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Kenya Wildlife Service Recruitment

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) stands as a pillar of national pride and environmental stewardship, charged with the conservation and management of Kenya’s rich natural heritage.

Established under the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, initially in 1989 and revamped with the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act No. 47 of 2013, KWS operates as a uniformed, disciplined State Corporation with a critical mission. Its duties span the protection of national parks and sanctuaries, conservation of wildlife, enforcement of related laws, management of vital water catchment areas, and participation in national security and counter-terrorism efforts.

The Service operates in remote environment and seeks to recruit 1,500 young and dynamic individuals as Cadets (Assistant Warden I) – 150 and Rangers – 1,350 who can endure the condition for training and deployment to various conservation areas in response to the wildlife protection challenges currently being experienced in the country in a phased approach as follows:-

1. CADETS (ASSISTANT WARDEN I) – KWS JOB GRADE “9” – 150 POSTS – REF: KWS/01/2024

The applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Kenya;

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree minimum of 2nd class honors lower division in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Range Management, Veterinary Medicine, Criminology & Security Management, Tourism Management, Education, Sociology or Community Development from a recognized institution;

• Be 28 years old and below;

• Be of good health and physique;

• Have no criminal record; and

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo mandatory paramilitary training for a period of nine (9) months and thereafter be deployed to the field.

How to Apply: Step 1: Obtain the prescribed application form free of charge from either the nearest KWS National Park

Station or download from the KWS website: www.kws.go.ke

Step 2: Fill/complete the prescribed application form;

Step 3: Attach copies of relevant academic & professional certificates, testimonials, National ID Card/ Passport and detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, names and contacts of at least two (2) referees;

Step 4: Submit the complete application form together with the attachments to the address below not later than Monday 8th April, 2024 at 4.30pm.

Director General

Kenya Wildlife Service

P.O. Box 40241 – 00100

NAIROBI, KENYA.

OR

Email: recruitment@kws.go.ke

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

2. RANGERS – KWS JOB GRADE “15” – 1350 POSTS – REF: KWS/02/2024

Job Requirements:

The applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Kenya;

• Hold a Kenya National Identity Card/Passport;

• Hail from the County of recruitment;

• Possess a minimum mean grade of “D” (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent from an examination body recognized in Kenya;

• Be aged between 18 and 26 years;

• Be physically and medically fit;

• Have no criminal record; and

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo mandatory paramilitary training for a period of six (6) months and thereafter be deployed to the field.

NB: National Youth Service (NYS) graduates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Obtain the prescribed application form free of charge from either the nearest KWS National Park/

Station or download from the KWS website: www.kws.go.ke

Step 2: Fill/complete the prescribed application form Step 3: Attach copies of relevant academic certificates, testimonials and National ID Card/ Passport

Step 4: Carry with you and present the filled prescribed application form together with the attached academic certificates, testimonials and National ID Card/Passport at the recruitment center.

NB: Applicants must also present original academic certificates, testimonials and National ID Card/Passport at the recruitment center for verification.

Recruitment dates, times & venues

Recruitment exercise shall take place from Monday 15th April, 2024 to Friday 19th April, 2024 and candidates are required to turn up in appropriate running gear at the following venues and dates:- Date County Code County Day Recruitment Centre Time

For more information about KWS Jobs, see:

http://www.kws.go.ke/jobs