Assistant Office Administrator Job in Kenya

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for secretarial services and other of clerical duty

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Word and data processing

Managing electronic office

Operating office equipment

Maintaining office diary, appointments, and travel itineraries

Attending to visitors and clients

Ensuring security of office records, equipment

Keeping correspondence and file movement

Preparing responses to simple routine responses

Managing office protocol and etiquette


Maintaining integrity and confidentiality of data

Job Competencies 

Academic Qualifications-KNEC

Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies/Business Office Management or equivalent from a recognized Institution OR

Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);

OR

Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stage I, II, and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects: –

Shorthand III (minimum 100 w.p.m.);

Typewriting III (50 w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III;

Business English III/Communications II;

Secretarial Duties II;

Office Practice II;

Commerce II; and

Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Previous relevant work experience is required.

N/A

Functional Skills:

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

How To Apply

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents;

Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;

Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;

Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and

Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Application Form

All applications should be filled and submitted no later than 29th January 2024 at midnight East Africa Time.