The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) distanced itself from a job posting targeting desperate job seekers.
Through a statement on Tuesday, January 10, NACADA noted that the advertisement which listed over 1,000 permanent and pensionable job vacancies was fake.
"Our attention has been drawn to the advertisement for vacancies at the Authority. We wish to inform members of the public that the announcement is fake and should thus be dismissed with contempt," NACADA warned.
In addition, NACADA noted that all job vacancies are advertised through the My Gov pullout or newspapers that are circulated countrywide.
All interested candidates were advised to visit the authority's website to verify the validity of advertisements bearing the NACADA brand.
It also pointed out that the authority does not charge for any application and neither does it engage individuals to conduct the hiring of staff on its behalf.
"Unsuspecting members of the public are further cautioned against falling prey to crooked individuals posing as employees of NACADA soliciting money from them in the name of securing employment positions," the Authority warned.
The fake job posting had urged interested candidates to apply via mail before Monday, January 9, 2023, at 4 pm.
Some of the jobs that appeared on the fake notice include social workers, auditors, cleaners, business managers, office assistants, counselors, electricians, record keepers, procurement officers, and administrators.
Others include security officers, mobilisers, nurses, human resource officers, a netball coach, rehabilitation officers, plumbers, IT officers, HTS providers, and teachers.
As Kenyans continue to decry the high rate of unemployment in the country, they are advised to remain alert to avoid falling prey to such schemes.
