Overview

Sky World Limited invites applications from suitably qualified individuals interested in developing professional knowledge and practical competencies in Information Technology (IT) Project Management through its structured six-month internship training programme.

Number of Posts: 4

Programme Duration: Six (6) Months

The programme is designed to provide participants with foundational and practical exposure to project management principles, methodologies, processes, and tools within a professional technology environment.

Through structured training sessions, professional mentorship, guided learning activities and supervised practical exercises, participants will gain an understanding of how technology projects are initiated, planned, coordinated, monitored and formally concluded.

Areas of Training

• Project Management Fundamentals: Introduction to project management principles, methodologies, project lifecycles and governance frameworks.
• Project Initiation and Planning: Understanding project requirements, scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and project documentation.
• Project Monitoring and Control: Introduction to milestone tracking, progress monitoring, risk identification, issue management, and change control procedures.
• Project Documentation and Reporting: Training in the preparation and maintenance of project plans, meeting minutes, progress reports, and project status documentation.
• Stakeholder Communication and Coordination: Understanding professional communication, stakeholder engagement and coordination within project environments.
• Project Management Applications: Practical training in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and other relevant project management tools.
• Project Governance and Professional Standards: Introduction to project management controls, documentation standards, accountability and professional conduct.

Practical Training and Mentorship

Participants will undertake supervised learning exercises, project management simulations, guided documentation activities, and other relevant project-based learning activities.

Training will include professional guidance and mentorship focused on developing knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies.

Programme Structure and Training Conditions

• Duration: Six (6) Months
• Training Location: Nairobi
• Training Commitment: Full-Time
• Training Mode: On-Site

Programme Components

• Structured Learning: Planned training modules covering the fundamental principles, processes, tools, and practices relevant to each training pathway.
• Professional Mentorship: Guidance and knowledge transfer from experienced professionals within the company.
• Practical Learning: Supervised exercises, case studies, demonstrations, simulations, and other relevant professional learning activities.
• Progress Reviews: Periodic assessments intended to evaluate learning progress, identify development needs, and provide constructive feedback.
• Learning Resources: Access to training materials and tools relevant to the programme.
• Certificate of Completion: Issued upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed training programme.

Relevant Academic Background

• Project Management
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Business Information Technology
• Business Administration or Management
• Other closely related academic disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have completed a relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree at a recognized institution within two (2) years.
• Be aged twenty-six (26) years or below at the time of application.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Provide a recommendation or reference letter from their academic institution.
• Possess basic proficiency in computer applications and digital productivity tools.
• Demonstrate sound communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit professionalism, integrity, discipline, and commitment to learning.
• Be available to participate full-time in the six-month training programme.
• No previous professional work experience is required.

• Participants will undertake supervised learning exercises, project management simulations, guided documentation activities, and other relevant project-based learning activities.
• Understanding project requirements, scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and project documentation.
• Introduction to milestone tracking, progress monitoring, risk identification, issue management, and change control procedures.
• Training in the preparation and maintenance of project plans, meeting minutes, progress reports, and project status documentation.
• Understanding professional communication, stakeholder engagement and coordination within project environments.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Basic proficiency in computer applications and digital productivity tools
• Sound communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Discipline
• Commitment to learning

• Have completed a relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree at a recognized institution within two (2) years.
• Be aged twenty-six (26) years or below at the time of application.
• Provide a recommendation or reference letter from their academic institution.
• Be available to participate full-time in the six-month training programme.