Office Support Agent - Protocol at European Union (EU)

We offer

We offer a post of Office Support Agent . Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Office Support Agent – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function the successful candidate will serve as technical and support staff to the Administration Section under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant head of section. 

The position is based in Nairobi for an unlimited duration subject to three months’ probation.  As an indication, the monthly basic salary starts at KES. 110,687/- (subject to local tax law). 

The position is open to nationals and residents of Kenya with a valid work permit (compulsory).

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
• Possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education [KCSE] (eligibility);
• Has a satisfactory knowledge of English;
• At least 5 years working experience in an Administration of which 3 years dealing strictly with Protocol matters in a Diplomatic Mission OR International Company/Organisation OR Government Office (eligibility);
• Excellent knowledge of Administrative/Protocol procedures in line with the Kenya Government regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of Kenya Customs and Protocol Procedures.
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people.
• Good IT knowledge of MS Office and skills in document management (filing/archiving).
• Ability to develop and maintain effective network of contacts with various stakeholders.
• Good capacity to identify a problem and provide solution.
• Open, flexible personality; excellent ability to perform duties with accuracy within a given deadline.
• A high degree of integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information is required.

The following will be considered an asset:

1. A fluent knowledge of French;