Assistant Office Administrator (KEFRI 9) at KEFRI

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986. It is looking to recruit 2 individuals for the position of Assistant Office Administrator (KEFRI 9) in the Migori and Lamu Duty stations. If you’re a dynamic, result-oriented, and self-driven person be sure to submit your application for the Assistant Office Administrator (KEFRI 9) at KEFRI. Check out other KEFRI vacancies.

Duties and Responsibilities and Assistant Office Administrator (KEFRI 9) at KEFRI

The duties and responsibilities for the position of Assistant Office Administrator (KEFRI 9) at KEFRI include but are not limited to: –

• Typing manuscripts and preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
• Maintaining office diary and protocol;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
• Processing data and manage e-office;
• Operating office equipment;
• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Planning and scheduling meetings;
• Reporting any repair needs in the office;
• Management of office petty cash; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointment for Assistant Office Administrator

Below are the requirements for appointment. If you meet the qualifications, be sure to submit your application.

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (Minus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer applications; and
• Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution;

OR

• Have passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations
  Council (KNEC);

1. Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized document processing III;
2. Shorthand III (100 w.p.m);
3. Business English III/Communications II;
4. Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
5. Secretarial Duties II;
6. Commerce II;

How to Apply for the Assistant Office Administrator

Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:

1) The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided
in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ

2) The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their
Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and
national identification card. They MUST also include their day and evening
telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to
reach the Director KEFRI not later than 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.

3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the
position applied for and addressed to: –

The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
NAIROBI.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.