Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Recruitment Announcement

 Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation established as a Uniformed and Disciplined Service by the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act of 1989 (now repealed and replaced by the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act No. 47 of 2013). The overall mandate of the Service is to conserve and manage national parks, sanctuaries and wildlife in the country and enforce related Laws and Regulations. 

Open positions

1. Cadets (Assistant Warden I) - KWS Job Grade “9” - 100 Posts - Ref: KWS/01/2024

Job Requirements:

- Citizen of Kenya

- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2nd class honors lower division in relevant fields

- Age 28 years and below

- Good health and physique

- No criminal record

How to Apply:

1. Obtain the application form from the nearest KWS National Park Station or download from www.kws.go.ke

2. Fill the application form and attach relevant documents

3. Submit the complete application to the Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 40241 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, or email to recruitment@kws.go.ke by April 8, 2024.

2. Rangers – KWS Job Grade “15” - 900 Posts - Ref: KWS/02/2024

Job Requirements:

- Citizen of Kenya

- Kenya National Identity Card/Passport holder

- Minimum mean grade of “D” (Plain) in KCSE or equivalent

- Age between 18 and 26 years

- Physically and medically fit

- No criminal record

How to Apply:

1. Obtain the application form from the nearest KWS National Park/Station or download from www.kws.go.ke

2. Fill the application form and attach relevant documents

3. Present the filled application form and attached documents at the recruitment center on the specified dates.

Recruitment Dates, Time & Venues:

- April 15th to April 19th, 2024

- Candidates should arrive in appropriate running gear at the designated venues on the specified dates.

Additional Information:

- Recruitment is free of charge and conducted only at designated centers by KWS Officers.

- Original documents must be presented for verification.

- Any form of corruption or malpractice will lead to disqualification and legal action.

- Gender, ethnic, and regional diversity will be considered in the recruitment process.

- Female candidates must not be pregnant during recruitment and training.

- Persons with disabilities, women, those from marginalized areas, and minority communities are encouraged to apply.

- Canvassing and lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

For any inquiries, contact recruitment@kws.go.ke or call the hotline number: 0800 597000.

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