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SENIOR ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, GRADE 7


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4years
Posted: 14 October 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duties and responsibilities

(i) Ensuring security of office equipment documents and records;

(ii) Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing in typewritten form; processing data and managing e-office;

(iii) Planning and organizing meetings workshop/conferences and seminars; operating office equipment;

(iv) Responding to correspondences; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls enquiries and appointments;

(v) Handling protocols and confirming travel itineraries; and managing office petty cash.

(vi) Guiding and supervising lower secretarial personnel.




Requirements
b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an Officer must:
  • At least four (4) years relevant work experience in public service or private sector.
  • Minimum KCSE C- minus) or its equivalent
  • Higher Diploma
  • Have passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations Agency (KNEC)
  1. Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized document processing III;
  2. Shorthand III (120 w.p.m
  3. Business English III/Communications I;
  4. Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III
  5. Secretarial Duties II;
  6. Commerce II;

  • Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Demonstrated results in management of office and administrative services.
  • Good communication Skills
  • Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution

Key competencies and skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic and innovative thinking
  • Strong interpersonal skills



Required Skills:

Strong analytical skills Communication skills Strategic and innovative thinking Strong interpersonal skills


Required Education:

Minimum KCSE C- minus) or its equivalentHigher DiplomaHave passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations Agency (KNEC)Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized document processing III;Shorthand III (120 w.p.m Business English III/Communications I;Office Management III/Office Administration and Management IIISecretarial Duties II;Commerce II;Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;