Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)
The Agriculture and Food Authority is hiring five Office Assistants for its Nairobi headquarters. This full-time position offers entry-level candidates the chance to develop professional skills while supporting office operations. Job seekers with a KCSE mean grade D and basic computer proficiency can apply for this job opportunity in Kenya.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: Government Jobs, PSC Jobs, Receptionist Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)
- Application Deadline: April 14, 2026
- Last Updated: March 25, 2026
Office Assistant III Job – 5 Posts at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) – Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Kenya Job Details
Job Description
- This is the entry and training grade for officers in this grade. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: –
- Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment and utensils;
- Carrying out office errands including dispatch/ collection of letters/ files, mail delivery, postage and maintaining dispatch and delivery register;
- Operating basic office equipment including photocopying and document binding;
- Requisitioning office consumables, preparing and serving office beverages;
- Organizing office equipment and furniture; and
- Locking and opening office premises.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer application.
Method of Application
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing; Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience
Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment – Indicate the position of interest” which must be received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon addressed to:
The Director General
Agriculture and Food Authority
Tea House, 5th Floor
Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 37962 – 00100
Nairobi
Or
hand delivered to
The Director General’s Office
Agriculture and Food Agriculture
Tea House on 5th Floor
Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
Nairobi
Or
Email the application letter and all accompanying documents and certificates in one pdf attachment to the following address: recruitment@afa.go.ke
🎯 How to Apply
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@afa.go.ke
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for the Office Assistant III Job in Kenya, you must have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Additionally, proficiency in computer applications is required for this job opportunity at Agriculture and Food Authority. Applicants should ensure they meet these minimum requirements before submitting their applications.
When you apply for this Office Assistant III job in Nairobi, submit a sealed envelope marked 'Recruitment - Indicate the position of interest' containing your CV, academic certificates, testimonials, and referee contacts to the Agriculture and Food Authority headquarters. You can also email your application as a single PDF to recruitment@afa.go.ke or hand deliver it to the Director General's Office at Tea House, 5th Floor, Naivasha Road. The closing date for applications is April 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Shortlisted candidates for this job at Agriculture and Food Authority must provide several clearance certificates to satisfy Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution. These include a Police Clearance Certificate, HELB clearance, Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA, EACC clearance, credit reference bureau report, and education verification from CUE for foreign qualifications. Having these documents ready before applying for the Office Assistant III job opportunity in Kenya will speed up the process if you advance to the next stage.
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