The Nyandarua National Polytechnic (TNNP) was started as a public technical training institution through an initiative from the local community and leaders. The land was donated by the KARI . It was and Still the only public technical institution offering technical training in the entire Nyandarua County. Through a major funds drive in the 90's, the first on...

• Record dictation in shorthand and transcribe it into a written comprehensive form
• Type from drafts and manuscripts as required to ensure timely communication of information
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to ensure timely communication is passed on to the relevant office
• Operate office equipment in printing and photocopying documents to provide administrative assistance to the institution
• Prepare responses to simple routine correspondence promptly
• Assist the head of department in the preparation of presentation materials and other documentation for internal and external circulation
• Organise administration records and correspondence to ensure easy accessibility to the documentation/ information whenever required
• Classify documents and materials to ensure security and confidentiality of office records
• Receive and attend to visitors and clients professionally and courteously and direct them to the respective offices
• Monitor cleanliness of the office and ensure that the office is well-managed to promote a good working environment
• Maintain an efficient, smooth and easily accessible filing system to ensure required documents are traced in an efficient manner

• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)
• Computerized Document Processing III
• Shorthand III (100 w.p.m.)
• Audio typing III
• Business English III
• Communications II
• Office Management III
• Secretarial Duties II
• Commerce II
• Computer applications

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Certificate in computer applications