The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK), through the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation (MoWSI), has secured funding from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank for the HORN OF AFRICA GROUNDWATER FOR RESILIENCE PROJECT (HoAGW4RP).
The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation intends to deploy part of this funding to support Internship Program for the Financial Year 2025/2026.
Project Overview
The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the HoAGW4RP is to enhance accessibility and promote sustainable management of groundwater in the Horn of Africa borderlands. The Project is being implemented for a period of five years, between July 2022 to December 2027, targeting to benefit approximately 1,500,000 people living in the rural communities of the five counties in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), namely:
- Turkana
- Wajir
- Garissa
- Marsabit
- Mandera
The project focuses on the sustainable management and use of groundwater through aquifer assessment, restoration, recharge, and conservation activities. Groundwater management will be further enhanced by improving the visibility of groundwater resources through policies, plans, regulations, and guidelines.
Internship Program Objective
The project aims to build the capacity of professionals serving in the water sector for sustainability of the project impact. Component 2A of the project focuses on generating groundwater information and strengthening regional and national groundwater institutions. Under this component, the project is supporting an internship program as one of the capacity-building initiatives to be offered during the project implementation.
Targeted Applicants
The internship program targets young professionals, particularly recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees, obtained not more than two years before the date of this advertisement.
The program aims to:
- Bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world work.
- Prepare young graduates for successful careers by immersing them in practical work environments.
- Provide hands-on experience in fields relevant to groundwater development and management.
The internship is coordinated by the Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation (MoWSI) and managed by the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources (RCGW). Enrolment, remuneration, quarterly monitoring and evaluation will follow the guidelines of Part II of the Public Service Internship Act 2023.
Work Station
Interns will be deployed to different agencies and counties implementing the HoAGW4RP project — referred to as the workstation. Interns may also participate in field assignments, particularly in the five targeted counties.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
- Have graduated not more than two (2) years before the date of this advertisement
- Not have previously undertaken any internship or gained work experience in their area of specialization
- Possess computer skills
- Have good communication and writing skills
- Be fluent in English
- Be creative, flexible, and possess a proactive attitude
- Be in good mental and physical health
Eligible Fields:
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resources Management
- Sociology and Gender Development Studies
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)
- ICT and Communication
- Data Science
- Chemistry
- Hydrometeorology or Climate Analysis
- Hydrology
- Economics and Finance
Duties and Responsibilities of the Intern
Interns will:
- Complete tasks assigned by their supervisors/mentors
- Document skills acquired during the internship
- Participate in mentorship activities and additional program responsibilities
- Adhere to quarterly monitoring and evaluation requirements
- Be ready to be deployed to any relevant office or workstation under HoAGW4RP
- Abide by the rules and regulations of the public institution
- Make efforts to acquire relevant skills in their area of specialization
- Observe confidentiality of information and security of tools and/or equipment
- Ensure clearance by relevant authority before leaving the internship station
Duration and Stipend
- Internship duration: Twelve (12) months, non-renewable
- First cohort of 45 interns to begin in the 3rd quarter of 2025
- Monthly stipend and field allowances provided as per the Internship Policy and Guidelines for The Public Service (May 2016) and Guidelines on Management of the Public Service Internship Programme (October 2019)
- Certificate issued upon successful completion
Grounds for Internship Discontinuation
An intern may be discontinued for:
a) Absence from workstation without permission for more than two working days
b) Gross or disorderly conduct
c) Unsatisfactory performance
d) Failure to obey lawful instructions
e) Commission of a criminal offence
NB: Either party (employer or intern) may terminate the internship by submitting one month’s written notice to the Head of the Public Institution.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by sending the following to [email protected] with the subject line:
“APPLICATION FOR THE HoAGW4RP INTERNSHIP”
Required documents:
- Official Internship Program Application Form
- Cover Letter
- Copy of ID card
- CV
- Relevant certificates
- Any other supporting documents
Internship application form available at: https://rcgw.go.ke/internships/
Once selected, candidates must submit:
- Proof of valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Copy of KRA PIN Certificate
- Bank Account Details
Deadline for Applications
All applications must be submitted on or before 22nd July, 2025.
References
- HoAGW4RP Overview
- Internship defined as hands-on graduate training initiative
- Graduate: Holder of bachelor’s degree/diploma from recognized institution
- Intern: Graduate under 12-month contract for supervised practical experience
- Supervisor: Person assigning and reviewing intern’s tasks
- Mentor: Person offering practical training and guidance
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Ensures quality, standards, and effectiveness
- Application Form: https://rcgw.go.ke/internships/
