Advertisement for Recruitment of General Service Officers (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)-Ministry of State for Defence-Office of The President

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

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