Position: Kenya Executive Assistant
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
Reports to: US Executive Assistant
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and edit correspondence,
communications, presentations and other documents
- Conduct research, assemble and analyze data to
prepare reports and documents
- Manage and maintain executives schedules,
appointments and travel arrangements
- Arrange and coordinate meetings and events
- Track meeting deliverables, manage follow-up
and ensure deliverables are met
- Track new contacts
- Manage network and relationships when CEO is
out of the country
- Monitor, respond to and distribute incoming
communications
- Answer and manage incoming calls
- Receive and interact with visitors
- Co-ordinate project-based work
- Manage personal commitments and
responsibilities as needed
Education and Experience
- A minimum 2 years experience providing support
at the executive level
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge
of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of standard office administrative
practices and procedures
- Bachelors degree preferred
- The candidate should be readily available
- The ideal candidate must be passionate about
working in the slam
Key Competencies
- Organizational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Information gathering and information
monitoring skills
- Problem analysis and problem solving skills
- Judgment and decision-making ability
- Initiative
- Confidentiality
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility
- Comfortable working in informal settlements
To apply for this positions,
candidates should send their applications to the email address
jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 21st November 2014.
