The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has announced 171 permanent and pensionable job vacancies across different departments.
The recruitment covers 21 job categories, including forestry, security, finance, human resources, ICT, administration, GIS, surveying and corporate communication.
The application deadline for all the advertised positions is September 14, 2026.
KFS vacancies available
The 171 positions are spread across various KFS grades and departments.
1. Corporal – 50 positions
Reference: KFS/C/2026 Grade: 11 Positions: 50
This is the largest group of vacancies in the recruitment exercise.
Corporals work within the KFS security and enforcement structure. Their duties include supporting forest protection operations, conducting patrols and helping prevent illegal activities in forests.
2. Forester II – 38 positions
Reference: KFS/F/II/2026 Grade: 8 Positions: 38
Forester II officers support forestry and conservation activities.
Their work can include supporting tree planting, forest management, plantation activities, community forestry programmes and other field operations.
3. Superintendent – 16 positions
Reference: KFS/S/2026 Grade: 7 Positions: 16
Superintendents work in the KFS uniformed command structure and help supervise officers involved in forest protection and enforcement.
4. Sergeant – 10 positions
Reference: KFS/S/2026 Grade: 10 Positions: 10
Sergeants have supervisory responsibilities within the KFS security structure. They help oversee officers and support forest protection and enforcement operations.
5. Conservator of Forests I – 10 positions
Reference: KFS/CF/I/2026 Grade: 7 Positions: 10
The officers support forest conservation and management programmes, implementation of forestry policies and protection of forest resources.
6. Principal Conservator – 10 positions
Reference: KFS/PC/2026 Grade: 5 Positions: 10
This is a senior forestry position involving leadership and technical guidance in forest conservation, development and management programmes.
7. Office Administrator Assistant III – 7 positions
Reference: KFS/OAA/III/2026 Grade: 9 Positions: 7
The position involves administrative and office support duties, including handling correspondence, maintaining records, assisting visitors and managing office equipment and documents.
8. Senior Conservator of Forests – 5 positions
Reference: KFS/SCF/2026 Grade: 6 Positions: 5
Senior Conservators support and coordinate forestry programmes, conservation activities and sustainable management of forest resources.
9. Senior Finance and Accounts Officer – 4 positions
Reference: KFS/SFAO/2026 Grade: 6 Positions: 4
The officers handle higher-level financial and accounting responsibilities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, expenditure management and financial controls.
10. Finance and Accounts Officer I – 3 positions
Reference: KFS/FAO/I/2026 Grade: 7 Positions: 3
The role involves accounting, financial records, financial controls, reporting and processing of financial transactions.
11. Senior Human Resource Management Officer – 3 positions
Reference: KFS/SHRMO/2026 Grade: 6 Positions: 3
These officers support human resource functions such as staff development, recruitment processes, performance management, employee welfare and workforce planning.
12. Office Assistant II – 2 positions
Reference: KFS/OA/I/2026 Grade: 11 Positions: 2
The role involves general office support, receiving visitors, handling correspondence, maintaining office cleanliness and assisting with routine administrative duties.
13. Finance and Accounts Officer II – 2 positions
Reference: KFS/FA/II/2026 Grade: 8 Positions: 2
The officers support day-to-day accounting work, including payment processing, maintaining financial records, reconciliations and preparation of financial reports.
14. Senior GIS Officer – 2 positions
Reference: KFS/SGISO/2026 Grade: 6 Positions: 2
The Senior GIS Officer supports the use of geographic information systems in forest planning, mapping, management and conservation.
15. Senior ICT Officer – 2 positions
Reference: KFS/SICTO/2026 Grade: 6 Positions: 2
The officers support KFS information technology systems and infrastructure. Duties may include network management, maintaining ICT equipment and addressing technical issues.
16. Principal Human Resource Management Officer – 2 positions
Reference: KFS/PHRMO/2026 Grade: 5 Positions: 2
The position involves senior-level human resource management, including workforce planning, staff development, performance management, recruitment and employee welfare.
Other KFS vacancies
The remaining positions include:
Office Administrator Assistant II – 1 position
Senior Corporate Communication Officer I – 1 position
Senior Survey & Mapping Officer – 1 position
Principal Finance and Accounts Officer – 1 position
Principal Office Administrator – 1 position
All the advertised positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
Who can apply for the KFS jobs?
This is the most important part of the recruitment notice.
The vacancies are being advertised as an internal recruitment exercise. This means they are intended for eligible Kenya Forest Service staff.
Therefore, people who are not currently eligible KFS employees should not apply for these particular vacancies.
Applicants should also check the requirements for their specific position and use the correct job reference number when submitting their application.
KFS jobs application deadline
The deadline for applications is:
September 14, 2026
Eligible KFS employees interested in the vacancies should complete their applications before the deadline.
How to apply for the KFS vacancies
Eligible Kenya Forest Service staff should use the official KFS online recruitment system to apply.
Applicants should select the position they qualify for, check the job requirements and provide the required information through the recruitment portal.
Candidates should make sure that the information provided in their applications is accurate and that they use the correct reference number for the position they are applying for.
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