- Kenya Wildlife Research and Training Institute invited applications from graduates and experienced professionals to fill 12 vacancies
- The government agency outlined the academic and other requirements that candidates should submit to be considered for the roles
- Career development expert Simon Ingari spoke to TUKO.co.ke and explained why job seekers should return missed calls
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Kenya Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has advertised 12 career opportunities for professionals in diverse disciplines.
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WRTI announced 11 job vacancies on permanent and pensionable terms, while one position was offered on contract.
The state agency advertised the vacancies in the government newspaper MyGov on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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“The need for coordinated wildlife research and thorough data to support science-based solutions that guide management strategies, policy choices, and the development of cutting-edge wildlife-based goods and services in the wildlife industry led to the establishment of WRTI. It was also influenced by the necessity of improving wildlife management and conservation capabilities through training.
To fulfil our objective, the institute is looking for qualified, creative, and goal-oriented individuals to fill the following positions. These individuals will be stationed at the Field Research Centre and the institute’s headquarters in Naivasha,” it stated.
Which jobs did WRTI advertise and what is the application process?
Below are the vacancies:
Vacancy | Terms of service | Number of posts |
1. Principal research scientist I | Permanent and pensionable | Three |
2. Principal administration officer I | Permanent and pensionable | One |
3. Principal human resource management and development officer I | Permanent and pensionable | One |
4. Principal ICT assistant (systems administrator) | One-year contract (renewable) | One |
5. Senior internal auditor | Permanent and pensionable | One |
6. Lecturer | Permanent and pensionable | Three |
7. Principal finance officer (credit controller) | Permanent and pensionable | One |
8. Senior office administrator | Permanent and pensionable | One |
The institute asked interested candidates to check specific job requirements on its website under the career section.
“If you possess the requirements for the above positions, please submit your application with a detailed CV indicating both day and evening telephone numbers, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates,” it explained the application process.
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Why should candidates return missed calls?
Career development associate Simon Ingari advised job seekers to return missed calls as soon as possible, noting that many candidates miss out on possibilities due to their unreachability.
“Return missed calls promptly; many candidates lose opportunities because they are unreachable,” he told TUKO.co.ke.
He also recommended turning on email notification alerts and tracking applications.
“Turn on email notifications for job portals. Check spam or junk folders frequently. Maintain a simple spreadsheet or notebook listing where and when you applied, deadlines, and follow-up dates. This prevents missed interviews or expired application links,” he added.
Ingari can be reached at @cv@oyk.co.ke.
Which other Kenyan institutions advertised jobs?
In other job-related news, Kenyatta University advertised 13 job vacancies for nursing officers and other professionals in the health and other sectors.
The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication invited applications for permanent vacancies.
Elsewhere, Equity Bank announced career opportunities for graduates in the banking sector.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
