Cadet Officers - Water Engineer - 2 Posts

The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit Cadet Officers specialized as Water Engineers. This role is part of a premier agency focused on youth empowerment and national service. The positions are offered on permanent and pensionable terms of service, with salary and allowances as per the existing NYS salary scale and medical cover under the SHA Scheme of Civil Servants.

Role Overview

Successful candidates will be integrated into the NYS as Cadet Officers. This involves both professional engineering responsibilities and mandatory paramilitary duties. Candidates must be prepared to undergo rigorous training and adhere to the discipline required by the service.

General Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be between 18 – 28 years of age.
• Have no criminal record.
• Must be medically fit.
• Must possess a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.
• Cadets must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum KCSE grade of C+ (plus).
• Successful candidates MUST undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months at NYS Training College.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Structural/Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Water Engineering, or Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.

Terms of Service

• Terms: Permanent & Pensionable.
• Salary: As per existing NYS salary scale.
• Medical Cover: SHA Scheme for Civil Servants.