Support Staff / Office Assistant Jobs in Kenya

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SUPPORT STAFF / OFFICE ASSISTANT

Job Title	Support Staff / Office Assistant
Grade	RL 9
Corporation/Organization	Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Directorate	Corporate Services
Department	Principal Officer, Human Resource & Administration
Division	N/A
Section / Unit	Human Resource & Administration
Location / Work Station	Nairobi (Head Office)
Reporting Relationships
Reports to	Principal Officer, Human Resource & Administration
Direct Reports	N/A
Indirect Reports	N/A

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for provision of messengerial, cleanliness and catering services to facilitate seamless operations in the Commission.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

•  Clean and arrange the offices daily;
• Prepare and serve refreshments;
• Dispatch mails to the post office and other destinations;
• Arrange boardroom for meetings that are scheduled to take place;
• Distribute internal mails to officers as marked to respective offices;
• Requisition snacks and refreshments;
• Load and off load packages for office use;
• Carry out office logistical duties;
• Photocopy, bind and shred documents;
• keep inventory of kitchen utensils and advice on restocking; and
• Open and close offices to ensure security.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

N/A

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Kitchen Utensils

III.  Decision Making / Job Influence

Operational

Working Conditions

Office and kitchen setup.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade D- (minus) or equivalent.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Valid Certificate in food handling.

Computer Knowledge will be an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required.

N/A

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• High sense of confidentiality;
• Customer care and public Relations skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work well with teams; and
• Demonstrate high level of honesty.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary together with detailed Curriculum vitae, Copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials. Details of the positions are in the Commission website.

Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report); and
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)

Application to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of……” and mailed OR delivered to:

The Commission Secretary

Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Williamson House 6th Floor

4th Ngong Avenue

P.O. Box 43126 – 00100

NAIROBI

To be received on or before 12^th April, 2023.

Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, and marginalized and minority groups who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.