Kenyatta University (KU) and the National Defence University have announced job opportunities.
In a job advertisement dated Thursday, June 5, the higher learning institutions called on qualified candidates to apply.
On its part, Kenyatta University seeks to recruit “competent and dedicated individuals” to fill positions including a Professor, an Associate Professor, a Senior Lecturer, and a Lecturer, all in the Department of Construction and Real Estate Management.
Kenyatta University (KU) Announces Job Opportunities
In the Department of Fine Arts and Design, Kenyatta University is looking to fill positions including a Lecturer and a Tutorial Fellow.
Additionally, the following positions have been advertised in the Directorate of Security Services:
- Senior Security Officer (Investigation) Grade E/F.
- Security Officer (Investigation) Grade A/B.
- Security Officer-Radio Operation Grade A/B.
- Firefighting Supervisor Grade A/B.
- Firefighter Grade III/IV.
- Fire-Engine Driver Grade III/IV.
- Security Guard Grade III/IV.
In the Directorate of University Health Services, a position for Senior Care Management Assistant has been advertised, while the position of Animal Care Technician Grade A/B was advertised in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology.
At the same time, the University advertised for the following positions at the Northcoast Beach Hotel within the institution:
- Executive Chef.
- Food and Beverage Manager.
- Front Office Manager.
- Banqueting Superviso.
- Head Marketer.
- Waiter/Waitress.
The terms of service include a medical scheme, house allowance, and commuting allowance.
Applicants should provide full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present position, and salary, as well as their telephone number and e-mail address.
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Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, along with the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are familiar with the applicant’s competence in their area of specialization.
Applicants and referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Kenyatta University P. O. BOX 43844-00100 NAIROBI.
Applications and letters from referees should be received no later than June 13, 2025.
For detailed information related to job specifications and general requirements, applicants are requested to visit the institution’s website: www.ku.ac.ke.
National Defence College Declare Job Opportunities
Elsewhere, the National Defence University announced several vacancies within the institution, calling on competent individuals to apply for the advertised positions.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35 (1) (a) (i) and Section 24 of the Universities Act, 2012 (Revised 2020) the Charter and Statutes, National Defence University-Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the following positions,” read the notice.
Positions declared vacant within the institution include:
| S/N | POSITION | REFERENCE | VACANCIES |
| 1 | Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management – Grade 5 | NDU/1/2025 | 1 |
| 2 | Supply Chain Management Officer I – Grade 7 | NDU/2/2025 | 1 |
| 3 | Assistant Internal Auditor I – Grade 6 | NDU/3/2025 | 1 |
| 4 | Senior Internal Auditor – Grade 6 | NDU/4/2025 | 1 |
| 5 | Principal ICT Officer – Grade 7 | NDU/6/2025 | 1 |
| 6 | Deputy Director, Corporate Communications – Grade 5 | NDU/7/2025 | 1 |
| 7 | Principal Quality Assurance Officer – Grade 7 | NDU/8/2025 | 1 |
| 8 | Assistant Director, Human Resource – Grade 6 | NDU/9/2025 | 1 |
| 9 | Principal Finance and Accounts Officer – Grade 7 | NDU/10/2025 | 1 |
| 10 | Assistant Accountant I – Grade 8 | NDU/11/2025 | 1 |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer – Grade 5 (Academic) | NDU/12/2025 | 2 |
| 12 | Lecturer – Grade 6 (Academic) | NDU/13/2025 | 3 |
| 13 | Assistant Director, Library Services (Systems Librarian) – Grade 6 | NDU/14/2025 | 1 |
| 14 | Senior Librarian – Grade 6 | NDU/15/2025 | 1 |
| 15 | Principal Human Capital Planning & Metadata – Grade 7 | NDU/16/2025 | 1 |
| 16 | Senior Records Management Assistant II – Grade 8 | NDU/17/2025 | 1 |
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews,
(a) National identity Card.
(b) Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts.
(c) Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
(d) Clearances from the following bodies:
(1) Kenya Revenue Authority.
(ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
iii) Higher Education Loans Board.
(iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus.
(v) Directorate of Criminal investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)
(e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities, and recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
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Applications should be submitted either as hard copy(manual) or electronic (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts.
The Hard Copy applications should be clearly Addressed to as,
“Application for Advert Name and Number” National Defence University-Kenya and delivered to:
THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)
NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA
PO BOX 3812-20100
NAKURU
Online applications should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] with the advert name and number on the subject line.
Detailed job specifications can be found at www.ndu.ac.ke.
All applications should reach the National Defence University-Kenya on or before June 25 2025 latest 5.00pm.
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