Student Attachment Opportunities

Description

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF KENYA

STUDENT ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, cyber security, e-commerce, broadcasting, multimedia, and post/courier services. The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, managing and administering the Universal Service Fund (USF), and safeguarding the interests of users of ICT services.

The Authority invites applications from ongoing students for a three-month (3) attachment opportunity in the following departments:

| DEPARTMENT | AREA OF STUDY |
|--------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 1. Human Resources and Administration | Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Studies |
| 2. Corporate Communications | Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studies |
| 3. Finance & Accounts | Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration |
| 4. Supply Chain Management | Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration |
| 5. Frequency and Spectrum Management | Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| 6. Compliance Enforcement | Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| 7. Monitoring, Inspection and Regional Coordination | Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| 8. Postal and Telecom Licensing | Telecommunications, Communications Engineering, Business Law |
| 9. Information Technology | Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity |
| 10. Cyber Security | Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity |
| 11. Consumer Protection and Advocacy | Law, Consumer Protection, Public Policy, Sociology, Marketing, Communications |
| 12. Public Education and Awareness | Education, Public Relations, Community Development, Media Studies |
| 13. Standard and Type Approval | Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| 14. Universal Service Fund | Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management |
| 15. Research, Planning and Quality Management | Statistics, Economics, Research Methodology, Business Administration, Quality Management |
| 16. Competition Management | Economics, Business Studies, Law, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs |
| 17. Legal Services | Legal Studies, Regulatory Affairs |

Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be ongoing students in a recognized university.
- Areas of study should align with the department applied for.
- Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in gaining practical experience in a dynamic regulatory environment in their application.

Why Join Us?
- Gain hands-on experience in a leading regulatory authority in Kenya.
- Work alongside experienced professionals in your field.
- Enhance your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
- Join us and be part of our mission to facilitate the development of the information and communications sector in Kenya.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the link:
https://forms.gle/dH9Y84Fb4pwi5s6

Attach a one-page CV, a cover letter specifying the department of interest, and a letter from the institution confirming current enrollment and support for the attachment.

Deadline for Applications: August 25th at 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time (EAT).

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O Box 14448
Nairobi 00800

The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Cameraing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.