The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) have announced new job openings and are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates.
KALRO is seeking to fill two high-level positions within its ranks.
The organisation is hiring for the roles of Director General and Deputy Director General, Crops.
According to the advertisement, one position is available for each role, referenced as KALRO/DG/I and KALRO/DDGC/II, respectively.
Applicants must ensure that their submissions are received no later than July 22, 2025, at 5 pm.
The job descriptions, application procedures, and qualification requirements are available on the KALRO website: www.kalro.org/Careers.
KALRO emphasised that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and minorities to apply.
The organisation clarified that it does not charge any fees for job applications and warned that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic and professional certificates and provide clearance documents from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Meanwhile, the Konza Technopolis Development Authority has announced vacancies for six positions.
These include Manager, Legal Services; Senior Legal Officer; Legal Officer; Internal Auditor; and Bus Drivers.
Each of the first four positions has one opening, while the drivers (bus) position has two.
The application deadline for all KoTDA positions is July 29, 2025.
Interested applicants can find detailed role profiles, qualifications, and experience requirements at https://konza.go.ke/career-opportunities/.
Qualified candidates are required to submit their applications via email to Human Capital Business Solutions at [email protected].
The application must include a curriculum vitae, application letter, and copies of academic and professional certificates.
The reference numbers for each of the openings are: Manager, Legal Services (KoTDA/HR115/2025); Senior Legal Officer (KoTDA/HR116/2025); Legal Officer (KoTDA/HR117/2025); Internal Auditor (KoTDA/HR118/2025) and Drivers (Bus) (KoTDA/HR119/2025).
KoTDA, like KALRO, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, youth, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.
It stated that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
Both organisations reiterated their commitment to fair competition, merit-based hiring, and inclusivity in accordance with the constitution.
