Principal Administration Officer at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

KNQA GRADE 4

REF. NO. KNQA/NO 4/2020
Basic Salary Scale
Ksh 95,321 to 148,067 pm
Leave Entitlement
30 days per financial year
Terms of Service
Permanent and pensionable

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least Eight (8) years working experience in a similar position in the Public Service or Private Sector four (4) of which must be at a supervisory position;
• Master’s degree (KNQF Level 9 or equivalent) in Public Administration; Business Administration; Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Public Administration; Business Administration; Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities;

• Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
• Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics;
• Making arrangements for the acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances;
• Ensuring all the Authority assets have requisite ownership documents such motor vehicle logbooks, land title deeds;
• Managing the medical scheme, work man’s compensation and other insurance for staff and KNQA assets;
• Supervising the performance appraisals for the support staff within the Section;
• Interpreting and implementing record management policies;
• Developing records management systems; and
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reports on administration within the Authority.