If you’ve been hunting for a stable, pensionable role in Kenya’s public sector, the KRA Staff Pension Scheme just opened its doors to new talent. The Scheme, which manages retirement benefits for Kenya Revenue Authority staff, is looking to fill four positions this year, and all of them come with permanent and pensionable terms.
Whether you’re a procurement specialist, a pensions expert, an experienced office administrator, or an IT professional, there’s likely a role here worth a closer look. Below is a full breakdown of each position, a side-by-side comparison of what’s required, the statutory clearances you should have ready before you apply, and a few practical tips for getting through the KRA e-Recruitment portal without tripping over the common mistakes that sink otherwise strong applications.
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
At-a-Glance: Qualification Matrix
Before diving into the details, here’s how the four roles stack up against each other:
| 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 role has the lowest experience bar of the four, making it the most realistic entry point for early-career candidates, while the Pension Officer and ICT roles both ask for four years and are better suited to established professionals.
The Four Roles on Offer
1. Procurement Officer
This role sits at the heart of the Scheme’s purchasing and supply operations, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will handle everything from drafting tender documents and purchase orders to managing supplier relationships and building the annual procurement plan alongside the Finance team. Day-to-day, expect to spend real time on supplier database upkeep and monthly asset/inventory reporting — this is a compliance-heavy seat, not a purely transactional buying role.
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
This is a good fit for someone who enjoys structure, compliance, and vendor management, and who’s comfortable being the person who keeps an organization’s supply chain honest and efficient.
Submit your application on the official KRA Procurement Officer careers page.
2. Pension Officer – Administration
Reporting to the Senior Pensions Officer, this role is all about the day-to-day mechanics of running a pension scheme: keeping member records accurate, processing payouts for retirees and beneficiaries, reconciling contributions, and even helping administer trust funds set up for minors. There’s also a member-facing side to the job — helping organize Member Education sessions and AGMs — so it suits someone who can move comfortably between back-office reconciliation work and front-facing member support.
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
Bonus points if you hold a Trustee Development Programme Kenya (TDPK) certificate or an accounting qualification — it won’t hurt your application.
Submit your application on the official KRA Pension Officer – Administration careers page.
3. Administrative Assistant
This is the role for someone who thrives on keeping an office running smoothly. You’d be supporting the CEO and HR team directly — managing correspondence, staff records, onboarding logistics, travel arrangements, and the general upkeep of office operations.
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
It’s the most accessible of the four roles in terms of required experience, making it a solid entry point for early-career administrative professionals.
Submit your application on the official KRA Administrative Assistant careers page.
4. ICT System Administrator and Support Officer
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role covers the full spectrum of IT support — troubleshooting hardware and network issues, managing user accounts and databases, overseeing backups and disaster recovery, and even handling the organization’s website and social media presence. It’s a broad mandate, so candidates who’ve worked in a small IT team wearing multiple hats (sysadmin one day, digital comms the next) will likely feel most at home.
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 (think CCNA, CompTIA A+/N+, MCSE, ITIL, cloud platforms, UI/UX, or AI/ML)
- Familiarity with HTML, Active Directory, and network administration basics
This one’s for the generalist IT professional who’s equally comfortable fixing a printer and hardening a network.
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.
A few common missteps that cost candidates a shortlisting slot on portals like this one:
- 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 tends to backfire at the reference-check stage.
- Skipping the professional membership step. For roles like Procurement Officer, an active KISM or CIPS membership isn’t just a nice-to-have — 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; a surprising number of applicants stop just short of this.
A word of caution worth repeating: 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.
Final Thoughts
Public pension schemes don’t advertise openings often, and when they do, competition tends to be steep — especially for roles offering permanent and pensionable terms. If your background lines up with any of these four positions, it’s worth getting your application materials in order sooner rather than later: an updated CV, certifications on hand, statutory clearances requested ahead of time, and a fully completed profile on the portal ready to go.