Clerical Officer II (44 Posts)

About the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock DevelopmentThe Ministry's mandate is to ensure 100% Food and Nutrition Security and to improve the livelihoods of rural Kenyans by transforming the sector to be competitive, commercially oriented, and responsive to the economic needs of the country.The Ministry is recruiting forty-four (44) Clerical Officers II (Vacancy No: 1/26, CSG 14/JG 'F'). This is the entry and training grade for the Clerical Cadre within the Ministry. An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the following units/sections: Human Resource Management, General Registry, Supply Chain Management, Accounts, or General Administrative Services. The role involves carrying out simple clerical duties under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer.### Duties and ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties and responsibilities will entail:* Collecting statistical records.* Carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information.* Filing receipts.* Receiving, filing, and dispatching correspondence.* Preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs).* Preparing initial documents for issuance of stores.* Photocopying and scanning documents.* Indexing of documents and records.* Checking general office cleaning.* Keeping safe custody of equipment, documents and records.### Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:* Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification.* Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.### Remuneration and Terms of Service* Grade: CSG 14/JG 'F'* Terms of Service: One (1) year contract* Salary Scale (p.m.): Ksh. 22,340 x 680- 23,020 x 700-23,720 x 780-24,500 x 800-25,300 x 950-26,250 x 950-27,200 x 1,040-28,240* Allowances (p.m.):* House Allowance: Kshs. 4,500* Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000* Leave Allowance (Once yearly): Kshs. 6,500* Leave Entitlement: 30 working days* Medical Cover: As provided by the government