NUMBER OF VACANCIE; 7000 ADVERT NUMBER; 153/2025 JOB SCALE; CSG 11 The Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) is a government initiat
NUMBER OF VACANCIE; 7000
ADVERT NUMBER; 153/2025
JOB SCALE; CSG 11
The Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) is a government initiative to offer opportunities for college and university graduates to acquire and develop valuable technical and professional skills while gaining work experience. The Commission first rolled out the programme in the financial year 2019/2020 with budgetary funding from the exchequer.
Objectives of the Programme
- Enhance youth development and employability by creating clear linkages between education, training and work.
- Provide hands-on experience to build upon skills learned in the classroom and give them a competitive edge in the job market.
- Indoctrinate the interns on public service etiquette, values and ethics.
- Establish a database of skills available to the public service for future HR needs.
- Promote inclusivity, diversity as envisaged in the Constitution.
- Offer the youth financial incentives through payment of a stipend, and expose them to possibilities of entrepreneurship.
The 2025/2026 PSIP intake (Cohort 8) is open to eligible graduates across Kenya and with possible placement in a variety of institutions, including:
- Government Ministries
- State Departments
- State Agencies
- Government-Owned Corporations and Parastatals
- Public Universities
The main objective is to cultivate a pool of young professionals who are not only work-ready but also well-versed in public service values, professionalism, and good governance.
Requirements for Appointment
To qualify for this prestigious internship opportunity, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Have graduated no later than 2018 and;
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills
Internship Duties and Responsibilities
Interns selected under the PSIP will be expected to perform a range of duties under the guidance of designated supervisors. Duties include, but not limited to;
ii. Documenting relevant skills acquired in their areas of deployment; and
iii. Actively participating in any relevant mentorship activities and additional responsibilities designed for
the programme.
These roles are designed to offer a holistic experience, ensuring interns are well-prepared for future roles within or outside the public service.
Duration of the Internship
The internship programme will run for a non-renewable period of twelve (12) months. This full-year engagement allows interns adequate time to learn, adapt, and contribute meaningfully to their assigned institutions.
Upon completion, interns are expected to have acquired significant workplace competencies, enhanced their career readiness, and developed a deeper understanding of public service ethics, structure, and functions.
Stipend
Interns will be entitled to a monthly stipend, at a rate determined and communicated by the Government.
Certificate of Completion
At the end of the internship, successful participants will receive an official Certificate of Internship Completion from the Public Service Commission. This certificate will serve as formal proof of having undertaken and completed the PSIP and can be a valuable addition to the intern’s CV or professional portfolio.
Application Guide
- All first time users of the Online Recruitment and Selection system are required to register by providing ID / Passport Number, Surname, current Email address and a password to access the system.
- To apply for any advertised job or internship opportunities, log into the system using the ID / Passport Number and the Password created in (1) above.
- Applicant MUST ensure that information pertaining to personal details, professional and academic qualifications, experience, membership to professional bodies, referees and any other relevant information is provided before submitting the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applicants are advised to print and keep a copy of the Feedback Report (application summary) by clicking on the Report tab or Application Summary link on the Application Menu.
- The Online Recruitment and Selection system allows applicants to amend/revisit their application(s) at any time BEFORE the Advert Closure Date.
- Section 100(4) of the Public Service Commission Act 2017 provides that a person who gives false or misleading information to the Commission is, on conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding Kshs. 200,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
Deadline for Application: 18th August 2025
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