Office Assistant

Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya under the Kenya Leather Development Council Order, 2011 (Legal Notice No. 114 of 9th September, 2011), under the State Corporations Act (Cap.446), Laws of Kenya. The Council was instituted as a Specialized agency to drive the Government’s agenda on the development leather industry. To achieve this, the Council is expected to regulate and facilitate the growth of the industry.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

GROSS SALARY KSHS. 43,547
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT – PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
Grade Grade 10
Directorate Technical Services
Location / Work Station Headquarters – Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Direct Reports None
Indirect Reports None

Job Purpose

This is the entry level for Office Assistants into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

1. Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus
2. Collecting and disposing waste
3. Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions
4. Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement
5. Dispatching letters
6. Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely
7. Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment
8. Preparing and serving office tea
9. Performing office and messengerial duties.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications / Professional Qualifications

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification
• Be proficient in computer applications

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

i. Interpersonal Skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Organizational skills
iv. Result oriented
v. Innovation and creativity
vi. Integrity
vii. Professionalism
viii. Attention to details
ix. Team player