Senior Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

 The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya.

The Commission’s core function is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice.

To enhance the Secretariat capacity, the JSC wishes to fill the following position:-

Senior Administrative Assistant (1 Post)

Ref: V/No. 26/2012

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Registrar, the successful candidate will be deployed to coordinate administrative, secretarial, and other support functions in the office of the Registrar.

Specific duties include:-

    Coordinating the activities and events (meetings, workshops, trainings etc) of the Commission.
    Making travel arrangements for Commissioners and Commission staff
    Maintaining operational and strategic linkages between Commission Units
    Overseeing all secretarial services within the Commission
    Supervising a team of support staff including prioritizing and allocation of duties

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications;

    Diploma in Human Resources Management, Secretarial Studies, or Business Administration
    At least six (6) years relevant work experience in a busy and multidimensional environment
    Proficiency in computer applications
    A degree in Human Resources Management, Secretarial Studies or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
    In addition to the foregoing, an applicant must meet the requirements set out in Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

All applications should be made through: www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs/so as to reach the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission not Later than 10th January, 2013 at 5.00 p.m.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission.