Overseas jobs for Kenyans

Jobs Abroad for Kenyans: Domestic Jobs in the Gulf

Smartmaids Group is an NEA-registered overseas recruitment agency in Nairobi. We recruit Kenyan housemaids, house help, nannies, Arabic cooks, home drivers, caregivers and home tutors for live-in jobs in three Gulf countries. Choose a country to see salaries, requirements and how it works.

  • Jobs in the UAE for Kenyans

    Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan housemaids, house help, nannies, Arabic cooks, home drivers, caregivers and home tutors for households in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates of the United Arab Emirates — and handles the screening, visa, documents and travel in between.

    We work with registered Tadbeer centres.

  • Jobs in Qatar for Kenyans

    Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan housemaids, house help, nannies, Arabic cooks, home drivers, caregivers and home tutors for households in Qatar. We screen applicants, match them to each employer’s requirements and manage the visa, documents and travel through to placement.

    We work with regulated maid recruitment centres.

  • Jobs in Bahrain for Kenyans

    Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan housemaids, house help, nannies, Arabic cooks, home drivers, caregivers and home tutors for households in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and handles the screening, visa, documents and travel for every selected candidate.

    We work with manpower centres.

Registered with the National Employment Authority (NEA), Kenya

In the Gulf we work with registered Tadbeer centres in the UAE, regulated maid recruitment centres in Qatar and manpower centres in Bahrain.

Jobs abroad

Overseas jobs we recruit Kenyans for

See typical salaries, the requirements and how to apply from Kenya.

What the employer provides with every job

  • Accommodation All jobs are full live-in: you live in the employer’s home.
  • Food Meals are provided by the employer.
  • Medical insurance The employer provides medical insurance.
  • Work visa The employer provides the visa.
  • Return ticket A return ticket home when you complete your full contract.

FAQ

Jobs abroad for Kenyans: common questions

What jobs abroad do you offer for Kenyans?

We recruit Kenyans for domestic jobs in the Gulf: housemaids, house help, nannies, Arabic cooks, home drivers, caregivers and home tutors. All jobs are full live-in.

Which countries can I work in?

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.

Are you a licensed overseas recruitment agency in Kenya?

Smartmaids Group is a recruitment agency in Nairobi registered with Kenya’s National Employment Authority (NEA), the body that regulates recruitment for jobs abroad.

Do jobs abroad come with accommodation and a visa?

Yes. The employer provides accommodation, food, medical insurance and the visa, and a return ticket when you complete your full contract.

Who can apply for jobs abroad?

Kenyan citizens aged 22–45 with a valid passport (at least 2 years remaining) who are willing to work abroad on a 2-year contract. First timers can apply.