Introduction
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has announced 21 job categories offering a combined 171 permanent and pensionable positions across forestry, security, finance and accounts, human resource management, information and communication technology, geographic information systems, survey and mapping, corporate communication, office administration and general support services.
The vacancies provide career progression opportunities across different KFS grades, ranging from Grade 11 positions to senior Grade 5 roles. The available opportunities include Office Assistants, Corporals, Sergeants, Office Administrator Assistants, Foresters, Finance and Accounts Officers, Superintendents, Conservators of Forests, GIS Officers, ICT Officers, Human Resource Management Officers and other senior and principal-level positions.
Applicants should note that the current recruitment exercise is an internal recruitment process. The advertised positions are strictly for eligible Kenya Forest Service staff, and external applicants are not eligible to apply.
All the positions listed below are permanent and pensionable, and applications must be submitted by 14 September 2026.
The available Kenya Forest Service vacancies are as follows:
- Office Assistant II – 2 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/OA/I/2026
KFS Grade: 11
Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Office Assistant II position provides general administrative and operational support necessary for the effective functioning of KFS offices. The officers help maintain an orderly, clean and functional working environment while supporting communication and movement of documents within the organization.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Cleaning offices, machines, equipment and other office facilities.
- Receiving incoming telephone calls and transferring them to the appropriate officers.
- Receiving and directing internal and external customers.
- Monitoring and recording correspondence received by the office.
- Arranging and maintaining the reception area.
- Receiving, recording and filing letters received from members of the public.
- Dispatching correspondence and maintaining an efficient filing system.
- Collecting and disposing of waste and helping maintain habitable office conditions.
- Moving office equipment and furniture when required and ensuring orderly arrangement of offices.
- Maintaining office documents and supporting routine office operations.
- Corporal – 50 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/C/2026
KFS Grade: 11
Positions: 50
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Corporal position forms part of the uniformed and enforcement structure within the Kenya Forest Service. Officers at this level support forest protection, law enforcement and security activities undertaken to protect public forest resources.
The role involves supporting implementation of established forest protection and security procedures, maintaining discipline during assigned operations and carrying out duties assigned within the KFS command structure. Corporals may participate in patrols, protection of forest resources and other operational assignments intended to prevent illegal activities and safeguard forests.
- Sergeant – 10 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/S/2026
KFS Grade: 10
Positions: 10
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Sergeant position carries greater supervisory responsibility within the Kenya Forest Service security and enforcement structure. The role supports implementation of forest laws, operational procedures and Service Standing Orders.
Sergeants are expected to exercise command and supervision over officers assigned to them, maintain discipline and support forest protection operations. The position also contributes to implementation of the Forest Conservation and Management Act and KFS operational and disciplinary procedures.
- Office Administrator Assistant III – 7 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/OAA/III/2026
KFS Grade: 9
Positions: 7
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Office Administrator Assistant III supports administrative coordination and day-to-day office management within Kenya Forest Service.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Typing and formatting correspondence from drafts and manuscripts while ensuring documents are free from typing errors.
- Recording messages and bringing them to the attention of relevant officers.
- Managing e-office functions.
- Operating office equipment.
- Attending to visitors and clients.
- Maintaining office diaries and travel itineraries.
- Maintaining an up-to-date office filing system.
- Supporting management of office protocol.
- Maintaining an organized office layout and working environment.
- Ensuring the security of office records, documents and equipment, including classified materials.
- Forester II – 38 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/F/II/2026
KFS Grade: 8
Positions: 38
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Forester II officers support implementation of forestry programmes and field activities across areas managed by Kenya Forest Service. The position combines forest management, plantation activities, community engagement and conservation support.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accountable forestry documents and records.
- Preparing duty schedules for fire suppression, nursery and field operations.
- Preparing work programmes, community action plans and progress reports.
- Undertaking forest advisory activities to promote good farm forestry practices.
- Conducting survival counts and supporting replanting and mapping of plantation areas.
- Implementing silvicultural prescriptions in accordance with technical requirements.
- Providing technical support on devolved forestry functions.
- Supporting tree-planting activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Promoting private commercial forestry, wood-energy conservation, forest-based enterprises and ecotourism.
- Disseminating information on appropriate forestry practices.
- Promoting public service values and principles.
- Mentoring and coaching staff to improve performance.
- Office Administrator Assistant II – 1 Position
Reference Number: KFS/OAA/II/2026
KFS Grade: 8
Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Office Administrator Assistant II provides administrative and secretarial support while helping coordinate office communication, documentation, records and schedules.
The officer supports preparation and management of correspondence, office records, diaries and travel arrangements. The position also involves receiving visitors, managing office information, operating office equipment and ensuring documents are securely maintained and easily retrievable when required.
- Finance and Accounts Officer II – 2 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/FA/II/2026
KFS Grade: 8
Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Finance and Accounts Officer II supports day-to-day financial management and accounting activities within Kenya Forest Service.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Processing cash receipts and payments and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Preparing and verifying payment vouchers.
- Recording and reconciling supplier invoices and payments.
- Carrying out bank and accounts reconciliations.
- Maintaining cashbooks, ledgers and other accounting records.
- Recording routine accounting entries.
- Examining accounting documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Supporting revenue collection and accounting for receipts.
- Preparing financial reports and statements.
- Monitoring and controlling petty cash expenditure.
- Ensuring compliance with financial procedures, policies and regulations.
- Promoting public service values in the execution of financial duties.
- Superintendent – 16 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/S/2026
KFS Grade: 7
Positions: 16
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Superintendent serves within the KFS uniformed command structure and reports to the Senior Superintendent. The position carries responsibility for supervising officers and supporting implementation of forest protection, security and enforcement operations.
The officer is expected to provide leadership during assigned operations, ensure compliance with KFS procedures and Service Standing Orders, maintain discipline and contribute to effective enforcement of forest conservation laws and regulations.
- Finance and Accounts Officer I – 3 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/FAO/I/2026
KFS Grade: 7
Positions: 3
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Finance and Accounts Officer I undertakes financial accounting responsibilities and supports effective financial control, reporting and compliance within Kenya Forest Service.
The role involves processing and reviewing financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, supporting preparation of financial reports and ensuring that expenditure and revenue transactions are handled according to approved financial procedures.
The officer also contributes to reconciliations, financial controls and accurate maintenance of financial information required for management and statutory reporting.
- Conservator of Forests I – 10 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/CF/I/2026
KFS Grade: 7
Positions: 10
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Conservator of Forests I is responsible for supporting implementation of forestry programmes, legislation and conservation initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Implementing forest legislation and relevant provisions of the KFS Strategic Plan.
- Implementing forest protection measures to safeguard forest resources against internal and external threats.
- Supporting biodiversity conservation measures.
- Promoting sustainable management of forest ecosystems.
- Ensuring safe custody of accountable forestry documents and records.
- Supporting implementation and monitoring of forestry programmes.
- Coordinating relevant forest conservation and management activities within assigned areas.
- Senior Corporate Communication Officer I – 1 Position
Reference Number: KFS/SCCO/I/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior Corporate Communication Officer I supports Kenya Forest Service in communicating its mandate, programmes, activities and conservation initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
The position contributes to corporate communication programmes, preparation and dissemination of organizational information, stakeholder communication, media engagement and strengthening the public profile of the Service.
The officer also supports communication activities relating to forestry conservation, institutional programmes and public awareness initiatives.
- Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer – 2 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/SGISO/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior GIS Officer provides technical and supervisory support for geographic information systems used in forest planning, management and conservation.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Supervising GIS operations.
- Coordinating preparation and publication of official forest maps and atlases.
- Developing GIS standards, guidelines and quality assurance procedures.
- Advising on GIS methods, map projections and scale selection.
- Overseeing preparation of large-scale and specialized thematic maps.
- Managing and updating GIS databases and archives.
- Coordinating with GIS and remote-sensing units to harmonize products.
- Providing technical guidance and capacity building to officers.
- Preparing and reviewing GIS project reports.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable national mapping standards and regulations.
- Mentoring and coaching staff.
- Senior Conservator of Forests – 5 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/SCF/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 5
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior Conservator of Forests provides senior-level support in implementation of forest management and conservation programmes.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Implementing forest policies and legislation.
- Supporting implementation of the KFS Strategic Plan.
- Providing forestry advisory services to promote appropriate farm forestry practices.
- Monitoring and reporting on seedling survival.
- Supporting sustainable forest management programmes.
- Coordinating forestry activities and providing technical guidance within assigned areas.
- Contributing to protection, conservation and sustainable utilization of forest resources.
- Senior Human Resource Management Officer – 3 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/SHRMO/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 3
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior Human Resource Management Officer supports implementation of human resource policies, programmes and administrative decisions across the Service.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Implementing HR decisions according to established rules, regulations and procedures.
- Verifying recruitment, promotion, leave, transfer and employee exit documentation.
- Processing staff benefits and claims.
- Implementing performance management and staff incentive systems.
- Updating payroll and staff complement information.
- Analyzing staff performance reports and training projections.
- Preparing agenda and minutes for human resource advisory committees.
- Implementing human resource plans and succession-management strategies.
- Identifying staff development programmes.
- Implementing staff welfare programmes, including medical and group life insurance arrangements.
- Senior Survey & Mapping Officer – 1 Position
Reference Number: KFS/SSMO/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior Survey & Mapping Officer supports technical surveying and mapping activities required for effective management of forest resources and forest boundaries.
The role involves coordinating surveying and mapping assignments, supporting preparation and maintenance of spatial information and ensuring that relevant survey records are properly managed.
The position contributes technical information used in forest planning, boundary management, mapping and conservation programmes undertaken by Kenya Forest Service.
- Senior Information Communications Technology Officer – 2 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/SICTO/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior ICT Officer provides technical support for the information technology infrastructure and systems used by Kenya Forest Service. Officers may be deployed in specialized ICT functions, including network administration.
Responsibilities may include:
- Planning and implementing network solutions.
- Improving efficiency and reliability of existing networks.
- Installing, configuring, maintaining and monitoring Local Area Network components.
- Designing network architecture in line with organizational requirements.
- Configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls and related network equipment.
- Supporting reliable access to organizational ICT systems.
- Monitoring ICT infrastructure and addressing technical issues affecting operations.
- Senior Finance and Accounts Officer – 4 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/SFAO/2026
KFS Grade: 6
Positions: 4
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Senior Finance and Accounts Officer performs higher-level accounting and financial management responsibilities within Kenya Forest Service.
The officer supports financial reporting, expenditure management, revenue accounting, reconciliations and implementation of financial controls. The role also contributes to ensuring financial transactions comply with established government accounting requirements and organizational procedures.
The position further supports accurate financial record keeping, preparation of management information and supervision or guidance of accounting activities within assigned areas.
- Principal Finance and Accounts Officer – 1 Position
Reference Number: KFS/PFAO/2026
KFS Grade: 5
Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Principal Finance and Accounts Officer provides senior leadership in financial management, accounting and reporting activities within Kenya Forest Service.
Duties associated with the position include:
- Applying sound accounting principles to financial transactions.
- Liaising with banks and other financial institutions on financial matters.
- Following up on government subventions and supporting proper utilization of funds.
- Preparing cash-flow projections.
- Producing timely and accurate management reports.
- Supporting financial planning and control.
- Organizing training and mentoring programmes for accounting staff.
- Promoting public service values and principles in financial management.
- Mentoring and coaching staff to strengthen professional performance.
- Principal Human Resource Management Officer – 2 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/PHRMO/2026
KFS Grade: 5
Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Principal Human Resource Management Officer provides senior-level support in planning, coordinating and implementing human resource management programmes within Kenya Forest Service.
The position involves oversight of HR processes relating to workforce planning, recruitment, promotion, staff development, performance management, employee welfare and succession management.
The officer also supports implementation of human resource policies and decisions, provides guidance on staff matters and helps ensure that HR programmes comply with applicable policies, regulations and institutional requirements.
- Principal Office Administrator – 1 Position
Reference Number: KFS/POA/2026
KFS Grade: 5
Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Principal Office Administrator provides senior administrative and office management support within Kenya Forest Service.
The position is responsible for coordinating high-level office administration, correspondence, records, schedules, meetings and other administrative requirements. The officer supports efficient flow of information, appropriate handling of official documents and maintenance of effective administrative systems.
The position also contributes to office protocol, management of confidential information, coordination of administrative activities and supervision or guidance of office administration functions.
- Principal Conservator – 10 Positions
Reference Number: KFS/PC/2026
KFS Grade: 5
Positions: 10
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
The Principal Conservator is a senior forestry position responsible for providing leadership and technical direction in forest conservation, development and management programmes.
The role includes:
- Mainstreaming and implementing constitutional principles of good governance in forestry development programmes.
- Ensuring implementation of forest legislation to support growth and development of the forestry sector.
- Coordinating forest conservation and management programmes.
- Providing technical leadership in forestry operations.
- Supporting implementation of organizational forestry strategies.
- Promoting sustainable forest management and conservation.
- Guiding implementation of programmes intended to protect and develop forest resources.
- Supporting effective delivery of the Kenya Forest Service mandate.
Summary of Kenya Forest Service Vacancies
Kenya Forest Service is recruiting across 21 job categories, with a total of 171 permanent and pensionable positions available.
The recruitment includes:
- 2 Office Assistant II positions.
- 50 Corporal positions.
- 10 Sergeant positions.
- 7 Office Administrator Assistant III positions.
- 38 Forester II positions.
- 1 Office Administrator Assistant II position.
- 2 Finance and Accounts Officer II positions.
- 16 Superintendent positions.
- 3 Finance and Accounts Officer I positions.
- 10 Conservator of Forests I positions.
- 1 Senior Corporate Communication Officer I position.
- 2 Senior Geographic Information System Officer positions.
- 5 Senior Conservator of Forests positions.
- 3 Senior Human Resource Management Officer positions.
- 1 Senior Survey & Mapping Officer position.
- 2 Senior Information Communications Technology Officer positions.
- 4 Senior Finance and Accounts Officer positions.
- 1 Principal Finance and Accounts Officer position.
- 2 Principal Human Resource Management Officer positions.
- 1 Principal Office Administrator position.
- 10 Principal Conservator positions.
Important Notice to Applicants
Candidates should carefully review the requirements attached to the specific position they intend to apply for before submitting an application.
This recruitment exercise is specifically advertised for Kenya Forest Service staff. External candidates are not eligible for the advertised vacancies. Eligible KFS employees should therefore ensure they meet the requirements for their respective positions and provide accurate information when completing their applications.
Applicants should also quote or select the correct job reference number because different positions are advertised under separate reference numbers and KFS grades.
Application Deadline
The deadline for all 21 advertised Kenya Forest Service positions is:
14 September 2026
Applications submitted after the stipulated deadline may not be considered.
How to Apply
Eligible Kenya Forest Service staff interested in the advertised positions should submit their applications through the official Kenya Forest Service online recruitment portal.
Applicants should select the relevant vacancy, review the complete job specifications and entry requirements and log into the recruitment system to complete the application process.
Only KFS staff eligible for the internal recruitment exercise should apply.
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