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BACKGROUND
The National Wildlife Policy 2020 and the National Wildlife Strategy 2030 recognize wildlife research and training as key pillars in wildlife conservation and management. In addition, wildlife research and training are enablers in the achievement of Vision 2030 and the big four agenda.
WRTI has been established with the understanding that wild...
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/07/2026
Job Purpose
- Supervise daily administrative operations of the office.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise typing and formatting correspondences from drafts and manuscripts and ensuring typo free errors;
- Ensure responses to routine correspondences;
- Ensure maintaining up to date office filing system and file movement;
- Supervise front office to ensure orderliness;
- Ensure booking and handling official appointments;
- Supervise office diary to ensure planned activities are conducted on schedule;
- Ensure preparation and maintenance of an up-to-date office filing system and file movement;
- Supervise all incoming and outgoing mails in the office;
- Keep inventory of all office equipment;
- Supervise office protocol and etiquette;
- Maintain a well-organized office layout and cleanliness;
- Ensure requisitions of office stationery from stores and ensuring prudent use to minimize wastage;
- Manage standing imprest for office use;
- Ensure Conformity to the Institute’s procedures of handling official correspondences and file movements; and
- Ensure adherence to the laid down office administrative personnel regulations, guidelines and procedures for smooth running of offices in the Institute
Qualifications and Requirements
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
OR
- Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stages I, II and
- III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
- Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III;
- Shorthand II (80 w.p.m);
- Business English II/ Communications I;
- Secretarial Duties II;
- Commerce II;
- Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III.
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Office Administrator I or in a comparable position.
- Certificate in Secretarial Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer application skills; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/06/2026
JOB PURPOSE.
- Implement governance, risk management and internal controls to ensure the Institute complies with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines strategies and plans;
- Analyse data on financial records, systems and processes;
- Undertake comprehensive audits at the Institute;
- Conduct stocktaking assignments, risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anti-corruption awareness activities;
- Review internal controls in the Institute;
- Evaluate the adequacy of system controls and recommending improvements;
- Carry-out audit checks and identify any accounting errors;
- Undertake spot-checks and cash surveys;
- Undertake audit investigations;
- Carry-out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
- Assess compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines;
- Implement quality assurance and improvement programme.
- Consolidate primary audit reports / queries on the Institute’s financial statements;
- Prepare documents for the Risk and Audit committee of the Institute;
- Carry-out compliance tests;
- Monitor and evaluate audit reports.
Qualifications And Requirements
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or it’s equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Part II of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position.
- Membership to either of the following bodies: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing,
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA) in good standing, or Information Systems
- Audit and Control Association (ISACA) in good standing;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/01/2026
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Senior Principal Research Scientist II, the job holder is responsible for undertaking a full scientific research cycle from research gap analysis to designing competitive concepts and proposals for grants and fund-raising, collecting and analysing data; translating findings into management and policy briefs that enhance wildlife management, reduce disease risks, and promote co-existence and resilience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Initiate the formulation, implementation and review of wildlife research policies, strategy frameworks, standards, regulations, plans, guidelines and procedures.
- Oversee the development and implementation of wildlife research and monitoring programmes including ecological monitoring and disease surveillance, prevention and control activities.
- Coordinate and undertake continuous monitoring of wildlife and ecosystem health.
- Conduct studies on livelihoods, human-wildlife co-existence, benefit sharing schemes,
- Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and community attitudes.
- Coordinate wildlife research data collation, synthesis and translation into management reports and policy briefs for evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, and disseminate to stakeholders.
- Initiate the development of research funding proposals and resource mobilization for implementation of wildlife research programs.
- Establish collaborations and partnerships with other institutions and stakeholders for information sharing, networking, innovations and technology transfer, and product development to support wildlife conservation and management.
- Coordinate the dissemination of scientific policy briefs and publications for utilization of the information.
- Identify wildlife research gaps and priorities through engagement of relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee the provision of information on early warning systems, disaster management, impacts and mitigation and adaptive strategies to climate change in wildlife conservation areas.
- Oversee the promotion of utilization and enterprise development of wildlife research findings.
- Participate in wildlife research symposia, conferences, workshops and other meetings to promote exchange of views on issues relating to wildlife research.
- Perform any other functions as may be assigned from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Botany & Zoology, Veterinary Medicine, Marine Biology & Oceanography, Marine Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master of Science in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Planning, Limnology, Botany & Zoology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Marine Sciences, Biological Sciences, Forest Management, Wildlife Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Research Scientist or in a comparable position.
- Published at least eight (8) scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals or book chapters.
- Demonstrated a high degree of integrity, professional competence and capability for funds/grants mobilisation.
- Demonstrated skills in statistics and data analytics will be an added advantage.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
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Job Purpose
- Coordinate implementation and monitoring of database server engine, and manages all aspects of a database including installation, configuration, data migration, security, backups, troubleshooting, and data recovery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate planning and implementation of databases to ensure adequate hosting, availability and security of information.
- Coordinate access and security, controlling access permissions and privileges to ensure only authorized access to data.
- Coordinate monitoring of database and application performance and managing parameters to provide fast and optimal query response to front end users.
- Supervise development of database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata – data about data).
- Supervise deployment and maintenance of computer infrastructure and the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems and issues.
- Coordinate data storage and recovery.
- Coordinate support of user requests.
- Coordinate implementation and review of ICT security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to align with the GOK standards.
- Monitor Security Systems in the Institute including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and
- Uninterruptible Power Systems.
- Coordinate design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the information security management system.
- Coordinate maintenance of ICT security tools and contact lists and analyse system security logs.
- Coordinate implementation of security awareness, training and educational activities to promote risk awareness.
- Coordinate creation of user profiles and passwords for staff access to domain services.
- Coordinate design set up, management and configuration of complex switching environments and complex wireless networks.
- Coordinate configuration, set up and maintenance of Firewalls, routers, VPN
- Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital mission critical applications.
- Supervise set up and maintenance of the LAN and its associated components.
- Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies to ensure optimal use of systems.
- Supervise network upgrades.
- Coordinate system audits and investigations by managing plans, strategies, and
- procedures for the design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of systems.
- Coordinate management of Institute’s website and the intranet.
- Coordinate maintenance of the telecom’s infrastructure.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- At least any one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Information Communication Assistant I or in a comparable position.
- CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body;
- Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/08/2026
Job Purpose
- Provide technical input in training and capacity development programmes, courses in wildlife conservation and management and related disciplines leading to the award of diplomas and certificates in line with WCMA 2013 section 52(g) (h) (i).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare instructional materials.
- Execute teaching and learning in class and in the field.
- Implement practical sessions to trainees.
- Set examinations.
- Administer and invigilate both oral and written examinations.
- Evaluate trainees through formative and summative assessments.
- Supervise trainee research projects and industrial attachment programs.
- Implement field training and excursion programmes.
- Prepare materials for curriculum development of training programs.
- Maintain trainee discipline.
- Maintain trainee records of class attendance, formative and summative assessments.
- Prepare and submit periodic training reports.
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Wildlife Management and Conservation, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Enterprise and Management, Environmental Sciences, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Applied Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certificate of Training of Trainers course from a recognized institution.
- Certificate of Registration by TVETA;
- Cumulative work experience of two years as a trainer of similar programs in a TVET Institution
- Knowledge and experience in planning and execution of field training programs for certificate and Diploma trainees; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/08/2026
Job Purpose
- Provide technical input in training and capacity development programmes, courses in wildlife conservation and management and related disciplines leading to the award of diplomas and certificates in line with WCMA 2013 section 52(g) (h) (i).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare instructional materials.
- Execute teaching and learning in class and in the field.
- Implement practical sessions to trainees.
- Set examinations.
- Administer and invigilate both oral and written examinations.
- Evaluate trainees through formative and summative assessments.
- Supervise trainee research projects and industrial attachment programs.
- Implement field training and excursion programmes.
- Prepare materials for curriculum development of training programs.
- Maintain trainee discipline.
- Maintain trainee records of class attendance, formative and summative assessments.
- Prepare and submit periodic training reports.
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Wildlife Management and Conservation, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Enterprise and Management, Environmental Sciences, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Applied Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certificate of Training of Trainers course from a recognized institution.
- Certificate of Registration by TVETA;
- Cumulative work experience of two years as a trainer of similar programs in a TVET Institution
- Knowledge and experience in planning and execution of field training programs for certificate and Diploma trainees; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/08/2026
Job Purpose
- Provide technical input in training and capacity development programmes, courses in wildlife conservation and management and related disciplines leading to the award of diplomas and certificates in line with WCMA 2013 section 52(g) (h) (i).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare instructional materials.
- Execute teaching and learning in class and in the field.
- Implement practical sessions to trainees.
- Set examinations.
- Administer and invigilate both oral and written examinations.
- Evaluate trainees through formative and summative assessments.
- Supervise trainee research projects and industrial attachment programs.
- Implement field training and excursion programmes.
- Prepare materials for curriculum development of training programs.
- Maintain trainee discipline.
- Maintain trainee records of class attendance, formative and summative assessments.
- Prepare and submit periodic training reports.
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Wildlife Management and Conservation, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Enterprise and Management, Environmental Sciences, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Applied Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certificate of Training of Trainers course from a recognized institution.
- Certificate of Registration by TVETA;
- Cumulative work experience of two years as a trainer of similar programs in a TVET Institution
- Knowledge and experience in planning and execution of field training programs for certificate and Diploma trainees; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/02/2026
Job Purpose
- Oversee prompt, efficient and cost-effective management of general administrative operations and services to drive the Institute’s capability and operational excellence in support of the mandate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the development, implementation and review of administration policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
- Coordinate fleet management;
- Plan and coordinate office accommodation;
- Oversee repairs and maintenance schedules and logs for institute’s vehicles, office furniture, office premises;
- Ensure renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of tools and equipment register;
- Ensure provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;
- Coordinate identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
- Manage telephone, registry and security services;
- Coordinate outsourced services;
- Ensure Authority’s adherence to employees’ safety health and welfare in accordance to Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007;
- Coordinate development and maintenance of security systems for the Institute;
- Coordinate and managing bills, land rates and utilities;
- Safeguard the Institute’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture; and
- Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date inventories of the institute’s establishment, equipment and facilities;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Administration Officer II or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Development, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/04/2026
Job Purpose
Oversee the effective management of human resource function to drive the Institute’s capability and operational excellence in line with best practices, relevant employment legislations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures on human resource and development;
- Advise on matters pertaining to human resource management and development;
- Spearhead human resource training and development programmes;
- Coordinate the development, implementation and review of staff performance management system;
- Administer employee benefits and remuneration;
- Manage industrial relations issues and welfare of staff;
- Coordinate the preparation of human resource plans and succession management strategies;
- Manage staff disciplinary process and grievances;
- Ensure staff mental wellness is prioritized and well taken care of;
- Recommend performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to changing environment and technology;
- Manage counselling services;
- Implement organizational development and change management initiatives;
- Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as Group Personal Life and accident, medical or insurance schemes;
- Develop and maintain the Human Resource Management Information System; and
- Ensure compliance with human resource statutory and regulatory requirements.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Administration/Management (Human Resource Management option) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration/ Management (Human Resource Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Human Resource Management Officer II or in a comparable position
- Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/03/2026
Job Purpose
Coordinate the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports in compliance with existing accounting policies and reporting standards. Oversee the maintenance of accurate record of debtors and credit control function of the Institute
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement financial policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
- Provide advice and supervision to various functional areas on budget preparation process;
- Implement budgetary controls and management of financial returns;
- Prioritize projects and activities for the purpose of financial allocation and reporting;
- Prepare the Medium-Term Expenditure (MTEF) budget for the Institute;
- Undertake expenditure monitoring and expenditure review and forecast;
- Prepare financial forecasting and planning reports;
- Evaluate new credit applications, check credit ratings and set appropriate credit limits for customers.
- Acts as a liaison between the bank and the Institute for all financial transactions for accountability.
- Contact customers on overdue payments, negotiate repayment plans and manage the collection of outstanding invoices.
- Maintain accurate customer records, process payment and issue invoices of credit notes.
- Address and resolve billing issues, payment discrepancies and customer queries.
- Monitor debtors’ days, develop statement policy and implement control frameworks.
- Provide management with reports on credit risks, outstanding debts and performance
- Respond to audit issues;
- Implement audit recommendations to improve financial process and procedures;
- Prepare quarterly and annual management and statutory reports.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting, Statistics, Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examinations Board (KASNEB) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable position;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing or relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Method of Application
Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with Chapter six of the Constitution.
WRTI DOES NOT charge any fees in the recruitment process.
The applications to reach the undersigned on or before 9th February, 2026 by close of business. Application to be addressed to;
Director/Chief Executive Officer
Wildlife Research and Training Institute
Kenyatta Avenue, off Nairobi-Naivasha Road
P. O Box 842-20117 Naivasha
Or
Email: recruitment@wrti.go.ke
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