The government has opened a window of opportunity for job seekers, announcing over 270 vacancies across various ministries and state departments.
The positions, advertised through the official government publication MyGov on Tuesday, August 20, cover a wide range of roles, from administration officers to drivers and counsellors, with the application deadlines fast approaching.
This extensive recruitment drive includes 42 posts within the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, specifically for Assistant County Commissioners. These roles are critical to bolstering the administrative framework at the county level, ensuring that local governance remains effective and responsive to the needs of the community.
In a bid to bolster the correctional services, the Kenya Prisons Service is seeking to fill seven key positions. This includes one post for Deputy Director, Social Welfare/Counselling Services, and six posts for Assistant Director, Social Welfare.
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development has rolled out a recruitment plan, advertising for a wide array of positions. These include Secretary, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and several Director-level posts focusing on areas such as Enterprise Development, Innovation, Product and Market Development, Financing, and Policy Research.
A notable emphasis has been placed on digital delivery and communication, reflecting the government’s commitment to modernising the MSME sector.
The State Department for Public Service is also on the lookout for professionals to enhance its service delivery. It has advertised 48 positions, including two posts for Director, Counselling and Wellness Services, and 14 for Assistant Director in the same field.
Additionally, the department is seeking expertise in management consultancy, public service reforms, and research, with a total of 31 positions available.
Parliamentary Affairs has announced several roles critical to legislative processes, including two Legislative Affairs Officer positions, three Parliamentary Affairs Officer roles, and eight Co-ordination & Strategy Officer posts.
In the transport sector, the Ministry of Transport has advertised two positions each for Assistant Director of Air Transport and Assistant Director of Shipping and Maritime, highlighting the government’s focus on enhancing the country’s transport infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Creative Economy has advertised for a Director, of Youth Development, reflecting its focus on youth empowerment and the creative economy.
Water management and irrigation are also on the government’s radar, with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation advertising five key positions within the State Department for Irrigation Services. These roles include Director of Irrigation Sector Development Co-ordination, and Deputy Directors specialising in irrigation infrastructure, water harvesting, and land reclamation.
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is not left behind in this recruitment drive, with 130 positions up for grabs.
These include 41 Compliance Officer II posts, 35 Office Administrator II roles, and 23 Driver II positions. The NSSF is also seeking ICT officers, fingerprint officers, and human resource professionals to enhance its operations.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Public Service Commission (PSC) website by September 10, 2024. The NSSF also has specific vacancies listed on its website, with applications closing on September 9, 2024.
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