Massive Recruitment of Recruit Forest Guards by Kenya Forest Service

Kenya Forest Service (KFS)
 

Recruit Forest Guards
 

Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is the management, conservation, sustainable development and proper utilization of the country’s forest resources for equitable benefit of present and future generations.

The Service seeks to recruit, train and deploy qualified men and women in various forest areas for protection and conservation functions. 

 

The successful candidates will undergo a mandatory Basic paramilitary course before deployment.
 

 

Number: 244
 

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a Kenyan citizen


• Must have a minimum height for ladies (5 feet 1 inch) and (5 feet 4 Inches) for men


• Must be aged between 18 and 28 years


• Must have attained a minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade of D minus (D-)


• Must have no criminal record


• Must be physically fit


• Basic National Youth Service/ National Youth Service (NYS) Paramilitary Training will be an added advantage.


• Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment and during the period of the training.


• Previous experience in a marching band will be an added advantage.

Requirements
 

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should present themselves at the National
Youth Service College, Gilgil in Nakuru County on 21st January, 2016 by 00800 hours and should bring with them the original and photocopies of the following;

• KCSE Certificate


• National Identity Card/Passport


• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct


• Any other relevant documents


• Appropriate clothes and footwear for running.

Candidates should note the following

1. The recruitment will be conducted by a team of Kenya Forest Service officers


2. The recruitment shall be conducted transparently and shall reflect the regional diversity of the Kenyan people


3. Successful candidates will immediately proceed for training and will undergo a mandatory Basic Paramilitary Course before deployment.


4. Any person presenting himself /herself for recruitment purposes with fake /falsified identity cards, certificates or caught engaging in any corrupt activity shall be arrested and prosecuted.


5. The recruitment exercise is absolutely free of Charge and KFS will not be responsible for any recruitment conducted outside the guidelines herein.


6. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Service is ISO accredited and an equal opportunity employer.

For more information on the Kenya Forest Service, please visit our website: www.kenyaforestservice.org