Saturday, July 27, 2013

Administrative Secretary Jobs Vacancy

The Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions: Administrative Secretary (3 positions)

The services of the holder of this position will be either to the Speaker, Clerk or any other designated office in the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Typing duties; Data processing; Attending to visitors/clients
• Handling telephone calls,appointments,office equipment and stationery
• Ensuring security of office equipment,confidential documents and records
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.


Requirements for Appointment:
• A minimum of a KCSE grade C (C Plain) or its equivalent with at least a C (C plain) in English Language;
• An excellent command of both written and spoken English language;
• A diploma or higher diploma in Secretarial services from the K.N.E.C
1. Typewriting 11 (40-50 w.p.m )
2. A certificate in Computer Application from a recognized Institution;
3. Relevant working experience in a busy organization of not less 5
years.


 Secretary Assistant (Two Pisitions)

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
• Typing duties; Data processing, attending to visitors/clients;
• Handling telephone calls,appointments,office equipment and stationery
• Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;
• Filling of documents and any other duties assigned


(b) Requirements for Appointment:
• A minimum of a KCSE grade C minus and English Language C plain
• A Certificate or Diploma in secretarial services from the K.N.E.C
• Typewriting 11 (30-40 W.P M)
• A certificate in Computer Application from a recognized Institution;
• Relevant working experience in a busy organization of not less than 3 years.


Applicable Salaries & Allowances
Subject to the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission under Article 230 (4) of the Constitution.


Preferential Criteria During Selection
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy preferential treatment in the order below:

1. Applicants already serving in positions at the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly;
2. Qualified candidates in the Tharaka Nithi County Service;
3. Applicants who are residents of Tharaka Nithi County;
4. Candidates from marginalized groups;
5. Applicants from the rest of the Country.


Application Criteria
1.Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications in own handwriting accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of
relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents.


2. In addition, applicants for the position of Clerk of County Assembly should submit certificates of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption
Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. All applications should clearly indicate the position applied for in the reference line and be addressed to:


The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
Tharaka Nithi County Assembly,
P.O.Box 694, Chuka.


and may be hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk of County Assembly located at the former Meru South County Council offices, so as to reach him not later than the 1st of August, 2013, Time 12.00 Noon.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.