AFA Announces 109 Permanent and Pensionable Jobs, Including Drivers and Security Officers
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The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced 109 job vacancies across its various departments.
In a notice dated Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Authority called on qualified candidates to submit their applications.
“In line with the Authority’s mandate as stipulated in the AFA Act No. 13 of 2013, the Board of the Agriculture and Food Authority is seeking to competitively recruit qualified Kenyan professionals to fill the under-listed positions on permanent and pensionable terms,” read part of the notice.
AFA Declares 109 Permanent and Pensionable Jobs
According to the notice, the vacancies are spread across 13 different job positions. Among the advertised roles are Driver III (9 vacancies) and Security Officer II (5 vacancies).
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The available job opportunities are as follows:
| S/No | Position | Grade | Vacancies |
| 1. | Director (Technical Directorate) | AFA 2 | 1 |
| 2. | Compliance Officer II | AFA 8 | 20 |
| 3. | Market and Product Development Officer II | AFA 8 | 1 |
| 4. | Records Management Officer II | AFA 8 | 1 |
| 5. | Crops Development Officer II | AFA 8 | 10 |
| 6. | Security Officer II | AFA 8 | 5 |
| 7. | Statistics Officer II | AFA 8 | 10 |
| 8. | Assistant Compliance Officer III | AFA 9 | 26 |
| 9. | Assistant Quality Assurance Officer III | AFA 9 | 10 |
| 10. | Artisan III | ||
| (i) Artisan III (Mechanical) | AFA 11 | 2 | |
| (ii) Artisan III (Electrical) | AFA 11 | 2 | |
| (iii) Artisan III (Plumbing) | AFA 11 | 1 | |
| 11. | Baler III | AFA 11 | 6 |
| 12. | Drivers III | AFA 11 | 9 |
| 13. | Office Assistant III | AFA 12 | 5 |
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to visit the Authority’s official website at www.afa.go.ke for detailed job descriptions and application guidelines.
All applications must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. (EAT) on April 14, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from relevant institutions.
Other Instructions to Applicants
- Persons with disabilities, marginalised groups, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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- Presenting fake certificates or documents is a criminal offence.
- The Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
About the Authority
The Agriculture and Food Authority is a State corporation established under Section 3 of the AFA Act No. 13 of 2013.
Its mandate is to regulate Kenya’s crop sector by ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, standards, and codes of practice. The Authority also promotes a competitive environment that supports innovation, technological advancement, and sustainable economic growth.
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Job seekers wait to hand in their documents at County Hall, Nairobi, on May 26, 2017. PHOTO/NMG