Office Administrators / Assistants at Water Resources Authority

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has announced several vacanies for Office Admins. You will support office operations by managing records, correspondence, scheduling, and assisting visitors. We seek organized individuals with relevant qualifications and computer proficiency. Interested in contributing to efficient administrative functions at WRA?

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The Water Resources Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, established as a corporate body under Section 11 of the Water Act (2016). WRA is designated under the Act as an agent of the National Government responsible for regulating the management and use of water resources.

The Management of the Authority wishes to identify and recruit capable officers in the underlisted positions.

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

V/NO.32/2026 - ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR III

WRA GRADE 9 – TWO (2) POSITIONS

Office Administrator Function

This cadre is responsible for performing Office Administrative and Management functions for the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail

• Implementing procedures for record keeping correspondences and file movement.
• Preparing responses to correspondences.
• Maintaining office diary and scheduling travel itineraries.
• Handling telephone calls and appointments.
• Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data, office records, documents and equipment.
• Attending to visitors, handling customer inquiries and complaints; and
• Planning and scheduling meetings.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Diploma in Secretarial Services or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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• Certificates from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following areas: - Typewriting II (minimum 50 w.p.m) /Computerized Document Processing III; Shorthand II (80wpm); Business English II/Communications I; Office Practice II; Secretarial Duties II; Commerce II; Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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V/NO.34/2026 OFFICE ASSISTANT I

WRA GRADE 10 – THREE (3) POSITIONS

Office Assistant Function

This cadre is responsible for providing administrative office support to functional areas.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment and utensils;
• Carrying out office errands including dispatch/ collection of letters/ files, mail delivery, postage and maintaining dispatch and delivery register;
• Operating basic office equipment including photocopying and document binding;
• Requisitioning office consumables, preparing and serving office beverages;
• Organizing office equipment and furniture; and
• Locking and opening office premises.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application.

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V/NO.35/2026 OFFICE ASSISTANT II

WRA GRADE 11 – THREE (3) POSITIONS

Job Summary

An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.

Office Assistant Function

This cadre is responsible for providing administrative office support to functional areas.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment and utensils;
• Carrying out office errands including dispatch/ collection of letters/ files, mail delivery, postage and maintaining dispatch and delivery register;
• Operating basic office equipment including photocopying and document binding;
• Requisitioning office consumables, preparing and serving office beverages;
• Organizing office equipment and furniture; and
• Locking and opening office premises.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Office Assistant III or in a comparable position;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflect in work performance and results.

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Terms of Service and Remuneration

Successful candidates will serve for a probationary period of six (6) months thereafter convert to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026

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