The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced 13 job vacancies across various departments, with annual salaries ranging from KSh2.48 million to KSh7.36 million depending on the position and grade.
The vacancies are spread across departments including Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, Diplomatic Technology, General Services, the Regional Security Office and the Office of Foreign Assistance, Global Health.
The positions range from administrative and technical roles to project management and financial oversight.
Application deadlines vary, with the earliest positions closing on August 17, 2026, while the final deadline is August 30, 2026.
Two vacancies open to interested applicants
Of the 13 positions advertised, two are open to all interested applicants.
The Network Engineer position under the Diplomatic Technology office offers an annual salary of KSh3,068,155. Applications for the position close on August 18, 2026.
The embassy is also recruiting a Security Investigator under the Regional Security Office. The position pays KSh2,478,361 per year, with applications closing on August 30, 2026.
A third position, Public Engagement Assistant (PD EOL), is specifically reserved for Adult Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) of US government employees. The salary for the position was not specified in the advertisement, and applications close on August 21, 2026.
The remaining 10 positions are restricted to internal applicants.
US Embassy jobs and salaries
| Position | Eligibility | Annual salary | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Program Analyst | Internal applicants | KSh2,478,361 | August 17 |
| Shipping Assistant – GSO | Internal applicants | KSh2,478,361 | August 17 |
| Network Engineer | All interested applicants | KSh3,068,155 | August 18 |
| Public Engagement Assistant (PD EOL) | AEFMs only | Not specified | August 21 |
| Project Management Assistant | Internal applicants | KSh2,478,361 | August 23 |
| Project Management Specialist – Commercial Diplomacy | Internal applicants | KSh5,239,775 | August 23 |
| Project Management Specialist – Financial Analyst | Internal applicants | KSh5,239,775 | August 23 |
| Project Management Specialist – Financial Management | Internal applicants | KSh5,239,774 | August 23 |
| Project Management Specialist – National Risk Management | Internal applicants | KSh5,239,775 | August 23 |
| Project Management Specialist – Regional Risk Management | Internal applicants | KSh3,864,600 | August 23 |
| Project Management Specialist – Risk Oversight, Health Products | Internal applicants | KSh5,239,775 | August 23 |
| Senior Project Management Specialist – Risk Oversight | Internal applicants | KSh7,364,454 | August 23 |
| Security Investigator – RSO | All interested applicants | KSh2,478,361 | August 30 |
Highest-paying position
The Senior Project Management Specialist – Risk Oversight is the highest-paying position among the advertised vacancies, with an annual salary of KSh7,364,454.
Several other Project Management Specialist positions offer annual salaries of about KSh5.24 million, while the Regional Risk Management position pays KSh3.86 million annually.
The entry-level positions in the latest advertisement carry annual salaries of about KSh2.48 million.
How to apply
Applicants should submit their applications through the US Embassy’s official vacancy announcement portal before the deadline indicated for their preferred position.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the requirements for each position because eligibility differs across the vacancies. Some roles may also require relevant professional qualifications, experience or security-related clearances.
The positions are based in Nairobi, although some roles may involve travel or duties across different locations.
The latest recruitment drive provides opportunities across technology, security, administration, project management and financial functions within the US Mission in Kenya.
