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Office Assistant II

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-10-30
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IPOA is recruiting eight Office Assistant II holders for its administration department. The full-time role covers routine office services, document processing, errands, meeting-room preparation and records support, with a consolidated salary of KES 38,010–57,240.

  • Eight positions are available at IPOA grade 13.
  • Vacancy reference: IPOA/HR/32/2026.
  • Working hours are 8 to 5 in Nairobi or regional offices.
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IPOA is recruiting eight Office Assistant II holders for its administration department. The full-time role covers routine office services, document processing, errands, meeting-room preparation and records support, with a consolidated salary of KES 38,010–57,240.

  • Eight positions are available at IPOA grade 13.
  • Vacancy reference: IPOA/HR/32/2026.
  • Working hours are 8 to 5 in Nairobi or regional offices.
  • The consolidated salary range is KES 38,010–57,240.
  • Applicants need a KCSE mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent and computer proficiency.
  • Apply through the IPOA Careers Portal; the deadline states Tuesday without a date.
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Office Assistant - IPOA

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Admin & Office

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Nairobi

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Language Requirement:

English

Work Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

8 to 5

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya.

Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.

The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions: -

Job Title: Office Assistant II

Ref:

IPOA/HR/32/2026

Grade:

IPOA 13

8 Positions

Consolidated Salary:

KES 38,010 – 57,240

Directorate:

Human Resource and Administration

Department:

Administration

Location / Work Station:

Nairobi / Regional Offices

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Administration / Assistant Director, Regional Coordination

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing general routine office services, which include cleaning services, messengerial duties and preparing tea / catering services.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

i. Photocopying, scanning and binding documents;

ii. Preparing and serving tea;

iii. Opening and closing the office daily;

iv. Utilizing kitchen and basic office consumables;

v. Organizing office errands;

vi. Preparing boardrooms for meetings;

vii. Moving office furniture and arranging office space for staff;

viii. Assessing and reporting on areas requiring general maintenance and repair;

ix. Collecting and collating data for updating records as appropriate; and

x. Supporting development of reports as appropriate.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification; and

ii. proficiency in Computer applications.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s CAREERS PORTAL, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.

Director/Chief Executive Officer,

Independent Policing Oversight Authority,

1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,

P.O Box 23035 – 00100, Nairobi.

Email: [email protected]

Please note that upon receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

This includes submitting valid copies of the following documents:

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview.

IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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