The Central Bank of Kenya has been running an Internship Program for Kenyan graduates who want to learn new skills and gain exposure in the Banking and Finance sector. Interested applicants should be ready to fully commit to the program for a period of six (6) months, after which the candidates are left to pursue other job opportunities in the corporate world.
The Central Bank of Kenya aims to offer an immersive experience to the youths and contribute an arsenal of tools that will be beneficial to them in the job industry. Successful applicants will gain work-experience, build professional networks/contacts and expand their knowledge.
Basic Requirements
Applicants who wish to be considered for this Internship Program must meet the following basic requirements:
- •A first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management of Social Sciences, Law, or related discipline or a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- •Kenyan between 21 to 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
The candidate:
- •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
Application procedure
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, 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 August 22, 2022.
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 the completion of the Internship Program.
- •Successful candidates will be required to complete the six (6) months’ Internship Program without a break to fully benefit from the objectives of the program.
- •INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered; and
- •Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All interested candidates who meet the necessary qualifications should email their online applications to https://careers.centralbank.go.ke:8443. Applications close at 23:59 on Monday, August 22, 2022.
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