Clerical Officers

Government of Kenya is seeking ambitious Kenyan talent for the Clerical Officer role—an essential entry and training grade positioned within various critical administrative hubs across the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development. This foundational opportunity requires candidates with a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) ready to immerse themselves in meticulous record-keeping, efficient document management, and core support functions spanning Human Resources, finance, and general office operations. If you are eager to launch a professional career providing backbone support to vital public service functions, apply now to begin your growth trajectory within government administration.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade C- (Minus) or its approved equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. Officers at this level will be deployed in the Human Resource Management Units, General Registry, Procurement, Accounts office or General office services.  Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) compiling statistical records;
(ii) sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
(iii) maintaining an efficient filling system;
(iv) processing appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human resource management;
(v) computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
(vi) preparing payment vouchers; and
(vii) compiling data and drafting simple letters.