Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has launched the latest internship program that seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to central and commercial banking operations.
The program to last for six months, also provides participants with an excellent opportunity to gain work place experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts.
The CBK’s career development initiative has set July 24, as the deadline for applicants to its internship program, which takes six months after which the candidates are released to pursue opportunities in the job market.
Interested persons must have a first degree from a recognized university in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management or Social Sciences, Law, or related discipline or a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
They must be Kenyans aged between 21 and 29 years of age; and must have graduated within the last 24 months from the closing date of the advertisement and/or awaiting graduation.
A number of opportunities are available on completion of the internship program. These include Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resource, 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 Monday, July 24, 2023.
CBK says it 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.