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Essential Job Details
- Organization: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen)
- Position Titles: Twenty‑five Internship Roles (full details below)
- Location: KenGen Pension Plaza II, Kolobot Road, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment Type: Internship (3–6 months, full‑time)
- Number of Vacancies: Multiple across departments
- Stipend: Monthly allowance per KenGen policy
- Application Deadline: May 30 2025, 23:59 EAT
Introduction
Are you a recent graduate seeking real-world experience in a reputable and impactful organization? KenGen, Kenya’s premier power producer, is offering a broad array of internship opportunities designed to equip young professionals with practical skills, exposure to cutting-edge energy projects, and mentorship from industry leaders.
This 2025 Internship intake features 25 distinct roles spanning engineering, environment, ICT, law, economics, geology, administration, human resources, and more. If you are passionate, eager to learn, and ready to contribute meaningfully to Kenya’s energy sector, now is the time to launch your career with KenGen.
All roles are structured, supervised, and offer hands-on training aligned with academic backgrounds. Interns will be placed in various departments to gain both technical proficiency and a deeper understanding of KenGen’s operations.
Role‑Specific Overviews
Below are concise but comprehensive snapshots of each available internship. Click the Apply Now button under your preferred role to launch the online application form. Remember to quote the exact Reference Number on the portal.
1. Geomaticist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/03/2025]
Overview: Join the Geothermal Development Division (GDD) and assist in spatial data acquisition, GIS mapping, and land‑survey support for new geothermal wells.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and process geospatial data from total stations, drones, and GPS receivers
- Update GIS layers for geothermal resource boundaries and infrastructure corridors
- Generate contour maps and site layouts for drilling pads
- Verify cadastral records against ground control points
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc or Diploma in Geomatics, Surveying, or GIS
- Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS and basic AutoCAD
2. Supply Chain Officer – Internship [HR/INT/SCM/01/2025]
Overview: Work with the Supply Chain Management team to streamline procurement cycles, supplier databases, and inventory audits for multi‑site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in tender document preparation and bid analysis
- Track purchase requisitions and delivery schedules in the ERP
- Compile monthly stock variance and ageing reports
- Liaise with vendors to ensure compliance with KenGen quality standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and e‑procurement platforms
3. Security Officer – Internship [HR/INT/SEC/01/2025]
Overview: Support corporate security functions covering physical asset protection, incident reporting, and CCTV analytics across power stations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor access‑control logs and camera feeds for anomalies
- Conduct perimeter inspections and compile daily security briefs
- Assist in emergency‑drill planning and safety‑protocol dissemination
- Maintain visitor‑management records and investigate minor incidents
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Criminology, Security Management, or related field
- Basic first‑aid or fire‑marshal certification is an advantage
4. Property Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CORPS/05/2025]
Overview: Join the Corporate Services Department to help maintain KenGen’s large property portfolio— from staff housing estates to sub‑stations.
Key Responsibilities
- Update property registers and lease‑agreement trackers
- Coordinate minor repairs with contractors and internal maintenance crews
- Conduct condition surveys and draft inspection reports
- Support land‑title searches and boundary dispute resolutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Real Estate, Land Economics, or Facilities Management
- Familiarity with CAD drawings and valuation basics
5. Plant Operator (KIHBT) – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/05/2025]
Overview: Rotate through the Kihbt training plant to learn boiler operations, turbine start‑ups, and routine performance checks under licensed operators.
Key Responsibilities
- Record hourly parameters—temperature, pressure, flow rates
- Assist in synchronising generators to the national grid
- Conduct minor lubrication and filter‑change tasks
- Observe lock‑out tag‑out (LOTO) safety procedures during maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plant Operations Engineering
- Strong grasp of thermodynamics fundamentals
6. Mechanical Technician – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/04/2025]
Overview: Work alongside senior technicians to execute preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, cooling towers, and ancillary mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform vibration analysis and report abnormal readings
- Strip and rebuild centrifugal pumps under supervision
- Fabricate simple brackets and gaskets using workshop tools
- Update CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) job cards
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant, Production, or Automotive)
- Hands‑on experience from school workshops or attachments
7. Mechanical Engineer – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/03/2025]
Overview: Assist project engineers with feasibility studies, commissioning checks, and efficiency audits for new turbine installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop P&ID drafts and mechanical data sheets
- Run basic fluid‑flow simulations using software such as SolidWorks or Ansys
- Compile material take‑off (MTO) lists for capital projects
- Participate in root‑cause‑analysis sessions for equipment failures
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering, registered with EBK intern category
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 maintenance documentation
8. Legal Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CS&LS/01/2025]
Overview: Shadow in‑house counsel handling power‑purchase agreements, litigation briefs, and compliance with the Energy Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct statute and precedent research for ongoing cases
- Draft contract clauses and vet supplier MoUs
- Maintain case‑file management systems and docket schedules
- Attend negotiation meetings and minute legal undertakings
Minimum Qualifications
- LL B degree and pending/complete Kenya School of Law ATP
- Strong analytical writing skills
9. Knowledge Officer – Internship [HR/INT/BDS/02/2025]
Overview: Support the Business Development & Strategy unit in codifying lessons‑learnt, compiling best‑practice manuals, and managing digital repositories.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise technical documents into a searchable knowledge‑base
- Curate webinars and training content for internal stakeholders
- Track innovation metrics and prepare quarterly insight dashboards
- Benchmark global geothermal trends for management briefs
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Information Science, Library Science, or Knowledge Management
- Skill in data‑visualisation tools an added plus
10. Insurance Officer – Internship [HR/INT/COMSV/03/2025]
Overview: Assist in the placement and administration of insurance covers for multi‑billion‑shilling assets, as well as claims processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Update schedules for property, machinery‑breakdown, and marine covers
- Prepare renewal documentation and support market‑quotation analysis
- Track open claims and liaise with adjusters for site inspections
- Compile monthly risk‑mitigation action plans
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Actuarial Science, Insurance, or Risk Management
- Understanding of policy wording and basic underwriting principles
11. ICT Officer – Internship [HR/INT/ICT/01/2025]
Overview: Work with the ICT Directorate to secure network infrastructure, deploy upgrades, and support end‑users across geographically dispersed plants.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues and configure switches or routers
- Perform hardware diagnostics and OS image installations
- Assist in cybersecurity patch management and user‑awareness campaigns
- Create support tickets and document resolutions inside ITSM
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Telecommunication
- CCNA or equivalent certification (in progress accepted)
12. Hydrologist – Internship [HR/INT/BDS/01/2025]
Overview: Collect and analyse river‑flow data to inform hydro generation scheduling and reservoir‑level optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Calibrate flow‑measurement equipment at gauging stations
- Model catchment runoff using HEC‑HMS or similar tools
- Prepare weekly inflow forecasts for control‑room dispatchers
- Contribute to sediment‑management studies
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Hydrology, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
- Competence in statistical hydrology and GIS mapping
13. Human Resource Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CORPS/04/2025]
Overview: Rotate through recruitment, learning & development, and employee‑relations desks to gain a 360‑degree HR perspective.
Key Responsibilities
- Update talent‑acquisition trackers and schedule candidate interviews
- Draft onboarding packs and coordinate induction sessions
- Collate training‑needs analysis data from departmental heads
- Support grievance‑handling and wellness‑programme logistics
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in HRM, Business Administration, or Social Sciences
- Membership with IHRM (at least student grade)
14. Human Resource Assistant – Internship [HR/INT/COPSV/03/2025]
Overview: Provide clerical support within the Corporate Services HR cluster, focusing on documentation and HRIS data integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Digitise personnel files and verify document completeness
- Update leave‑management modules and generate utilisation reports
- Maintain medical‑scheme registers and validate dependants
- Respond to routine staff queries on HR policies
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in HR, Business Management, or Records Management
- Keen eye for detail and data‑entry accuracy
15. Geophysicist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/04/2025]
Overview: Join seismic and MT survey teams mapping geothermal reservoirs beneath Kenya’s rift system.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy sensors, acquire field data, and ensure data quality
- Process resistivity models and generate 2‑D/3‑D subsurface images
- Assist in drilling‑target delineation and risk assessment reports
- Present findings in multidisciplinary review meetings
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Geophysics, Physics, or Earth Sciences
- Familiarity with Geosoft or similar interpretation software
16. Geologist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/02/2025]
Overview: Participate in core‑logging, lithology description, and alteration‑zone mapping to guide geothermal resource modelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Log rock cores and cuttings, and prepare thin‑section slides
- Input litho‑strat data into WellCad or equivalent software
- Support geochemical sampling programmes in fumaroles and springs
- Draft daily drilling progress memoranda
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Geology, Earth Science, or Geoscience Engineering
- Field mapping skills and safety awareness
17. Geochemist – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/01/2025]
Overview: Analyse water and gas samples to characterise geothermal fluids and predict scaling or corrosion tendencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ion‑chromatography and ICP‑OES analyses in KenGen laboratories
- Compile geothermometer estimates and isothermal contour maps
- Evaluate scaling indices and recommend mitigation measures
- Contribute data to reservoir simulation models
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Chemistry, Geochemistry, or Chemical Engineering
- Laboratory‑quality control and safety basics
18. Environment Officer – Internship [HR/INT/COMSV/02/2025]
Overview: Support environmental‑impact monitoring, compliance audits, and community‑consultation sessions for power projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect ambient air, noise, and effluent samples for analysis
- Review EMP adherence and recommend corrective actions
- Draft quarterly environmental‑performance reports for NEMA
- Participate in tree‑planting and wildlife‑conservation drives
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or EIA/EA‑related discipline
- Registered or eligible for NEMA Lead/Associate certification
19. Electrical Technician – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/02/2025]
Overview: Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, control panels, and auxiliary electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor breaker insulation resistance values and report anomalies
- Test protective relays and calibrate meters
- Replace faulty contactors, fuses, and terminal lugs
- Update single‑line‑diagram redlines post‑maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering
- Basic understanding of LV/MV safety standards
20. Electrical Engineer – Internship [HR/INT/OPS/01/2025]
Overview: Collaborate with senior engineers to support electrical system design, commissioning, and performance optimisation across KenGen power plants.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct load‑flow and short‑circuit studies using ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Assist in drafting single‑line diagrams (SLDs) for new substations
- Review protection‑relay settings and coordinate factory acceptance tests
- Participate in grid‑compliance audits and prepare technical dossiers
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, registered EBK graduate/intern
- Familiarity with Kenyan Grid Code and IEC standards
21. Economist – Internship [HR/INT/COMSV/01/2025]
Overview: Provide economic analysis to guide tariff modelling, cost‑benefit studies, and investment‑planning decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build energy‑demand forecasts using econometric techniques
- Conduct sensitivity analysis on generation‑mix scenarios
- Prepare policy briefs on sector‑wide fiscal and regulatory trends
- Visualise macro‑economic data for executive presentations
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Econometrics, or Finance
- Proficiency in R, Stata, or advanced Excel modelling
22. Community Relations Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CSERV/02/2025]
Overview: Support stakeholder‑engagement initiatives to foster positive relationships with host communities around KenGen sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in organising public‑participation forums and CSR events
- Track grievance‑redress cases and update engagement logs
- Draft community‑impact stories for internal and external newsletters
- Coordinate livelihood‑restoration and scholarship‑programme follow‑ups
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Community Development, Sociology, or Public Relations
- Strong Swahili and local‑language communication skills
23. Civil Engineer – Internship [HR/INT/GDD/05/2025]
Overview: Contribute to civil works designs, site supervision, and quality‑control testing for geothermal well‑pad and plant‑foundation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare structural calculations and reinforcement schedules
- Monitor concreting works and conduct slump & cube tests
- Update progress photos and daily site diaries for the resident engineer
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or Revit to refine earthworks and drainage layouts
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in Civil Engineering, EBK graduate/intern membership
- Knowledge of Eurocode 2 and Kenyan Standards for concrete
24. Administration Officer – Internship [HR/INT/CSERV/01/2025]
Overview: Strengthen day‑to‑day office management, records control, and logistical coordination within Corporate Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain document‑tracking registers and archive retrieval systems
- Coordinate travel requisitions, meeting rooms, and vehicle scheduling
- Prepare expense reconciliations and petty‑cash summaries
- Support asset‑tagging and annual stock‑take exercises
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or Office Management
- High proficiency in MS Office and electronic filing systems
25. Accountant – Internship [HR/INT/FIN/01/2025]
Overview: Gain exposure to financial‑statement preparation, cost accounting, and audit support within the Finance Directorate.
Key Responsibilities
- Post journal entries and reconcile general‑ledger accounts
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis
- Compile supporting documents for internal and external audits
- Participate in fixed‑asset verification and depreciation reviews
Minimum Qualifications
- BCom, BBA (Finance), or CPA Part II and above
- Working knowledge of IFRS and ERP accounting modules
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