Assistant Manager – Administration

About

GDC seeks one Assistant Manager – Administration on permanent and pensionable terms in the Administration Department, reporting to the Manager-Administration. The role coordinates outsourced-service terms, office administration, transport, security, cleaning, asset records and administrative reporting. Applicants need 12 years of experience including three years as a Principal Administration Officer or comparable role, relevant bachelor's and master's degrees, and the stated professional, leadership and clearance requirements. Job grade: GDC4 Salary: Kes: 200,000.00 - 310,000.00 Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable Number of posts: 1 Reference: GDC/HRA/HRM/AM-ADMIN/01/2026

How to apply

Apply online through the official GDC Recruitment Portal. Before applying, fill out educational qualifications, professional qualifications, work history and experience, and membership in professional bodies. Upload a Curriculum Vitae - CV, Cover Letter/Application Letter, and a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of terms of reference for outsourced services.
• Overseeing identification of the Company’s needs for equipment, security, and cleanliness.
• Management and coordination of Office Administrators (Secretarial).
• Ensuring efficient provision of transport, security, and cleaning services in the Company.
• Safeguarding the company’s assets including office premises, vehicle, office equipment and furniture through maintaining accurate and up to date records.
• Verifying assets for requisition, repair, maintenance, and disposal.
• Forecasting administrative staff needs for the Section.
• Guiding in the development and monitoring of the departmental budget.
• Ensuring prompt payment of administrative expenses; and
• Coordinating the preparation of periodic progress reports.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) year’ work experience, three (3) of which should be in the Grade of a Principal Administration Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business, Administration, Sociology, or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business Administration, Sociology, or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Membership of a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Leadership Course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license where applicable.
• Proficiency in Computer applications and.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).