Finally, a vacancy notice has been made about Kenya Ministry of Wildlife recruitment 2024/2025 as applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for open jobs and vacancies.
You’re lucky to this privy information as the KWS recruitment portal is currently open for submission of applications.
This article will guide you through the submission process but before that it is crucial you understand Ministry of Wildlife recruitment process.
Overview of Ministry of Wildlife
Kenya Ministry of Wildlife does not stand alone as it is merged with Ministry of Tourism. The fundamental essence of this ministry is to protect, innovate, support and sustain wildlife resources.
Getting this done is not really an easy task, and this is exactly why the ministry do employ qualified and interested persons for open vacancies from time to time.
Its in this same accord that the 2024 recruitment exercise seeks to recruit people into the vacancies below.
Ministry of Wildlife Jobs/Vacancies 2024
- Assistant Director, Wildlife Service
- Assistant Director, Wildlife Policy and Strategy
- Deputy Director, Wildlife Policy and Strategy
- Director, Wildlife Policy and Strategy
- Deputy Director, Partnership and Wildlife Co-Existence
- Director, Partnership and Wildlife Co-Existence
- Director, Tourism Investment and Finance
- Assistant Director, Tourism Development and Promotion
- Deputy Director, Tourism Development and Promotion
- Assistant Director, Tourism Research and Policy Innovation
- Deputy Director, Tourism Research and Policy Innovation
- Director, Tourism Research Policy and Innovation
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Having listed the open vacancies for the Ministry of Wildlife recruitment 2024, there are certain things you must note.
This could be seen as the criteria that makes you eligible to apply for any of these jobs at the first place. Ensure you understand and meet them before proceed to the application portal.
Eligibility for Ministry of Wildlife Jobs 2024
- The Ministry expects all applicants to have a valid means of identification e.g. National ID or Passport.
- Applicant should be conversant with the requirements of chapter six of Kenyan constitution.
- Applicant must have a D+ and above in KCSE with English and Kiswahili languages inclusive.
- Applicant must be at leas twenty years (20) old.
- He or she must have a criminal free background.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Needed
Outside the eligibility criteria, here are the key educational qualifications for Ministry of wildlife recruitment vacancies 2024.
1. Assistant Director, Wildlife Services
- Applicants of this position must have a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Conversation or Natural Management etc.
- First degree in closely related academic discipline is also welcome.
- Candidates applying for this role must have most minimal three (3) years experience relevant to this role.
- Due to work antecedent, applicants applying for this role must be able to show outstanding work performance and results.
- Reporting, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are key elements of this role.
2. Assistant Director, Wildlife Policy
- For this role, possessing first degree in relevant Science courses from a reputable institution is mandatory.
- If you served as a Grade 8 office or other relevant position for at least three (3) years then you have an added advantage.
- You should be able to uphold professionalism in execution of assigned responsibilities.
- You should be able to communicate effective, understand team spirit and as well possess good organizational skill.
3. Deputy Director, Wildlife Policy
- This position requires an accumulative experience of ten (10) years.
- Applicant must have at least a degree in either Wildlife Management, Range Management, Environmental Sciences etc.
- Candidate must understand appropriately the formulation, development and interpretation of wildlife policies and legislation.
4. Director, Tourism and Investment
- Candidates applying for this role must have experience for at least twelve (12) years.
- Should have a Bachelor’s degree in either Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Eco-tourism etc.
- Must understand the general goals and development objectives of the country and then convert them into Tourism policies and programmes.
How to Apply for Ministry of Wildlife Recruitment 2024
Application for Ministry of Wildlife and Tourism must be submitted online following the steps below.
- Open the recruitment portal www.tourism.go.ke or www.psckjobs.go.ke
- Select the position you wish to apply
- Create an account then login
- Proceed to fill the application form
- Attach copies of relevant academic and professional certifications
- Review your application and then submit
Ministry of Wildlife Recruitment Deadline
Based on the last time this recruitment was conducted, the deadline is 19th June, 2023. Candidates who do not submit their application on or before this deadline shall be disqualified.