Senior Office Administrator (2 Posts) at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KEWI as established by the KEWI Act is mandated to offer training, administer examinations offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector. KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is “To be a World class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this KEWI, with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally. ADVERT NO. EXT/21/05/SCALE KW 7 SummaryThe Office Administrative Assistant, KW 7 reports to the Principal Human Resource and Administrative Officer, KW4.Details and responsibilities will entail:Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form; Typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;Processing data;Operating office machines;Attending to visitors/clients;Handling telephone calls and appointments;Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence.Guide and supervise junior secretarial staff and handle other issues relating to the secretarial cadre in a Department;Effective management of office protocol. Job Specifications For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: Served in the grade of Office Administrative Assistant, KW8 or any other relevant and comparable in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four years;Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Office Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;Certificate in computer applications;Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution