CAK Internship April 2024, Requirements Application Form. Have you been aspiring to work as an intern in the Competition Authority of Kenya? Great! The opportunity is finally here.
We will guide you through the application process and also let you know everything important about the internship programme. In more specific terms, this include the requirements or eligibility criteria, how to apply, starting and closing date.
Is CAK Internship Beneficial?
If you’re young graduate with outstanding performance and commitment for growth but yet do not have the opportunity to exhale your potentials then the internship positions in CAK is a good way to kick off the process.
One of the primary benefit you stand to gain from this internship programme is work experience which entails exposure to real time working environment, you will acquire organizational skill etc.
As a way to contribute her quota to the society, the management of Kenya Competition Authority is calling on youths not above the age of 35 years who graduated not earlier than 2018 and currently unemployed to submit application for the ongoing CAK internship programme.
Sequel to this, we have put together this ultimate guide to enable you understand what the process is all about and how you can successful submit an application.
About the Programme
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) carries out several career development programmes such as Young Professionals (YP) programme, internship programme, and also attachment opportunities.
All of these put together is to enable the authority empower as many youths as possible especially graduates with unemployment.
As one of their core mandates Kenya Competition Authority to conduct recruitment exercise for interns. This is to open up work learning experience for young graduates who are currently unemployed.
CAK internship application form is free and has been made available on the official website of CAK being www.cak.go.ke.
Although CAK internship application process is free, the agency is greatly bent on selecting most suitable hands. You may ask, how is this done? It simple, mainly candidates who meets the requirements shall be employed for internship.
Has the Application Process Started?
Yes, currently the application form for the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is out and you can participate by completing the job application form at www.cak.go.ke.
The one (1) year internship programme is open to all interested candidates across Kenya counties who meets the key requirements spelt out such as graduating from a University, Polytechnic or College and not employed.
Another thing is that, you must not be a beneficiary of any other government empowerment programme or must have had a formal employment before.
CAK Internship Opportunities 2024
The key functional areas where CAK internship programme focuses for this year are; Enforcement & Compliance, Consumer Protection, Corporation Secretary and Legal Services, Finance, Human Resource and Administration etc.
Qualifications Needed
Applicants must be a graduate from a recognized university possessing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
Accepted discipline of study are; Economics, Law, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, Commerce, Human Resource Management etc.
Note that this depends on the department you’re applying for but if you’re a graduate of any of the above discipline then you can apply.
General Requirements
- Applicant must be a Kenya citizen with verifiable means of Identification issue by the Government.
- He or she must possess clearance certificates from all the relevant bodies.
- If you had benefited from CAK Youth Professionals, Internship or Attachment programs then you’re not allowed to apply.
- Candidate applying must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years. Those above the specified dates are not eligible to apply.
CAK Internship Application Portal
The application portal for Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) internship programme is the authority’s official website. Once you open the portal, navigate to opportunities on the menu, click on career development programme and then internship.
How to Apply
Now that you duly understand what is expected of you, follow the steps below to successfully submit an application for any intern vacancies of your choice.
You’re to being your application by writing an application letter addressed to the AG. Director-General of Competition Authority of Kenya.
Attach your most updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), National Identity Card, Academic, Professional certificates and names of referees. Send these documents to recruitment@cak.go.ke.
Application Deadline
You have to complete the application form and send to CAK on or before 5:00pm of 11th March, 2024. Ensure you submit your application on or before the said date to avoid disqualification. Also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Here are other internship opportunities for you.
