REPUBLIC OF KENYA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Our Vision
“A values-driven citizen-centric public service”.
Our Mission
“To ensure an efficient, effective, ethical and inclusive public service for delivery of quality services to the citizenry.”
INTERNSHIP VACANCIES IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, State Department for Housing and Urban Development, has declared 6,000 internship vacancies (Cohort 2) under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP).
The programme seeks to equip young professionals with relevant skills, expose them to a real-world work environment, and strengthen their capacity to contribute to the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme and the country’s broader socio-economic development agenda.
The vacancies are available in the following professional areas:
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
| S/N | Profession | Award Level | Required Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture | Degree | 475 |
| 2 | Architectural Assistant | Diploma | 330 |
| 3 | Civil Engineering | Degree | 275 |
| 4 | Construction Management | Degree | 500 |
| 5 | Electrical Engineering | Degree | 250 |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering | Degree | 350 |
| 7 | Quantity Surveying | Degree | 300 |
| 8 | Quantity Surveying Assistant | Diploma | 300 |
| 9 | Structural Engineering | Degree | 300 |
| 10 | Structural Assistant | Diploma | 225 |
| 11 | Health and Safety | Degree | 300 |
| 12 | Land Surveying/Geo Spatial | Degree | 230 |
| 13 | Landscape Architecture | Degree | 250 |
| 14 | Realtors | Degree | 330 |
| 15 | Valuers | Degree | 330 |
| 16 | Social Development | Degree | 115 |
| 17 | Urban and Regional Planning | Degree | 200 |
| 18 | Data Science and/or Artificial Intelligence | Degree | 50 |
| 19 | Gender and Development Studies | Degree | 50 |
| 20 | Building Inspector | Diploma | 290 |
| 21 | Inspector Civil Engineering | Diploma | 300 |
| 22 | Inspector of Gas/Refrigeration | Diploma | 175 |
| 23 | Inspector Plumbing and Drainage | Diploma | 175 |
| 24 | Property Managers | Diploma | 250 |
| 25 | Inspector Electricals | Diploma | 75 |
| 26 | Communication and Branding | Degree | 20 |
| 27 | Environmental Practitioners | Degree | 30 |
| 28 | Interior Design | Degree and Diploma | 30 |
| TOTAL | 6,000 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to an internship position, a candidate must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma, as specified for each of the above professional areas, from a recognized university.
- Have graduated not earlier than the year 2020.
- Be proficient in computer skills.
- Have not benefited from a similar programme.
INTERNSHIP DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to:
i. Completing duties mutually agreed upon and assigned by the supervisors.
ii. Documenting relevant skills acquired in their areas of deployment in the Affordable Housing Programme and Marketing project sites across the country.
iii. Actively participating in any relevant mentorship activities and additional responsibilities designed for the programme.
DURATION OF INTERNSHIP
Twelve (12) months, non-renewable.
STIPEND
The interns will be paid a stipend by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, at a rate as determined by the Government.
CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the Internship Programme, the interns will be awarded a certificate by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications through the Public Service Commission’s job portal, accessible through the following websites:
https://www.publicservice.go.ke
Application Deadline: 9th November, 2026
SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
The Public Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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