Senior Assistant Office Administrator
Published:CUE 7- Advertised Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Closing Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- 17:00:00
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Office Administrators are responsible for smooth running of the Commission’s offices and contribute to achieving of the Commission planned goals through performing office administrative tasks
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form
- Drafting and typing routine letters and memos
- Ensuring the security of office equipment, documents and records
- Attending to visitors or clients
- Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office
- Handling telephone calls, diary and appointments
- Arranging for Meetings and preparing the necessary materials for the discussion
- Reporting on any need for office repairs and requesting office stationery
- Supervising office cleanliness
- Managing office protocol and etiquette
- Organizing travel arrangements
- Maintaining a register of outgoing and incoming files and mail
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interpersonal and negotiation skills; | Mandatory |
| 2 | Conflict management skills; | Mandatory |
| 3 | Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task; | Mandatory |
| 5 | Strong Deputy Director ial skills and ability to lead teams; | Mandatory |
| 6 | Planning and analytical skills; and | Mandatory |
| 7 | Communication and Reporting skills | Mandatory |
| 8 | Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 9 | Masters Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 10 | Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable; | Mandatory |
| 11 | Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 12 | Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution | Mandatory |
| 13 | Proficiency in computer applications; | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Permanent
No. of Vacancies
2
Job Grade
CUE 7
Location
Address:Red Hill Road,off Limuru Road,Gigiri
Phone No:020-7205000
City:NAIROBI
Post Code:
Email Address:info@cue.or.ke
Our Vision:Quality, relevant and sustainable university education
Our Mission:To promote and assure quality, relevant, and sustainable university education by setting standards, monitoring compliance, undertaking research and providing policy advisory
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