Vacancies at United States International University - USIU Africa

Reporting to the head of department, the position holder will be responsible for managing all the administration functions of the office.

• Manage the Departments’ diary to ensure smooth running of scheduled appointments.
• Prepare department’s manual payment/purchase requisitions and local purchase orders (LPOs) for authorization by the head of section to ensure timely delivery of books, services and non-stock stationery.
• Prepare correspondence for the Head of Section’s signature to ensure accurate and efficient service delivery.
• Receive department mail for distribution to addressees to facilitate communication.
• Follow up and confirm all payments and requisitions made with the Finance Department for timely payment and maintenance of records.
• Responsible for making all flight and hotel reservations for all departmental staff to ensure timely travel and accommodation reservations.
• Create, maintain and update filing system for ease of reference; Maintain stock of personnel utility forms for ease of acquisition and use by the department staff.
• Ensure proper external communication information/public relations – respond to telephone queries from the general public and internal members for timely and appropriate assistance to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Prepare stationery transport, job card requisitions and organize for security gate passes for the department in consultation with the head of section to ensure effective service delivery.
• Receive (written) booking requests of the conference facilities and secure the venues to facilitate scheduled meetings.
• Responsible for logistics for Department functions, meetings, events, workshops etc.
• Record departmental staff meeting minutes for reference purposes.

Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Advanced Secretarial Level
• 3 years' experience in a similar setting preferably in an institution of higher learning.
• Computer Skills

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Integrity.
• Computer literate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with multi-tasking ability from experience of handling a busy office.
• Creative, high initiative and accurate results-oriented with ability to pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of office management with secretarial background.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Thursday, June 15, 2023 to:

Director Administration,
United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-dvcasa@usiu.ac.ke

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Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and responsible for attending to all driving duties as required by the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending to driving requests.
• Ensuring proper Maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Regular cleaning of assigned vehicles.
• Ensuring security of assigned vehicles.
• Ensuring insurance and all other paperwork for assigned vehicles are in order.
• Ensuring work tickets of assigned vehicles are signed; and
• Observing all traffic rules while driving assigned.

Qualifications /Educational /Professional /Experience

• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive.
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test III / II / I for Drivers.
• Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Diploma in Fleet Management / Motor-vehicle Engineering.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Computer skills.
• Previous experience in a learning institution.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Integrity
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with multi-tasking ability from experience of handling a busy office.
• Basic accounting skills
• Creative, high initiative and accurate results-oriented with ability to pay attention to detail.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Thursday, June 22, 2023 to:

Director Administration,
United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-admin@usiu.ac.ke

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Reporting to the Clerks of Works, the position holder will be responsible for supporting with all the painting works within the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth.
• Carry out weekly routine inspections on buildings to facilitate painting.
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps.
• Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches.
• Mix and match paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications.
• Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
• Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers.
• Keep log of job cards to track response times and material use.
• Estimating time and material costs on painting projects.
• Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals.
• Any other Job as may be instructed by the Maintenance Officer.

Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)

• Government Trade Certificate I (Painter).
• Served as a Painter for a minimum of 2 years.
• Knowledge and Experience of both Industrial and Domestic and Commercial Painting.
• The applicant must be a team builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator.
• Good Communication skills.
• Self motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability and reliability.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Thursday, June 22, 2023 to:

Director Administration,
United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-admin@usiu.ac.ke