The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has opened applications for three-month student attachment opportunities across 17 departments.
In a statement released on Friday, November 14, the regulatory body invited ongoing university students to gain hands-on experience in various fields related to the ICT industry, telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services.
The Authority is offering attachment positions across multiple departments, each requiring specific areas of study. Students pursuing degrees in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Records Management Studies are eligible to apply for positions in the Human Resources and Administration department.
Those studying Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, and Media and Communication Studies are encouraged to apply for the Corporate Communications department. Meanwhile, students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, and Business Administration can seek opportunities in the Finance & Accounts section.
The Supply Chain Management department is open to students in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Business Administration. Several technical departments including Frequency and Spectrum Management, Compliance Enforcement, and Monitoring, Inspection and Regional Coordination are seeking students in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, and Information and Communication Technology.
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Students pursuing degrees in Telecommunications, Communications Engineering, and Business Law can apply for the Postal and Telcom Licensing department, while those in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity are eligible for both the Information Technology and Cybersecurity departments.
Eligibility and Requirements
To qualify for the attachment programme, applicants must be ongoing students in a recognized university with areas of study that align with the department they are applying for.
Applicants should also demonstrate a keen interest in gaining practical experience in a dynamic regulatory environment in their application.
The Communications Authority emphasized that participants will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals in a leading regulatory authority in Kenya, enhance their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting, and contribute to the mission of facilitating the development of the information and communications sector in Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the link https://careers.ca.go.ke/OA_HTML/IrcVisitor.jsp. Applicants are required to attach a one-page CV, a cover letter specifying the department of interest, and a letter from their institution confirming enrollment and support for the attachment.
The deadline for applications is November 21 at 5:00 p.m., East Africa Time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
This announcement comes as the government continues to prioritize creating opportunities for young Kenyans. Recently, President William Ruto announced a new agreement with Qatar that will create 13,000 additional job opportunities for Kenyans in various skill categories.
Speaking about the deal reached in early November, Ruto stated, "We welcome Qatar's offer of 13,000 new job opportunities in various skill categories for our workers. This will increase the Kenyan workforce in Qatar to about 90,000, giving more of our young people access to global employment, competitive earnings, and pathways to uplift their families and communities while contributing to national growth."
The President emphasized his administration's commitment to addressing youth unemployment through the Labour Mobility Programme and other initiatives aimed at connecting skilled Kenyans to both local and overseas opportunities.
"We are committed to expanding quality job opportunities for our young people through the Labour Mobility Programme, helping to equip them to acquire global experience and skills that they ultimately bring back home to support Kenya's development," Ruto added.
