European Union Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

European Union Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya


European Union Administrative Assistant (Human Resources Officer) Jobs in Kenya

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries.

It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations.

Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to the Republic of Kenya is the diplomatic representation of the EU in Kenya, and analyses Kenya’s politics, economics, social, development and foreign policies and implements EU development assistance while promoting and defending the values and interests of the EU.

We offer

We offer a post of Administrative Assistant/HR Officer. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation.

Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Administrative Assistant/HR Officer – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation.

Under this job function the successful candidate will serve as technical and support staff to the Administration Section under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant head of section.

The position is based in Nairobi for an unlimited duration subject to three months’ probation. As an indication, the monthly basic salary starts at KES. 274,341/- (subject to local tax law).

The position is open to nationals and residents of Kenya with a valid work permit (compulsory).

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

  • Medically fit to perform the required duties;
  • Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
  • Possess a University degree in Human Resource Management (compulsory for eligibility);
  • At least 5 years working experience in Human Resources Management (compulsory for eligibility);
  • Excellent knowledge of English;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of the Kenya Labour Laws.
  • Good knowledge of Personnel Administration systems.
  • Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with difficult people.
  • Good IT knowledge of MS Office and skills in document management (filing/archiving).
  • Ability to build productive & co-operative working relationship
    with colleagues.
  • Very good capacity to identify a problem and provide options for solution.
  • Open, flexible personality;
  • Excellent ability to focus on priorities and meet deadlines.
  • A high degree of integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information is required.

    The following will be considered an asset:

  • A fluent knowledge of French;
  • Knowledge of the EU HR rules and regulations.

    How to apply
  • Please send your application and supporting documents to Delegation-Kenya-Recruitment@eeas.europa.eu by
    20th February 2019, 16H 00 and should have in the subject line “Administrative Assistant (HR Officer)”.
  • The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV.
  • Applications Which Do Not Meet Minimum Requirements Will Be Automatically Rejected
  • Only Short-listed Candidates will be contacted.
  • The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to the provided email address.

    The procedure
  • After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose.
  • The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents.
  • The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which may include an interview if necessary – during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.
  • The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; however, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.
  • For more information and job application details, see; European Union Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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