Office Assistant, Kagrc Grade 10 at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:  

• Ensuring general office cleanliness; 
• Collecting, sorting and dispatch mails; 
• Maintaining files, updating databases, and organizing documents efficiently; 
• File movement from one office to another 
• Preparing and serve beverages; 
• Requisitioning office general supplies; 
• Operating basic office equipment like photocopying, scanning;  
• Ensuring safety of office facilities; 
• Assisting clients or customers, providing information, and handling inquiries; 
• Answering phones, responding to emails, taking messages, and directing calls;  and  
• Assisting with bookkeeping, entering data into spreadsheets or accounting software, and monitoring stock. 

Person Specifications  

• KCSE D+ (Plus) or equivalent from a recognized institution;  
• Proficiency in computer applications;  

Competencies and skills 

• Organizational skills; 
• Public Relations skills; 
• Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; 
• Interpersonal skills; and