Republic of Kenya
Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme
Recruitment of Programme
Coordination Unit Staff
The
programme is funded by European Union through IFAD.
The
Ministry wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the following
position:
Programme Assistant
(PRA) – Nairobi
2 Posts
Ref. PRA10
The
Programme Assistant (PRA) will report to the Finance and Administrative
Manager.
S/he will
provide administrative support to the Office of the Programme Coordinator and
the Central PCU office.
Duties and responsibilities:-
(a) General
office administration, including the receiving and directing clients and
correspondence and the management of calls and appointments;
(b)
Ensuring proper custody, filing and retrieval of documents;
(c)
Preparing relevant documents for the programme;
(d)
Day-to-day administration of supplies, utilities, maintenance, drivers and
other services.
For appointment to this position,
applicants must have:-
(a)
Bachelor’s degree in either Social Sciences or higher diploma from a recognized
institution;
(b) 2
years’ experience as a programme assistant or similar position, preferably in a
donor-funded project;
(c) Strong
computer application and communications skills (oral, written, presentation);
(d) Fluent
in English and Kiswahili. Working knowledge of French will be an advantage.
Application Process
i. Female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
ii. Each
application should have a CV and covering letter indicating the Reference
Number for the position.
Applicants
for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate
the preference (N or S) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies
of relevant credentials should be enclosed.
iii. Each
application in a sealed envelope should be submitted to:
Principal
Secretary
Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box
30028-00100
Nairobi
Not later
than 10.00 a.m. on 11th April 2014.
iv. Only
shortlisted candidates shall be invited for the interview