In line with its mandate of maintaining stability and fostering a stable financial system, the Central Bank of Kenya has been running an Internship Program that seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to central and commercial banking operations. The Internship Program takes six (6) months after which the candidates are released to pursue opportunities in the job market.
About Central Bank of Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament of March 24, 1966 and opened its doors to the public on September 14, 1966. The Bank is now anchored in the Constitution under Article 231. The mandate of the Bank is to formulate and implement monetary policy that promotes price stability, fosters liquidity, solvency and stability of the banking sector, issue currency notes and coins, and provide banking services to the Government, commercial banks and other financial institutions. Prior to establishment of Kenya’s central bank, the East African Currency Board (EACB) u... read more
CBK Internship Program
| Application Deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Type | Internship |
| Sponsor | Central Bank of Kenya |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of CBK Internship Program
- 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, mentors and contacts.
Requirements for CBK Internship Program Qualification
Basic Requirements
a) 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;
b) Kenyan between 21 to 29 years of age;
c) Must have graduated within the last 24 months from the closing date of the advertisement and/or awaiting graduation;
d) Applicants must provide a recommendation/reference letter from the university attended; and
e) 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
a) Should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
b) Must be goal oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate and self-motivated
c) Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems
d) Should possess high levels of integrity and professionalism e) Must be computer proficient
Documents Required for Application
- A duly completed program application form,
- Copies of academic certificates,
- Transcripts/documents and
- A recommendation/reference letter from your learning institution.
Application Deadline
August 22, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Central Bank of Kenya on careers.centralbank.go.ke to applyApplicants are requested to note the following important information:
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered; and
d) Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details,visit CBK website
