Vacancy title:
Office Assistant

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

Jobs at:
University of Nairobi

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Afr...

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The position:

This is a full time job based in Nairobi. The successful candidate will provide general administrative, clerical support services and maintaining cleanliness of the office. He/She will work closely with the Project Administrator to provide logistical support for meetings, workshops, training, procurement and supplies required for daily project operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support
• Manage incoming calls and emails.
• Handle office supplies and inventory.
• Ensure office cleanliness
• Ensure warm reception of visitors
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Job Specifications:

• Diploma in in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Office Management, Customer Service or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in a donor funded research project.
• The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications specifically word, excel and power point.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
• Must possess a high level of integrity and professionalism.

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants should their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and  contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

Late applications will not be considered;

Applications should be  as one file in PDF to:

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026

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