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Intern - Hydrogeology

Ministry of Water and Irrigation Intern - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) Contract Posted 2026-09-02
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractContractPosted2026-09-02Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryMonthly stipend per Public Service Internship Programme guidelines
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The Ministry of Water and Irrigation is recruiting interns for the HOAG-W4R project in Nairobi. The 12-month non-renewable internship targets recent graduates aged 25–35 with a relevant Bachelor's degree, offering a monthly stipend under the Public Service Internship Programme guidelines.

  • 12-month non-renewable internship under the HOAG-W4R project
  • Open to graduates aged 25–35 who completed not more than two years ago
  • Monthly stipend per Public Service Internship Programme guidelines
  • Deployment to any relevant office within implementing institutions
  • Apply by email with official form, cover letter, ID, CV, and certificates

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Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources....

Intern - Hydrogeology

Job Type

Contract

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

  • Location
  • Nairobi
  • Job Field
  • Engineering / Technical
  • ,
  • Internships
  • The applicants must:
  • Be between 25 and 35 years old
  • Have completed and holds a relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher education. Have graduated not more than two (2) years earlier than the date of this advertisement.
  • Not have benefited in any other internship program funded by the Government of Kenya.
  • Not have had any formal employment in their areas of specialization after graduation.
  • Duties and

Responsibilities

of the Intern

Interns will:

Complete tasks assigned by their supervisors /mentors.

Document the skills acquired during the internship program.

Participate in mentorship activities and additional program responsibilities.

Adhere to quarterly monitoring and evaluation requirement in the internship program

Be ready to be deployed to any relevant office or work station within the institutions implementing the HOAG- W4R project where there may be an internship vacancy

Abide to the rules and regulations of the public institution they have been posted

Make effort to acquire relevant skills in the area of specialization

Observe confidentiality of information and security of tools and or equipment that are placed in the possession of the intern in the course of the internship programme

Ensure clearance by the relevant authority before leaving the internship station

Duration and Stipend

The internship period will last twelve months (12) non-renewable. The second cohort of 65 interns will start in Janu- ary 2027, the 3rd quarter of 2026/2027 Financial Year. Interns shall be paid a monthly stipend in accordance with the prevailing Guidelines on Management of the Public Service Internship Programme October, 2019, Internship Policy and Guidelines for the Public Service May, 2016 and any other applicable government circulars, policies, or directives issued from time to time. The issuance of certificates to the interns will be done upon successful completion of the internship programme.

An intern shall be liable to have his or her internship discontinued on the grounds of;

Gross or disorderly conduct

Unsatisfactory performance

Commission of a criminal offence

NB: termination of the internship programme

An intern may terminate the contract by:

giving a one month's notice or a written letter of resignation/termination of the contract to the Head of the Public Institution through the supervisor, to which the intern has been posted.

giving a two weeks' notice before the expiry of the agreed internship period.

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Method of Application

Interested candidates should apply by sending the official internship program application form, Cover Letter, copy of ID card, CV, relevant certificates and other supporting documents via email at

hoa@rcgw.go.ke

and capture the subject heading as:

"APPLICATION FOR THE HOAGW4RP INTERNSHIP 2027".

Please NOTE: Once selected, candidates will be required to submit proof of a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover for the internship period, Certificate of Good Conduct, Copies of KRA PIN Certificate, and Bank Account Details.

Deadline for applications

The interested persons should submit their applications on or before 18th September, 2026. Selection will be based on merits and performance of candidate in the interview.

NOTE: While the internship program will offer an equal opportunity to all graduates, women and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply

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