Principal Administration Officer I Job HR Powerhouse

Principal Administration Officer I Job

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of administration policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures;
• Coordinating fleet management;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Overseeing repairs and maintenance schedules and logs for institute’s vehicles, office furniture, office premises;
• Ensuring renewal of general insurance covers for vehicles, buildings and equipment;
• Coordinating the development and maintenance of tools and equipment register;
• Ensuring provision of office equipment, furniture and facilities;
• Coordinating identification of obsolete assets and manage the disposal process;
• Managing telephone, registry and security services;
• Coordinating outsourced services;
• Ensuring Authority’s adherence to employees’ safety health and welfare in accordance to Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007;
• Coordinating development and maintenance of security systems for the Institute;
• Coordinating and managing bills, land rates and utilities;
• Safeguarding the Institute’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture; and
• Ensuring 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, Business Administration, Transport and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;i
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Development, 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.

How to Apply

• Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and expected salaries;
• Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National
• Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents;
• Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
• Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: chairman@hrpowerhouse.co.ke

Hard copy applications should be delivered to:

Chairman

HR Powerhouse Limited

P.O Box 74380-00200

Nairobi

4th Floor AEA Plaza, Valley Road

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: All applications should be received not later than 29th July 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.

Positions of Principal Administration Officer I and Principal, Human Resource Management Officer I send Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: recruitment@hrpowerhouse.co.ke

Send your application to recruitment@hrpowerhouse.co.ke