Student Attachment Opportunities at CA

• Deadline: Expired

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 postal /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 between January 2025 -March 2025 in the following departments:

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 Telcom 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. Standards 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

Availability Requirement:

Applicants must be available for engagement from January 2025 to March 2025.

Why Join Us?

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the link: https://forms.gle/EDxbzN6qRXz91L5y6

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: 16th December 2024 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 differently abled persons and those from marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. Canvassing in any form or failing to attach any stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.