Principal Administrative Officer Job in Kenya

Principal Administrative Officer (KMFRI Grade 5) – 1 Post

Duties and
responsibilities 

• Reviewing and formulation of administrative services;


• Overseeing maintenance issues through conducting physical
  survey and defect report and recommend for service to maintain suitable
  working condition;


• Ensuring staff welfare is prioritized by providing suitable
  tools of work and conditions of work to adopt acceptable standard
  practice, which will result to better output;


• Supervising staff through a clear duty allocation, to monitor
  adherence in order to appraise performance justifiably; 


• Ensuring compliancy to policy guidelines by obtaining clear
  interpretation hence enhanced service delivery; 
  
  
  


• Conducting staff performance appraisal in the department; 


• Ensuring routine responses to routine correspondences on
  administrative matters to ensure up to date reporting;


• Initiating of administrative staff training and development
  and other policy matters;


• Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture
  requirement for the Institute;


• Providing cross-functional liaison for administrative matters;


• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;


• Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and
  building is undertaken;


• Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance;
  and


• Facilitating renewal of motor vehicle and property insurance
  policies. 

Requirements for
appointment/Persons Specification

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience in comparable
  and relevant position in which three (3) must be satisfactory in public
  service or private sector;


• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration; Business
  Administration; Business Management; Office Management or any other
  relevant qualifications;


• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;


• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
  recognized institution;


• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing;


• Proficiency in computer applications;


• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and


• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.  

Other Key Competencies
and Skills

• Strategic and innovative thinking


• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;


• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills;


• Organization skills; 


• Strong communication and reporting skills;


• Problem solving skills;


• Analytical skills; and


• Conflict resolution skills. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified
candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form, attach their
testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and
Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Submit their applications
both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should
clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below
not later than Monday, 17th July 2023. 

The Director General,

Kenya Marine and
Fisheries Research Institute,

P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,

Silos Road, English
Point, Mkomani,

Mombasa, KENYA

Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

Note

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES in
compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present
originals of the following documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
  Investigations


• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans
  Board (HELB)


• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority


• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


• Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Only SHORTLISTED
CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of
their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the
interviews.

Any canvassing will lead
to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

KMFRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY,
WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.