Ministry of Water, World Bank Announce Internship Positions for Kenyans
- The Ministry of Water advertised a 12-month internship programme targeting young Kenyan graduates
- Interns will be deployed to project-related institutions and counties for hands-on experience, with assigned mentors guiding them throughout the full-time programme
- Eligible applicants must be Kenyan citizens aged 18 to 35, with a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant fields
- Interested candidates should send their application form via an official email by July 12, 2025
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The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced a new internship programme targeting young Kenyan professionals.
Source: UGC
The government has secured funding from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank for the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGWRP).
The ministry is looking to build capacity in the water sector and promote groundwater management in arid and semi-arid regions.
The internship is part of the broader HoAGWRP project, which targets 12 counties in Kenya, including among them Garissa, Isiolo, Kitui, Mandera, Marsabit, and Turkana.
The programme will run for 12 non-renewable months, with interns deployed in relevant counties and project-related institutions.
"Interns will be deployed to different institutions and counties implementing the HoAGWRP Project for hands-on experience and mentorship. The project implementing institutions will provide workspaces and assign mentors to guide the interns through the training period. The internship is a full-time program and the interns will be required to strictly observe the working hours of the host institution," read the notice in part.
What are the duties of the interns?
Interns will support the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project by assisting in project implementation and administrative tasks.
They will participate in monitoring and evaluation activities, support technical studies and knowledge-sharing efforts, and engage in stakeholder coordination and documentation.
They will also be required to prepare reports and contribute to project communications, gaining valuable hands-on experience in water resource management, policy implementation, and professional development within the sector.
What is the eligibility criteria?
The internship is open to Kenyan citizens aged 18 to 35 years who have completed a bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as:
- Water resources management
- Environmental science
- Geology or hydrogeology
- Civil and water engineering
- Geography and GIS
- Hydrology, hydroeconomics, or related areas
Applicants must have graduated no more than two years before the application date and should demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and team-working skills.
How to apply for the internship?
Interested candidates should download and fill out the official internship application form.
Interested candidates should apply by sending the official internship application form, a cover letter, a copy of their ID card, CV, relevant certificates, and other supporting documents via email to hoa@rcgw.go.ke, with the subject line: “APPLICATION FOR THE HoAGWRP INTERNSHIP”.
The deadline for submission is July 12, 2025, and selection will be based on merit and interview performance.
"The internship period will last twelve months (12) non-renewable. The first cohort of 45 interns will start in the 3rd quarter of 2025 calendar year. The interns will receive a monthly stipend and field allowances as prescribed in the Internship Policy and Guidelines for The Public Service May 2016 and Guidelines on Management of the Public Service Internship Programme October, 2019," the Ministry said.
Source: UGC
The ministry noted that preferences will be given to applicants from the 12 target counties and that interns are not guaranteed employment after completion but will receive a certificate of participation.
Is Kenya-AIST hiring?
In other news, the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) has advertised multiple job vacancies.
The postgraduate-only public university located at the Konza Technopolis said it is seeking competent and self-motivated individuals with high aspirations and the expertise and experience needed to contribute to the institute's growth and development.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline on July 21, 2025.
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