The Commission for University Education (CUE) is recruiting a dynamic, result-oriented, and self-driven individual for the position of Office Assistant at its Nairobi headquarters. This is a permanent and pensionable position open to candidates with a KCSE certificate.
Ref: CUE/01/2026/030 Job Grade: CUE 10 Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri) Terms: Permanent & Pensionable Min. Education: Certificate
About the Commission for University Education
The Commission for University Education (CUE) is a state corporation established under the Universities Act Cap 210, mandated to assure quality of university education, training, and research in Kenya. As a beacon of excellence in the Kenyan university education landscape, CUE steadfastly upholds its mandate to promote, advance, and assure quality university education across the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring general cleanliness of offices and equipment
- Collecting and disposing of waste in accordance with established procedures
- Moving or carrying office equipment and furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement
- Arranging meeting venues and supporting logistics for scheduled meetings
- Circulating files and mails for action by officers within the department
- Requisitioning office general supplies as required
- Operating basic office equipment
- Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment
- Collecting, dispatching, and delivery of mails
- Performing office and messengerial duties as assigned
- Ensuring safe custody of office facilities
- Identifying, reporting, and following up on office repairs and maintenance needs
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean Grade of D (Plain) from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya
Key Competencies & Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
Required Documents for Successful Candidates
Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply
Apply online only through the CUE Careers portal at www.cue.or.ke by June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT. Hard copy applications will not be considered.
CUE is an All-Inclusive Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
