NIS Kenya Career Portal – www.nis.go.ke

Last Updated on April 19, 2022

This article provides detailed information on how to access the National Intelligence Service (NIS) Kenya Portal also known as the NIS Kenya Recruitment Portal.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is a disciplined civilian intelligence agency established under Article 242 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, to be primarily responsible for Security Intelligence and Counter Intelligence, besides performing other functions prescribed by national legislation.

NIS is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit the most qualified persons for the job. The Recruitment and Selection process of Officers in NIS is undertaken at the following three (3) entry levels. Those seeking to be considered for future opportunities should register and submit their Resume/CV profiles’ online.

Interested candidates should create a profile within the NIS Career Networks. NIS regularly looks at Career Networks to source candidates for upcoming NIS career opportunities. By creating your profile you are not applying to an NIS position, rather, you are submitting your interest to work with the Service. Your profile will be considered whenever positions arise within the Service. Based on your profile information you may receive direct communication from the NIS to take further action.

Note: The NIS does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training e.t.c).

How to Register and Submit Your Job Application on The Nis Kenya Career Portal

• If you already have an N.I.S Career Portal account, please proceed to log in page and update your Resume/Profile.
• If you don’t have N.I.S Career Portal account, please proceed to registration page, to create a new account. Thereafter you will receive your login detail in your email account.
• Note: To successfully create your profile the following documents are required as part of attachment:-
  • National ID (Mandatory)
  • Passport photo image (Mandatory)
  • University/College/Tertiary education completion certificate(s)-(Mandatory)
  • O-Level School completion certificate (Mandatory)
  • O-Level School leaving certificate(Optional)

How to Reset your NIS Kenya Career Portal Forgotten Password

• To reset your password, submit your username or your email address. If we can find you in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions how to get access again.

Requirements Needed To Submit Application on The Nis Kenya Career Portal

For Graduate Trainees Entry Level:

• Prospective candidates must be aged between 22-31 years
• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent
• Be in possession of a degree from a recognized institution
• Must be a Kenyan citizen without a criminal record and is physically fit

For Diploma Trainees Entry Level:

• Prospective candidates must be aged between 20-30 years
• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE),mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent
• Be in possession of a college diploma, earned over at least 18 months of study in a recognized institution
• Must be a Kenyan citizen without a criminal record and is physically fit

For Certificate Trainees Entry Level:

• Prospective candidates must be aged between 20-26 years
• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade D+ or its equivalent
• Be in possession of a relevant Certificate from a recognized institution, covering at least 6 months of study
• Must be a Kenyan citizen without a criminal record and is physically fit