(JG 7) – REF: KURA/CS/HRM&A/19/12
(2 POSTS)
Responsibilities
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Preparing and responding to routine
correspondences;
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Managing protocol;
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Drafting letters;
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Recording dictation in shorthand and
transcribing it in typewritten form;
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Typing from drafts, manuscripts or
recording from dictation machines;
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Processing data;
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Ensuring good office layout;
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Operating office equipment;
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Attending to visitors/clients;
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Handling telephone calls and
appointments;
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Ensuring security of office records,
documents and equipment;
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Undertaking administrative work and
management of the office; and
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Guiding and supervising lower
secretarial personnel.
Qualifications
Qualifications For appointment to
this grade, an officer must:-
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Have a minimum of five (5) years
relevant work experience in a position in Public Service or Private Sector.
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Have the following qualifications
from the Kenya National Examinations Council:
· Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing
III
· Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.
· Business English III/Communications II
· Office Practice II
· Secretarial Duties II
· Commerce II
· Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III
OR
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Diploma in any of the following
fields: Secretarial Studies, Business Management, Business Administration or
other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
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Have a certificate in Computer
Applications (Windows, MS-Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Access
and Internet) from a recognized institution;
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Be proficient in computer
applications;
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
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Demonstrate merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results.
The successful candidates may be
required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional
Offices as the case may be. Candidates will be expected to fulfil the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Specifically, they must
obtain and attach copies of clearance certificates from the following
institutions/organizations;
·
Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Higher Education Loans Board;
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission;
·
Criminal Investigations Department
·
Credit Reference Bureau
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
above criteria should apply for the positions by downloading the KURA Job
Application Form from www.kura.go.ke, fill and submit together with their updated CVs and
copies of National Identity Card, copies of all certificates & testimonials
including Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya clearances, details of their
day time contacts, names, contacts of three referees.
The application should be mailed (by
post office/courier service) or hand delivered so as to reach the Director
General by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 16th July 2019. All envelopes/applications
should have the respective job reference number clearly marked and addressed to
the following address:
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM BUILDING, Tower B, 5th Ngong
Avenue, Opposite Bishops Gate
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Applications without the KURA Job
Application Form will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Youth, Persons Living with Disabilities and
persons from marginalized communities/areas are encouraged to apply
