Conferences Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Administrative Assistant (Conferences)

Job Ref: BA/A/20 

About this position

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting Trainers to implement an intensive 7 week training program designed to develop strong future teachers.

The Administrative Assistant position requires a team player with initiative, problem solving skills and enthusiasm for teaching. 

Training occurs in a very fast-paced environment and requires a dedicated and organized Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will facilitate some activities and provide support to Trainers. This is a 3 month position, extendable to the right candidate.

Job Responsibilities 
  • Provide assistance to conference trainees to answer their questions during attendance and breaks.
  • Assist with gathering information about trainees and updating records using a computer.
  • Make phone calls to trainees for attendance purposes.
  • Document trainees’ concerns, questions and other information on a computer and share this data with Trainers on a daily basis
  • Use a form to record trainees’ participation during training sessions and document any questions they asked.
  • Work within a team to oversee detailed documentation of attendance, scoring of tests, and trainees’ participation scores
  • Observe practice classroom lessons and fill out observation forms for individual trainees.
  • Give short reading tests to trainees and record results.
  • Provide support in other areas, as requested by Trainers.
Position Requirements:
  • Must have experience as an administrative assistant, preferably to support a large training group
  • Computer literacy, including MS Office
  • Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in speech and behaviour
  • Outgoing, energetic and friendly personality who is able to manage stress well
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required
  • Must be comfortable giving and receiving feedback in order to improve performance.
  • A Bachelor’s degree is required
  • Experience in customer care is preferred
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and be well organized
Deadline for Applications: 18th February 2011

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.

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