Pension Assistant II at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Job purpose

• This position is responsible for providing general support in the administration of the Scheme.

Job specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Undertaking clerical activities in the Secretariat;
• Receiving, examining and verifying pension related claims;
• Assisting in maintenance of benefit payment records;
• Attending to pension related enquiries and escalating where necessary;
• Assisting in preparation of Scheme ledgers, cash-books and vote book;
• Assisting in maintenance of fixed assets register;
• Keeping track of new members and ensuring they fill nomination of beneficiary forms;
• Assisting in maintenance of the member register;
• Assisting in receiving, issuing and depositing of cheques; and
• Signing performance contract with the Trust Secretary.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the grade of Pension Assistant II, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade of C-(Minus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Records Management/ Certificate in Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and skills

• Problem solving skills;
• Good communication skills both written and verbal;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.