Administrative Assistant – Grant Writing Function

Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for  the following vacant position:

i. Administrative Assistant – Grant Writing Function - Grade C/D 
Applicants must be holders of KCE division II/ KCSE mean grade C+ and above. Applicants must be holders of Bachelors degree in any social science discipline. In addition the applicant must have at least one (1) year work experience.

Applicants with the following qualities will have added advantage:
 Technical writing skills
 Editing and formatting on electronic platforms
 Communications skills
 Familiarity with information management systems11

Duties of Grant Writing Function include the following:
 Support writing, reviewing and submission of grant proposals
 Maintaining an efficient archiving system for donor agencies, calls for proposals, proposal submitted and approved grants
 Review periodic and final project technical reports to ensure quality control
 Ensure grantees comply with agreed reporting schedules and other requirements
 Support publicity aspects for grant projects including profiling of projects on university website and other outlets
 Respond to any queries from donors regarding technical reports

Terms of Service: 
The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University 
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100 
NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later Wednesday 5th  June 2013.

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer.

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