About the Project
Meru
University of Science & Technology (MUST) in collaboration with Federal
Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany are implementing
a project titled ‘Circular bio-based intelligent organic and oxide engineering
ecosystems – From multiple heterogeneous sources to homogeneous high-tech
materials supply streams (Circular B-I/O)’. The project is funded by Volkswagen
Stiftung foundation. The project seeks to competitively fill the following open
position;
Project Support Officer /Project Secretary
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain schedules, appointments, and
calendars.
- Handle incoming correspondence, emails, and
phone inquiries.
- Prepare, format, and distribute reports,
presentations, and other documents related to the projects.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and conferences,
including logistics and materials preparation.
- Maintain organized records of institute
activities, research data, and administrative files.
- Assist with budget tracking, invoicing, and
procurement processes.
- Support recruitment activities, including
scheduling interviews and onboarding new staff or interns.
- Liaise with internal teams, external partners,
vendors, and stakeholders effectively.
- Ensure compliance with institute policies and
procedures.
- Perform general office duties to ensure a smooth
workflow.
Key
skills/Personal attributes required include:
- Strong analytical, organizational and
communication (in English and French both oral and written) skills.
- Highly motivated and independent with strong
administrative skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a
team.
- Be a person of integrity and a keen eye for
details.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Administration / Secretarial
Studies /Education or equivalent
- Proficiency in French Language will be an added
advantage
How to Apply
Applicants
should email their motivation letter, certified copies of Academic Certificates
as well as curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications,
experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and
e-mail contacts;
Applications
documents should be forwarded addressed to the;
Director
Institute of Cement & Concrete
Meru University of Science & Technology
P.O Box 972-60200
Meru-Kenya
Application
documents should be emailed as one file in PDF: icc@must.ac.ke
Closing
date: 17th
September, 2025 at 5:00 pm EAT.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
