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Office Administrator- 1 Position (Kitui)

Key Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
  • Typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;
  • Processing data; 
  • Operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients; 
  • Handling telephone calls in that office and appointments;
  • Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment including classified materials; 
  • Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence; and 
  • Guiding and supervising secretarial personnel under him/her. 

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business and Office Management any other relevant degree from an institution recognised in Kenya; OR Bachelor’s degree in social sciences plus a diploma in secretarial studies from an institution recognised in Kenya ;
  • Computer Literacy; and 
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Office Administrator- 1 Position (Turkana)

Key Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
  • Typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;
  • Processing data; 
  • Operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients; 
  • Handling telephone calls in that office and appointments;
  • Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment including classified materials; 
  • Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence; and 
  • Guiding and supervising secretarial personnel under him/her. 

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business and Office Management any other relevant degree from an institution recognised in Kenya; OR Bachelor’s degree in social sciences plus a diploma in secretarial studies from an institution recognised in Kenya ;
  • Computer Literacy; and 
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Driver – 1 Position (Turkana)

Key Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Driving a motor vehicle as authorized; 
  • Carrying out checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure and 
  • other related routine checks;
  • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; 
  • Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned; 
  • Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
  • Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D or its equivalent qualification;
  • Occupational Trade Test I/II/III for Drivers;
  • Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s).
  • First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

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