Internship Objective
The objective of the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program is to develop and prepare young talent to take up employment opportunities that come up in the Kenyan Banking and Financial Sector. The Internship Program also provides participants with an excellent opportunity to gain work-place experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, including mentors and valuable contacts.
Qualifications
- 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;
- Kenyan between 21 and 29 years of age;
- Must have graduated within the last 24 months from
the closing date of the advertisement and/or awaiting graduation;
- Applicants must provide a recommendation/reference
letter from the university attended; and
- Should not have undertaken any other Internship
Program or been exposed to work-place experience related
to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes
- Should possess strong interpersonal and
communication skills
- Must be goal oriented, focused, dynamic,
passionate and self-motivated
- Must be a team player and have the ability to
solve problems
- Should possess high levels of integrity and
professionalism
- Must be computer proficient.
How to Apply
CBK hereby invites applications from qualified candidates for the
Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program. Opportunities are available in the
following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services,
Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services. Those interested
are requested to submit their online applications using the link https://careers.centralbank.go.ke:8443, attaching a duly
completed program application form, copies of academic certificates,
transcripts/documents and a recommendation/reference letter from your learning
institution. The application must be received on or before September
23, 2021.
Applicants are requested to note the
following important information:
- The Bank WILL NOT offer
employment after the completion of the Internship Program. However,
applicants who successfully complete the program are allowed to apply for
any positions the Bank advertises after completion of the Internship
Program.
- Successful candidates will be required to
complete the six months’ Internship Program without a break to
fully benefit from the objectives of the program.
- INCOMPLETE applications will not be
considered; and
- Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
The Bank is an equal opportunity employer
and canvassing directly or indirectly, will result to disqualification.