Over 1,000 Vacancies in KDF (Including Servicemen/women)

Chaplain/ Imam

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized Institution.
·         Protestant Churches and Roman Catholic Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Archbishop and Episcopal Conference respectively.

·         Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Hospitality Management

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management/ Food Production.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Entrepreneurship & Management Officer

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Statistics Officer

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Actuarial Science.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Officer

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management /Purchasing & Supplies Management.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Library & Information Officer

Qualifications
·         Must hold at least Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Project Manager

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Project Planning and Management.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Quantity Surveyor

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Survey and registered with Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Oceanographer

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Dock Master

Qualifications
·         Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science.
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one science subject.
·         Must be a holder of an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/institution and be registered with a statutory body where applicable.
·         The training period for Specialist Officers will not be less than three months.

Servicemen/women

Qualifications
·         Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (plain) in KCSE.

Technician

Qualifications
·         A minimum mean grade of C (Plain) in KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized Institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.

Artisan

Qualifications
·         A minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized Institution.
General Conditions
·         Be Kenyan citizen with no dual citizenship.
·         Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card. (4 Copies of National Identity Card and PIN certificate)
·         Age – between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets, General Duty Recruits and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test, not above 30 years for Specialist Officers, Tradesmen/women with Diploma, and not above 39 years for Chaplains/Imams.
·         Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
·         Have no criminal record.
·         Minimum Height:
(a) Men 1.60m (5ft 3in).
(b) Women 1.52m (5ft).
·         Minimum Weight:
(a) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(b) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
·         Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
How to Apply
Clear photocopies of relevant academic certificates and current National Identity Card (ID) MUST be attached to the application and be addressed to the:
Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P O Box 40668 – 00100
NAIROBI
The applications to reach the addressee on or before 7th November 2019. Candidates who will be shortlisted for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women shall be notified through the print media from 17th to 23rd November 2019.