Assistant Records Officer Job in Kenya

ASSISTANT RECORDS OFFICER– 1 POST

Job Summary

The Assistant Records Officer will ensure safe custody of equipment, documents and records; File, archive and retrieve the Service’s records; Index and update documents; and in charge of retention, preservation and destruction of the Service’s records among other responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Records Officer will be required to assist with:

  • Ensuring letters are appropriately filed and marked to action officers
  • Controlling the opening of files and updating file index
  • Ensuring security of information/files in the registry
  • Up-dating and maintaining up-to-date file movement records and ascertaining the general cleanliness of the registry
  • Recording of incoming and outgoing mail
  • Maintaining an easy file retrieval system
  • Any other relevant duty or responsibility assigned by the Head of Section from time to time.

Candidate Profile

  • A Diploma in records management, business studies or any other relevant field.
  • IT & Numerical skills

In addition, the candidates should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies:

  • Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
  • Creativity and innovation skills.
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Applying technical expertise
  • Customer and stakeholder orientation
  • Drive for results
  • Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
  • Technological awareness.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies.

  • Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
  • Creativity and innovation skills.
  • Action oriented and demonstrated ability to manage priorities
  • Quality focus and attention to detail.
  • Professionalism and integrity in line with Kenya Power Pension Fund values.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement, and achievement of goals.
  • Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
  • Risk awareness and focus – demonstrate understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to visit the Fund’s website for detailed job descriptions for the roles at www.kppf.co.ke/careers/. Applications should be submitted through : https://e-recruitment.kppf.co.keto be received not later than Wednesday 25th January, 2023.

Please attach your Curriculum Vitaecopies of certificates and other relevant testimonials indicating your current and expected gross pay, your telephone numbers, email address, names, and addresses of three (3) professional referees.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo integrity and security background vetting.

Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KPPF is an equal opportunity employer.