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The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced a series of job openings in Israel aimed at its trained graduates, presenting an advantageous opportunity for skilled youth seeking lucrative international employment.
The recruitment drive, which will commence with the first group of applicants on January 28, 2025, highlights NYS's commitment to enhancing the livelihoods of Kenyan youth. In its latest statement released on Friday, the NYS detailed the positions available, which include 80 construction carpenters, 80 steel fixers, 50 plasterers, 40 heavy machinery operators, 30 plumbers, and 20 electricians.
Additional openings encompass 50 tile masons, 10 civil engineers or foremen, eight carpentry and eight steel fixing foremen, six plastering foremen, and five masonry foremen. Qualified candidates can expect a monthly salary ranging from Sh 250,000 to Sh 350,000, with the understanding that applicants will need to pay for travel, visa fees, pre-departure training, and medical examinations.
Senior Superintendent Samson Kiptum, representing the Commandant General, emphasizes the ongoing nature of the recruitment process. Shortlisted applicants will participate in practical interviews at the National Youth Service Engineering Institute in Nairobi starting on January 28, 2025. The employment contracts offered will span 63 months, or five years and three months, with a requirement of a minimum of 236 working hours each month.
Employees will work six days a week from Sunday to Friday, with full workdays extending up to 12 hours, and reduced hours on Fridays. Compensation for workers will include an hourly wage of 32.30 New Israeli Shekels (approximately Sh 1,116), along with bonuses for overtime work and housing provisions. The positions also come with benefits such as transportation, essential work equipment, safety training, and sick leave, all in accordance with Israeli labour regulations.
NYS encourages all prospective candidates to thoroughly review the job descriptions and qualifications before applying. Interested individuals may access the application form via the designated NYS link. This recruitment initiative signifies a pivotal advancement for NYS graduates, offering not just competitive salaries but also the chance to gain invaluable international experience.