Office Assistant I

The role of Office Assistant I is based at the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC), a State Corporation established under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives by the Warehouse Receipt System Act No. 8 of 2019. The WRSC oversees the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), a process where owners of commodities (Farmers or Aggregators) deposit their commodities in a certified warehouse and are issued receipts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Collecting and delivering office items, documents, mail, parcels, and postage.
• Carrying out photocopying and document binding services.
• Maintaining general cleanliness in the assigned area of deployment.
• Collecting and disposing of litter.
• Moving and arranging office equipment and furniture as needed.
• Preparing Tea/refreshments.
• Locking and opening office premises according to schedule.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Served in the grade of Office Assistant II for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D- or equivalent qualification.
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.