Roving Secretary (Administrative Assistant) – USEFMs Only
- Announcement Number: Nairobi-2026-060-EFM
- Hiring Agency:
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Open Period: 02/18/2026 – 03/08/2026
- Work Schedule: Intermittent – WAE (When Actually Employed)
- Series/Grade: FP – 0120 7
- Salary: Not Specified (Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.)
- Telework Eligible: No
- Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance
- Appointment Type: Permanent (Definite – Not to Exceed 5 years)
- Promotion Potential: FP-7
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
- Travel Required: Not Required
Overview
This position is open to:
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
- Employees of the Mission / USEFMs/EFMs
The work schedule for this position is WAE – Intermittent. Candidates must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time after receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications.
Duties
The Administrative and Program Support Rover position provides:
- Administrative support
- Data analysis and reporting
- Program/project coordination
- Management support to post
- Cleared escort responsibilities
This role addresses short-term assignments as needed, including staffing gaps, ad-hoc projects, and short-term workload increases.
The position is supervised by the Post HRO or DHRO, with work guidance provided by the supervisor in the currently assigned area.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
- Completion of two years post-secondary education is required.
Experience
- Three years of office administration and management experience is required.
Job Knowledge
- Broad knowledge of the Embassy, including all Agencies.
- General knowledge of agency correspondence and applicable office procedures.
- Ability to respond to questions from VIP visitors and the Front Office.
- Confidentiality is imperative.
Language Proficiency
- English Level IV (Fluent) – Speaking, Reading, and Writing is required.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work with people from varied backgrounds, educational levels, and cultural surroundings.
- Ability to promote harmony, cooperation, and good morale.
- Professional judgment to make decisions within areas of responsibility and achieve section goals on time.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to draft, format, and edit correspondence, reports, memos, and other documentation.
- Ability to speak effectively with clarity and conciseness.
Application Deadline: March 8, 2026
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.