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Assistant Manager – Administration
CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-22Close dateNot specifiedExperience12 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
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Geothermal Development Company (GDC), a government-owned entity in Kenya's energy sector, is hiring an Assistant Manager – Administration in Nairobi. The role involves coordinating outsourced services, managing office administrators, overseeing transport, security and cleaning services, safeguarding company assets, and guiding departmental budgeting and reporting. The position requires 12 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and professional membership.
- Government-owned energy sector employer in Kenya
- Nairobi-based full-time administration management role
- Requires 12 years of experience including 3 years at Principal Administration Officer level or equivalent
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Public/Business Administration, Sociology or related fields required
- Duties include asset management, budgeting, outsourced service coordination and progress reporting
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- The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is fully government-owned company in Kenya's energy sector. GDC was formed in 2008 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to accelerate the development of geothermal resources in Kenya.
- GDC is tasked with developing steam fields and selling geothermal steam for electricity generation to KenGen and to private investors. Geothermal steam is an environmentally friendly and abundant raw material used for generating electricity.
- The government and several development partners have been financing risks associated with geothermal exploration and drilling.
- Assitant Manager – Administration
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
- 12 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Administration / Facilities
- Job Specification
- Duties and
Responsibilities
- will entail: -
- 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.
- Person Specifications
- For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- 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.
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- Cover Letter/Application Letter
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
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- Method of Application
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- Geothermal Development Company (GDC) on jobs.gdc.co.ke
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