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:
Friday, March 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

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...

Job Summary

The Administrative and Program Support Rover position provides administrative, data analysis/report, program/project coordination, or management support to post. 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 with responsibility for American HR portfolio supervises the Rover position, but the incumbent will receive work guidance from supervisor in currently assigned area.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

Two years of office administration and management experience is required. This experience may include experience in which administration and management made up part of the responsibilities.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

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.

Education Requirements:

Completion of high school is required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

Close Date: 02/16/2026

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now

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