Last Updated on July 7, 2023
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified and eligible candidates for the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Internship Recruitment 2023.
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About CBK
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) (Swahili: Banki Kuu ya Kenya) is the monetary authority of Kenya. Its head office is located in Nairobi. CBK was founded in 1966 after the dissolution of the East African Currency Board (EACB).
The bank’s executive management team comprises the governor, deputy governors, and heads of departments. The governor assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer of the bank and is therefore responsible for its overall management. The governor is also the bank’s official spokesperson.
CBK Internship 2023
We are currently recruiting to fill the following positions;
Finance Internship
Basic Requirements:
- To be eligible for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a first degree from a recognized university in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields. Alternatively, possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 21 and 29 years.
- Have graduated within the past 24 months from the closing date of this advertisement or be awaiting graduation.
- Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the attended university.
- Not have previously participated in any other Internship Program or gained work-place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes:
- Successful candidates for the Internship Program should possess the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well within a team and solve problems.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Opportunities are available in the following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services.
Research Internship
Basic Requirements:
- To be eligible for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a first degree from a recognized university in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields. Alternatively, possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 21 and 29 years.
- Have graduated within the past 24 months from the closing date of this advertisement or be awaiting graduation.
- Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the attended university. e) Not have previously participated in any other Internship Program or gained work-place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes:
- Successful candidates for the Internship Program should possess the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well within a team and solve problems.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Opportunities are available in the following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services.
Banking and Payment Services Internship
Basic Requirements:
- To be eligible for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a first degree from a recognized university in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields. Alternatively, possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 21 and 29 years.
- Have graduated within the past 24 months from the closing date of this advertisement or be awaiting graduation.
- Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the attended university.
- Not have previously participated in any other Internship Program or gained work-place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes:
- Successful candidates for the Internship Program should possess the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well within a team and solve problems.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Opportunities are available in the following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services.
Human Resources Internship
Basic Requirements:
- To be eligible for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a first degree from a recognized university in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields. Alternatively, possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 21 and 29 years.
- Have graduated within the past 24 months from the closing date of this advertisement or be awaiting graduation.
- Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the attended university.
- Not have previously participated in any other Internship Program or gained work-place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes:
- Successful candidates for the Internship Program should possess the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well within a team and solve problems.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Opportunities are available in the following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services.
Communications Internship
Basic Requirements:
- To be eligible for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a first degree from a recognized university in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields. Alternatively, possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 21 and 29 years.
- Have graduated within the past 24 months from the closing date of this advertisement or be awaiting graduation.
- Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the attended university.
- Not have previously participated in any other Internship Program or gained work-place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes:
- Successful candidates for the Internship Program should possess the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well within a team and solve problems.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Opportunities are available in the following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services.
Legal Services Internship
Basic Requirements:
- To be eligible for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a first degree from a recognized university in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Banking, Accounting, Micro-Finance, Management, Social Sciences, Law, or related fields. Alternatively, possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Be a Kenyan citizen aged between 21 and 29 years.
- Have graduated within the past 24 months from the closing date of this advertisement or be awaiting graduation.
- Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the attended university.
- Not have previously participated in any other Internship Program or gained work-place experience related to their area of study since graduating.
Personal Attributes:
- Successful candidates for the Internship Program should possess the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Goal-oriented, focused, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well within a team and solve problems.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Opportunities are available in the following functions; Finance, Research, Banking and Payment Services, Human Resources, Communications and Legal Services.
Method of Application
Those interested are requested to submit their online applications using the link, 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.
Notes
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 (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.
The Bank is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing directly or indirectly, will result to disqualification.