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:
Sunday, April 19 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7 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
Reports to various sections throughout the Embassy, providing intermittent administrative assistance as needed.
As directed by Section Chiefs, duties include administrative functions: i.e. draft correspondence, diplomatic notes and demarches; type reports and cables; prepare briefing books and talking points; answer telephones and screen calls; take accurate messages; meet and escort visitors and work crews; sort and distribute mail; organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; schedule and take notes at meetings' schedule appointments; and perform other administrative support functions.
Works directly under the supervision, direction of the section chief and indirectly reports to the SHRO or DHRO.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Education Requirements:
A High School Diploma is required.
Experience needed
Experience:
Two years' experience in Administrative and clerical office experience is required.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
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