government of Kenya to improve employment outcomes
in the country. As a key strategic component of Young Africa Works, the Young
Africa Works-Kenya: Youth Employability through TVET Program (Young Africa
Works in Kenya-TVET) will strengthen the quality of Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) institutions and systems in Kenya.
Young Africa Works in Kenya-TVET is a 5-year program (2020-2025)
implemented by CICan in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education,
other relevant Government of Kenya agencies, and the private sector. Young
Africa Works in Kenya-TVET will work through a partner-driven participatory
approach focusing on developing 26 Centres of Excellence (COEs) as model
institutions that will increase the participation of young Kenyans,
particularly women, in market-relevant skills training programs to ultimately
increase the number of youth in dignified and fulfilling work in the Big Four
and digital sectors.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will get to work with teams from various functions within the
organization
WHAT CICAN HAS TO OFFER
- 3 months
of meaningful work experience
- Participation
in mentoring and professional networking opportunities
- Monthly
stipend
WHO YOU ARE
- Student
currently pursuing or have graduated with a diploma in business
management, procurement, supply chain management, or journalism/ media/
communication from a public TVET institution
- If you are
a graduate, you should have graduated not earlier than the year 2019
- Excellent
problem-solver, observant, and able to work both independently and as part
of a team
- Excellent
communication skills (verbal & written) and basic appreciation of
Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates
should submit the following as one PDF file not exceeding five (5) pages:
- Cover letter specifying your availability period
(dates) – for ongoing students or cover letter for TVET graduates
- CV with three references
- Recommendation letter from public TVET institution
Applications should be
sent to applications@ke.collegesinstitutes.ca with the title Internship on the subject
line. The deadline for receiving applications is 30 August 2021 at 5 p.m.
If you are ready to grow
your experience with an exciting opportunity and take on new challenges, then
apply today!
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted – should you not hear from us two weeks after the
closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
Phone calls or in-person
visits will not be accepted.