Administration and Office SupportFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Role Overview
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a state corporation established to Regulate, Develop, and Promote Scheduled Crops value chains for increased economic growth. This is an entry and training grade for Office Assistants. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer to provide essential support services and maintain a conducive office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
Carrying out office errands, including the dispatch and collection of letters or files.
Handling mail delivery, postage, and maintaining dispatch and delivery registers.
Operating basic office equipment, including photocopying and document binding.
Requisitioning office consumables, preparing, and serving office beverages.
Organizing office equipment and furniture.
Ensuring the security of office premises by locking and opening them.
Requirements and Qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Chapter Six Compliance
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing:
Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Clearance from the Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit their application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment - Office Assistant III”. Applications must include copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed curriculum vitae (including current position, email, and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your work experience).
Applications must be received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon addressed to:
The Director GeneralAgriculture and Food AuthorityTea House, 5th FloorNaivasha Road, Off Ngong RoadP.O. Box 37962 - 00100Nairobi
Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to the Director General’s Office at the address above or emailed as one PDF attachment to: recruitment@afa.go.ke
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit their application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment - Office Assistant III”. This must be received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon.
Applications should include copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Postal Address:
The Director General, Agriculture and Food Authority, Tea House, 5th Floor, Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 37962 - 00100, Nairobi.
Hand Delivery:
The Director General’s Office, Agriculture and Food Agriculture, Tea House on 5th Floor, Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
Email:
Email the application letter and all accompanying documents and certificates in one PDF attachment to: recruitment@afa.go.ke
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