Competition Authority of Kenya Young Professional Programme (YPP) for Young Kenyan Graduates 2023

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 2024.

• Table of Content
• About Competition Authority of Kenya
• Young Professional Programme (YPP)
• Requirements for Young Professional Programme (YPP) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Young Professional Programme (YPP)
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Competition Authority of Kenya

The Competition Authority of Kenya is established under the Competition Act, No. 12 of 2010 (the Act). The Authority’s mandate is to enforce the Act with the objective of enhancing the welfare of the people of Kenya by promoting and protecting effective competition in markets and preventing misleading market conduct throughout Kenya.

Young Professional Programme (YPP)

Requirements for Young Professional Programme (YPP) Qualification

Applicants MUST have a minimum of Masters Degree in Law, Economics or Business related course from a recognized University and MUST be below thirty-five (35) years of age.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Young Professional Programme (YPP)

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 programme, 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:

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
4. Criminal Investigations Department
5. Credit Reference Bureau
6. Directorate of Criminal Investigation

Documents Required for Application

The application shall include:

1. Application letter;
2. Detailed CV;
3. Copy of National Identification Card;
4. Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; and
5. Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications to:

Ag. Director General

Competition Authority of Kenya

P O Box 36265 – 00200

NAIROBI

Or;

Email: [email protected]

Applications close on 6th November, 2023 at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more details, visit Competition Authority of Kenya website.