Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C - Department of Linguistics and Languages

The University of Nairobi is seeking an Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C (Reference: AD/11/52/25, 1 Post) for the Department of Linguistics and Languages. This role involves providing essential secretarial and basic office administration duties within the department, ensuring the efficient operation of the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants shall have the following qualifications:

• Education: 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).
• Professional Certification (KNEC or Equivalent): 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
• Technical Proficiency: Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and database management packages.
• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility.
• Security Knowledge: Knowledge of anti-virus tools.