List Of Kenyan Government Agencies, Institutions Looking To Fill Job Vacancies In January 2024

• State-owned agencies and institutions seeking applicants for various positions, including Treasury and KETRACO
• Kenya Utalii College (KUC) has the highest number of vacancies inviting applications for 26 positions on a three-year contract
• Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) also has many open slots inviting applications to fill 19 vacancies

Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, leverages more than three years of expertise in financial, business, and technology research, providing profound insights into both Kenyan and global economic trends.

Pursuing jobs in government-owned agencies has become increasingly competitive, and timely information on available opportunities can make all the difference.

The challenge for job seekers lies in identifying suitable opportunities and accessing the appropriate information on the application procedures and eligibility criteria.

Many job vacancies are published in an official government magazine, MyGov, and below is a list of six organisations seeking to fill 79 vacant positions.

The vacant positions range from housekeepers, artisans, and lab technicians to directors; therefore, Kenyans can find suitable positions depending on their educational qualifications.

1. Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), a 100% state-owned corporation, is looking to fill vacancies in different departments with 15 positions under permanent and pensionable terms and two senior positions on a five-year contract, renewable only once.

Individuals with disabilities, the marginalised, minorities, and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Detailed job descriptions, specifications, application instructions and other requirements can be found on KETRACO's website, and applications should be submitted by January 16, 2024, at 5.00 pm.

2. Kenya Maritime Authority

Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate and oversee maritime affairs, seeks to recruit individuals to fill 19 vacancies on or before 1700hrs, January 8, 2024.

Interested individuals can find more details on the advertised positions under vacancies on the KMA website.

3. University of Eldoret

The University of Eldoret, a public university chartered in 2013, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill two positions in the assistant nursing office and two positions as artisans.

Detailed job descriptions, requirements and how to apply are available on the university website, and all applications must be received on or before Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

4. National Treasury

The Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate under the National Treasury is looking for Kenyans to fill the positions of the director, legal services (IFPPP/PPPD/DL/ 2023-24), and procurement specialist (IFPPP/PPPD/PS/ 2023-24) on a three-year contract term and renewable subject to performance.

CVs will be evaluated, considering academic and professional qualifications, relevant experience, professional and work experience, as well as communication skills, with an added advantage for those possessing a working knowledge of Public-Private Partnerships Legal and Institutional Frameworks.

Applications can be emailed to info@pppunit.go.ke before Tuesday, January 12, 2024, and other details on the application can be found on the December 19 copy of MyGov.

5. Utalii College

Kenya Utalii College (KUC) has declared senior vacant positions and is inviting applications for 26 positions on a three years contract, renewable once subject to performance and retirement age.

Detailed information about the specific position, duties and responsibilities, minimum requirements, terms of service and remuneration, and application form is available on the KUC website.

6. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) invites applications from qualified and experienced persons to fill 11 vacant positions.

Interested individuals can find details on job specifications and requirements on the institution's website and apply before January 19, 2024, at 5.00 pm.

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Those selected will access UN internships and outreach programmes and will be invited to the National Assessment Workshops.

"Young, highly motivated people between the ages of 18 and 32 with sufficient command of the English language. Further, the applicants need to be available to travel and attend workshops throughout 2024," the advert read.