Information Technology Intern (CAK/04.02/2021)

Job Background

The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
The Authority operates a One-Year Internship Program for fresh university graduates.
The objective of the program is to expose graduates joining the labour market to a real work environment in order to enhance their skillsets and employability.

Academic Qualifications – ICT Internship

Information, Communication & Technology (ICT) – Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

General requirements:

• Beneficiaries of the Authority’s Young Professionals Program, Industrial
Attachment and Apprenticeship will not be eligible;
• Beneficiaries of the Internship Program from any other institution are not eligible;
• The applicants must have graduated within the last one year;
• Must be below 35 years of age.

The application shall include:
a) Application letter;
b) Updated CV;
c) Copy of National Identification Card;
d) Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and
e) Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional/ academic referees

Please Note:

a) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
b) The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship
Program
c) Incomplete applications will not be considered
d) Diversity balance considerations will be applied in the selection process

HOW TO APPLY  for the ICT Internship

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications clicking the “Apply button” and quoting the respective Job Reference number to

The Director General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
NAIROBI

Applications close on 1st March, 2021 at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An ALL Inclusive Employer”

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