KoTDA Announces Careers for 2026 – How to Apply for 6 Jobs in Kenya Before 25th May 2026

KoTDA Announces Careers for 2026 – How to Apply for 6 Jobs in Kenya

Application Deadline: 25th May 2026
Location: Konza Technopolis, Kenya
Sector: Special Economic Zone / Smart City Development / Innovation Hub

Why Work at Konza Technopolis Development Authority?

Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) is building Africa’s leading smart city and innovation hub. As a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Konza offers unique incentives for enterprises in Life Sciences, Engineering, and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES).

KoTDA Mission: To develop a thriving sustainable smart city and a vibrant innovation ecosystem contributing to Kenya’s knowledge economy.

KoTDA seeks competent, capable, ambitious, self-motivated, and dynamic individuals to contribute to this global vision.

Job Opportunities

Job Title	Grade	Reference	Posts
Chief Manager, Corporate Research and Strategy	2	KoTDA/HR125/2026	1
Executive Secretary	5	KoTDA/HR126/2026	1
Information Systems Auditor	6	KoTDA/HR127/2026	1
Cloud Developer (PaaS and SaaS)	6	KoTDA/HR128/2026	1
IT Program Officer	6	KoTDA/HR129/2026	1
IoT Engineer	6	KoTDA/HR130/2026	1

Total Vacancies: 6

Positions Grouped by Functional Area

Strategy and Research Leadership

Chief Manager, Corporate Research and Strategy – Grade 2 / Ref: KoTDA/HR125/2026 (1 post)

This senior leadership role drives corporate strategy, research initiatives, and innovation agendas aligned with Konza’s knowledge economy mission.

Administrative Support

Executive Secretary – Grade 5 / Ref: KoTDA/HR126/2026 (1 post)

This position provides high-level executive support and office coordination within the Authority.

Information Systems and Audit

Information Systems Auditor – Grade 6 / Ref: KoTDA/HR127/2026 (1 post)

This role focuses on auditing IT systems, ensuring compliance, security, and risk management across KoTDA’s digital infrastructure.

Cloud Computing and Development

Cloud Developer (PaaS and SaaS) – Grade 6 / Ref: KoTDA/HR128/2026 (1 post)

This technical position requires expertise in Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud development environments.

IT Program Management

IT Program Officer – Grade 6 / Ref: KoTDA/HR129/2026 (1 post)

This role oversees IT programs, project coordination, and technology implementation initiatives.

Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering

IoT Engineer – Grade 6 / Ref: KoTDA/HR130/2026 (1 post)

This engineering position designs and deploys IoT solutions for smart city infrastructure and innovation ecosystem development.

Required Qualifications and Experience – Where to Find Details

Complete role profiles, including:

Specific qualifications
Years of experience required
Technical competencies
Behavioral attributes
Duties and responsibilities

Are available on the official KoTDA website:

https://konza.go.ke/career-opportunities/

Application Submission Requirements

Documents to Prepare

Curriculum Vitae (CV) – detailed and updated
Application letter – tailored to the specific position
Academic certificates – scanned copies
Professional certificates – if applicable (as per role profile)

Email Submission Format

Send to: [email protected]

Email subject line: Must state the position applied for (e.g., “Application – Cloud Developer PaaS and SaaS”)

Attachments: CV, application letter, and academic certificates combined or attached separately as per preference (single PDF recommended)

Deadline

All applications must be received on or before 25th May 2026.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity

KoTDA is fully committed to Chapter 232 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya, which mandates:

Fair competition and merit-based selection
Representation of Kenya’s diverse communities
Equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, or disability status

Groups strongly encouraged to apply:

Women
Youth
Marginalized communities
Persons living with disabilities (PWDs)

Important Conditions of Application

Condition	Consequence
Canvassing in any form (direct or indirect)	Automatic disqualification
Late submission	Application not considered
Failure to indicate position in email subject	Possible disqualification
Missing required documents	May affect shortlisting

Post-Shortlisting Requirements – Chapter Six (6) Compliance

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates must then provide valid and current documents for Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):