The Competition Authority of Kenya (‘the Authority’) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition, and protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.

The Authority operates a One-Year Internship Program for University graduates. The objective of the program is to expose graduates joining the labour market to a real work environment in order to enhance their skillsets and employability.

The Authority thereby invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for consideration to join the 2023 Internship Program in the following functional areas:

Functional Area No. of Positions Job Reference
• Buyer Power - Ref: CAK/01.08/2023
• Corporations Secretary and Legal Services - Ref: CAK/02.08/2023
• Enforcement and Compliance - Ref: CAK/03.08/2023
• ICT - Ref: CAK/04.08/2023
• Planning, Policy and Research - Ref: CAK/05.08/2023
• Supply Chain Management - Ref: CAK/06.08/2023

Kindly Note:

a) The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship Program;

b) Incomplete applications will not be considered; and

c) Diversity balance considerations will be applied in the selection process.

Academic Qualifications
• Buyer Power- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Law, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Corporation Secretary and Legal Services – Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Institution.
• Enforcement & Compliance- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Law, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• ICT - Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or any equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Planning, Policy and Research – Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or any business related degree.
• Supply Chain Management - Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Administration or any equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

General requirements:
• Beneficiaries of the Authority’s previous Young Professionals and Internship Programs are not eligible;
• Must be below 35 years of age.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications quoting the respective Job Reference number to:

The Ag. Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P.O Box 36265-00200
NAIROBI.

Through;

Email: recruitment@cak.go.ke

The application shall include:

a) Application letter;

b) Curriculum Vitae (CV);

c) Copy of National Identification Card;

d) Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and

e) Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional/ academic referees.

Applications close on 14th August, 2023 at 1700hours.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An ALL Inclusive Employer”