Has the USAID Advertised Over 3,500 Jobs to Kenyans Across All Counties?

By Cynthia Kanyali

This Facebook post claims that USAID Kenya is offering over 3,500 job opportunities to Kenyans across all 47 counties.

The post provides a link directing users to a Google document which indicates that shortlisted applicants will earn Ksh 2,500 per day, while those in hard-to-reach areas will receive Ksh 3,500. On top of the pay, there is daily lunch, t-shirts and transport.

“At the end of the exercise, those who will have done excellent work will be retained on permanent basis. We are recruiting 180 people per County based on first come first served basis,” the document adds.

Verification

The United States Agency for International Development, abbreviated as USAID, is a leading international development agency. It is funded by the American people and operates in many countries across the world, including Kenya.

The jobs purportedly on offer at USAID include data entry clerks, accountants, messengers, receptionists and secretaries, field officers, drivers, supervisors, tea girls and field data collectors.

As part of the registration process, applicants are required to complete an application form provided in the document.

Additionally, the document states that first-time applicants are required to pay a registration fee of Ksh 450, refundable if one does not qualify for the job.

“Ksh 450 will be used to cater for training and uniform branding for those who will have qualified to work with us,” the document adds.

USAID Kenya, which the post claims is recruiting staff, has dismissed the job advert through its official Facebook and Twitter pages, terming the ad as a scam.

“Beware of fraud! USAID and partners never ask for money so that you can apply for a job or other opportunity,” the organisation says.