6,000 Internship Vacancies at the State Department for Housing and Urban Development – Cohort 2

in Accounting & Finance, Administration, Architecture & Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering, GIS & Geospatial
Internships
Kenya
October 22, 2026

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 22, 2026
  • Location
    Kenya
  • Expiration date
    December 21, 2026
  • Experience
    Entry Level
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Diploma

Job Description

The State Department for Housing and Urban Development has declared 6,000 internship vacancies under Cohort 2 of the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP). Recruitment is being handled by the Public Service Commission (PSC), and applications close on 9th November 2026.

The 12-month programme places young degree and diploma holders on Affordable Housing Programme projects across the country, giving them hands-on experience in construction, engineering, planning, property and related fields. Below are the full details, including the number of slots per profession and how to apply.

Quick Summary

EmployerState Department for Housing and Urban Development (Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development)
Recruiting bodyPublic Service Commission (PSC)
ProgrammeAffordable Housing Programme (AHP) Internship – Cohort 2
Total vacancies6,000
QualificationDegree or Diploma (as specified per profession)
Duration12 months (non-renewable)
StipendPaid, at a rate determined by the Government
LocationAHP project sites across Kenya
Deadline9th November 2026

Available Internship Positions and Slots

Degree Holders

ProfessionAward LevelSlots
ArchitectureDegree475
Civil EngineeringDegree275
Construction ManagementDegree500
Electrical EngineeringDegree250
Mechanical EngineeringDegree350
Quantity SurveyingDegree300
Structural EngineeringDegree300
Health and SafetyDegree300
Land Surveying / GeospatialDegree230
Landscape ArchitectureDegree250
Realtors and Valuers (combined)Degree330
Social DevelopmentDegree115
Urban and Regional PlanningDegree200
Data Science and/or Artificial IntelligenceDegree50
Gender and Development StudiesDegree50
Communication and BrandingDegree20
Environmental PractitionersDegree30

Diploma Holders

ProfessionAward LevelSlots
Architectural AssistantDiploma330
Quantity Surveying AssistantDiploma300
Structural AssistantDiploma225
Building InspectorDiploma290
Inspector Civil EngineeringDiploma300
Inspector of Gas/Refrigeration and Inspector Plumbing & Drainage (combined)Diploma175
Property ManagersDiploma250
Inspector ElectricalsDiploma75

Degree or Diploma

ProfessionAward LevelSlots
Interior DesignDegree & Diploma30

Total: 6,000 internship slots — roughly 4,025 for degree holders, 1,945 for diploma holders and 30 open to both.

Requirements

To qualify for appointment, applicants must:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma, as specified for the profession applied for, from a recognised institution;
  • Have graduated in 2020 or later;
  • Be proficient in computer skills; and
  • Not have benefited from a similar internship programme before.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interns will, among other duties:

  • Carry out tasks agreed upon and assigned by their supervisors;
  • Document the skills gained in their areas of deployment within the Affordable Housing Programme and marketing project sites countrywide; and
  • Take part in mentorship activities and other responsibilities designed for the programme.

Stipend and Certificate

Interns will receive a monthly stipend from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development at a rate set by the Government. On successful completion of the 12-month programme, each intern will be awarded a certificate by the State Department.

How to Apply

All applications are made online through the Public Service Commission job portal:

  1. Visit www.publicservice.go.ke or www.psckjobs.go.ke.
  2. Log in, or create an account if you don’t have one.
  3. Complete and update your profile, including academic qualifications and graduation year.
  4. Find the Internship Vacancies in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development advert and select the profession matching your qualification.
  5. Submit your application before 9th November 2026.

Tips for Applicants

  • Apply early. Government portals tend to slow down as the deadline approaches.
  • Match your qualification exactly. Apply only for a profession whose award level (degree or diploma) matches what you hold.
  • Keep documents ready. Have scanned copies of your certificates, transcripts and national ID on hand.
  • Check your profile details. Make sure your graduation year clearly shows you completed your studies in 2020 or later.

Beware of fraudsters: The Public Service Commission does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment. Apply only through the official PSC portals listed above, and report anyone asking for money in exchange for a placement.

The Public Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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