Vacancy title:
Assistant Office Administrator I

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Education, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kirinyaga

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 8 2026

Duty Station:
Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR I

Job Group: CPSB ‘09’ — 3 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/OA/10/08/26
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing office correspondence, filing system, confidential records and ensuring proper documentation and archiving as per records management policy;
• Drafting letters, memos, circulars, reports and other official documents;
• Managing office supplies, requisitions, inventory and ensuring accountability of office equipment and assets;
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls, visitors and inquiries and ensuring professional front office management and customer care;
• Ensuring compliance with public service administrative procedures, etiquette and protocol;
• Preparing monthly administrative reports and assisting in preparation of budgets and work plans for office operations;
• Supervising junior office staff, secretaries, receptionists and clerical officers;
• Ensuring confidentiality, integrity and security of official information and documents;
• Any other administrative duty as may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields from a recognized institution Information Technology/Computer Science, Office Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Commerce or its equivalent;
• Demonstrated good leadership, supervisory and administrative skills.

Core Competencies & Key Attributes

• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and customer care skills;
• Strong computer proficiency and knowledge of office management systems;
• Ability to handle confidential information with high level of discretion and professionalism;
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and supervise staff;
• High degree of integrity, ethics and accountability;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Application Details

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF TUESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

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