Vacancy title:
Office Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Cleaning & Facilities, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Commission for University Education

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 2 2026

Duty Station:
Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri | Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 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 Commission for University Education (CUE) established by the Universities Act Cap 210 Laws of Kenya is a state corporation mandated to assure quality of university education, training and research in Kenya. A beacon of excellence in the Kenyan university education landscape, the Commission is steadfastly upholding its mandate to promote, advance, and assure quality university education. To achieve these objectives CUE seeks to recruit dynamic, result-oriented, competent and self-driven individuals for the position listed below:

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Ensuring general cleanliness of offices and equipment;
• Collecting and disposing waste;
• Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement;
• Arranging meetings venues;
• Circulating files and mails for action by officers within the department;
• Requisitioning office general supplies;
• Operating basic office equipment;
• Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
• Preparing and serving beverages;
• Collecting, dispatching and delivery of mails;
• Performing office and messengerial duties;
• Ensuring safe custody of the office facilities; and
• Identifying, reporting and following up on office repairs and maintenance needs;

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D (Plain) from the Kenya National Examination Council or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

CUE is an All-Inclusive Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Quality Our Agenda

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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1. Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

2. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.

All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2^nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m East Africa time.

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

For any enquiries, please contact the undersigned.

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

Commission for University Education

Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri

P.O. Box 54999-00200

Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Application will only be via the online link, hard copies shall not be considered.

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