Interns at Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP)
Name of country: Kenya
Project Name: Kenya coastal Development Project
Project ID No: P094692.
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
|
Programme
|
Slots Available
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|
Kenya
Marine & Fisheries Research Institute |
Hazina
ya Maendeleo ya Pwani |
7
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|
Project
Coordination Unit |
2
|
|
|
State
Department of Physical Planning |
Spatial
Planning |
2
|
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
