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Location: Kiambu
Hours per week Full Time:
30+
Job
description Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Recording dictation in shorthand and
transcribing it in typewritten form;
(ii) Typing form drafts, manuscripts or recording
from dictation machines processing data;
(iv) Ensuring security of office records,
documents and equipment;
(v) Handling telephone calls and appointments;
(vi) Operating office equipment and management of
office protocol;
(vii) Managing of office petty cash.
Requirements
for Appointment
(i) A Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies
from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent qualifications from
a recognized institution; and
(ii) a certificate in computer applications from a
recognized institution Promotion
For
promotion to this grade an officer must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Personal Secretary or
Secretarial Assistant or any other relevant and comparable position in the
Public Service for a minimum period of two (2) years;
(ii) The following qualifications from the Kenya
national examination council:
• Shorthand III (90 w.p.m.)
• Typewriting III (minimum 40 w.p.m.)/computerized
document processing III
• Business English III/communication II
• Office management III/Office administration and
management III
• Commerce II
• Secretarial Duties II; and
(iii) A Certificate in Computer Applications.
Preferential
Criteria During Selection
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy
preferential treatment in the order below:
1. Applicants serving in positions at the County
Assembly ;
2. Applicants serving in the public service in the
republic;
3. Applicants who are residents of Kiambu County;
4. 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 two-page
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 inthe reference line and be addressed to:
The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kiambu
and be hand delivered to the Office of the Ag.
Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of the County Assembly
of Kiambu (Formerly County Council of Kiambu), so as to reach him not later
than Monday, 19th August 2013. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
