Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;
• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing in typewritten form; processing data and managing e-office;
• Planning and organizing meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars; operating office equipment;
• Responding to correspondences; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls, enquiries and appointments;
• Handling protocols and confirming travel itineraries; and managing office petty cash.
• Guiding and supervising lower secretarial personnel.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have at least: –

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Office Administrator or in a comparable and relevant position;
• Been registered to a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit application letter, detailed CV including at least three referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of their Kenya National ID.

Applications should be addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya Development Corporation
P.o Box 12665-00100
Nairobi.
Email careers@kdc.go.ke

The applications should be received by 15th April 2026. Only applications submitted via email will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.