The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has announced 18 job vacancies on permanent and pensionable terms.
The opportunities cover areas including human resource management, research, assessment, counselling, therapy, legal services, communications, marketing, hospitality, administration and pharmaceutical technology.
The application deadline is Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
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The advertised positions include:
- Assistant Director, Human Resource Management
- Assistant Director, Research, Consultancy and Partnership
- Assistant Director, Assessment and Outreach
- Principal Hospitality Officer
- Principal Administration Officer
- Principal Corporate Communication Officer
- Senior Therapist
- Psychological Counsellor I
- Assistant Office Administrator I
- Pharmaceutical Technologist III
- Senior Marketing Officer
- Legal Officer I
- Functional Assessment Assessor II – Autism
- Assessor II – Functional Assessment, Audiology
The full KISE recruitment exercise contains 18 positions, including multiple vacancies in some assessment categories.
Example: Senior Therapist
The Senior Therapist position is based in Nairobi and requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants need nine years of cumulative relevant work experience, including three years at Therapist I level or an equivalent position. Membership of a relevant professional body and a management course of at least four weeks are also among the requirements.
Example: Functional Assessment Assessor II – Autism
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education specialising in Special Needs Education, or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should have at least two years’ experience in functional assessment and membership of a relevant professional body in good standing.
Example: Assistant Office Administrator I
The Assistant Office Administrator I position is based in Nairobi and requires a Diploma and relevant administrative experience.
The role involves handling correspondence, maintaining office records, operating office equipment, managing appointments and supporting general office administration.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official KISE recruitment portal:
Applicants should prepare and upload:
- Application letter
- Updated CV
- Academic certificates
- Professional certificates
- Relevant testimonials
- Copy of National ID
- Current mobile telephone number(s)
- Names and addresses of two referees
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Institute of Special Education
P.O. Box 48413–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Applicants should ensure that all required documents have been uploaded and that the online application has been successfully submitted.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
⚠️ This vacancy closes today.
If you qualify for any of the positions, submit your application as soon as possible rather than waiting until the final hours.
KISE states that recruitment services are free of charge and warns applicants against paying anyone in connection with the recruitment process. Canvassing can also lead to disqualification.
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