The National Youth Service (NYS) is the pride and backbone of our nation, focused on helping youth discover and develop their potential since 1964. We are currently seeking to recruit qualified and motivated Kenyan citizens for the role of Cadet Officers - Entrepreneurship Officer (3 Posts). This is a premier opportunity for young professionals to contribute to the national youth empowerment master plan.
Role Overview
As an Entrepreneurship Officer within the NYS, you will be part of a team dedicated to fostering business skills and economic self-reliance among the youth. Successful candidates will serve under permanent and pensionable terms and must be prepared to undergo rigorous training to align with the agency's standards.
Benefits and Terms of Service
Salary and Allowances: As existing in the NYS salary scale.
Medical Cover: Provided under the SHA Scheme of Civil Servants.
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
Mandatory Training: Successful candidates MUST undergo NYS Paramilitary training for nine (9) months at the NYS Training College.
General Requirements
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card (ID) and KRA PIN Certificate.
Be between 18 and 28 years of age.
Have no criminal record.
Candidates must be medically fit.
Must possess a 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
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Cadets must possess a minimum KCSE grade of C+ (plus).
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the above requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.
Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
Via Email: Scan the form and send it to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Via Post Office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for to: Commandant General National Youth Service P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI
Hand Delivery: Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Deadline: The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website.
Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods:
Email: Scan the form and send to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Post Office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for to the: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI.
Hand Delivery: Applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications must reach the office not later than 18th March, 2026.
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