Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST) – Vacancies

Category: Government / Pension & Social Security
Employer: Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)
Posted: 26th November 2025
Deadline: 15th December 2025

Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST) is a national informal sector pension scheme established by the Government to serve over 15 million marginalized informal sector workers. The scheme leverages low-cost modern technologies to manage intermittent micro-contributions and provide sustainable retirement solutions.

Open Positions

1. Deputy Director, Investment & Portfolio Management

2. Deputy Director, Fund Management

3. Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts

4. Senior Accounts Assistant

5. Senior Legal Assistant

General Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Actuarial Science, Investments, or related fields.

• Possess professional qualifications where applicable (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CFA, CPS, Advocate of the High Court, or similar) especially for senior and deputy director roles.

• Have demonstrated experience in pensions, fund management, investments, finance, legal or related sectors, preferably within financial institutions, pension schemes, or government bodies.

• Show strong analytical, planning, and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrate high integrity, professionalism, and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.

• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.

• Be proficient in relevant computer applications and office systems.

Method of Application

• Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter, their current and expected salaries;
• Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant sup- porting documents;
• Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
• Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: [email protected]

 Hard copy applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer KNEST Plc
P.O Box 30007-00100 Nairobi
17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue and dropped in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.

• All applications should be received not later than 15 December 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
• The position applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should clearly be indicated on the envelop.
• All hand delivered applications should be registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping in the recruit- ment box.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and detailed CVs, clearly indicating the position they are applying for.

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