Sports Kenya has announced six employment opportunities for qualified candidates as part of its efforts to strengthen the management, administration, engineering, legal, audit and infrastructure functions of the State Corporation.
Sports Kenya is a State Corporation established under the Sports Act, 2013. Its mandate includes establishing, managing, developing and maintaining sports facilities, as well as promoting, coordinating and implementing grassroots, national and international sports programmes in Kenya.
The organisation is seeking competent, proactive and self-driven individuals to fill six positions across different professional areas. The vacancies range from senior management positions in Internal Audit and Risk Assurance, Facilities and Estates, and Human Resource and Administration to technical and professional positions in civil engineering, electrical engineering and legal services.
All six advertised positions have one vacancy each, bringing the total number of available employment opportunities to six.
The application deadline for all the positions is 6 October 2026. Interested candidates should carefully review the relevant job requirements provided by Sports Kenya before submitting their applications.
Below is an overview of each advertised position.
1. Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
Reference Number: HRM/DDIARA/01/26
Grade: SK 3
Number of Positions: 1
The Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance is one of the senior-level opportunities advertised by Sports Kenya. The position falls under Grade SK 3 and will support the organisation’s internal audit and risk assurance function.
The role is expected to contribute to effective oversight, accountability, risk management and internal control processes within Sports Kenya. As a senior position within the organisation, the office is important in supporting institutional governance and ensuring that systems and processes are subjected to appropriate internal review.
Key functional areas associated with the position include:
- Supporting the Internal Audit and Risk Assurance function.
- Contributing to the assessment of organisational controls and processes.
- Supporting risk assurance activities within Sports Kenya.
- Contributing to accountability and effective institutional governance.
- Supporting the organisation in maintaining appropriate internal systems and controls.
- Working within the Corporation’s broader governance and accountability framework.
Candidates interested in this position should refer to the complete Sports Kenya job requirements before submitting their applications.
2. Deputy Director, Facilities & Estates
Reference Number: HRM/DDFE/02/26
Grade: SK 3
Number of Positions: 1
Sports Kenya is also recruiting a Deputy Director, Facilities & Estates. This is another Grade SK 3 position and is particularly relevant to the Corporation’s mandate of establishing, managing, developing and maintaining sporting facilities.
Sports Kenya oversees facilities that play an important role in the development and delivery of sporting activities in the country. The Facilities and Estates function therefore contributes directly to the management and maintenance of the physical infrastructure under the Corporation.
The position is associated with areas including:
- Supporting the management of Sports Kenya facilities and estates.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of sporting facilities.
- Supporting effective management of physical assets under the Corporation.
- Coordinating activities relating to facilities and estates.
- Contributing to the implementation of Sports Kenya’s infrastructure mandate.
- Supporting proper utilisation and management of facilities within the organisation’s portfolio.
Applicants should consult the detailed job specifications published by Sports Kenya to establish the full requirements and responsibilities attached to the position.
3. Deputy Director, Human Resource & Administration
Reference Number: HRM/DDHRA/03/26
Grade: SK 3
Number of Positions: 1
The third senior management vacancy is for Deputy Director, Human Resource & Administration. The successful candidate will serve within the human resource and administrative function of Sports Kenya.
Human resource and administration functions are central to the day-to-day operations of an organisation, including supporting workforce management and ensuring that administrative systems facilitate effective institutional operations.
The position covers functional areas such as:
- Supporting the management of human resource functions within Sports Kenya.
- Coordinating administrative activities and institutional support functions.
- Supporting effective workforce administration.
- Contributing to the implementation of organisational human resource systems.
- Supporting the administrative requirements of the Corporation.
- Working with other functions to facilitate effective organisational operations.
The position is classified under Grade SK 3. Applicants should review the complete job description and requirements issued by Sports Kenya before applying.
4. Senior Engineer, Civil
Reference Number: HRM/EC/04/26
Grade: SK 6
Number of Positions: 1
Sports Kenya is recruiting a Senior Engineer, Civil to strengthen its technical and infrastructure functions. The position is classified under Grade SK 6.
Civil engineering is particularly relevant to Sports Kenya’s mandate because the Corporation is responsible for the establishment, development and maintenance of sports facilities. Engineering expertise is therefore required in supporting infrastructure-related activities undertaken by the organisation.
The position is associated with areas including:
- Supporting civil engineering activities within Sports Kenya.
- Contributing to infrastructure development and maintenance.
- Providing technical input relating to civil engineering matters.
- Supporting the development and management of sporting facilities.
- Participating in technical activities connected to the Corporation’s infrastructure mandate.
- Supporting the delivery and maintenance of physical infrastructure under Sports Kenya.
Interested candidates should consult the full job requirements provided on the Sports Kenya website for detailed information concerning the position.
5. Engineer II, Electrical
Reference Number: HRM/EC/05/26
Grade: SK 8
Number of Positions: 1
The Engineer II, Electrical position provides an opportunity for an electrical engineering professional to work within Sports Kenya’s technical environment.
The position has been classified under Grade SK 8, with one vacancy available.
Electrical systems form an important component of sporting facilities and other institutional infrastructure. The position therefore supports the technical functions associated with the facilities managed and developed by Sports Kenya.
The role is associated with functional areas such as:
- Supporting electrical engineering activities.
- Providing technical support on electrical systems.
- Contributing to infrastructure maintenance activities.
- Supporting electrical requirements within Sports Kenya facilities.
- Participating in technical assignments relating to sporting infrastructure.
- Working alongside other technical personnel in supporting the Corporation’s facilities mandate.
Applicants interested in the Engineer II, Electrical vacancy should check the complete requirements and detailed job specifications published by Sports Kenya before submitting an application.
6. Legal Officer II
Reference Number: HRM/LO/06/26
Grade: SK 8
Number of Positions: 1
Sports Kenya is also seeking a Legal Officer II. The position is classified under Grade SK 8 and has one available vacancy.
The Legal Officer II will support the legal function of the State Corporation. The legal function is important in helping an organisation operate within applicable laws, regulations and institutional requirements.
The position relates to functional areas including:
- Supporting legal functions within Sports Kenya.
- Assisting with legal matters affecting the Corporation.
- Supporting institutional compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Providing support in matters requiring legal input.
- Contributing to the management of legal and regulatory matters.
- Supporting the Corporation’s operations from a legal perspective.
Candidates seeking to apply for this position should review the detailed requirements provided by Sports Kenya.
Application Requirements
Sports Kenya has provided specific instructions on how candidates should submit applications for the advertised positions.
Interested candidates are required to send an application letter accompanied by supporting documents. Applications should include:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Copies of academic certificates.
- Copies of professional certificates.
- Details of three referees.
Candidates should also indicate their current and expected remuneration in their application letters.
The relevant job reference number should be clearly quoted on the envelope. Applicants are advised to ensure that they use the correct reference number corresponding to the position for which they are applying.
Applications must be submitted on or before 6 October 2026.
Application Addresses
Candidates should note that the application address differs depending on the grade of the position.
Applications for Grade SK 3 positions should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Sports Kenya
Private Bag
Kasarani, Nairobi
The SK 3 vacancies are:
- Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance.
- Deputy Director, Facilities & Estates.
- Deputy Director, Human Resource & Administration.
Applications for Grade SK 6 and SK 8 positions should be addressed to:
The Director General
Sports Kenya
Private Bag
Kasarani, Nairobi
These positions are:
- Senior Engineer, Civil – SK 6.
- Engineer II, Electrical – SK 8.
- Legal Officer II – SK 8.
Email Applications
Sports Kenya has also indicated that applications submitted through email may be sent to:
Applicants using email should ensure that their application contains the required documents and clearly identifies the position and relevant reference number for which they are applying.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements for Successful Candidates
Sports Kenya has stated that successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from several institutions.
These include:
- Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
- Higher Education Loans Board.
- A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- A report from a recognised Credit Reference Bureau.
These compliance documents are required from successful candidates and should therefore be distinguished from the documents candidates are instructed to include in their initial applications.
Important Information for Applicants
Sports Kenya encourages persons with disabilities and female candidates who meet the relevant job specifications to apply.
The Corporation has also issued an important warning regarding recruitment fraud. Applicants should be aware that canvassing, whether directly or indirectly, will lead to automatic disqualification.
Candidates should therefore follow the official recruitment process and avoid individuals claiming that they can influence the recruitment exercise.
Sports Kenya’s recruitment notice does not indicate any application fee. Candidates should rely on the official vacancy information and application channels when seeking these opportunities.
Sports Kenya Jobs 2026 Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 6 October 2026.
Applicants should allow adequate time to prepare their application letters, detailed CVs and copies of the required academic and professional certificates. They should also confirm that the correct reference number has been included and that the application has been addressed appropriately according to the grade of the position.
Candidates applying for the three Grade SK 3 Deputy Director positions should address their applications to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, while those applying for the SK 6 and SK 8 positions should address their applications to the Director General.
For complete details regarding individual job requirements and the mode of application, candidates should consult the official Sports Kenya recruitment information.
With vacancies spanning internal audit and risk assurance, facilities and estates, human resources and administration, civil engineering, electrical engineering and legal services, the recruitment exercise provides opportunities across several professional areas within the State Corporation.
All interested applicants should ensure their applications reach Sports Kenya on or before 6 October 2026 and that all information provided is accurate and supported by the required documentation.
