A career at KENAS is that and more:

We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our people to grow by providing the tools and opportunities that allow our staff to reach their potential
Dr. Walter Ongeti, Chief Executive Officer

KENAS is the largest accreditation body in Eastern Africa, with over 250 accredited organizations in 9 African countries. We work across a plurality of economic sectors, delivering accreditation as a tool for government, regulators, businesses, and industries that support and ensure the attainment of health and safety outcomes, protection of consumers and the environment, and quality of goods and services. KENAS is headquartered in Nairobi (Kenya).

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Pursuing a career at KENAS means being part of a unique, stimulating State Corporation dedicated to upholding, demonstrating and living our National values of Equity, Inclusiveness, Equality, Non-discrimination, and Protection of the marginalized in its culture and work ethos. Our workforce cuts across all age and generational groups. In 2022, we had the first employee retire, and at the same time, we recruited our 1st Generation Z (Gen Z) employee.

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KENAS was awarded the 1st Runners-Up under the Inclusiveness and Diversity category in the 2023 Employer of the Year Awards (EYA 2023) by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). In addition, we were voted the overall Winner – the HR Excellent State Corporation of the Year 2023 by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). We were also the overall 1st Runners-up Employer of the Year 2023 SME Category by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE).

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Career Opportunities

If you want to make an impact, grow your knowledge and skills, and be part of a dynamic culture, then this is the place for you. In line with the Diversity Policy in Public Service 2016, we encourage applications from all genders and marginalized or unrepresented regions and groups. Download the list of unrepresented communities (regions)and underrepresented groups within KENAS.

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Are you open-minded and open to change?

As an employer, we strive to develop a work culture where each employee is empowered to contribute to our overall mutual success.

Are you interested in joining us?

So, first, do you believe that accreditation plays an essential role in supporting trade, economic growth, and development and delivers trust in our everyday products and services?

If Yes, please check our current opportunities and apply for an exciting career with KENAS.

If No, Do you see yourself in a role in an environment where you feel intimately destined? Please check our recent Staff feedback below.

Do your best, we shall do the rest;

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Internship

KENAS offers internship opportunities under deployment from the Public Service Commission (PSC) Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) and the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP).

At KENAS, we ensure that deployed interns make the most of the time by learning new things, gaining on-the-job experience and knowledge, and, above all, using the internship opportunity to refocus their careers to enhance their professional development. Given the uniqueness of our services, we expose our interns to our everyday activities that allow them to build professional contacts and broaden their networks around our main business areas of accreditation and conformity assessment.

Because we attach great importance to the diversity amongst our Staff and recognize that this diversity enriches the organization in various ways, since 2022, to increase diversity further, we have always sought the deployment of interns recruited from unrepresented or under-represented groups amongst KENAS Staff.

Occasionally and in exceptional situations, we may directly seek to recruit whenever we have a project or skills unavailable from the interns deployed to KENAS.

Are you interested?

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Attachment

Are you a Diploma or Undergraduate student?

Since 2019, each year, KENAS has provided opportunities for at least six (6) to eight (8) students in tertiary (Diploma/Higher Diploma) and higher education institutions (Degree) on industrial attachment within its various departments and divisions.

Industrial attachment is a full-time engagement and tenable for a maximum duration of three (3) months.

How is the attachment experience at KENAS?

Watch and Listen to the experiences of some of our recent students on attachment.

Are you interested in undertaking industrial attachment with us?

To apply for one of the attachment opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

Are you an ongoing Student or awaiting graduation?
Do you have an introductory Letter from your institution?

If yes, please apply by sending your application and other documents to [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply for a job at KENAS?

Our application process is pretty easy! Log on to our website and find a role that suits your skills and interests. Fill out the required form and attach relevant documents as indicated in the job advert then, submit to [email protected] or [email protected]

2. How long do you take to make a decision after interviews?

Once the interview process is completed, applicants should expect to hear from us no later than four (4) weeks thereafter.

3. How to monitor the status of your application?

Due to the high number of applications received KENAS will only contact those shortlisted.

4. What is the interview process like?

The KENAS interview process may differ from time to time but may include psychometric tests, a virtual interview, and a physical interview.

5. Can differently-abled individuals apply for a job?

Yes, KENAS is an equal opportunity employer and therefore encourages all special groups to apply for any positions one is interested in or qualifies for.