The KWS recruitment 2024/2025 for jobs and vacancies has just commenced, if you are interested, and want to apply, then this is just your chance.

Ever since the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) recruitment started, hundreds and thousands of Kenyans have been applying for it.

In this article, we will walk you through everything that you should know regarding the KWS recruitment 2024/2025, the available jobs and vacancies that you can apply for, and most importantly, how you can apply via the application portal.

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Is KWS Recruitment ongoing For 2024?

Yes, the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) recruitment is currently ongoing for 2024. The recruitment had started on Monday, 15th April 2024. Applicant who are interested in the recruitments can apply for any of the vacancy that they want.

You can also apply for:

KWS Recruitment Jobs/Vacancies 2024

Here is a list of jobs and vacancies that you can apply for, if you want to take part in the Kenya Wildlife Service recruitment.

Director Internal Audit
Deputy Director, Parks & Reserves
Deputy Director, Community Relations & Education Service
Deputy Director, Conservation Science Programs
Deputy Director, Wildlife Protection
Deputy Director, Investigations
Deputy Director/Commandant, KWS LEA
Deputy Director, Business & Strategy
Deputy Director/Chief Principal Superintending Engineer (Building & Mechanical)
Deputy Director/Chief Finance & Accounts Manager

Eligibility Criteria for KWS Jobs 2024

Here are some of the eligibility criteria or the requirements that you must meet, if you want to apply for any of the jobs posted by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) recruitment team:

Applicant must be a Kenyan citizen
Applicant must have a valid national Kenyan ID
Applicant must be lower than the age of 40, and must not be older than 18 years.
Applicant must be resident in Kenya and should be willing to work from anywhere in the country.
Applicant must show fluency in either English or Kiswahili
Applicant must be tax compliant and show a valid prove
Applicant should have basic computer usage skills.
You must not be an ex-convict
Candidate must be physically and medically fit for their role.

Qualifications/Skills for KWS Recruitment 2024

Here is a list of educational qualifications and skills that you may need to have, if you want to apply for any job at the Kenya Wildlife Service:

1. Director Internal Audit:

Applicant must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Applicant must have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or any equivalent professional certification.

2. Deputy Director, Parks & Reserves:

You must have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, or Natural Resources Management.
Applicant should have relevant certifications in Wildlife Conservation or Environmental Management.

3. Deputy Director, Community Relations & Education Service:

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, or Community Development.

4. Deputy Director, Conservation Science Programs:

Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Conservation, Ecology, or Environmental Science.
Applicant must have certifications related to research, data analysis, or wildlife management (e.g., Geographic Information Systems – GIS).

5. Deputy Director, Wildlife Protection:

Applicant should have a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Wildlife Management, or Environmental Science.

6. Deputy Director, Investigations:

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, or Forensic Science.
Candidate must have a rlevant certifications in investigation, forensic auditing, or law enforcement (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner – CFE).

7. Deputy Director/Commandant LEA:

Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Criminology
Candidate must have certifications in security management or law enforcement (e.g., Certified Security Officer).

8. Deputy Director, Business & Strategy:

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
You should have any of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA), or Strategic Planning certification.

9. Deputy Director/Chief Principal Superintending Engineer:

Applicant should have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
You nust he registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

10. Deputy Director/Chief Finance & Accounts Manager:

Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
Applicant must have a certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).

How to Apply for KWS Recruitment 2024

Applying for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) recruitment is quite a simple process. Here are steps on how to go about applying for it:

Visit the KWS job application portal here at www.kws.go.ke/jobs.
Create an account on the application portal.
Log in to your account.
Search or select any of the jobs or vacancies that you are interested in.
Click on any of these jobs or vacancies.
Go through the job description carefully.
Click on Apply
On the form, enter all the details as required, this will include your personal details, cover letter, Resume, Certifications and degree, and other relevant information.
Submit the application.

KWS Jobs Application Deadline 2024

The deadline for the KWS recruitment is Wednesday, 17th July, 2024. After this deadline, all applications submitted to any of the vacancies posted by the Kenya Wildlife Service will be considered invalid, and applicants will be disqualified.

Conclusion

The KWS recruitment 2024/2025 comes with a lot of jobs and vacancies which you can apply. We have shared the steps that you need to follow, if you want to apply for any of this job positions.

KWS Recruitment 2024/2025 Jobs Vacancies Application Portal