Office Assistant at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Job purpose

This position is responsible for the provision of tea and refreshments to commissioners and members of staff as well as maintaining clean and organized office premises daily. 

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and serve tea on a timely basis to all commissioners and staff and during meetings held within the commission.
2. Responsible for setting up sitting arrangement as per meeting requests and ensure cleanliness of the meeting room prior to its use.
3. Supervise the contracted cleaning staff, observe the cleaning of the office and ensure access to locked offices for supervised cleaning to be done.
4. Assist in that security measures are put in place by closing all the windows in all offices and boardrooms and shut the main doors after hours of operation.
5. Assist in the preparation of the kitchen budgets and purchases.
6. Assist in the Human Resources administrative inputs in the grants management system.
7. Attend to any other applicable duties as assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

1. Certificate in Food and Beverages or related field or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. One (1) year similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
3. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Mean Grade D-)
4. Proficient in computer applications.
5. Knowledge of budgeting.
6. Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills.
7. Ability to work under pressure and ability to work well with teams
8. Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya