Vacancy title:
Human Resource Officer/ Senior Administrative Assistant II (HR)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Human Resources, Admin & Office, Management]

Jobs at:
Turkana University College (TUC)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 23 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Turkana University College (TUC) was inaugurated on 27th January 2017 as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. This is Kenya’s first Public University to be established in the vast resource - rich area of north western Kenya. The University College is situated in Turkana County, which is the 2nd largest County in Kenya covering 68,680sq km. It is the same size with the Republic of Rwanda. The County borders with South Sudan to the north, Uganda to the west and Ethiopia to the north- west.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The applicant:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Commerce/Business Management with six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which as Human Resource Officer Scale IX /Senior Adminis trative Assistant I or its equivalent.
• Must have CHRP II/CPS II or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Must be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Must be ICT competent (provide evidence).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare human resource budgets .
• Establish proper reward systems by designing financial and non-financial rewards and sanctions.
• Ensure proper working conditions and employees’ welfare.
• Ensure employee records are well maintained and properly managed.
• Maintain industrial peace in the University College in liaison with committees on discipline, staff welfare and safety among others.
• Coordinate the staff performance appraisal process.
• Responsible for the staff recruitment process.
• Handle correspondences on recruitment and training matters.
• Implement the resolutions of the training committee.
• Administration of staff terms of service.
• Handle induction and orientation matters.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Appointment to the position will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

APPLICATION MODE:

• Candidates should submit manual (hard copy) or electronic applications;
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles and membership of professional association,  and telephone contacts;
• All electronic applications should be sent to the following of the Deputy Principal, Administration, Finance and Planning office: 
• All manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Human Resource Officer/Senior Administrative Assistant II (HR)” and delivered to:

The Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance & Planning),
Turkana University College,
P.O. Box 69 - 30500 LODWAR, KENYA.

All applications should reach the Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance & Planning) Office on or before 23rd Feb 2026 latest by 5.00 p. m (East African Time).

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