Communications Authority Announces Attachment Opportunities

Communications Authority Announces Attachment Opportunities – How to Apply

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced attachment opportunities for university students seeking practical experience.

The three-month program aims to equip students with hands-on skills in various departments, ranging from corporate communications and cybersecurity to finance and legal services.

According to the CA, the attachment program is open to students enrolled in recognized universities, with fields of study aligning with the department of application.

The CA oversees telecommunications, cyber security, e-commerce, broadcasting, multimedia, and postal services.

Through this attachment program, students will engage in areas such as corporate communications, cyber security, legal services, finance, supply chain management, and more.

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Communications Authority Details Departments and Areas of Study

DEPARTMENT	AREA OF STUDY
1. Human Resources and Administration	Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Studies
2. Corporate Communications	Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studios
3. Finance & Accounts	Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration
4. Supply Chain Management	Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Logistics, Business Administration
5. Frequency and Spectrum Management	Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering. Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
6. Compliance Enforcement	Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
7. Monitoring, Inspection and Regional Coordination	Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
8. Postal and Telcom Licensing	Telecommunications, Communications Engineering, Business Law
9. Information Technology	Information technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity
10. Cyber Security	Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity
11. Consumer Protection and Advocacy	Law, Consumer Protection, Protection. Public Policy Sociology, Marketing, Communications
12. Public Education and Awareness	Education, Public Relations, Community Development. Media Studies
13. Standards and Type Approval	Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
14. Universal Service Fund	Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management
15. Research, Planning and Quality Management	Statistics, Economics, Research Methodology, Business Administration, Quality Management
16. Competition Management	Economics. Business Studies, Law, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs
17. Legal Services	Legal Studies, Regulatory Affairs

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Eligibility and How to Apply

To qualify, interested applicants must be actively enrolled in a recognized university, with their area of study aligning with the department they apply to.

Candidates must also submit their applications online via the provided link (here), attaching a one-page CV, a cover letter specifying their preferred department, and an official letter from their institution confirming their enrollment and support for the attachment.

The Communications Authority has set the deadline for applications for March 28th at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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