KeRRA Recruitment 2026/2027 Jobs Application Form Portal

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority is inviting applications for KeRRA recruitment 2026/2027. Would you like to apply? The up-to-date information about the requirements, vacant positions, steps to submit application, deadline and success tips are available here.

Formulated in 2007 as a State Corporation vested with the responsibility of sustaining road network for easy access to resources and services, KeRRA has grown over the years and currently boosts of over 47 regional offices.

Whether you’re an experienced or fresh hire, working at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) provides you an opportunity to soar career wise. Below are open vacancies which you can submit application for.

Kenya Rural Roads Authority Jobs 2026/2027

• Director General
• Director Internal Audit
• Deputy Director, Engineering
• Deputy Director Research and Innovation
• Deputy Director Enterprise Risk Management
• Deputy Director Policy Strategy and Economic Planning
• Deputy Director Legal Services
• Deputy Director Land Survey
• Deputy Director Supply Chain Management
• Assistant Director (Roads)
• Assistant Director Policy Strategy and Economic Planning
• Assistant Director, Social Safeguards
• Assistant Director Legal Services
• Deputy Director, Administration
• Assistant Director Administration
• Principal Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Assistant Director Finance and Accounts
• Assistant Director, Public Affairs & Communication
• Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development
• Principal Legal Officer
• Principal Engineer (Roads)
• Principal ICT Officer (Network & Infrastructure)
• Principal ICT Officer (Database & Application)
• Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer
• Principal Administration Officer
• Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
• Principal Sociologist
• Principal Officer, Enterprise Risk Management
• Senior Planning Officer
• Senior Internal Auditor
• Principal Internal Auditor
• Senior Engineer (Roads)
• Senior Legal Officer
• Senior Knowledge Management Officer
• Principal Library Assistant
• Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer
• Senior Environmentalist
• Legal Officer II
• Planning Officer II
• Internal Auditor II
• ICT Officer II
• Human Resource Management and Development Officer II
• Engineer (Roads)
• Public Affairs & Communication Officer II
• Environmentalist II
• Sociologist II
• Land Surveyor II
• ICT Assistant III
• Assistant Records and Information Management Officer III
• Principal Supply Chain Management Assistant
• Senior Supply Chain Management Assistant
• Engineering Technician I
• Senior Office Administrator
• Assistant Office Administrator II
• Driver III
• Accountant II
• Internal Auditor II
• Senior Customer Care Assistant
• Customer Care Assistant I
• Legal Clerk III
• Customer Care Assistant

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for any of the positions above, here are the key criteria you must meet.

• Citizenship: Candidates applying must be an indigene of Kenya and have a current government issued ID card like National ID or International Passport.
• Fulfillment of Chapter Six: Candidates applying must possess certificate from HELB, DCI, EACC, KRA PIN certificate etc.
• Age: Applicants of KeRRA recruitment must be within the age bracket of 18 to 35 years except for top managerial positions. Also, it is preferred that candidate resides in the country.
• Skills: Applicant must be able to express self in both written and oral form, be a good team member, proficient in relevant computer applications, possess good negotiation and reporting skills.

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Job Responsibilities and Specifications

Below are what each position entail, carefully go through them for better understanding before application.

1. Deputy Director, Environment and Social Safeguards

Ass the Deputy Director, your primary responsibilities shall be to develop relevant strategies to ensure compliance with set projects, assess and addressed rising issues, and coordinate overall departmental activities to foster sustainable road development.

To qualify for this position:

• Applicant must have complete an M.Sc. and B.Sc. program in either Environmental Science, Environmental Planning & Management, Environmental Health, Bio systems Engineering etc.
• Applicant must be a registered member of NEMA and have current practicing license which must be renewed every year.
• An accumulative 10 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Leadership training for at least one (1) month in a recognized institution is mandatory.

2. Corporation Secretary and Director (Legal Services)

As the Corporation Secretary, you shall provide legal advice on day to day operations, manage legislative drafting, see to compliance with relevant status quo and as well offer contract advisory as the case maybe.

• Education: Applicant must have a Master’s and Bachelors of Law or equivalent qualification in social science from an approved university. PGD in legal studies from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) is mandatory.
• Professional Affiliation: Applicant must be a certified Public Secretary, Kenya (CPSK), a registered member of the Law Society of Kenya and Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
• Work Experience: Applicant must have at least 12 years’ experience and 5 of those years should be managerial positions.
• Applicant must be a result oriented person and had attended a leadership course of at least 1 month.

3. Deputy Director, Human Resource Management

Continuous assessment on the need of human resource of the authority, overseeing management programmes, orchestrate best measure in management of human resource function and periodic report of progress.

• Applicant must have both Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Economics, Public or Business Administration etc.
• Post graduate diploma in any of the above is a plus.
• Candidate must be a Level 6 certified Human Resource Professional. Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) is mandatory.
• Must have active practicing license and leadership course certificate.
• An overall 10 years of relevant work experience is required.

How to Apply for KeRRA Recruitment 2026/2027

Interested persons are to submit a duly signed cover letter, up-to-date CV that includes names of 3 referees, photocopies of academic and professional certificates, National ID or Passport etc. in PDF format to staffrecruitment@kerra.go.ke or jobs@kerra.go.ke.

It is important you use preferred vacant position as subject of the email and ensure cover letter is addressed to The Director General, Kenya Rural Road Authority, P. O. Box 48151-00100, Nairobi – Kenya.

Only soft copy application sent to the above email shall be reviewed. Also, shortlisted candidates shall be contacted in due time.