- Those interested must complete the online application form via https://digitalent.go.ke/ and attach relevant documents as indicated in the form.
- The application deadline is September 16, 2024.
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The Information and Communications Technology Authority has announced 400 internship positions.
In a communication in Tuesday's copy of My Gov, the authority said the vacancies would go to recent university graduates for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) Cohort IX intake.
ICT Authority said the internship programme has 150 vacancies in network and digital infrastructure and 100 vacancies in software development and AI.
The others include information security (50), multimedia (graphic design) digital marketing (50) and data analysis (50).
ICT authority stated that the programme will run for 12 months in both the public and private sectors.
The authority said applicants must have graduated and attained First or Upper Second-Class Honours from a recognised institution in the last two years from January 2022.
"If awaiting graduation (till Dec 2024), one must provide a recommendation or reference letter signed and stamped by the university and transcript indicating First or Upper Second-Class Honours to be awarded," the authority said.
The applicants can be recent graduates of BSc. ICT or Engineering (Electrical and Electronics, Telecommunication, Software).
The authority said the graduates must have thorough knowledge in the core areas of specialisation: network and digital infrastructure, software development and AI, information security, multimedia (graphic design) and digital marketing and data analytics.
"The applicants might be required to demonstrate technical competencies on their core of specialisation before the interview," the authority said.
The applicants must be Kenyan youths between 21 and 29 years old and unemployed.
They should not have undertaken any other internship program in the government including the Public Service Commission.
ICT Authority added that the applicants should be willing and ready to be deployed in any government organisation within the 47 counties on a full-time basis from 8 am to 5 pm.
The Authority encouraged females, persons with disabilities and graduates from ASAL regions to apply.
Those interested must complete the online application form via https://digitalent.go.ke/ and attach relevant documents as indicated in the form.
The application deadline is September 16, 2024.