The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) in support of the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, has put in place a three (3) months Internship program for unemployed Kenyan graduate holders of degree and diploma certificates. The Authority is in the process of establishing a database of persons interested in the program, if and when an opportunity arises. The database will be valid for a period of one year and maybe reviewed on need basis.

The program aims at providing the youth an opportunity for on-the job experience to build upon skills learned at school as well as for their professional development and to enhance their employability. This opportunity is open in the following functions of the Authority:

1. Enforcement
2. Legal Services
3. Education and Awareness
4. Research
5. Planning and Quality Assurance
6. Finance / Accounts
7. Internal Audit
8. Human Resource & Administration
9. Records Management
10. Procurement
11. ICT
12. Public Communication 

Qualifications and Basic Requirements

A Diploma or a First degree from a recognized Institution in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Economics, Procurement Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Communication, ICT, Library & Information Sciences, Law, Criminology and Security Studies, Business Administration, Business Management and any other relevant fields.

Eligibility and duration of internship

This program will be open to:

• Unemployed Kenyan graduates from training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study. The internship shall be undertaken only once after graduating from a course
• Graduates of degree and diploma programmes for whom internship is a requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies.
• Kenyan youths aged 34 years or below

Duration

The internship period shall be 3 months non-renewable

Personal Attributes

1. Must be a person of Integrity (Current Certificate of good conduct required)
2. Must be Computer Literate
3. Strong Communication (written & oral) skills

Application Procedure

If you fit the above requirements and are interested in the Authority’s Internship program, then submit your application at ACA offices or post to the address indicated in this advert. The deadline for application is 24th August 2019, for the FY 2019/2020 placement.

Please Note:

• The Authority does not guarantee offer of employment after completion of the Internship program
• Gender, Ethnicity, Disability and Regional balance considerations will be applied in the selection process
• If considered for the program, interns will be required to arrange for their own indemnity. 
• This is a call for creating an internship database and successful candidates will only be considered if and when an opportunity is available.

Applications to be sent to:

The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Anti-Counterfeit Authority
National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation Building, 3rd floor,
Dunga Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 47771 – 00100 NAIROBI
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