The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a body Corporate established by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013. The mandate of NACOSTI is to regulate, assure quality and advice the Government on matters of science, technology and innovation.
To achieve this mandate
the Commission seeks to fill the following vacant positions;
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (GRADE ST
8)- 1 POSITION- REF: OA/3/2/2021
GROSS SALARY – KSH 81,158 – 93,543
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior
Administration Officer, the Office Administrator will undertake the following
duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare responses to simple routine
correspondences;
- Maintain office diary and protocol;
- Handle telephone calls and appointments
- Record dictation in shorthand form;
- Ensure security of office records, documents and
equipment
- Attend to visitors/clients; and
- Plan and schedule meetings
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, an applicant must have:-
- Diploma in Secretarial Services from the Kenya
National Examinations Council (KNEC) from a recognized institution.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution
- Demonstrate the following key competencies and
skills:
- Proficiency in IT
- Planning skills;
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Integrity
How to Apply
- Candidates MUST fill the Application for
Employment Form which can be downloaded from the following link: Job Application Form – June 2021 and
Summary of the Application Form which can be downloaded from the following
link: Summary of your Application Form – June 2021.
- Candidates MUST submit
manual (hard copy) AND electronic (online) applications.
- All applications should be submitted together with
a cover letter, duly filled Application for Employment Form, duly filled
summary table in Ms Word downloadable from the website, detailed
curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates,
testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.
- Manual applications should be submitted in a
sealed envelope clearly indicating the reference number and should be
delivered to:
The Director General
National Commission for
Science, Technology and Innovation
NACOSTI Headquarters
Building, Kabete off Waiyaki Way
P.O BOX 30623-00100
Nairobi, KENYA
Online applications
should be submitted via email to: recruitment@nacosti.go.ke
Applications should be
received not later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 29th June 2021.
NACOSTI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN,
YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any form of canvassing will lead
to automatic disqualifications.