Principal Administration Officer I Job WRTI

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ADVERT REF. NO. WRTI/02/2026
Job Purpose

• Oversee prompt, efficient and cost-effective management of general administrative operations and services to drive the Institute’s capability and operational excellence in support of the mandate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of administration policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
• Coordinate fleet management;
• Plan and coordinate office accommodation;
• Oversee repairs and maintenance schedules and logs for institute’s vehicles, office furniture, office premises;
• Ensure renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of tools and equipment register;
• Ensure provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;
• Coordinate identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
• Manage telephone, registry and security services;
• Coordinate outsourced services;
• Ensure Authority’s adherence to employees’ safety health and welfare in accordance to Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007;
• Coordinate development and maintenance of security systems for the Institute;
• Coordinate and managing bills, land rates and utilities;
• Safeguard the Institute’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture; and
• Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date inventories of the institute’s establishment, equipment and facilities; 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Administration Officer II or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Development, Building and Estate Management, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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How to Apply

• Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will be required to comply with Chapter six of the Constitution.

WRTI DOES NOT charge any fees in the recruitment process.

The applications to reach the undersigned on or before 9th February, 2026 by close of business. Application to be addressed to;

Director/Chief Executive Officer
Wildlife Research and Training Institute
Kenyatta Avenue, off Nairobi-Naivasha Road
P. O Box 842-20117 Naivasha
Or
Email: recruitment@wrti.go.ke