Senior Assistant Office Administrator - JKUAT Enterprises

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd (JKUATES) is a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT. Through research, consulting, training, and innovation, we deliver tailored advisory services to both public and private sector clients.
Our client in the financial sector is seeking suitably qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated individuals to fill the following vacant position.
Senior Assistant Office AdministratorGrade 7
Full time
Nairobi Area, Kenya
Job Description
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
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must:

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• 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)
  
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  • 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 III
    
  • Secretarial Duties II;
    
  • 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

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To view the detailed job descriptions for the role and a guide on how to apply, please log on to our e-recruitment platform via careers.jkuates.co.ke.
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during the application:

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2. A Signed application letter;
   
3. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employer(s), position(s) held, and names of at least three professional referees;
   
4. National Identity Card and
   
5. Copies of all academic and professional certificates.
   

Applications are to be received not later than Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.
JKUATES is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Female, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and marginalized community candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing, falsifying, or misinterpreting qualifications will result in automatic disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.