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Published on 2024-03-19 06:05:32
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has recently made an announcement regarding the recruitment of 1,500 cadets (assistant warden 1) and rangers. This recruitment exercise is scheduled to take place in various locations across the country from Monday, April 15, to Friday, April 19, 2024.
The primary goal of this recruitment drive is to bring in young and dynamic individuals who can endure the tough conditions of training and deployment to various conservation areas. This initiative is in response to the current wildlife protection challenges faced by the country and will be done in a phased approach.
The recruitment notice specified that there will be 150 cadets (Assistant Warden I) and 1,350 rangers recruited. The exercise is open to all qualified Kenyan citizens free of charge.
For those interested in the cadet positions, applicants must be Kenyan citizens aged 28 years and below, in good health, and with no criminal record. They are required to possess a minimum of a second class honours lower division Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Range Management, Veterinary Medicine, Criminology & Security Management, Tourism Management, Education, Sociology, or Community Development from a recognized institution. Shortlisted candidates will undergo nine months of mandatory paramilitary training before deployment.
As for the ranger positions, applicants must also be Kenyan citizens aged between 18 and 26, physically and medically fit, with no criminal record. Academic qualifications include a minimum of a D (plain) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. Unlike cadets, rangers must come from the county of recruitment. Successful candidates will undergo six months of mandatory paramilitary training before being deployed to the field.
Interested applicants can obtain the prescribed application form free of charge from the nearest KWS National Park/Station or download it from the KWS website (www.kws.go.ke). They must submit the filled application form along with academic certificates, testimonials, and National ID Card/Passport at the designated recruitment center. Original academic certificates, testimonials, and ID documents must be presented for verification at the recruitment center.
In conclusion, the Kenya Wildlife Service is seeking individuals who are passionate about wildlife conservation and willing to undergo rigorous training for the protection of the country’s natural resources. This recruitment drive presents a unique opportunity for young Kenyan citizens to contribute towards the preservation of Kenya’s rich biodiversity.
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