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Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national un...
REF: PU/ADV/12/03/2023
Academic Qualifications
The candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from a recognized University
Other Requirements
In addition applicants should show:
- Active involvement/Continental/Regional/National/Local/Community activities
Experience
- Candidates with relevant experience will have an added advantage.
- In addition, applicants should;
- Be registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)
- Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG,SMC etc.)
Knowledge and Competencies
Applicants
- Must be computer literate and have knowledge of operating standard office equipment with demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of administrative and office support duties
- Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Should have knowledge in minute taking and writing skills
- Should possess the ability to prioritize projects and attention to details
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team work skills
- Have basic understanding in ISO
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- To provide administrative and functional support to the relevant department/Section for the purpose of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations of the specific functional areas.
- Liase with immediate supervisor on a regular basis for purposes of proper planning and coordination of studies in the office to ensure that all duties are well attended to appropriately.
- Assist in planning, scheduling, preparing and coordination of meetings, conferences, exhibitions and open days by handling logistics to ensure smooth operations
- Assist in carrying out research/survey in various areas of interest by sourcing for data either internally or externally as directed by the supervisor to aid in decision making.
- Act as point of contact for both internal and external clients to ensure customer, staff and students are attended to in an orderly fashion and that there is maximum customer satisfaction
- Assist with proof reading of documents for accuracy
- Data entry of information for easy analysis and generation of reports.
- Assist in making written and verbal follow ups on requests and assignments for timely execution of administrative duties.
- Prepare correspondences including memos and letters to relay feedback and make inquiries
- Provide secretariat services to committees/boards and record keeping and minutes taking in meetings.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying.
- Maintain a good filing system for documents and records generated
- Assist in developing procedures and standards in the relevant Department/section
- Perform any other duty as directed by the immediate supervisor
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other
regular allowances as determined by SRC. Applications should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of
relevant certificates and testimonials.
Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE). The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday 22nd March 2023. Applications received
later than this date will not be considered
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