Securing a Job in Kenya Forest Service (KFS) can give you the right direction for your career. The department has introduced an online application form-filling process. Yes, candidates can now fill out KFS Recruitment online application forms as soon as there are new job openings.
Kenya Forest Service Jobs

Below is the list of positions available in KFS. The department released job openings as per the positions mentioned below. Every time there are vacancies, the Kenya Forest Service releases a notification with complete details regarding the eligibility, application process etc.
✅ In order to support President William Ruto's ambition to enhance the country's forest cover by 30 percent by 2032, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) will employ 2,700 rangers and 600 support staff. |
Kenya Forest Service Vacancies
SENIOR MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICE, JOB GRADE KFS 2–REF KFS/SMCS /2022 ONE (1) POST (3 YEARS CONTRACT RENEWABLE ) |
2. SENIOR ICT OFFICER, JOB GRADE KFS 6- REF KFS/SIO/2022 ONE (1) – POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
3. LEGAL OFFICER I, KFS GRADE 7- REF KFS/LOI/2022 ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
4. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER II, JOB GRADE KFS 8- REF KFS/RMOII/2022 ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
5. WORKSHOP MANAGER (MECHANICAL), JOB GRADE KFS 9- REF KFS/WM/2022 ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
6. SUPERINTENDENT OF ROADS, JOB GRADE KFS 9- REF KFS/SR/2022 ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
7. LIBRARY ASSISTANT II, JOB GRADE KFS 10- REF KFS/LAII/2022 ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
8. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II, JOB GRADE-KFS 10- REF KFS/HRMAII/2022 TWO (2) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II, JOB GRADE KFS 10- REF -KFS/AAII/2022 TWO (2) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
10. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, JOB GRADE KFS 10- REF -KFS/ACCA/2022 TWO (2) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
11. FORESTER TRAINEES, JOB GRADE KFS 11 – REF -KFS/FT/2022 THIRTY (30) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
12. ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER, JOB GRADE KFS 11- REF KFS/AH/2022 -ONE (1) POST (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
13. FOREST ASSISTANT III (NURSERY HEADMEN), JOB GRADE KFS 12- REF-KFS/FAIII/2022 ONE HUNDRED & THIRTY-SIX (136) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE |
14. COOK II, JOB GRADE KFS 12- REF KFS/CKII/2022 TWO (2) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
15. DRIVER III, JOB GRADE KFS 12- REF KFS/DRVIII/2022 SEVEN (7) -POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
16. PLANT OPERATOR III, JOB GRADE KFS 12- REF KFS/POIII/2022 THREE (3) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
17. MECHANIC II, JOB GRADE KFS 12- REF KFS/MECII/ 2022 TWO (2) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
18. OFFICE ASSISTANT III, JOB GRADE KFS 13- REF KFS/OAIII/2022 -THREE (3) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
19. KITCHEN HAND, JOB GRADE KFS 13- REF KFS/KH/2022 -FOUR (4) POSTS (PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE) |
KFS Recruitment 2023: Eligibility Criteria
Every job role in the Kenya Forest service has different requirements. For example, the Age Limit & Educational qualification for a Legal officer will be other than the ICT officer.
To perfectly understand the exact eligibility conditions like Age limit, educational qualification, experience etc., you need to follow the steps in the online application section.
Rangers | Senior ICT officer | Legal officer |
Records management officer | Workshop manager (mechanical) | Superintendent of roads |
Library assistant | Human resource management assistant | Administrative assistant |
Accounts Assistant | Forester trainees | Assistant housekeeper |
Forest assistant (nursery headmen) | Cook | Driver |
Plant operator | Mechanic | Office Assistant |
Kitchen hand | Senior manager corporate service |
About Kenya Forest Service (KFS)
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a corporation founded under the Forest Conservation and Management Act (FCMA) of 2016 with the mission of enhancing the development, conservation, and management of Kenya’s forest resources in all public forests for the benefit of present and future generations.
In addition, the Service is mandated to give technical advice and enhance the capacity of County governments to carry out their separate devolved forestry tasks, including managing the community, private lands, and on-farm woods.
Now and then, KFS recruits new candidates. If you are interested in Kenya Forest services jobs, you must keep track of the latest KFS Job vacancies and download & study the official notification for clarity.
KFS Recruitment Online Application Form – How to Apply
- Go to this page – http://www.kenyaforestservice.org/index.php/job-vacancies/
- Now scroll down to the “Online Applications” section.
- Then, click on the “Click here to Apply” button

- This opens up the online application form.
- You need to fill in the information asked clearly and correctly.
Be advised that filling in the online application doesn’t conclude the process. The applicants must print the “NOTIFICATION EMAIL” and attach it as the first page of their hard copy applications.
Specify the position and reference number in the application’s printed copy. Attach a recent curriculum vitae (clearly specifying the mobile number, names, and contact information of three references), copies of pertinent recommendations, academic and professional credentials, and your national identification card.
The application must be correctly identified with a reference number for each position and mailed or hand-delivered to the following address in a sealed envelope labelled “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSITION & REFERENCE);”
Address:
Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O.
Nairobi, Kenya.
KFS 2023 Jobs Deadline
You must submit your applications before the last date of the application. It is highly recommended that you complete the online application process asap so you have time to raise the hard copy along with your CV and required documents.
Last year, the application submission Deadline was July. We will keep you updated this year.
Important
Official Website | Visit Now |
New Job Vacancies | Check Here |
New Job Announcement | Check Here |
Helpline | 020-2014663, 020-2020285, 020-2689882/3, info@kenyaforestservice.org |
FAQs
How to submit a job application at Kenya Forest service?
You need to apply online and submit the hard copy and relevant documents.
How to ensure eligibility for a job application?
Ensure you fulfil all the eligibility conditions by studying the details in this article or the job notification.
What is the most anticipated vacancy in KFS?
Most of the applicants wait for the KFS Ranger recruitment notification.
Last Updated on February 2, 2023 by Okello
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