Administrative and Program Support Rover - USEFMs Only

U.S. Embassy to Kenya

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Kenyan democracy, helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and promoting U.S./Kenyan business ties.

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Administrative and Program Support Rover - USEFMs Only

Duties

  • Reports to various sections throughout the Embassy, providing intermittent administrative assistance as needed.  As directed by Section Chiefs, duties include administrative functions: i.e. draft correspondence, diplomatic notes and demarches; type reports and cables; prepare briefing books and talking points; answer telephones and screen calls; take accurate messages; meet and escort visitors and work crews; sort and distribute mail; organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; schedule and take notes at meetings' schedule appointments; and perform other administrative support functions.  Works directly under the supervision, direction of the section chief and indirectly reports to the SHRO or DHRO.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience: 

  • Two years' administrative and clerical office experience is required.
  • Incumbent will need to have a broad knowledge of the Embassy, including all Agencies. 
  • The incumbent will interact with employees from the Embassy and other Agencies as well.
  • Job holder must have a good general knowledge of agency correspondence and other applicable office procedures. The incumbent must be able to respond to some questions from VIP visitors and the Front Office regarding Area. Confidentiality is imperative.  Must be able to interact with VIP visitors and the Front Office.

Education Requirements:

  • A High School Diploma is required.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: 

  • English Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=a1rmszzrpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=76487&orgId=25&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline    08/07/2026

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