Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Background: The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School which seeks to provide students of all backgrounds from primary to higher secondary with an education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service.

We invite applications from immediately available candidates to fill the position of Administrative Assistant at the Professional Development Centre at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa:

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Managing the office of the Vice Principal - PD and Outreach, which includes devising and maintaining office systems, managing appointments and arranging for travel for the - Vice Principal  - PD and Outreach
  • Responsible for coordinating and organizing all PDC workshops and meetings
  • Producing reports and presentations for briefing, besides the routine office correspondence.
  • Support the educational values of the Academy
  • Other duties as required and appropriate for the position.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • A Degree or Diploma in Business Management or Secretarial Studies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to work independently, meet deadlines
  • A strong ability to work with people to achieve good outcomes
  • A strong customer service approach
  • Experience or qualification in Project management is an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their applications by email only, stating the position applied for on the subject line, and enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, relevant qualifications and names of at least 3 contactable referees with daytime telephone contacts before closing date of March 14, 2014 to:

The Human Resource Department,

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa,
Mbuyuni Road, Kizingo,
P.O Box 90066 80100,
Mombasa.