PSC REVISES DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR 4,000 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA’S HOUSING SECTOR

The Public Service Commission(PSC) has revised the application deadline for the 4,000 internship opportunities under the Affordable Housing Project. Initially set for an earlier date, the new deadline for submitting applications to the State Department for Housing and Urban Development is 14th August 2025. This initiative offers recent graduates a valuable opportunity to gain hands on experience in various professional fields under the Affordable Housing Program. The internship program referred to as cohort 1, will span 41 professional areas, including Architecture (300) positions, Civil Engineering (200) positions, Construction Management (250) positions, Social Development (165) positions, and Urban and Regional Planning (150) positions.

 Additional fields include Accounting, Legal, Communication and Branding, Digital Marketing, Quantity Surveying, Property Management, and Data Science. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution and must have also graduated no earlier than 2018. Candidates are also required to be proficient in computer skills. The internship which is set to last for 12 months(non-renewable), comes with responsibilities such as documenting experiences at the project sites, supporting mentorship activities, and contributing to the delivery of affordable housing projects across the country.

 Successful applicants will receive a stipend, determined by the government, and a certificate upon completion of the program, as a confirmation of their participation and contribution. The PSC highlights that the program aims to enhance technical skills and public service delivery capabilities. Interested candidates should submit applications via the PSC job portal at www.publicservice.go.ke or www.psckjobs.go.ke before the deadline.