The State Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced 4,000 internship positions for Kenyan graduates under the Affordable Housing Program. This is part of President William Ruto’s plan to build 200,000 homes annually as part of addressing the country’s housing crisis.
Program Overview
The SDHUD internship program shall be offered to young professionals with a view to engaging them in the built environment and related fields. During the internship period, the successful applicants shall be engaged in hands-on activities in a number of key areas, which include:
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Land Surveying
- Geoinformatics
- Landscape Architecture
- Interior Design
- Social Development
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Environmental Science
- Health and Safety
- Communication and Branding
- ICT
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility for application shall be a first degree in any of the above disciplines. During the 12 months’ internship, interns shall be remunerated based on Public Service Commission guidelines. Interns attached to registered professionals shall maintain work portfolios which contribute to their professional examination and registration. Upon successful completion of the internship, a certificate shall be issued.
Application Process
Interested candidates should visit www.ahpjobs.info to submit their application. The application process involves the following steps:
- Personal Details: Fill in your name, contact information, and physical address.
- Professional and Educational Information: Complete the template with your educational background and professional association memberships.
- Essay Submission: Write a 500-word essay on “Housing not only provides shelter to Kenyans but also is a great source of employment for citizens and generates demand for manufacturing.”
- Document Upload: Attach the following documents to your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Certificates and testimonials
The portal is now open for application by all eligible graduates who desire to make a difference in the housing sector in Kenya while gaining work experience.
The professional growth offered through this internship program plays an important role toward the national agenda of affordable housing and economic development through job creation and manufacturing demand generation.