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Office Administrator Ii - 2 Posts At Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic

Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic

Education / Teaching full time Nairobi Posted 12 hours ago

Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic is located in Vihiga County, within the Western Region of Kenya, at the heart of the Kaimosi Mission Complex. The institution sits on a 60-acre piece of land along the Kisumu–Chavakali–Kapsabet–Eldoret road. Established in 1971 by the East African Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers), in collaboration with the local community and partners from the USA and UK, the institution was originally known as Friends College Kaimosi (FCK). It was founded to promote vocational education with a strong emphasis on Practical Agriculture, Rural Leadership, Small Business Management, and Entrepreneurship Training. In November 2024, the institution was elevated to a National Polytechnic, officially becoming Friends National Polytechnic Kaimosi (FNPK). This milestone marked a significant step in its commitment to providing high-quality technical and vocational education. As a training institute under the Ministry of Education (MOE), FNPK is dedicated to addressing the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements, evolving education policies, and changing labor market demands. The institution prioritizes capacity building, strategic partnerships, good governance, and a strong corporate image, aligning itself with MOE goals and other government policies.Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- Served in the grade of Office Administrative Assistant I for a minimum period of three (3) years Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution; the following qualifications from the Kenya National Examination Council:- Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/ Computerized Document Processing III; Shorthand III (100 w.p.m.) or Audio typing III; Business English III/Communications II; Office Management; Secretarial Duties II; Commerce II; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service; Certificate in computer applications; Good interpersonal and communication skills and be a result-oriented team player; and Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.