The President’s Award – Kenya has announced six job vacancies across five positions, inviting qualified and experienced Kenyans to submit applications ahead of the November 17, 2026 deadline.
In a vacancy announcement published on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the agency said it was seeking competent professionals to fill positions in its finance, administration and programmes departments.
The advertised positions include Principal Accountant, Senior Office Administrator, Senior Programmes Officer, Programmes Officer II and Accountant II.
The agency is recruiting one Principal Accountant under Job Reference PAK-PACC/001/2026, one Senior Office Administrator (PAK-SOA/002/2026) and one Senior Programmes Officer (PAK-SPO/003/2026).
It also has two vacancies for Programmes Officer II under Job Reference PAK-PO/004/2026 and one position for Accountant II (PAK-ACC/005/2026).
The positions fall under different job grades, ranging from PAK 5 to PAK 8.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements have been directed to complete the online application form through the agency’s recruitment portal at jobs.presidentsaward.go.ke.
Applicants are also required to submit an updated Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
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The documents can be submitted through email to recruit@presidentsaward.go.ke, with a copy to presidentsawardoffice@gmail.com, or delivered physically to the Chief Executive Officer, The President’s Award – Kenya, Supplies Branch, Industrial Area, Nairobi.
Applications must be received on or before November 17, 2026, at 5pm East African Time.
Requirements for successful candidates
The agency cautioned applicants against providing false information, warning that incorrect details in applications constitute an offence.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, while those invited for interviews will be required to produce original academic and professional certificates.
Successful candidates will also be required to provide statutory compliance documents, including a valid KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, DCI Certificate of Good Conduct, HELB clearance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance and an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance certificate.
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The agency further warned that any form of canvassing would lead to automatic disqualification.
The President’s Award – Kenya is a state agency established under the President’s Award Act CAP 216C and operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports.
It administers the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a self-development programme targeting young people aged between 14 and 24, equipping them with life skills and encouraging community service.
