The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) is a Government of Kenya (GOK) project funded by an International Development Association (IDA). The project objective is to increase employment, earnings and promote savings for targeted youth, at national scale. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority is implementing Component 2 of the project, which aims to expand employment opportunities through entrepreneurship development and support to social enterprises with the objective to address key constraints and market failures that limit the participation of vulnerable youth, aged 18— 29 years and up to 35 years for PWDs, in productive entrepreneurship. The project wishes to fill the following vacancies;

Project Assistants (8 Regions)

Terms of service: 1 year contract renewable subject to performance.

Ref No. NYOTA/01/2025

• The project Assistant is responsible for the various technical and operational aspects of the project within the assigned area.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Assistants will provide technical and administrative support to the assigned project leads/ regional offices in the day-to-day activities of the Project. The specific duties include:

• Support the preparation and review of various project documents/instruments;
• Assist in the coordination of outreach for the project;
• Assist in implementation of various project activities as assigned by the supervisor;
• Provide support in monitoring and evaluation of the project interventions;
• Assist in developing regular reports for the various project activities;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, candidates must have:

• A Bachelors Degree or Diploma in a business related field;
• Two years relevant experience;
• Demonstrated administrative capability and professional competence.

How to Apply

Applications may be hand delivered, send by post or through info@msea.go,ke on or before 27th March 2025 addressed to;

The Chief Executive Officer

Micro and Small Enterprises Authority

P.O Box 48823 – 00100 Nairobi

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Project Drivers (7 Posts)

Terms of service: 1 year contract renewable subject to performance

Ref No. NYOTA/01/2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive motor vehicle in the authorized class/classes;
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tire pressure;
• Report any defects or malfunctioning of the vehicle;
• Keep vehicle clean and tools in good working condition;
• Maintain and use authorized work tickets;
• Maintain security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Drive vehicle in a manner to ensure safety of passengers and/or goods therein;
• Maintain daily cleanliness of the vehicle; and
• Report any incidences and accidents to the relevant authority.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, candidates must have:

• Served in the position of a driver for a minimum of three (3) years;
• Possess a mean Grade of D- in KCSE or its equivalent;
• Have a valid driving license with free from any current endorsements and valid for any class of vehicles the officer is required to drive;
• Passed the suitability test for drivers grade II;
• First aid certificate course lasting not less than one week from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional competence in driving, identification and repair of minor faults

How to Apply

Applications may be hand delivered, send by post or through info@msea.go,ke on or before 27th March 2025 addressed to;

The Chief Executive Officer

Micro and Small Enterprises Authority

P.O Box 48823 – 00100 Nairobi

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents