Principal Administration Officer

About

KMFRI invites internal applications for one Principal Administration Officer position at KMFRI Grade 5. Duties include implementation of administrative policies for security, records, transport, rent and quality systems, asset and vehicle records, supplies, cleaning, transport and accommodation requests. Applicants require nine years' relevant experience including three years at Senior Administration Officer level or comparable, a listed bachelor's degree, relevant professional membership, computer proficiency and Chapter Six compliance. Job grade: KMFRI Grade 5 Number of posts: 1 post Reference: KMF/INT/ADVT/PRM/2 Salary: Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M. Salary: House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M. Salary: Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M. Salary: Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.20,000 P.A. Salary: Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI

How to apply

Submit your application online through KMFRI’s official recruitment portal: https://careers.kmfri.go.ke/. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring implementation of administrative policies and procedures in security, records management, transport, rent management and quality management systems;
• Ensuring provision of office equipment and materials;
• Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
• Ensuring maintenance of records of all Institute’s assets, logbooks, and insurance covers;
• Compiling monthly utilization and expenditure data of all vehicles;
• Preparing report of motor vehicles;
• Overseeing cleaning services in the Institute;
• Implementing administrative policies and procedures in security, records management and transport;
• Undertaking surveys to ensure adequate provision of office equipment and supplies;
• Receiving and handling staff requests for transport services and office accommodation.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Administration Officer or in a comparable position in public service or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Transport and Logistics, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010