Office Assistants

IPOA is hiring Office Assistants II in Nairobi and regional offices. You will provide essential support through tasks like document handling, preparing refreshments, managing office errands, and ensuring the workspace is organized and maintained. A KCSE and computer proficiency are required. If you are a driven individual ready to contribute to a vital public service, we encourage you to apply to support IPOA’s mission.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is established pursuant to Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its primary mandate is to provide civilian oversight over the work of the National Police Service. The Authority seeks to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions:

IPOA/HR/11/2026; OFFICE ASSISTANT II JOB GRADE IPOA 13 (3 POSITIONS)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 38,010 – 57,240)

Grade IPOA 13
Directorate Human Resource and Administration
Department Administration
Section / Unit Administration
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Office Assistant I

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing general routine office services, which include cleaning services, messengerial duties and preparing tea / catering services.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Photocopying, scanning and binding documents;
2. Preparing and serving tea;
3. Opening and closing the office daily;
4. Utilizing kitchen and basic office consumables;
5. Organizing office errands;
6. Preparing boardrooms for meetings;
7. Moving office furniture and arranging office space for staff;
8. Assessing and reporting on areas requiring general maintenance and repair;
9. Collecting and collating data for updating records as appropriate; and Supporting development of reports as appropriate.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification; and proficiency in Computer applications.