Open Job Opportunities

South Eastern Kenya University has vacancies in the Division of Corporate Services as listed below: -

A. DIVISION OF CORPORATE SERVICES

POST OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/4/12/2024- 2 POSITIONS

TERMS: 6 months renewable contract

1. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: SEKU GRADE 9
a) Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:

1. Documenting and ensuring proper record keeping for events, activities and operations in in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
2. Collecting, compiling and analyzing of data.
3. Ensuring general cleanliness in offices and meeting rooms.
4. Maintaining records of University assets in respective areas.
5. Overseeing telephone and registry services in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
6. Drafting reports and briefs.
7. Drafting of budgets and procurement plans.
8. Making requisitions for office stationery, equipment and furniture and other required materials.
9. Ensuring security of records, stationery, office equipment furniture etc.
10. Coordinating transport and logistics for in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
11. Offering secretariat services to university committees.

b) Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

1. Have Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
2. Be a Member of a recognized professional body (where applicable).
3. Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
4. Have proficiency in computer applications.
5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity.

1. Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.

2. A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, 20^th December, 2024. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.
3. All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 20^th December, 2024.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Cc: NCPWD