Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national universities. On 23rd August 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture was upgraded to a Constituent College of Kenyatta University, and in March 2013, it was given a charter as a full- fledged University. It is strategically placed in the heart of the Coastal region of Kenya in Kilifi Town, right on the Mombasa-Malindi Highway; and is equipped with facilities to offer quality training in Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Medicine, Marine Sciences and Education. So whether you’re finishing high school, beginning university for the first time, or pursuing graduate studies, you’ll find a wide range of options at Pwani University. Our University has more than five schools which all together offer a diversity of degree programmes in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Health and Education. The University has engaged highly qualified staff members.REF: PU/ADV/04/07/2026 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR II GRADE 5 This is an entry level to this cadre and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws Academic Qualification Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration/Business Management/Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; Professional Qualifications The candidate must provide evidence in the following: Business English III/Communications II; Certificate course in supervisory skills/ development course or equivalent Commerce II Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III Office Practice II or Secretarial Duties II Shorthand III (100 w.p.m.) Typewriting III (minimum 50 w.p.m.) or Computerized Document Processing III Experience The candidate must have at least one (1) year work experience in the relevant field. In addition, the candidate must have experience in handling the following:  Verification of academic documents Filing of examination returns Assist in Budgeting and procurement planning within a department. Drafting official correspondence as advised Typesetting of examination drafts Handling telephone calls and appointments  Security of office records, documents, and equipment Attend to visitors and inquiries