National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Job Vacancies 2026 – Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM (East African Time) | Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Type: State Corporation

About the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a State Corporation established under the NDMA Act, 2016.

Our Mandate: The Authority exercises overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and establishes mechanisms – either on its own or in collaboration with stakeholders – to end drought emergencies in Kenya.

The Board of NDMA is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the following positions.

Current Job Openings at NDMA

S/No.	Reference No.	Position Title	Grade	No. of Posts
1	NDMA V/No.1/4/2026	Director, Research & Data Informatics	NDMA 2	1
2	NDMA/V/No.2/4/2026	Deputy Director, Planning Monitoring & Evaluation	NDMA 3	1
3	NDMA/V/No.3/4/2026	Deputy Director, Legal Services	NDMA 3	1
4	NDMA/V/No.4/4/2026	Senior Administrative Officer	NDMA 6	1
5	NDMA/V/No.5/4/2026	Human Resource Management Officer II	NDMA 8	3
6	NDMA/V/No.6/4/2026	Finance & Accounts Officer II	NDMA 8	2
7	NDMA/V/No.7/4/2026	Administrative Officer III	NDMA 9	2
8	NDMA/V/No.8/4/2026	Drivers III	NDMA 11	2
9	NDMA/V/No.9/4/2026	Drought Management Coordination Officer II	NDMA 8	4

Job Vacancies by Category

Category	Grades	Total Posts
Senior Management	NDMA 2 – 3	3
Professional / Technical	NDMA 6 – 8	11
Support Services	NDMA 9 – 11	4
Grand Total	–	18

How to Apply for NDMA Jobs

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

www.ndma.go.ke

Access:

Detailed job descriptions
Minimum qualifications and requirements
Bio-Data Form link (mandatory)

Step 2: Complete the Bio-Data Form

IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST fill the Bio-Data Form available on the Authority’s website.
Applications without the completed Bio-Data Form will be rejected.

Step 3: Prepare Your Application Package

Send the following documents via email:

Bio-Data Form (completed)
Cover letter
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of certificates & testimonials

Step 4: Format Your Email Correctly

Email subject line must clearly indicate:

The position title
The Reference Number

Example: *”Director, Research & Data Informatics – NDMA V/No.1/4/2026″*

Step 5: Submit via Email

Send to: hr@ndma.go.ke

Step 6: Address Your Application To

Chief Executive Officer
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
P.O. Box 53547 – 00200
NAIROBI, KENYA

Important Note

Rule	Details
Submission method	Online only – No physical applications accepted
Bio-Data Form	Mandatory – Failure to fill = automatic rejection
Application fee	NO fee charged by NDMA for any application
Canvassing	Any form of canvassing = automatic disqualification
Shortlisted only	Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Equal Opportunity

NDMA is an equal opportunity employer.
The following groups are strongly encouraged to apply:

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Marginalized groups
Minorities

Chapter Six Compliance

Successful candidates must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by obtaining clearance from:

Institution	Clearance Type
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)	Tax Compliance Certificate
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)	Clearance Certificate
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)	Clearance
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)	Certificate of Good Conduct
Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)	Credit Report