Ministry Water Internship Programme for 2027

The Ministry Water Internship Programme is open to eligible young graduates for the 2026/2027 financial year. The programme is offered by the Government of the Republic of Kenya through the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (MoWSI) under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP). The second cohort will consist of 65 interns and is expected to begin in January 2027. Eligible graduates must submit their applications on or before 18 September 2026.

Ministry Water Internship Programme Overview

The Government of the Republic of Kenya, 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 intends to use part of this funding to support an Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 financial year. The Project Development Objective of HoAGW4RP is to improve access to groundwater and promote its sustainable management in the Horn of Africa borderlands.

Component 2A of the project focuses on generating groundwater information and strengthening regional and national groundwater institutions. The internship programme is offered under this component as a capacity-building initiative during project implementation.

The programme is coordinated by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation and managed by the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources (RCGW). Enrolment, remuneration, quarterly monitoring and evaluation will be undertaken in accordance with Part II of the Public Service Internship Act, 2023.

The programme targets young graduates who hold bachelor’s degree certificates and obtained their qualifications no more than two years before the date of this advertisement.

Eligible Fields for the Internship Programme

The Ministry Water Internship Programme is open to young graduates in the following fields:

• Geology
• Hydrogeology
• Environmental Science
• Natural Resources Management
• Civil Engineering (Water Option)
• Sociology
• Gender and Development Studies
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing (RS)
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Communication
• Data Science
• Chemistry
• Hydrometeorology
• Climate Analysis
• Hydrology
• Economics
• Finance
• Other water-related engineering courses

The programme is intended to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical work experience. Interns will be placed in real work environments where they can gain relevant skills and practical experience in their areas of specialisation.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the Ministry Water Internship Programme must meet the following requirements:

• Be aged between 25 and 35 years.
• Have completed and hold a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution of higher learning.
• Have graduated no more than two years before the date of this advertisement.
• Not have benefited from any other internship programme funded by the Government of Kenya.
• Not have held formal employment in their area of specialisation after graduation.

Applicants should ensure that they meet all the stated eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.

Work Stations and Deployment

Interns will be deployed to different agencies and counties implementing the HoAGW4RP. These institutions will serve as their work stations, where they will have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and gain practical experience.

Interns may occasionally participate in field assignments, particularly during the implementation of project activities in the five counties targeted under the HoAGW4RP.

Successful interns must also be ready for deployment to any relevant office or work station within institutions implementing the HoAGW4RP where an internship vacancy is available.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful interns under the Ministry Water Internship Programme will be expected to:

• Complete tasks assigned by their supervisors or mentors.
• Document the skills acquired during the internship programme.
• Participate in mentorship activities and other programme responsibilities.
• Comply with quarterly monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Be ready for deployment to any relevant office or work station within institutions implementing the HoAGW4RP where an internship vacancy is available.
• Observe the rules and regulations of the public institution to which they are posted.
• Make efforts to acquire relevant skills within their area of specialisation.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and safeguard tools or equipment placed in their possession during the internship.
• Obtain clearance from the relevant authority before leaving the internship station.

Duration and Stipend

The internship will run for a non-renewable period of 12 months.

The second cohort of 65 interns is expected to begin in January 2027, during the third quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year.

Interns will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with the prevailing Guidelines on Management of the Public Service Internship Programme of October 2019, the Internship Policy and Guidelines for the Public Service of May 2016, and any other applicable government circulars, policies or directives issued from time to time.

Certificates will be issued to interns upon successful completion of the internship programme.

Discontinuation and Termination

An internship may be discontinued on the following grounds:

• Gross misconduct or disorderly conduct.
• Unsatisfactory performance.
• Commission of a criminal offence.

An intern may also terminate the contract by giving one month’s written notice, or by submitting a letter of resignation or termination to the Head of the Public Institution through the supervisor at the assigned work station.

The intern may also give two weeks’ notice before the expiry of the agreed internship period.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents by email:

• Official internship programme application form.
• Cover letter.
• Copy of national ID card.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Relevant certificates.
• Other supporting documents.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the following email subject:

“APPLICATION FOR THE HoAGW4RP INTERNSHIP 2027”

Selected candidates will be required to submit the following before reporting:

• Proof of a valid personal accident insurance cover for the internship period.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Copy of KRA PIN certificate.
• Bank account details.

Applicants can access the official form here: Internship Program Application Form.pdf

Application Deadline

Applications for the Ministry Water Internship Programme must be submitted on or before 18 September 2026.

Selection will be based on merit and the candidate’s performance during the interview. The internship programme provides equal opportunity to all eligible graduates.

Women and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.