Requirements to join NIS with certificate, diploma or degree

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of Kenya is a state agency that protects the country’s national security interests and citizens. The NIS’s mission is to safeguard Kenya from threats both internal and external. Its functions include:

Threat Detection

– Spotting and reporting possible threats to Kenya’s national security.

Advisory

– Informing the president and government about security threats.

– Suggesting security measures for other state agencies.

Vetting

Offering confidential security assessments for applicants to state positions requiring security clearance.

Counter Intelligence

– Conducting counterintelligence operations to disrupt non-state actors and prevent terrorist successes.

The NIS to date remains one of the most mysterious operations in kenya on the basis of the confidentiality with which it is run. It is a secretive government body working closely with the NPS and DCI to protect Kenya’s territorial integrity.

Unlike other security forces, the NIS doesn’t advertise job openings or hire in large numbers. Instead, they maintain a mysterious approach by inviting Kenyans to create profiles in the NIS career network and headhunting candidates for career opportunities.

The NIS values being an equal opportunity employer and strives to recruit the best candidates for each job. They frequently bring in Kenyans from various professional fields, focusing on those with unique skills and technical abilities.

The agency regularly seeks individuals with certificates, diplomas, or undergraduate degrees. The following are the requirements for each category based on education levels:

Certificate level

1. Candidates should be between 20 and 26 years old.

2. They must hold a valid KCSE certificate with at least a mean grade of D or equivalent.

3. A certificate from a recognized institution, covering a minimum of six months of study, is required.

4. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with no criminal record.

5. Physical fitness is a must.

Diploma level

1. Candidates should be between 20 and 30 years old.

2. They must hold a valid KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C (plain) or its equivalent.

3. A college diploma from a recognized institution, obtained at least 18 months ago, is required.

4. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with no criminal record.

5. Physical fitness is mandatory.

Here’s the revised version for the Graduate Trainees section:

Graduate level

1. Candidates should be between 22 and 31 years old.

2. They must hold a valid KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C or its equivalent.

3. A degree from a recognized institution is required.

4. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with no criminal record.

5. Physical fitness is essential.

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How to create a profile for NIS recruitment

1. If you do not have an NIS Career Portal account, visit NIS to create a profile. You will receive login details in your email account.

2. If you already have an NIS Career Portal account, please proceed to the login page to check or update your profile.

3. To successfully create your profile, you must attach the following documents:

– National ID (Mandatory)

– Passport photo image (Mandatory)

– University/College/Tertiary education completion certificate (Mandatory)

– O-Level School completion certificate (Mandatory)

– O-Level School leaving certificate (Optional)

– By Ann Precious Kinyua