Job Description
Admin Jobs, Kenya Water Institute
The Assistant Director, Administration, KEWI 4 reports to the Deputy Director, Administration KEWI 3.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
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- Facilitating maintenance issues through conducting physical survey and defect report and recommend for service to maintain suitable working condition;
- Coordinating staff welfare by providing suitable tools of work and conditions of work to adopt acceptable standard practice, which will result to better output;
- Supervising staff through a clear duty allocation, to monitor adherence in order to appraise performance justifiably;
- Coordinating staff performance appraisal in the Section
- Ensuring routine responses to routine correspondences on administrative matters to ensure up to date reporting;
- Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture requirement for the Institute;
- Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is undertaken;
- Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance; and
- Facilitating renewal of motor vehicle and property insurance policies.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Administration Officer, or in in a comparable position;
- Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution;
- Membership to a professional body where applicable;
- A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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How to Apply
Interested and suitable candidates who meet the requirements of the positions should submit hard copies of their application(s) with detailed CV, copies of Academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 15th December 2025
Applications for KW 2 to KW 4 positions should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
Applications for KW 5 to KW 10 positions should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.
- Certificate of Good Conduct;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
- Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
- Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
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