Kenya Government Job Openings

Overview

This document contains multiple government job opportunities across various ministries and departments in Kenya, with positions ranging from entry-level to professional roles.

Job Categories Summary

Finance & Economics (939 Posts)

• Economic Policy Analyst II – 274 posts
• Budget/Finance Officer II – 144 posts
• Internal Auditor – 149 posts
• Economist II/Statistician II – 274 posts
• National Government Constituencies Development Fund – 4 posts (Contract)

Agriculture & Irrigation (42 Posts)

• Assistant Engineer II Irrigation – 7 posts
• Irrigation Water Management Officer II – 6 posts
• Land Reclamation Officer II – 4 posts
• Irrigation Development Co-ordination Officer II – 4 posts
• Assistant Irrigation Quality Assurance and Licensing Officer III – 5 posts
• Assistant Land Reclamation Officer III – 4 posts
• Land Adjudication & Settlement Officer II – 15 posts

Land & Mapping Services (89 Posts)

• Land Registrar II – 30 posts
• Photolithographer II – 6 posts
• Hydrographer II – 4 posts
• Photogrammetrist II – 5 posts
• Land Administration Assistant III – 15 posts
• Physical Planning Assistant III – 15 posts
• Photolithographic Assistant III – 6 posts
• Hydrography Assistant III – 4 posts
• Photogrammetry Assistant III – 5 posts
• Cartography Assistant III – 15 posts
• Geospatial Data Management Assistant III – 5 posts

Social Services & Governance (52 Posts)

• Cohesion Officer II – 20 posts
• Gender Officer II – 28 posts
• Government Clearing Officer II – 4 posts

Support Services

• Government Clearing & Forwarding Assistant III – 4 posts
• Library Assistant III – Not specified

Detailed Position Requirements

FINANCE & ECONOMICS POSITIONS

Economic Policy Analyst II (274 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Science or equivalent

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing macroeconomic, revenue, exchequer and expenditure data
• Evaluating applications for tax remission under fiscal incentive schemes
• Monitoring and forecasting revenue and expenditure
• Preparing monthly budget outturn
• Maintaining macroeconomic and fiscal databases

Budget/Finance Officer II (144 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance Option), Finance, Economics or Business Management/Administration Added Advantage: CPA-K, ACCA, or CFA certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Compiling and formatting financial estimates
• Budget monitoring and initial processing
• Preparing reports on budgetary policy issues
• Processing budget reallocations

Internal Auditor (149 Posts)

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree plus CIA II/CPA II certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Vouching sample transactions in audit investigations
• Participating in preparing engagement and work plans
• Recording proceedings of meetings
• Collecting and analyzing audit data
• Preparing audit working papers

Economist II/Statistician II (274 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, or Economics and Statistics

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting, collating and analyzing sector data
• Compiling sector-specific draft reports
• Supporting preparation of policy briefs
• Data capture for budgetary requirements
• Information upload to National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES)

AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION POSITIONS

Assistant Engineer II Irrigation (7 Posts)

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering, or related fields
• Registration with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERBK) as Graduate Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Irrigation planning and data compilation
• Organizing farmer meetings for participatory development
• Setting up demonstration plots
• Implementing irrigation action plans
• Conducting feasibility studies

Irrigation Water Management Officer II (6 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Resource Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Irrigation planning and data compilation
• Organizing farmer meetings
• Setting up demonstration plots
• Implementing irrigation action plans

LAND & MAPPING SERVICES POSITIONS

Land Registrar II (30 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (with Post Graduate Diploma in Law and admission as advocate), Land Economics, Land Survey or equivalent

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and recording land registration applications
• Processing land title searches
• Verifying land registration documents
• Processing Land Control Board consent applications
• Handling public complaints on land matters

Photolithographer II (6 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Technology in Printing, Graphic Design, Print Media or equivalent

Key Responsibilities:

• Enlarging and reducing imageries, maps, plans and charts
• Image capturing and film processing
• Planning and designing manuscripts and layouts
• Preparing machines for press printing

SOCIAL SERVICES & GOVERNANCE POSITIONS

Cohesion Officer II (20 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and documenting national cohesion proposals
• Collecting information on national cohesion status
• Monitoring and evaluating national cohesion programmes

Gender Officer II (28 Posts)

Qualification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration, Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law, or relevant Social Science

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting data on gender mainstreaming programmes
• Handling logistics for gender training programmes
• Counselling Gender Based Violence victims

General Application Requirements

Required Documents for All Positions:

1. National Identity Card
2. Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts
3. Commission for University Education (CUE) Recognition/Equation Certificate (for foreign qualifications)
4. Police Clearance Certificate
5. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Self-Declaration Form
6. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance
7. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate
8. Credit Referencing Bureau (CRB) clearance
9. Supporting documents and testimonials

Important Notes:

• Public Servants are NOT eligible to apply
• All candidates must be Kenyan citizens
• All candidates must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution requirements
• Most positions are entry-level and training grades
• Location for all positions: Nairobi

Contract Position Details

National Government Constituencies Development Fund (4 Posts):

• Contract Duration: 3 years (renewable once)
• Remuneration: Sitting allowance, Daily Subsistence Allowance, Personal Accident and Medical cover
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Community Development, Public Affairs, Project Management, Education, Security, or Law

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the official government portal using the provided links for each specific position. Each position has its own application link and process.