Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C - Department of Finance and Accounting

The role of Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C (Reference AD/11/50/25 - 1 POST) is situated within the Department of Finance and Accounting at the University of Nairobi. The University of Nairobi, established under the Universities Act 2012, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The successful candidate will provide essential secretarial support and comprehensive basic office administration duties for the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Department of Finance and Accounting.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants for this position must possess the following:

Education and Certifications

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification, with a credit in English Language. (Note: Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have).
• Must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates demonstrating ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and data base management packages.

Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility.
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools.