Industrial Attachment Programme at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Industrial Attachment Programme at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

The Agency is committed to supporting the empowerment of the youth, in line with Government’s youth initiative to provide practical exposure in a real work environment to them. Industrial Attachment KenTrade

This will empower the youth by gaining knowledge and skills in their respective professional calling through an attachment programs.  We currently have limited attachment opportunities in various disciplines Based on this the Agency is seeking applications from continuing Bachelor’s Degree students for its three (3) months Industrial Attachment programme.

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

  1. Customer Service & Contact Centre Department
  2. Legal Affairs Department
  3. Strategy, Compliance and Statistics Department
  4. HR & Administration Department (Hospitality & Catering Section) – 2 Posts
  5. Finance Department – 10 Posts
  6. Marketing and Communications Department
  7. Innovations and Solutions Development – 2 Posts

Customer Service & Contact Centre Department

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Act as a single point of contact for phone calls and emails from users. The assistant listens, logs and responds to customer enquiries, requests and complaints.
  • Recognizing, documenting, and informing the supervisor regarding the trends in external customer calls.
  • Anticipating potential needs or problems of customers.
  • Following through on commitments made to customers.
  • Making recommendations of alternate solutions if customer expectations cannot be met and following relevant escalation contact protocols.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of information.
  • Achieving first contact resolution (FCR);
  • Handling customer complaints or issues satisfactorily.
  • Recording details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
  • Prioritize received issues in order to identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention first.
  • Providing accurate information about organizations, services and related agencies.
  • Create and maintain a positive, supportive, customer-oriented environment for all clients.
  • Recording details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Academic/Professional Requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3months);
  • Should be a continuing student in any field from an accredited Institution and have the relevant transcripts/result slips/letter from the training institution.
  • Be Computer Literate and have strong communication skills.
  • Willingness to work in shifts, weekends/holidays and long hours.
  • Customer focused.
  • Ability to multitask with high stress tolerance level.
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Planning and organizing skills.
  • Team oriented.

Legal Affairs Department

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties and Responsibilities

The attaché shall report to the Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager and the duties will include.

  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
  • Drafting status reports on court matters affecting the Corporation.
  • Researching and drafting legal opinions on the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the KenTrade’s operations.
  • Compilation of legal documents for pre-trial conferencing
  • Regular errands to public registries, courts and other relevant areas as directed.
  • Facilitate preparations and attendance of witnesses.
  • Receiving correspondence and facilitating timely dispatch of correspondence
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager

Academic/Professional Requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
  • Should be a continuing law student from a recognized university with relevant transcripts/result slips/letter from the training institution.
  • Have good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication and written skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in computer (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.

Strategy, Compliance and Statistics Department

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in compiling reports on the status of the Strategic Plan implementation.
  • Assist in collecting statistics, interpreting the data and preparing reports.
  • The attaché will be expected to conduct research or assist in research work.
  • The attaché may be called upon to monitor the implementation of various activities within the Agency.
  • The attaché maybe be involved in assisting the department in maintaining the Quality Management System and as assisting during internal quality audits.
  • The attaché may also be required to take minutes during meetings.
  • Any other duty commensurate with this position and that may assist the attaché in career development.

Academic/professional requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
  • Should be a continuing student with relevant transcripts/result slips/letter from the training institution.
  • Be Computer Literate and have strong communication skills.

HR & Administration Department (Hospitality & Catering Section) – 2 Posts

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing shopping list and shopping to ensure constant availability of kitchen supplies.
  • Ensuring availability of drinking water in all offices.
  • Maintain cleanliness at the work area (kitchen);
  • Preparation and serving of tea to staff at designated tea breaks.
  • Delivery of mails and packages to various staff/action officers.

Academic/Professional Requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program ((3 months);
  • Should be a continuing student or with a Diploma in Hotel Management/Catering from an accredited Institution and be in possession of the relevant certificate.
  • Be Computer Literate and have strong communication skills

Finance Department – 10 Posts

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties and responsibilities

  • preparing vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
  • capturing primary data in manual and computerized records.
  • Filing accounting documents.
  • Preparing simple financial reports such as bank reconciliations and ondemand reports.
  • Preparing invoices.
  • Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents and
  • Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers and registers.
  • Post invoices, payments expense accruals and other expenditure journals into the accounting system.Make postings to the Accounting System for Accounts receivables and reconciliations of receivables to the general Ledger.
  • Prepare adequate supporting Schedules in support of Revenue account balances in the Financial Statements on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • General office duties as assigned by the supervisor/senior officers/management of the Department.

Academic/professional requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
  • Should be a continuing student in commerce, Business Administration, Business Management, CPA (ongoing/Finalist), ACCA or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with relevant transcripts/result slips/letter from the training institution.
  • Be Computer Literate and have strong communication skills.

Marketing and Communications Department

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the creation and carrying out all marketing, communication, branding and promotional activities,
  • Assist in editing of marketing and communication content.
  • Assist in tracking and reviewing Marketing and Communication initiatives and make recommendations.
  • Assist in the developing of new social media campaigns, considering planned promotional activities.
  • Monitor social channels and respond to feedback, questions, and concerns.
  • Assist in planning and hosting marketing events.

Academic/professional requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
  • Should be a continuing student in sales, marketing or communications with relevant transcripts/result slip/letter from the training institution.
  • Should have strong work ethics.
  • Should be willing to learn on the job and share experiences with other members of the team.
  • Should have good written and verbal communication and editing skills.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with good written, verbal & organizational skills
  • Should possess good computer skills with experience in social media & Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision and with others.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Innovations and Solutions Development – 2 Posts

Industrial Attachment KenTrade

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with IT staff to provide solutions throughout the software lifecycle,
  • Understanding and documenting user requirements,
  • Translate business requirements to System Designs/specifications,
  • Participating in application development, testing and documentation of test results,
  • Prepare system documentation – user manuals / guides and technical manuals.
  • Trouble shoot application issues and recommend solutions,
  • Responding to user queries arising from issues experienced in using software applications,
  • Integrating and presenting data,
  • Participate in providing innovative solutions to challenges experienced in the use of IT solutions,
  • Participate in drafting and review of policies for better management of IT solutions,
  • Perform any other duty commensurate with the job role as directed by management.

Academic/professional requirements

  • Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
  • Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
  • Should be a continuing student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, electrical engineering, or related field with relevant transcripts/result slips/letters from the training institution.
  • Should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • v. Sound System analysis and Design capabilities – sound problem-solving skills,
  • vi. Excellent knowledge in Software Development Life Cycle,
  • vii. Excellent knowledge in Data structures and algorithm development,
  • viii. Excellent requirements elicitation and documentation skills,
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  • ix. Knowledge in Objected oriented programming and Unified Modelling
  • Language,
  • x. Excellent understanding of Relational Databases.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications through the link below:

Attachment Opportunities

Please Note:

  • The deadline for application is Wednesday 9th October 2024.
  • The Agency does not extend the Attachment program.
  • The Agency does not charge any fee for this process.
  • If selected candidates will be required to submit proof of copies of certificates & testimonials and National ID and Curriculum Vitae as well as a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover

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