Principal Clerical Officer at South Eastern Kenya University

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth at South Eastern Kenya University in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reference: SEKU/ADV/AD/2/10/2025

Number of Positions: 1

Terms of Employment: 6 months renewable contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify compiled statistical records for accuracy
• Process human resource records and accounting transactions
• Maintain efficient filing systems
• Ensure safe custody of invoices, receipts, vouchers, and related records
• Process appointments, promotions, discipline cases, transfers, and other human resource management duties
• Prepare payment vouchers
• Compute financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information
• Draft routine correspondences
• Draft indents for advertisement
• Assist Administrative Officers and Assistants with clerical work
• Mentor and guide junior clerical officers

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in one of the following disciplines:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Supply Management
  • Records Management
  • Business Administration
• Kenya Accountants and Technicians Certificate (KATC) at Intermediate level, OR
• Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME) at Intermediate level (offered by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board), OR
• Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• KCSE D Plus or equivalent from a recognized institution

Required Experience and Competencies

• At least 8 years of relevant working experience
• Proven integrity, transparency, and accountability
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated professional competence in clerical work
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity