Administrative Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.

The Institute wishes to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and self driven person to fill the vacant position below:

Administrative Officer II
JG: RF9
1 Post
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supervision of office services – telephone, cleaning, messengerial and registry;
  • Allocation of office accommodation, furniture and equipment and keep records thereof;
  • Effective management and administration of transport services including allocation of vehicles and supervision of drivers;
  • Undertake coordinated maintenance of office buildings;
  • Coordinate vehicle maintenance and servicing, cleaning services;
  • Authorize vehicle journeys and administer work tickets;
  • Insurance for motor vehicles;
  • Settle utility bills – water and electricity – and keep records thereof;
  • Coordinate security matters in the centre;
  • Coordinate the conduct of the drills in consultation with the appropriate safety agent and put in place safety equipment like fire extinguishers;
  • Discharge of postal services;
  • Supervise communication services.
Requirements for Appointment
  • At least three (3) years in the grade of Administrative Officer III or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
  • Part I of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya OR Diploma in Management from a recognized Institution.
  • Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
How to Apply
 
Interested persons should send their applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position as well as copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and reach the Director KEFRI on or before Wednesday 17th June 2015.

Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked and addressed to:-

The Director, 
Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
 P.O Box 20412-00200, City Square, 
Nairobi

Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelope.
 
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 Certified