The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit Cadet Officers to fill the position of Project Management Officer. The National Youth Service is a premier agency through which the Government of Kenya executes an elaborate and comprehensive youth empowerment master plan. These positions are offered on a Permanent and Pensionable basis. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a mandatory NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months at the NYS Training College.
Responsibilities
Planning and implementing agency-wide projects within the NYS framework.
Monitoring project timelines and ensuring resource allocation is optimized.
Preparing comprehensive progress reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Ensuring all projects comply with established government regulatory frameworks and NYS standards.
Leading and coordinating youth teams during the execution of community and national projects.
Evaluating project outcomes and proposing improvements for future initiatives.
General Requirements
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.
Be between 18 – 28 years of age.
Have no criminal record.
Candidates must be medically fit.
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Successful Candidates MUST undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Project Management option) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Minimum KCSE grade of C+ (plus).
Salary and Benefits
Salary and Allowances: As per the existing NYS salary Scale.
Medical Cover: SHA Scheme of Civil Servants.
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website (www.publicservice.go.ke).
Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
By Email: Scan the form and send it to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
By Post: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for to:
Commandant GeneralNational Youth ServiceP. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
By Hand Delivery: Applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
All applications should reach the National Youth Service not later than 18th March, 2026.
