The Middle East and African countries continue to develop strong ties for shared heritage. Qatar is known for housing many nationalities. The migration process towards this land is from all over the globe, from African, Asian, European and American origins. Since many visitors are worried about their access to this country under these pandemic conditions, here is an article for Kenyan visitors to know what awaits them, in case they wanted to settle in Qatar:

Qatar and Kenya

Shifting towards a diverse society, the Qatar State is providing vacancies for Africans to work in Qatar. Employers and sponsors are targeting this community for various reasons among them:

-Launching Qatar businesses and projects in African states

-Providing subprojects in both countries to exchange expert teams.

-Outsourcing in African lands

Although Kenyans are not the largest working population in Qatar, it is a visible community that becomes present in Qatar. If you are conducting a job search based on your nationality, join Fratres. You may also read.Best Qatar Jobs for Pakistani 2021

Kenyans for World Cup 2021

Kenya is known for sports ambassadors and athletic exportations towards sport-centered lands. As for investments in the field of football, Qatar has a Sports Investments Company, which bought the majority of the shares of the French football club Paris Saint-Germain. Qatar Tourism Authority has also signed an advertising contract for four years to put the Qatar Foundation logo and Qatar Airways logo on the shirts of Barcelona players.

These were for the European leading football investments. Qatar has facilitated access for Kenyan to represent Qatar at Olympic, international and national competitions. The Council of Foreign Ministers has passed a new legislation allowing Kenyans to get the Exceptional nationality in Qatar, as they will represent this State in International competitions.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the African Union Commission signed an agreement to establish a fund preparing Kenyans for Qatar Sports events. Accordingly, Kenyans can work as:

-Runners

-Athletics

-African Sports Managers

-Sport Trainers

All these profiles can get a permanent visa in Qatar provided that they meet the following conditions:

-Obtaining top achievements in International sports events.

-Advertising for Qatar leading companies and corporations.

Kenyans in Qatar Job Market 2021

Adding to the basic jobs that Kenyans can get to strengthen the Qatar Sports Investments, other vacancies are targeting average African applicants. Qatar has employment projects for Africans seeking asylum in neighboring countries. Although massive changes brought by the pandemic have affected job opportunities in various economic sectors, there are opportunities related to Kenyan expats other than sports. Nowadays, the new job portal Fratres allows you to track worldwide employment trends and in-demand vacancies to help job seekers develop their skills according to employers' requirements. As this website aimed at reporting prevailing employment trends, here are the jobs available to Kenyan workers:

1.Marine Workers :

Qatar has many companies in the field of marine works, ship maintenance and construction. This field recruits applicants with manual crafts and sea sailing experiences to join marine workers and ship apprentices. Take a look at Qatar Labour Law and Workplace Injuries

2.Construction workers:

 The field of construction is open to various nationalities. Qatar hires African expats to operate in this field through various trades. Kenyans can work as:

-Electrician 

-Carpenters

-Brick Layers

-Pipe Fitters  

-Steel Fixers 

3. Heavy Equipment Carriers:

companies specialized in carrying heavy pieces of equipment for relocation or logistics transport hire Kenyans in the following positions:

-Truck drivers

-Carriers

-Furniture carriers

-roof and shelves installers

Applicants for heavy materials carriers jobs should have driving licenses and should care for the transported material.

4.Mechanic Workers:

Qatar has a mechanical solid industry that hires technicians, engineers and even workers. Kenyans who are very skilled in automated tasks, or have achieved apprenticeship in automatic supplies and support can work as:

-Auto Mechanic

-Tyreman

-Light Equipment Mechanic 

-Welders

5.Security Jobs:

African communities operating in African-related branches such as Qatar hostels for African expats, can work in security. Kenyans and many other African nationalities can operate as security officers for many private buildings.

6. Technicians:

Kenyans with technical skills and experiences can operate in various industries as technicians. Depending on qualifications, Kenyans can apply for:

-Elevator technicians

- AC technicians

7.Drivers:

Many companies are offering driving services. Kenyans with driving licenses and direction expertise can apply to drive jobs in Qatar. How to Find Jobs in Qatar (Expat Guide)?

8. Road Projects workers:

Qatar is known for building bridges, immense roads to various branches. Municipalities in Qatar are hiring workers for road projects. They recruit workers to maintain:

• Car race roads
• Civil roads
• Emergency roads

Workers in these projects are from various nationalities, among them Kenyans. They operate in digging, fixing, and paving the roads for their specific usage.

8. Street/ Road Sweepers:

This field is also occupied by many nationalities, among them Kenyans. Street sweepers belong to various municipalities. They work to grant environmental balance and contribute to the well-being of Qatar streets.

These were the various jobs available for Kenyans in Qatar. Some of the jobs belong to Qatari sports investments for the World Cup. Others are a mix of white and blue-collar occupations.