Administrative Assistant – Kenya

Please submit a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and CV (maximum 2 pages). Applications are being received until September 6, 2026, midnight EAT.

Apply via the Hivos BambooHR careers portal.

Hivos reserves the right to close the position before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Hivos is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and strives to be representative of all sections of society. We know that different perspectives, experiences, and competences are key for Hivos to be a relevant, capable, and successful organization. Hivos therefore strives to recruit staff with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Hivos is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and partners with whom Hivos engage. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Hivos also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. When you submit an application, you confirm your understanding of these recruitment procedures.