Status: likely closed. This vacancy was published in July 2026 and its closing date has passed. Use this guide for reference only and confirm the current status on the employer’s official page before applying.
The KRA Staff Pension Scheme, which manages retirement benefits for Kenya Revenue Authority staff, advertised four permanent and pensionable positions.
The posts covered procurement, pensions administration, office administration and IT. The requirements, application steps and document checks from the adverts are set out below.
Key Recruitment Details
- Employer: KRA Staff Pension Scheme (KRASPS)
- Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
- Positions Available: 4 (one vacancy each)
- Application Portal: KRA e-Recruitment Portal
- Application Deadline: August 10, 2026, 23:59 EAT
- Application Fee: None — KRA does not charge at any stage of recruitment
Qualifications at a Glance
Compare the education and experience requirements for the four roles below:
| Role | Reports To | Min. Experience | Min. Education | Professional Body (Advantage) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement Officer | CEO | 3 years | Bachelor’s in Procurement/Supply Chain | KISM or CIPS |
| Pension Officer – Administration | Senior Pensions Officer | 4 years | Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, or Business | TDPK or accounting credentials |
| Administrative Assistant | CEO | 2 years | Bachelor’s in Business Admin, HR, or Secretarial Studies | IHRM |
| ICT System Administrator & Support Officer | Operations Manager | 4 years | Bachelor’s in IT/Computer Science | 2+ certifications (CCNA, CompTIA, MCSE, ITIL, Cloud, UI/UX, AI/ML) |
The Administrative Assistant post required two years of experience, while the Pension Officer and ICT posts required four. Compare those thresholds with your own experience before choosing a role.
The Four Roles on Offer
1. Procurement Officer
The Procurement Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and handles tender documents, purchase orders, supplier relationships and the annual procurement plan with the Finance team. The work also includes maintaining supplier records and preparing monthly asset and inventory reports.
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
- At least three years of hands-on procurement experience
- Current membership with KISM or CIPS
Relevant experience includes procurement compliance, supplier management and keeping purchasing records accurate.
Submit your application on the official KRA Procurement Officer careers page.
2. Pension Officer – Administration
The Pension Officer reports to the Senior Pensions Officer. Duties include maintaining member records, processing payments for retirees and beneficiaries, reconciling contributions and helping administer trust funds for minors. The officer also helps organise member education sessions and AGMs.
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or something comparable
- Four years or more of pension administration experience
- Comfort working with standard ICT tools
A Trustee Development Programme Kenya (TDPK) certificate or an accounting qualification is an added advantage.
Submit your application on the official KRA Pension Officer – Administration careers page.
3. Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant supports the CEO and HR team with correspondence, staff records, onboarding, travel arrangements and daily office administration.
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Secretarial Studies, or a related area
- At least two years in an executive or HR support capacity
- IHRM membership is a plus, though not mandatory
This post had the lowest experience requirement of the four: two years in executive or HR support.
Submit your application on the official KRA Administrative Assistant careers page.
4. ICT System Administrator and Support Officer
The ICT System Administrator and Support Officer reports to the Operations Manager. Responsibilities include hardware and network support, user accounts, databases, backups, disaster recovery, the website and social media. Applicants need experience across both technical support and systems administration.
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
- Four years of experience in systems administration or technical support
- At least two relevant certifications (such as CCNA, CompTIA A+/N+, MCSE, ITIL, cloud platforms, UI/UX, or AI/ML)
- Familiarity with HTML, Active Directory, and network administration basics
The role requires experience across user support, systems administration and network security.
Submit your application on the official KRA ICT System Administrator careers page.
Statutory Clearances Worth Preparing in Advance
Shortlisted and successful candidates will be required to present compliance documents in line with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which governs integrity requirements for public office. Confirmed requirements include a valid tax compliance certificate and a CRB (Credit Reference Bureau) report. In line with standard practice across Kenyan public bodies, it’s also sensible to have the following ready, since similar recruitments typically ask for them at the shortlisting or offer stage:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance
- Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), confirming no outstanding default
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), where applicable to the seniority of the role
The advertisement is explicit that presenting fake certificates or misrepresenting qualifications leads to automatic disqualification, so treat this documentation as seriously as the CV itself.
How to Apply And Mistakes to Avoid
All four positions are handled through KRA’s online recruitment system, not by email or walk-in. Here’s the general flow:
- Create an account on the e-Recruitment portal and confirm your registration through the email link you receive.
- Build out your candidate profile in the Applicant Cockpit, filling in all required fields before checking the confirmation box and submitting.
- Find and apply for the role under the Employment Opportunities section, review your application carefully, accept the data privacy terms, and submit.
Check these points before submitting through the portal:
- Leaving the profile incomplete. An unfinished “Candidate Profile” often means your application never actually reaches the reviewer, even if you clicked “Apply.” Go back and confirm the profile shows as fully released before moving on.
- Applying for a role you don’t yet qualify for. If the advert says four years of experience, padding a CV to imply more than you have can be detected during reference checks.
- Skipping the professional membership step. For roles like Procurement Officer, an active KISM or CIPS membership is a requirement — it’s often verified directly with the professional body.
- Ignoring the data privacy consent step. Applications aren’t finalized until you tick the Data Privacy Statement box; check that this step is complete before leaving the portal.
Recruitment fees: KRA never asks for payment at any stage of hiring — not for applying, not for shortlisting, not for interviews, and not for job offers. If anyone tells you otherwise, it’s a scam. Genuine technical questions about the process can go to isupporthr@kra.go.ke or kraspscareers@kra.go.ke.
Preparing for a Future Opening
For a future opening, prepare an updated CV, the required professional certificates and a complete portal profile. Check the new advert for the clearance documents needed and when they must be supplied.