Ministry of Agriculture Recruitment 2026/2027 Application Portal

Glad to notify you that the Kenya Ministry of Agriculture recruitment 2026/2027 have finally commenced. Several vacancies across different departments have been announced. Sequel to this, applications are invited from qualified and interested persons.

We’ve revealed the key aspects of this recruitment exercise such as; overview of the Ministry, advertised vacancies, eligibility criteria and qualifications required, steps to submit application, closing date and tips for successful application.

Without further ado, let’s get started.

Ministry of Agriculture Job Vacancies 2026

• Clerical Officer II
• Office Administrative Assistant III
• Office Assistant IV
• Driver III / Plant Operator III
• Artisans
• Receptionist Assistant III
• Security Warden III
• Cook III
• Housekeeping Assistant III
• Animal Husbandry Assistant III
• House Keeping Assistant III
• Livestock Production Assistant II
• Leather Development Assistant II
• Animal Health Assistant II
• Laboratory Technician II
• Principal Assistant Leather Development Officer
• Principal Livestock Policy Research and Regulation Officer
• Drivers
• Office Assistant
• Programme Assistant
• Procurement Assistant
• ICT Officer
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
• Knowledge Management and Communications Officer
• National Government Administration and INReMP Liaison Officer
• Cooperative Development Officer
• Nutrition Inclusion Specialist
• Agricultural Livelihood Specialist
• Livestock
• Agronomy Specialist
• Agribusiness Development Specialist
• Natural Resources Management Specialist
• Infrastructure Specialist
• Community Development, Gender & Youth Specialist
• Procurement Specialist
• Financial Controller
• Monitoring, Evaluation And Knowledge Management Specialist
• National Programme Coordinator

About Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development came into existence 2023. It has been vested with the mandator to orchestrate a thriving environment for crops and livestock development and sustainability in other to secure food and nutrition in Kenya.

The drive of the ministry is anchored and professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, partnerships, teamwork and inclusivity.

Requirements for Ministry of Agriculture Recruitment 2026

Below are the fundamentals all applicants of this recruitment exercise must meet.

• Nationality: Prospective applicant must be a citizen of Kenya with valid National Identity Card or Passport. Should as well reside in the country.
• Age: 18 – 35 years is the approved entry age bracket for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock job vacancies.
• Education: Applicant should hold the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least D+ mean grade, a Diploma or Degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Clearance: In compliance with chapter six of Kenya constitution, shortlisted candidates shall present current copies of HELB, KRA, DCI, CRB, and EACC clearance certificates.

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Role Specifications for Ministry of Agric. Jobs 2026

In addition to the above eligibility criteria, here are the position based qualifications needed.

1. Agricultural Livelihood Specialist

• Interested applicant must hold at least a Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agribusiness or a closely related discipline.
• He or she must possess seven (7) or more years of relevant work experience.
• Candidate must be proficient in computer packages such as MS office, SPSS, STATA etc.
• Should possess good analytical, strategic thinking and communication skills.

2. Livestock Specialist

• Persons interested in this position must be a graduate of Animal Science, Animal Production or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• He or she must possess nothing less than seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
• Applicants with experience in establishing link of farmer produce marketing groups with markets.
• Must be able to draft technical requirements for the procurement of livestock inputs.

3. Agronomy Specialist

• Prospective applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Agronomy, Biotechnology or Agriculture etc.
• Should possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience.

4. Infrastructure Specialist

• Ideal candidate for this position must hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• He or she must be a registered member of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Possessing experience in areas such as Planning, Designing and Implementation of infrastructure is a vital advantage.
• Candidate must be proficient in engineering applications such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office packages.

5. Financial Controller

• Ideal candidate for this position must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K).
• Should be a registered member f any relevant professional accounting body.
• Must have complete a Degree programme in either Business Administration, Finance, or Commerce.
• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience is required.
• Candidate must be conversant wit GoK budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Should possess excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Accounting packages.

6. Animal Husbandry Assistant III

• Prospective applicant must have a form four certificate of grade D
• Must have completed a First Aid training of at least one (1) weeks.
• Should be proficient in relevant computer packages and must be physically fit.

How to Apply for Ministry of Agriculture Job Vacancies 2026

To submit application for the ongoing Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock recruitment exercise, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Visit the Recruitment Portal.

Get started by opening the Ministry’s official website www.kilimo.go.ke, under resources on the menu, click advertisements to access the careers portal.

Step 2: Select the position you wish to apply.

From the vacancies listed on the careers portal, click the one that best fits your qualifications and experience.

Step 3: Sign Up at NEIMS Portal.

Once you click preferred vacancy, it will automatically redirect you to the National Employment Authority’s Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) jobs portal www.neaims.go.ke. There create an account as a jobseeker/intern, profile all necessary information.

Step 4: Submit Application.

Login to NEAIMS portal after account creation, apply for the position you interest, attach your Curriculum Vitae, National ID, and other required documents. Cross-check your application and then submit.