The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has announced a new recruitment exercise for 17 permanent and pensionable positions across 14 job titles. The vacancies cover human resource management, research, assessment, hospitality, therapy, counselling, administration, pharmacy, marketing, legal services and corporate communication.
Applications must be submitted through the institute’s online recruitment portal on or before 14 October 2026.
KISE vacancies available
| Position | Grade | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Human Resource Management (Re-advertisement) | KISE Grade 4 | 1 |
| Assistant Director Research, Consultancy and Partnership | KISE Grade 4 | 1 |
| Assistant Director Assessment and Outreach | KISE Grade 4 | 1 |
| Principal Hospitality Officer | KISE Grade 5 | 1 |
| Senior Therapist | KISE Grade 6 | 1 |
| Psychological Counselor I | KISE Grade 7 | 1 |
| Assistant Office Administrator I | KISE Grade 7 | 1 |
| Pharmaceutical Technologist III | KISE Grade 9 | 1 |
| Senior Marketing Officer | KISE Grade 6 | 1 |
| Principal Administration Officer | KISE Grade 5 | 1 |
| Assessor II (Functional Assessment – Autism) | KISE Grade 8 | 3 |
| Assessor II (Functional Assessment – Audiology) | KISE Grade 8 | 2 |
| Legal Officer I | KISE Grade 7 | 1 |
| Principal Corporate Communication | KISE Grade 5 | 1 |
Total number of positions
The advert contains 17 openings in total. Most job titles have one vacancy, while the institute is recruiting three Functional Assessment – Autism assessors and two Functional Assessment – Audiology assessors.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through KISE’s official online recruitment portal:
https://recruitment.kise.ac.ke/
Applications are addressed to:
Director/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Institute of Special Education
P.O. Box 48413-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Documents and information required
The recruitment notice states that each application should include:
- An application letter.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Academic and professional certificates.
- Relevant testimonials.
- National Identification Card details.
- Current mobile telephone number or numbers.
- Names and addresses of two referees.
Applicants should ensure that all required fields and supporting documents are successfully uploaded before submitting the online application.
Application deadline
The deadline is 14 October 2026. Because the application is online, candidates should avoid waiting until the final hours, when technical issues or slow uploads can interfere with submission.
How to make your application stronger
Start by comparing your qualifications against the requirements for the specific KISE grade and job title. For professional positions such as therapist, counsellor, pharmaceutical technologist, legal officer or human resources leadership, make sure your CV clearly identifies any relevant registration, licence, professional membership or specialised training.
For management and senior officer roles, highlight measurable outcomes from previous work. Instead of writing only that you “managed projects,” show what you managed, the scale of the work and the result.
Application checklist
- Confirm that the job title matches your qualifications and experience.
- Prepare a clear, role-specific application letter.
- Update your CV before uploading it.
- Use readable scans of certificates and supporting documents.
- Check that your phone number and email address are correct.
- Notify your two referees before submitting their details.
- Save evidence that the online application was successfully submitted.
Important recruitment warning
KISE states that its recruitment services are free of charge. The institute also states that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and that canvassing can lead to automatic disqualification.
KISE describes itself as an equal-opportunity employer and says appointments are made through fair and open competition among eligible candidates.
Which applicants may find these KISE roles relevant?
The recruitment covers a wider range of professional backgrounds than a typical single-department advert. Applicants with experience in human resources, research, special-needs assessment, hospitality, therapy, counselling, office administration, pharmacy, marketing, general administration, law and corporate communication may all find relevant openings in the notice.
The two assessor categories are particularly specialised. Candidates interested in Functional Assessment – Autism or Functional Assessment – Audiology should review the official job specifications closely because assessment roles may require specific academic preparation, practical competence or professional registration. Applicants should not assume that general teaching or healthcare experience automatically satisfies the requirements.
How to tailor the online application
Before opening the recruitment portal, prepare all documents in clearly named digital files. A practical naming system is to use your name followed by the document type, for example “Jane-Wanjiku-CV.pdf” or “Jane-Wanjiku-Degree-Certificate.pdf”. This makes it easier to select the correct file when uploading and reduces the risk of attaching an unrelated document.
The CV should prioritise information relevant to the selected KISE position. For a research role, bring research projects, publications, data work or partnership experience forward. For a communication or marketing position, show campaigns, media relations, audience growth, public communication or measurable outreach outcomes. For clinical or therapy-related positions, make professional credentials and relevant practice experience easy to find.
What to check before clicking submit
Online recruitment forms can appear complete even when an attachment has failed to upload. Before final submission, review every section of the form, confirm that required documents are visible, check spelling of your name and contact details, and make sure the selected job title is the one you intended to apply for.
If the portal provides a confirmation page, reference number or confirmation email, keep it. A screenshot or saved acknowledgement can be useful if you later need to verify that an application was submitted successfully.
Application letter guidance
The application letter should be concise and specific to the position. A useful structure is: identify the role, briefly state the most relevant qualification and experience, give one or two examples of fit, and close by referring to the attached or uploaded supporting documents. Avoid turning the letter into a duplicate of the CV.
Applicants applying for more than one position should prepare a separate, role-specific application where the portal and recruitment rules permit it. Reusing exactly the same letter for unrelated positions can make the application look unfocused.
Use the official portal, not third-party forms
The vacancy notice directs applicants to the KISE recruitment portal. Candidates should be cautious with social-media links, forwarded forms or individuals claiming to collect applications on behalf of the institute. Recruitment is stated to be free, so a request for payment in exchange for application processing, shortlisting or an interview should be treated as a warning sign.
Why this summary adds value
This JobScholarship.com article organises the official vacancy information into a searchable list, explains the application steps and adds practical preparation guidance. It is not an official KISE publication and does not replace the institute’s full job descriptions. Final eligibility, selection criteria and any changes to the recruitment exercise should always be confirmed through KISE’s official channels.
Official employer source
Applicants should use the official Kenya Institute of Special Education website and the institute’s official recruitment portal for the latest vacancy details and any updates.
JobScholarship.com note: Do not send money to individuals or unofficial agents. KISE explicitly states that recruitment is free.