Roving Secretary (Admin Assistant Job) at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

The Administrative and Program Support Rover position provides administrative, data analysis/report, program/project coordination, or management support to post.  This position addresses short-term assignments as needed by post including staffing gaps, ad-hoc projects, and/or short-term workload increases.  To provide maximum flexibility, this position may be implemented either as regular (full-time or part-time) or intermittent/irregular (a when actually employed) basis.  Post HRO or DHRO with responsibility for American HR portfolio supervises the Rover position, but the incumbent will receive work guidance from supervisor in currently assigned area.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

• Two years of office administration and management experience is required.  This experience may include experience in which administration and management made up part of the responsibilities.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

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:

• Completion of high school is required.

Close Date: 02/16/2026