The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation is inviting application for HoAGW4RP internship program 2025/2026. Interested and qualified youths are to send a cover letter, National ID, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and academic certificates via email to hoa@rcgw.go.ke.
As a young graduate in Kenya seeking for learning and growth opportunities while earning, the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation nd Irrigation is a good place to start.
About HoAGW4RP Internship Program
The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) has been secured by MoWSI from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank.
Primarily, the program aims to penetrate and encourage sustainable management of groundwater and would be ongoing for give (5) years. Over 1,500,000 people living in the rural communities in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) shall benefit.
Through this internship program, capacity will be built for professional serving in the water sector to ensure sustainability for long term impact. Sequel to this, you have a whole lot to gain from this program as a participant.
Who Can Apply?
The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) internship targets youths especially those who graduated with bachelor’s degree or equivalent certificate in the last two (2) or three (3) years.
The program offers real-time experience that compliments theoretical academic knowledge in areas relevant to ground water development and management.
HoAGW4RP internship program shall be overseen by the Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation (MoWSI) but managed by the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources (RCGW).
Interns shall be offered monthly or quarter stipend according to the Part II of the Public Service internship Act 2023.
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Requirements and Responsibilities
- Prospective intern must be within 18 to 35 years.
- Prospective intern must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university within the last two (2) years.
- Prospective intern must not be employed or a beneficiary of any other internship program through out the 12-month period.
- Prospective intern must possess good communication and writing skills, be proficient in relevant computer applications, be creative and adaptable and also be in good mental and physical health.
Throughout the program, below are the key responsibilities you shall be executing.
- Intern shall report to assigned office within the institutions carrying out HoAGW4R project.
- He or she must document the skills acquired throughout the program.
- Must implement complete tasks assigned by supervisors/mentors.
- Comply with existing work ethics of the public institution assigned to.
- Ensure clearance by the relevant authority before existing assigned work station.
Indulging in any of the activities below can lead to termination of the internship for you.
- Staying away from work station for more than two (2) days without due approval
- Committing criminal offence.
- Non-Adherence to lawful instructions.
- Underperformance.
- Unacceptable work ethics.
Note: Internship program may be terminated by either an employer or the intern by submitting a one months’ notice in writing to the head of public institution to which the intern is deployed.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements and are willing to participate should apply by filling the application form, then attach cover letter, CV, National ID or Passport, academic certificates or testimonials to hoa@rcgw.go.ke. Ensure you use the subject “Application for HoAGW4RP Internship”.
Application Details
Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
Recruitment Portal: RCGW Internship Portal
Inability to adhere to the deadline shall result in disqualification. Also, shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide a valid Personal Accident Insurance cover for the internship duration, Certificate of good conduct, KRA PIN certificate and bank account details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, selected youths shall be deployed to several agencies and counties that are under the HoAGW4RP project. This is where the application of theoretical knowledge shall be applied and value gained. These counties include Turkana, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit, and Mandera.
The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation internship will last for a non-renewable period of twelve (12) months.