Job Objective: To provide support to the Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Department through research, analysis and participation in legal, regulatory and governance activities, while gaining practical exposure to the telecommunications industry's legal and compliance frameworks.
Reporting Line: Director, Regulatory and Strategic Affairs
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support onboarding and familiarisation with WIOCC's legal, regulatory and corporate governance frameworks
Conduct legal research on corporate law, governance and telecommunications regulatory compliance in Kenya and other jurisdictions
Assist in preparing legal briefings, regulatory compliance reports and industry position papers
Support contract review and drafting under supervision, including identifying key clauses and potential risks
Assist in analysing telecommunications licensing requirements and compliance obligations
Participate in drafting or updating compliance and policy documents in line with industry best practices
Contribute to stakeholder engagement preparations and industry advocacy initiatives
Compile a final internship report and presentation summarising key learnings, insights and recommendations
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
Recent graduate with a Degree in Law from a recognised institution or a student at Kenya School of law, pending bar admission
Demonstrated interest in corporate law, telecommunications regulation or governance
Strong legal research, analytical and writing skills
Good organisational and administrative skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment
Experience and Skills
Experience in the telecommunications sector and technical legal drafting and assessment skills
Organised, systematic and process-oriented with good administrative skills
A good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Attributes
Client focused, relationship builder
Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
Boundless, passionate and flexible
Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
Thinker-doer completer-finisher
Willingness and ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively
Friendly, approachable, patient, persistent and an avid team-player
Well-presented and professional