Administrative Assistant/Research Assistant
2026-03-03T08:18:26+00:00
Garissa University College
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Admin & Office, Education, Science & Engineering, Computer & IT
2026-03-20T17:00:00+00:00
8
Garissa University College (GUC) is a public university in Garissa, Kenya. Garissa University College was founded in 2011 as a constituent college of Moi University, in the facilities of the former Garissa Teachers Training College.
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ADVERT NO: GAU/HR/EA/10/26: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RESEARCH ASSISTANT GaU GRADE 8– THREE (3) POSITIONS
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
- Performing administrative operational duties in specific arrears of assignment
- Preparing reports and records as may be required
- Analyzing data as may be required.
- Processing data for administrative planning.
- Processing and dissemination of information.
- Participating in development of research and data collection and analysis tools;
- Assist in Designing and executing of surveys and making recommendations to inform policy and intervention measures
- Compiling research data and conducting data analysis
- Liaising with the faculty members in organising for research surveys, compilation and analysis.
- Assisting in preparation of regular scheduled reports and implementation of strategies.
- Assist in applying research innovations that have practical significance in conjunction with the respective research Fellows.
- Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
Job specification
For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree in informatics, Statistics, computing, economics, mathematics or actuarial science from a recognized University.
- A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
- Must be registered with the relevant Professional body and in good standing (where applicable);
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
- Performing administrative operational duties in specific arrears of assignment
- Preparing reports and records as may be required
- Analyzing data as may be required.
- Processing data for administrative planning.
- Processing and dissemination of information.
- Participating in development of research and data collection and analysis tools;
- Assist in Designing and executing of surveys and making recommendations to inform policy and intervention measures
- Compiling research data and conducting data analysis
- Liaising with the faculty members in organising for research surveys, compilation and analysis.
- Assisting in preparation of regular scheduled reports and implementation of strategies.
- Assist in applying research innovations that have practical significance in conjunction with the respective research Fellows.
- Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
- Proficiency in computer applications
- A Bachelors Degree in informatics, Statistics, computing, economics, mathematics or actuarial science from a recognized University.
- A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
- Must be registered with the relevant Professional body and in good standing (where applicable);
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
JOB-69a699526ed30
Vacancy title:
Administrative Assistant/Research Assistant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Education, Science & Engineering, Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Garissa University College
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 20 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Garissa University College (GUC) is a public university in Garissa, Kenya. Garissa University College was founded in 2011 as a constituent college of Moi University, in the facilities of the former Garissa Teachers Training College.
Read more about this company
ADVERT NO: GAU/HR/EA/10/26: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RESEARCH ASSISTANT GaU GRADE 8– THREE (3) POSITIONS
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
- Performing administrative operational duties in specific arrears of assignment
- Preparing reports and records as may be required
- Analyzing data as may be required.
- Processing data for administrative planning.
- Processing and dissemination of information.
- Participating in development of research and data collection and analysis tools;
- Assist in Designing and executing of surveys and making recommendations to inform policy and intervention measures
- Compiling research data and conducting data analysis
- Liaising with the faculty members in organising for research surveys, compilation and analysis.
- Assisting in preparation of regular scheduled reports and implementation of strategies.
- Assist in applying research innovations that have practical significance in conjunction with the respective research Fellows.
- Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
Job specification
For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree in informatics, Statistics, computing, economics, mathematics or actuarial science from a recognized University.
- A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
- Must be registered with the relevant Professional body and in good standing (where applicable);
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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THE VICE CHANCELLOR
GARISSA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA
Applications should be received at the office of the Vice Chancellor not later than 20th March 2026 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.
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