1,000 paid internship opportunities advertised at Ministry of Education

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 1,000 paid internship opportunities within the Ministry of Education for graduates eager to develop practical skills and expertise in the realm of virtual learning and digital education platforms. These vacancies are part of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Cohort 5, which is managed under the State Department for Basic Education.

As detailed in the PSC's announcement published in the MyGov newspaper on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, successful candidates will be assigned to schools at the Sub-county level. Here, the interns will not only acquire practical skills but will also contribute significantly to the support of virtual learning and other pertinent digital platforms.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must have graduated no earlier than 2022, holding either a bachelor's degree in education with an ICT specialization, a bachelor's degree in ICT, or a diploma in ICT or ICT integration in education from an accredited institution. The internship will span a duration of 12 months, but it is non-renewable. The government will determine the specific stipend amount for the interns.

Candidates must possess knowledge in areas such as networking and infrastructure, applications development, information security, and project management. They should also be able to seamlessly integrate ICT with education through e-learning and content development. Additionally, the interns should have the necessary skills to conduct research and innovation to support the Digital Literacy Programme.

They should be prepared to be assigned to any Sub-county Education office on a full-time basis. Moreover, the candidates must not have participated in a similar program previously.

The roles and responsibilities of the interns include supporting e-learning and content development in accordance with the schemes of work; providing class support and training to Primary School teachers on the use of digital literacy devices; aiding in the implementation of the Digital Learning Programme; carrying out innovative initiatives to enhance schools' utilization of digital learning resources; ensuring the safe, secure, and ethical use of technology in learning; assisting teachers in integrating ICT into the delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment; supporting staff in the development and production of key school policies and procedures; and providing first-line support and maintenance of ICT services within the schools.

Interested and qualified candidates are urged to submit their online applications through the Public Service Commission’s recruitment portal by October 5, 2026. Upon successful completion of the programme, the interns will be awarded certificates by the State Department for Basic Education. This announcement is the full account of the story regarding the 1,000 paid internship opportunities advertised at the Ministry of Education.