Senior Principal Administration Officer Job in Kenya - Kitui CASB

The Senior Principal Administration Officer handles administrative operations, requiring Kenyan citizenship, a Bachelor’s in Public/Business Administration or Logistics, and 2+ years relevant experience. Full-time role in Kitui.

Reference: KT/CASB/2026/13 | Grade: KCASB 5 (J/G P) | Posts: 1 | Basic salary: KShs. 92,030 – 133,410 p.m. (permanent and pensionable)

Responsibilities

Supervising performance of lower ranking cadres;

Drafting work plans;

Implementing management decisions within established rules, regulations and procedures;

Managing staff performance and capacity development;

Overseeing compliance with quality standards;

Participating in reviewing administration policies, strategies, regulations, standards, guidelines and procedures;

Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to manage department functions such as renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;

Facilitating provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;

Spearheading processing of payment documents in respect of administrative and outsourced services;

Managing inventory for the Assembly’s assets; and

Any other duty that may be assigned by the Office of the Clerk of Assembly.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer shall have:

Valid Kenyan citizenship;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics from a recognized institution in Kenya or any other relevant qualification; and

Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

Added advantage

Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution in Kenya or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;

Membership to a professional body/association;

Senior Management Course or its equivalent;

High degree of integrity and honesty; and

Certificate in computer applications/packages.

How to Apply

All interested and qualified persons are required to physically submit their signed application letters, together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certified academic and professional certificates together with transcripts, and a certified copy of National ID/Passport, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side, addressed to:

The Secretary Kitui County Assembly Service Board

P.O. Box 694 – 90200 Kitui

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Important information to all applicants

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during the interviews.

Candidates with foreign degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission for University Education of Kenya.

Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates before appointment from the following organizations, as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a Credit Reference Bureau.

The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Beware of fraudsters

The County Assembly of Kitui does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any individuals or parties requesting such payments while posing as Assembly representatives are impostors and should be reported to the relevant authorities.