Kenya Coastal
Development Project (KCDP) Announcement of Opportunities for Internship
Name of country: Kenya
Project Name: Kenya coastal Development
Project
Implementing Agency: Kenya Marine Fisheries Research
Institute
Kenya Coastal
Development Project (KCDP) is a multi-sectoral development project financed by
the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, hosted by the Kenya Marine
and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and implemented by seven Government
Agencies.
The Project
Development Objective (PDO) is to improve management effectiveness and enhance
revenue generation of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources.
As part of its
capacity building programme, KCDP provides internship opportunities to expose
coastal students to management of coastal and marine resources through
engagement in various KCDP activities.
The internship
opportunities target students who have completed their Diploma, First or
Masters degree level at any of the accredited Kenyan Universities.
Interns will be
attached to one of the seven KCDP implementing agencies and assigned specific
tasks where they will gain experience in a multi sectoral development
programme.
The interns will
take part in various activities both at the office and in the field.
A total of 11
(Eleven) internship slots are available in the following KCDP programmes:
Institution
Kenya Marine
& Fisheries Research Institute
Slots Available
7
Programme
Hazina ya
Maendeleo ya Pwani Project
Coordination Unit 2
Institution
State Department
of Physical Planning
Slots Available
2
Programme
Spatial Planning
Duration of internship: Maximum of 6 months (non-renewable).
A monthly travel
and lunch allowance amounting to KShs 20,000/- will be provided.
Applications:
Potential applicants should
meet the following minimum criteria:
- Have completed a Diploma, First degree or Masters degree from a recognized university;
- Are below 35 years of age;
- Are in good health as supported by a medical report.
Applicants should submit the following:
- An application letter;
- Copy of national identification card;
- Copies of academic and professional certificates including curriculum vitae;
- A personal statement describing motivation and expectation of the KCDP internship;
- Medical report.
Completed
application should be sent to the address below or hand delivered to the
Project office so as reach on or before 21st March 2014.
The Project
Coordinator
Kenya Coastal
Development Project
Kenya Marine
& Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651-
80100
Mombasa
Email: info@kcdp.co.ke
