Office Assistant

KAGRC is hiring an Office Assistants in Nairobi to maintain office order, manage mail and files, prepare refreshments, and support administrative tasks like data entry and basic equipment operation. We’re looking for individuals with strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in computer applications, and integrity. If you’re ready to contribute to KAGRC’s mission, submit your application to join the KAGRC team.

The Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development mandated to produce, preserve, conserve and distribute animal genetic materials.

KAGRC seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the following positions.

OFFICE ASSISTANT, KAGRC GRADE 10 (4)

Ref: KAGRC 10/5/2026(5)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

1. Ensuring general office cleanliness;
2. Collecting, sorting and dispatch mails;
3. Maintaining files, updating databases, and organizing documents efficiently;
4. File movement from one office to another
5. Preparing and serve beverages;
6. Requisitioning office general supplies;
7. Operating basic office equipment like photocopying, scanning;
8. Ensuring safety of office facilities;
9. Assisting clients or customers, providing information, and handling inquiries;
10. Answering phones, responding to emails, taking messages, and directing calls; and
11. Assisting with bookkeeping, entering data into spreadsheets or accounting software, and monitoring stock.

Person Specifications

1. KCSE D+ (Plus) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in computer applications;

Competencies and skills

1. Organizational skills;
2. Public Relations skills;
3. Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
4. Interpersonal skills; and
5. Integrity.