INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITIONS
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be
unemployed Kenyan graduates from recognized training institutions,
- Must
have completed degree/diploma programmes and have not been exposed to work
experience related to their area of study;
- Be
graduates of degree/diploma programmes for whom internship is a
requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies;
- Should
not have retired or exited from formal employment, and Has never benefited
from a similar programme.
Human Resource Intern-CUK/HR/INT/5/25 (3)
Qualification:
Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management from a
recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities
- In
liaison with the Principal Human Resource Manager:
- Handling
routine correspondences in the department;
- Updating
staff data on the internal Human Resource Management System,
- Processing
staff appraisal and staff leave;
- Providing
secretariat services to various university committees.
- Organizing
staff training sessions and activities
- Summarizing
applications for shortlisting and interviews,
- Confirming
vacancy positions against the approved establishment;
- Drafting
internal and external adverts for staff;
- Monitoring
staff performance and attendance;
- Enforcement
of disciplinary procedures.
ICT Intern-CUK/ICT/INT/5/25(1)
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s
Degree/Diploma in IT or a related field fram a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Work
closely with the applications team, network team, and technical team
towards effective user support in the University,
- Perform
routine maintenance of IT resources both software and hardware in the
assigned departments/sections including software and hardware upgrades;
- Assess
user needs and train them to be better able to respond to their user
environment)
- Implement
security measures on data, software applications and hardware at the user
workstations and sections,
- Train
users on appropriate security measures for the protection of data and
information, its privacy and confidentiality.
Library Assistant Intern-CUK/LIB. ASSIST/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
degree in Library and Information Studies or a related field from a
recognized or accredited institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Check
out materials, issue library cards, and assess fees and fines
- Check-in
and distribute materials, and shelve them
- Help
patrons find materials, use computers, and participate in programs
- Prepare
and maintain reports, records, and files
- Manage
the storage of materials and back files
- Assist
with the daily upkeep of the library
- Manage
the service desk when a supervisor or senior staff member is not present.
Intern Legal Services – CUK/LS/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in Law or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Managing
cases on behalf of the university, including preparing briefs, preparing
witnesses, and attending court;
- Preparing
legal opinions and reports, researching statutes and rulings, and
collecting data for legal research;
- Preparing
draft policy papers, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and
regulations, and promoting compliance with the Universities Act;
- Maintaining
an efficient record management system, including filing, updating
registers, and digital archiving; and
- Conducting
legal awareness and education for staff.
Records Management Intern-CUK/RM/INT/5/25 (4)
Qualification:
- Higher
Diploma/Diploma in Records Management or Diploma in Business Information
Technology or a related field from a recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Security
of files and documents;
- Renewing
file covers;
- Ensuring
proper handling of documents;
- Pending
correspondence and bring-ups;
- Receiving
and dispatching letters;
- Maintaining
related registers; and
- Preparing
disposal schedules and disposing of closed files in accordance with
relevant Government Regulations.
Secretary/ Office Administrator Intern –
CUK/SEC/ADMN/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
Bachelors degree/Higher Diploma/Diploma in secretorial
studies or a related field from a recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Acting
as a receptionist and meeting and greeting clients;
- Answering
all calls, taking messages and handling correspondence;
- Liaising
with relevant organizations and clients as required;
- Typing,
filing, maintaining diaries and collating reports;
- Organizing
and servicing meetings (producing and taking minutes);
- Managing
databases, and
- Supervising
subordinate staff.
Marketing Intern-CUK/MRKT/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in Marketing or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist
in Formulation and execution of marketing plans in liaison with Incharge
Marketing through marketing activations;
- Assist
in the timely development, processing and dispatch of marketing materials
such as brochures, flyers, posters and cords to the user units,
- Assist
in the generation of live leads and make follow-ups to be able to convert
them into business;
- Assist
in the evaluation of marketing activities to measure their effectiveness;
- Assist
in the coordination of internal marketing activity schedules to avoid
overlap andnensure proper planning and facilitation; vi. Assist in the
preparation of monthly marketing reports on all marketing activities that
have been implemented and keep records of the same,
- Assist
in the development and implementation of plans aimed at strengthening
relationships with the media organizations to ensure the most effective
messaging and positioning of the CUK Brand:
- Assist
in undertaking marketing activities using digital platforms such as
websites, Facebook, twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, and Google ads and
provide social media performance monitoring reparts to enhance planning
for future-marketing activities.
Graphics Design Intern-CUK/GD/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Diploma
in Graphic Design or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist
in developing creative graphic designs for print and online media. This
will include, direct mail-shots, social media graphics, posters, flyers,
brochures and other marketing and communication materials as needed;
- Receive
and execute briefs (both internal and external) ensuring high-quality
creatives within the expected timelines;
- Effective
manage work-flow to meet design deadlines for all creatives required;
- Manage
resources within the section effectively;
- Constant
research of various design concepts to ensure fresh and innovative
creatives for all
- marketing
and communications needs;
- Participate
in the development of a media/photo library to service all creatives both
internal and external;
- Archive
and backup all creatives effectively and promptly; and
- Ensure
that a daily log of incoming and executed design jobs is well-kept.
Communication Intern – CUK/COMM/INT/5/25(1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in communication or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Documenting
and capturing activities and achievements and showing the impact of the
activities through photography,
- Assisting
in editing, formatting, and proofreading documents,
- Assisting
in organizing and branding events and activities,
- Assisting
in packaging information for social media accounts.
- Participating
in activities organized by the University and writing articles for
dissemination;
- Maintaining
a gallery of images (photos/graphics).
Data Officer/ Administrative Assistant Intern –
CUK/DO/ADMIN.ASSIST/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in Information Technology/Statistics/Social Science or a related
field from a recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Oversee
the University’s main data systems including the MIS, assessment tracking
systems, and reporting dashboards;
- Ensure
valid, accurate, and complete data is entered into these systems in a
timely manner;
- Perform
daily, weekly, and monthly checks on the data integrity;
- Develop
and document data policies, procedures, standards, and data dictionary;
- Continuously
improve data processes and systems;
- Produce
detailed data reports and analysis for the UMB;
- Assist
Schools and departments in building their capacity to extract and analyze
data;
- Advise
the UMB on interpreting data reports to inform decision making;
- Provide
training to staff on using University data systems and understanding
reports;
- Respond
to staff queries regarding data access, interpretation, quality, etc.;
- Work
with IT team on user access, rights and integration of data systems;
- Support
departments in creating customized Excel/Google sheet mark sheets, reports
and dashboards to analyze subject-specific data;
- Ensure
CUK data practices comply with all relevant regulations and policies
around data protection, privacy, retention, etc.;
- Submit
timely returns and required data files to the, for internal use and for
other external bodies (CUE, KUCCPS, TVETA, KNQA, MOE etc) as requested;
- Participate
in relevant professional development on data and reporting best practices;
- Work
constructively with stakeholders across the CUK to promote the value of
high-quality, ethical data use;
- Stay
updated on technological advancements in education data systems;
- At
appropriate times, support the exams officer, school timetabler and other
members of the school’s admin team;
- Perform
any other duties related to the role.
How to Apply
- Interested
applicants should submit:
- Personal
accident insurance cover lasting at least six (6) months;
- Copy
of PIN certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Proof
of medical insurance cover from National Hospital Insurance cover (NHIF)
or any other reputable medical insurance firm.
- All
applicants must fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
on Leadership and Integrity;
- Interested
applicants to download and fill in a prescribed application form from the
University Website www.cuk.ac.ke;
- Submit
two (2) hard copies of the letter of application, certificates, National
Identity Card/passport, testimonials, and updated curriculum vitae to
include full details of education, name, and addresses of three referees
and duly filled application forms;
- Clearly
indicate the position and the reference number on the application letter
and on the envelop which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance, Planning &
Administration
The Co-operative University of Kenya
P.O. Box 24814-00502
Karen-Kenya.
All applications must be received by 3rd June, 2025 at 12.00
noon. Applications received later than this period will not be considered.
Note 1: The Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal
opportunity employer; Female applicants, persons with disabilities and those
from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Note 2: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.