Job Description
CHIEF CLERICAL OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘J’ – THREE (3) POSTS ADVERT NO. 63/2021/2022
Salary Scale: Kshs: 31,270 x 1,300 – 32,570 x 1,380 – 33,950 x 1,390 – 35,340 x 1,460
– 36,800 x 1,470 – 38,270 x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 p.m
Permanent or Agreement: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the highest grade in the cadre. An officer at this level will handle complex clerical
tasks of diverse nature, and may be deployed to be in charge of Clerical Officer within a
section or deployed as a caretaker. Specific duties and responsibilities will involve
coordination of clerical work in a section; maintenance of general cleanliness and security
of buildings and equipment; planning of office accommodation and layout; processing of
documents for issue of licenses or certificate under relevant Acts. In addition, the officer
will induct new Clerical Officers, and supervise and guide staff working under him/her.
Requirements for Appointment
i. Have served in the grade of Senior Clerical Officer I for at least three (3) years;
ii. Possess a certificate in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource
Management, Business Administration, Kenya Accounts Technician Certificate
(KATC), Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME) or any other
approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Be in possession of an Information Communication Technology (ICT) certificate
and be proficient in Word Processors, Spread Sheets, Presentation and Database;
iv. Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.