The KDF is pleased to announce
to the general public that there will be a recruitment of General Service
Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers. Prospective candidates wishing to
apply must possess the following relevant requirements.
Requirements
a. Must be Kenyan
citizens.
b. Age: Between 18 and
26 years old for GSO Cadets and upto 29 years for Specialist Officers.
c. Be physically and
medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
d. Have no criminal
record.
e. Minimum Height: 5 ft
3 in. (5’3”).
f. Minimum Weight:
(1) Men - 54.55 Kg (120
lb)
(2) Women - 50.00 Kg
(110 lb).
g. Women candidates must
NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
h. Education:
(1)
General Service Officer
(GSO) Cadets
A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE upto
degree level with minimum subject grade of C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics
and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology).Those
aspiring to join KDF as
GSO Cadets should note that the initial training period will cover three
continuous years leading to a BSC in Military Science on successful completion.
(2)
Specialist Officers
A minimum of mean grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE and
an undergraduate degree from a recognised University/Institution. Must be
registered with the relevant statutory body, where applicable.
(a)
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience for Specialist
Officers.
VACANCIES
a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets
b. Specialist Officers
(1) Medical Officers
Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and
Dentists Board (MPDB).
(2) Veterinary
Officers
Must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree
and be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB).
(3) Telecommunication
Engineers
Must have a BSc. in Telecommunication
Engineering degree.
(4) Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers
Must have a
BSc. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering be registered with the
Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
(5) Telecommunication and Information Engineers
Must have a
BSc. in Telecommunication and Information Engineering Degree.
(6) Software Developers/Computer Technologists
Must have a
BSc. in Computer Science or BSc. in Information Technology or Bachelor of
Computer Technology (BCT) or SoftwareEngineering or Computer Engineering
degree.
(7) GIS Specialists
Must have a
BSc. in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing degree.
(8) Communication Skills
Must have a
BSc. in Mass Communication and Media Studies degree.
(9) Meteorologists
Must have a
BSc. in Meteorology degree.
3. The initial military training for Specialist
Officers will take four months.
4. Clear photocopies of genuine and relevant
academic certificates and national ID card must be attached to the application
and be addressed to the:
Assistant Chief of the Defence
Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of State for Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O. Box 40668
NAIROBI – 00100
so as to reach him on or before 22nd July 2012.
5. Candidates who will be shortlisted for GSO Cadets
/ Specialist Officers shall be notified through the print media between 1st Sep –
9th Sep 2012
.