Principal Office Administrator - FRC

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is established under section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act No. 9 of 2009.
FRC is government agency whose principal objective is to assist in the identification of the proceeds of crime, and combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.
FRC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent individuals to fill the following position:
Principal Office AdministratorRef: FRC/26/11
Grade: FRC 5
One (1) Post
The position reports to the Deputy Director, Human Resources and Administration.
Job Specification:
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
i. Guide office administrative service execution to ensure efficient service delivery;
ii. Supervise office protocol and etiquette ensuring right procedure is followed at all times;
iii. Coordinate distribution of Board papers for effective and smooth flow of board sessions;
iv. Organize key initiatives for office administration aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the Centre;
v. Coordinate the management of executive visitors;
vi. Handling telephone calls for the Director General’s Office;
vii. Coordinate schedules of meetings and appointments for the Director General’s office;
viii. Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
ix. Checking and submitting responses to routine correspondences;
x. Manage petty cash for office of the Director General’s;
xi. Monitor adherence to procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file system
xii. Coordinating travel arrangements for the executive team;
xiii. Facilitate prudent utilization of resources and assets assigned to the department, and,
xiv. Prepare periodic management reports for the department and ensure timely submission.
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Office Administrator or in comparable position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies, Public Relations, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent discipline, from a recognized institution;
iii. Public Relations Course lasting not less than Two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
iv. Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing;
v. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and
vii. Shown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons in the above positions can access detailed job descriptions, job specifications, experiences and other requirements on our website and are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Centre’s recruitment portal: recruitment.frc.go.ke.
Applications should be received on or before 16th November, 2026 latest 17:00hrs (EAT).
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Candidate should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
2. Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidate will be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials during the interviews.
4. Successful Candidates will be required to submit compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
ii. Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iii. Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption (EACC)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
5. Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
FRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.