• The 2024 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showed that the economy continued to create thousands of jobs
• The Wildlife Research and Training Institute and the National Biosecurity Authority have announced vacancies for drivers
• Career development expert Simon Ingari advised candidates how to answer specific interview questions

TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto has over eight years of experience in the financial field, businessand reporting technology and provides deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends.

The Kenyan economy continues to create thousands of jobs despite tough economic times.

How many jobs were created in 2023?

right Economic study 2024 published by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), employment in the modern and informal sectors increased from 19.1 million in 2022 to 20 million in 2023.

In the analyzed period, the total number of new jobs generated in the economy was 848,200.

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In the analyzed year, salaried employment in the modern sector increased by 4.1%, creating 122,800 new jobs.

On the other hand, the informal sector created 720,900 new jobs and accounted for 85% of all new jobs created in 2023.

“Public sector wage employment grew by 5.9% in 2023 compared to 1.6% in 2022. The public sector wage bill grew by 5.3% and accounted for 29.8% of total wage payments in 2023”, the survey shows.

What government agencies have declared jobs?

Several government agencies have invited applications for several jobs, offering opportunities to graduates across the country.

State corporations advertised the vacancies in the government gazette, My governorTuesday, November 26.

Below are the hiring government agencies:

1. Jobs at Laikipia University

Laikipia University announced on its website the following teaching and non-teaching positions, with a deadline of Tuesday, December 10.

• Main lecturer – sports science/recreation and sports management.
• Senior lecturer – community development.
• Deputy registrar – human resources.
• Certified sports coaches with coaching certificates and KCSE.

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How to apply:

The chartered public university has requested suitable applicants to submit 10 copies of the application and confidential reports from referees regarding the applicant’s suitability for the position(s).

“The envelope must be marked with the position reference applied to the top left of the envelope by post, courier or hand delivered, to be received by the close of business on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.”

2. Privatization Commission jobs

The Privatization Commission announced several jobs, with a deadline of Monday, December 16.

Below are the posts:

• Manager, ICT.
• Principal ICT Officer.
• Senior ICT Officer.
• Senior Records Management Officer.

“Applications citing the post should be sent to the Executive Director, Privatization Commission, PO Box 34542-00100, Social Insurance House-Annex, 10th floor,” it states.

3. Jobs in the Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission has declared several jobs for seniors in various universities.

Below are the vacancies:

• Vice-Chancellor – The Open University of Kenya.
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) – The Open University of Kenya.
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Infrastructure) – The Open University of Kenya.
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation) – MultiMedia University of Kenya.
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) – MultiMedia University of Kenya.
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) -Kenyatta University.
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) – Meru University of Science and Technology.

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The commission has asked interested and qualified Kenyans to submit relevant academic and professional documents through its recruitment portal until Tuesday, December 17.

4. National Biosecurity Authority

The National Biosafety Authority has announced the following vacancies, with a deadline of Monday, December 16.

Driver Requirements

• KCSE (average grade D+).
• To have passed the occupational test III for drivers.
• A minimum of four years of active driving experience with a valid license.

Planning Officer Requirements:

• Master’s degree in economics/statistics/mathematics/project planning and management, business development, development studies or business administration.
• At least eight years of experience.

The email for applications is [email protected].

5. Wildlife Research and Training Institute

The Wildlife Research and Training Institute has announced seven driver positions and asked Kenyans to apply by Tuesday, December 17.

Successful candidates will be posted to the institute office in Naivasha.

“Interested and qualified persons should download the application for employment form on the website, complete and submit them with copies of academic and professional certificates to the Director/CEO of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute. Email: [email protected].”

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How do you answer the question “Where are you in five years?”

Career development expert Simon Ingari explained TUKO.co.ke how to answer the question “where are you in five years” in interviews.

According to Ingari, the employer wants to know if the candidates are ambitious or the kind of people who secure their jobs and forget about themselves.

“Answer the question by saying how you plan to continue your education and grow professionally as you work to meet your employer’s goals. It’s important to link your goals to the employer’s goals because no employer would be willing to hire and invest in a newbie who will leave their organization in a year or less after investing in the individual’s training,” he explained. .

What other organizations are hiring?

In related news, the Laikipia County Public Service Council advertised more than 350 job vacancies in various departments.

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Elsewhere, the Kilifi County Public Service Council published more than 200 job vacanciesinviting qualified candidates to apply before the December 12, 2024 deadline.

Kiambu National Polytechnic also declared 10 job vacancies in various professional fields in a November 2024 ad.

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