NYS advertises 181 job vacancies for technical instructors and lecturers

The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive, unveiling 181 job vacancies across a wide range of technical and academic disciplines.

Scheduled to take place in September, the recruitment targets both fresh graduates and experienced professionals seeking to join the national institution in delivering youth empowerment through vocational training.

The vacancies are spread across three major ranks: Technical Instructor III (CSG 12, JG ‘H’), Lecturer II (CSG 11, JG ‘J’) and Lecturer I (CSG 10, JG ‘K’).

Each role offers permanent and pensionable terms, with comprehensive civil service benefits including medical coverage under the SHA Scheme for Civil Servants, housing, commuter and leave allowances in accordance with existing government provisions.

At the entry level, NYS is hiring 130 Technical Instructors III.

These positions come with a salary scale ranging between Sh28,620 and Sh37,100.

Candidates must hold a diploma in relevant fields and possess a certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution.

While an NYS discharge certificate is not mandatory, it is considered an added advantage.

Among the vacancies, the highest number of posts are in Automotive Engineering, with 22 positions open to diploma holders in both electrical and mechanical specialisations.

Another area of high demand is Information Communication Technology, with 10 vacancies for diploma graduates.

Additional vacancies for Technical Instructors include eight posts each in Building and Construction, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

The Service is also seeking nine instructors in Plumbing, six in both General Agriculture and Animal Health and Production, and four in Food and Beverage as well as Mechanical Engineering (Plant).

Other fields with opportunities include Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Carpentry and Joinery, Horticulture, Catering and Accommodation, Secretarial Studies, Supply Chain Management, and Fashion Design, each with between one and four positions.

The least represented disciplines, with just one post each, include Accounting, Farm Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sales and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management.

For those with higher academic qualifications, NYS has advertised 13 Lecturer II positions, each carrying a salary scale of Sh34,420 to Sh46,120.

These roles require a bachelor’s degree in fields such as Languages (specifically French), Secretarial Studies, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Fashion and Textile Design, and Supply Chain Management.

As with the instructors, candidates must also demonstrate computer proficiency and compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

The call for Lecturer I positions has 38 vacancies open to candidates holding advanced qualifications.

These roles, which command a salary range of Sh41,420 to Sh57,230, are aimed at individuals with bachelor’s degrees in fields such as Finance and Accounting, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics and Computing, Agricultural Sciences, and various branches of engineering, including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Aeronautical Engineering.

Other sought-after disciplines include Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Construction Technology, Catering and Hotel Management, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Industrial Plant Engineering, Horticulture and Marketing.

Each of these Lecturer I positions reflects NYS’s strategic emphasis on expanding and diversifying its academic programs to align with modern industry demands.

For instance, three posts are available in ICT and Mechanical Engineering respectively, while two each have been earmarked for Mathematics and Computing, Agricultural Economics, Construction Plant, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, and Industrial Plant Engineering.

Single positions are available in more specialised areas such as Animal Health Science, Quantity Survey, and Agricultural Engineering.

To qualify for these lecturer roles, applicants must have not only the relevant bachelor’s degree but also a certificate in computer applications and meet the integrity requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution, which mandates ethical conduct and transparency in public service.

Interested candidates are required to complete the Public Service Commission (PSC) Application for Employment Form PSC.2 (Revised 2016).

Each application must include a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and a copy of the national ID or passport.

The application should be clearly marked with the job title and reference number and submitted in a sealed envelope.

Submissions can be made in person at the NYS Headquarters Registry located on the Ground Floor, Ruaraka, Thika Road, or sent by post to the Commandant General, National Youth Service, P.O. Box 30397 – 00100, GPO Nairobi.

Alternatively, digital submissions are accepted via email at [email protected], with the job title used as the subject line.

The deadline for all applications is September 1, 2025.