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Principal Officer Administrator Job KICD

Job Title: Principal Officer Administrator
Date Posted: 22/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
Industry: Administration
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 09/10/2026

Administration Jobs, KICD Jobs. Principal Office Administrator Jobs. Principal Office Administrator manages executive office administration and workflow, requiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies/Business Admin, Senior Management Course, and 6+ years experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinating, organizing and prioritizing office activities and operations to enhance efficiency and compliance;
  • Managing agendas, travel arrangements and appointments;
  • Tracking and managing stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary, from the System;
  • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the annual departmental work plans, budget and procurement plan;
  • Supervising administrative staff and assign responsibilities to ensure performance;
  • Preparation of agendas, travel arrangements and appointments;
  • Tracking of incoming and outgoing mails and follow-up on actions taken;
  • Planning and managing Meetings with internal and external customers;
  • Scheduling and updating the Office diary;
  • Maintaining proper Filing System for all office records;
  • Contributing to the integrity of all internal information systems as required, by maintaining data through timely updates and revision of information where required.

Requirements

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Office Administrator Officer KICD Grade 6 or comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Secretarial Studies or in Business and Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya
  • National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualification form a recognized institution;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications for the advertised position(s) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). All applications MUST be addressed to the

Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,P.O. Box 30231–00100, Nairobi, and submitted through the designated virtual application link

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