Competition Authority of Kenya Young Professional Programme (YPP) 2020/2021 for young Kenyans

October 7, 2020

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Application Deadline: 19th October, 2020 at 1700hours.

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 also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market
conduct.

The Authority runs a one (1) year Young Professional Programme (YPP) to expose the participants to the Competition Policy and Law Enforcement with the objective of motivating and thereof deepening interest and capacity in this field. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the Calendar year 2021.

Qualifications.

– Applicants MUST have a minimum of Masters Degree in Law, Economics or Business related course from a recognized University and MUST be below thirty (30) years of age.

Terms and Conditions

– The successful candidates will be under a one (1) year training contract and will be paid a monthly stipend. At the end of the program, all the Young Professionals will be required to write a paper on Competition Policy and Law prior to issuance of a
certificate.

Successful professionals may be absorbed into the permanent workforce of the Authority based on availability of a vacancy.

Requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain and submit copies of clearance certificates from the following Agencies during the interview:
a) Kenya Revenue Authority
b) Higher Education Loans Board
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
d) Criminal Investigations Department
e) Credit Reference Bureau

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications to:
Director General Competition
Authority of Kenya P O Box
36265 – 00200
NAIROBI
Or;
Email: [email protected] or; log into the Authority’s Recruitment Portal: https://jobs.cak.go.ke:802 or;

Drop Point: Kenya Railways HQ’s, Block “D” ground floor,
The application shall include:
a) Application letter;
b) Detailed 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 referees.

Applications close on 19th October, 2020 at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer”