Vacancy title:
Roving Secretary (Administrative Assistant)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 11 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Keny...

Responsibilities or duties,

The Administrative and Program Support Rover position provides administrative, data analysis/report, program/project coordination, or management support to post. In addition to administrative and program support, this position provides cleared escort responsibilities. This position addresses short-term assignments as needed by post including staffing gaps, ad-hoc projects, and/or short-term workload increases. To provide maximum flexibility, this position may be implemented either as regular (full-time or part-time) or intermittent/irregular (a when actually employed) basis. Post HRO or DHRO supervises the Rover position, but the incumbent will receive work guidance from supervisor in currently assigned are

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

Incumbent will need to have a broad knowledge of the Embassy, including all Agencies. The incumbent will interact with employees from the Embassy and other Agencies as well. Job holder must have a good general knowledge of agency correspondence and other applicable office procedures. The incumbent must be able to respond to some questions from VIP visitors and the Front Office regarding Area. Confidentiality is imperative. Must be able to interact with VIP visitors and the Front Office.

Experience needed,

Three years of office administration and management experience is required.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

Completion of two years post-secondary education is required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Posted: Feb 19, 2026

Deadline: May 11, 2026

Close Date: 03/08/2026

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now

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