Cadet Officers - Mechanical Engineer - 3 Posts

The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit three (3) Cadet Officers in the field of Mechanical Engineering. This role is part of a premier government agency through which the government executes youth empowerment plans. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a mandatory nine (9) month NYS paramilitary training program at the NYS Training College. This position is permanent and pensionable.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n- Supervise the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment within the Service.\n- Participate in the planning and implementation of engineering projects.\n- Manage technical teams and cohorts during operations.\n- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and engineering standards.\n- Prepare and maintain technical reports and documentation.\n\n### Qualifications and Requirements\n- Be a Kenyan citizen.\n- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Structural/Civil, Electrical, Water Engineering, or Architecture) from a recognized institution.\n- Minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus).\n- Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.\n- Possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.\n- Be between 18 – 28 years of age.\n- Have no criminal record.\n- Candidates must be medically fit.\n- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.\n- Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.\n\n### Benefits\n- As existing in the NYS salary scale.\n- SHA Scheme for Civil Servants.\n- Permanent and Pensionable.\n\n### How to Apply\nApplicants who meet the requirements are required to download and complete the from the Public Service Commission website. Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:\n\n1. Scan the form and send to .\n2. Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the job title to:\n Commandant General\n National Youth Service\n P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI.\n3. Drop the application at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.\n\nApplications must reach the office not later than .