Assistant Office Administrator – Administrative Support

About the role

Provide secretarial support services to the Board to ensure smooth running of departmental activities and achieve the organisation’s mandate. The role is based at the Board’s Headquarters in Nairobi with occasional field assignments.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to visitors and clients, managing reception duties.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries, handling customer inquiries and complaints.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of office records, equipment and documents.
• Manage office protocol, etiquette and general administration.
• Oversee petty cash and physical assets such as safes, furniture and office equipment.

Required profile

• KCSE with a mean grade of C‑ or better.
• Passed subjects including Typewriting II (40 WPM), Business English II, Commerce II, Office Management/Administration, Secretarial Duties and Office Practice.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance certificates: Good Conduct (DCI), Tax compliance (KRA), HELB clearance, EACC declaration, and Credit Reference Bureau clearance.

Required skills

• Typewriting (minimum 40 words per minute).
• Computerised document processing.
• General computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).

What we offer

• Basic salary range KES 40,765 – KES 60,658 per month.
• Housing allowance KES 4,500.
• Commuter leave allowance KES 3,000.
• Permanent, pensionable contract.