The U.S. Mission in Kenya has announced several job opportunities at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, with positions available in security, technology, project management and other departments.
Here are the key vacancies and their closing dates:
Security Investigator
The U.S. Mission is looking for a Security Investigator to work in the Regional Security Office (RSO).
Location: Nairobi
Annual salary: KSh 2,478,361
Closing date: August 30, 2026
Grade: LE-0705-8
Eligibility: All interested applicants
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer is also required in the Diplomatic Technology office. The position involves working in the technology and network operations section of the U.S. Mission.
Location: Nairobi
Annual salary: KSh 3,068,155
Closing date: August 18, 2026
Grade: LE-0615-9
Eligibility: All interested applicants
Management Program Analyst
This position is in the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection office.
Annual salary: KSh 2,478,361
Closing date: August 17, 2026
Grade: LE-0105-8
Eligibility: Internal applicants only
Shipping Assistant
The General Services Office is recruiting a Shipping Assistant.
Annual salary: KSh 2,478,361
Closing date: August 17, 2026
Grade: LE-0905-8
Eligibility: Internal applicants only
Public Engagement Assistant
The U.S. Mission is also seeking a Public Engagement Assistant. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour working week.
Location: Nairobi
Work schedule: Full time
Closing date: August 21, 2026
Grade: FP-6510-8
Eligibility: Eligible family members only
Salary: Not specified
Project Management Assistant
A Project Management Assistant position is available in the Office of Foreign Assistance.
Annual salary: KSh 2,478,361
Closing date: August 23, 2026
Grade: LE-1550-8
Eligibility: Internal applicants only
Project Management Specialist Positions
Several Project Management Specialist positions have also been advertised. They cover areas including commercial diplomacy, financial analysis, financial management and risk management.
The salaries range from about KSh 3.86 million to KSh 5.23 million per year, depending on the position.
Project Management Specialist – Risk Oversight, Health Products
Most of these positions have a closing date of August 23, 2026, and are marked for internal applicants only.
Senior Project Management Specialist
The U.S. Mission has also advertised a Senior Project Management Specialist position focusing on Risk Oversight under Global Health.
Annual salary: KSh 7,364,454
Closing date: August 23, 2026
Grade: LE-1550-12
Eligibility: Internal applicants only
How to Apply
Applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements for each position before applying. Some vacancies are open to the general public, while others are only available to current U.S. Mission employees or eligible family members.
Those interested should use the official U.S. Mission recruitment platform to view the full job descriptions, qualifications and application instructions before the respective deadlines.
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