Principal Administration Officer I job at Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)
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Principal Administration Officer I
2026-01-20T08:11:38+00:00
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Hospitality, and Tourism
Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government, Cleaning & Facilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics
KES
MONTH
2026-02-09T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Purpose

Oversee prompt, efficient and cost-effective management of general administrative operations and services to drive the Institute’s capability and operational excellence in support of the mandate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the development, implementation and review of administration policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
  • Coordinate fleet management;
  • Plan and coordinate office accommodation;
  • Oversee repairs and maintenance schedules and logs for institute’s vehicles, office furniture, office premises;
  • Ensure renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of tools and equipment register;
  • Ensure provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;
  • Coordinate identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
  • Manage telephone, registry and security services;
  • Coordinate outsourced services;
  • Ensure Authority’s adherence to employees’ safety health and welfare in accordance to Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007;
  • Coordinate development and maintenance of security systems for the Institute;
  • Coordinate and managing bills, land rates and utilities;
  • Safeguard the Institute’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture; and
  • Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date inventories of the institute’s establishment, equipment and facilities;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Administration Officer II or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Development, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Coordinate the development, implementation and review of administration policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
  • Coordinate fleet management;
  • Plan and coordinate office accommodation;
  • Oversee repairs and maintenance schedules and logs for institute’s vehicles, office furniture, office premises;
  • Ensure renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of tools and equipment register;
  • Ensure provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;
  • Coordinate identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
  • Manage telephone, registry and security services;
  • Coordinate outsourced services;
  • Ensure Authority’s adherence to employees’ safety health and welfare in accordance to Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007;
  • Coordinate development and maintenance of security systems for the Institute;
  • Coordinate and managing bills, land rates and utilities;
  • Safeguard the Institute’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture; and
  • Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date inventories of the institute’s establishment, equipment and facilities;
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Development, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
  • Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Principal Administration Officer I

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government, Cleaning & Facilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 9 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

Oversee prompt, efficient and cost-effective management of general administrative operations and services to drive the Institute’s capability and operational excellence in support of the mandate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the development, implementation and review of administration policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
  • Coordinate fleet management;
  • Plan and coordinate office accommodation;
  • Oversee repairs and maintenance schedules and logs for institute’s vehicles, office furniture, office premises;
  • Ensure renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of tools and equipment register;
  • Ensure provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;
  • Coordinate identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
  • Manage telephone, registry and security services;
  • Coordinate outsourced services;
  • Ensure Authority’s adherence to employees’ safety health and welfare in accordance to Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007;
  • Coordinate development and maintenance of security systems for the Institute;
  • Coordinate and managing bills, land rates and utilities;
  • Safeguard the Institute’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture; and
  • Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date inventories of the institute’s establishment, equipment and facilities;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Administration Officer II or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Development, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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The applications to reach the undersigned on or before 9th February, 2026 by close of business. Application to be addressed to;

Director/Chief Executive Officer
Wildlife Research and Training Institute
Kenyatta Avenue, off Nairobi-Naivasha Road
P. O Box 842-20117 Naivasha

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, February 9 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 21-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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