Office Assistant Job in Kenya - UN

Office Assistant

Functions of Office Assistants

Office Assistants are responsible for the following functions:

  • Cleanliness of offices, equipment/apparatus when need be;
  •  Office waste management;
  • Habitable office conditions;
  • Movement of office equipment, furniture, and orderly arrangement;
  • Meeting venues timely arrangement;
  • Keeping an inventory of kitchen equipment;
  • Office beverage and snacks preparation; and
  • Office and messenger duties.

Duties and Responsibilities


The Officer will be responsible to the Manager, of Human Resource & Administration, for the implementation of the Administration Division’s objectives in a result-oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporation’s goals, objectives, and agreed performance targets. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus;
  • Collecting and disposing waste;
  • Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
  • Moving or carrying office equipment, and furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement and dispatching letters;
  • Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
  • Keeping an inventory of kitchen equipment;
  • Preparing and serving office tea;
  • Performing office and messenger duties; and
  • Any other duties as may be assigned

Academic & Professional Qualifications    

  • At least a mean Grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Job Experience & Requirements    

  • Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Personal qualities    

  • Good interpersonal skills

How To Apply

  • Submit copies of the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Academic Papers, National Identity Card, NSSF, NHIF, and KRA Pin Certificate.
  • Apply through the Commission’s website: www.unesco.go.ke Careers Page
  • The deadline for submission of all applications is 12th December 2023 at 5.00 pm.