The
Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by
the Media Act, 2007 as the leading institution in the regulation of media and
in the conduct and discipline of journalists.
The
Council seeks to fill the following vacant position:
VA/2 Administrative
Assistant
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Manage
the reception area to ensure effective telephone and visitor handling to
maintain professional image of the council.
- Making
appointments and reservations both internally and externally for staff in
the Council
- Receiving
and assisting clients/visitors at the reception, greeting them in a
courteous, warm, and professional manner and promoting a positive image of
the Council;
- Receiving,
sorting, registering and forwarding incoming mails to the Chief Executive
Officer’s Office for action;
- Routinely
perform basic typing, filing, and clerical work as requested
- Performing
basic office administration;
- Attending
to all incoming and outgoing calls of the Council;
- Operate
office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, voice mail systems,
and personal computers.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Possess
a Diploma in secretarial studies from a recognized institution preferably
KNEC, Diploma in media Studies/journalism with relevant experience in a
similar position in a busy organization;
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office to include Word;
- Be
excellent interpersonal skills and integrity;
- Good
command of both English and Kiswahili languages;
- Have
ability to work under pressure and independently;
- Three (3) years relevant experience with HR and administrative responsibilities.
Desired
characteristics
The Council desires to engage an officer for the position who is customer orientated, is able to organized his/her workplace, tactful in handling clients, able to multitask, has excellent interpersonal skills and work under pressure.
Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V, copies of certificates and testimonials and contact details of three referees.
Applications should indicate position applied for including the reference number and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
Nairobi
Applications can also be sent via E-mail: recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke
Or hand deliver applications to: Media Council of Kenya, Ground Floor, British American Insurance (BRITAM) Centre at Mara/Ragati Road Junction in Upper Hill, so as to reach not later than 6th June 2016.
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Council desires to engage an officer for the position who is customer orientated, is able to organized his/her workplace, tactful in handling clients, able to multitask, has excellent interpersonal skills and work under pressure.
Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V, copies of certificates and testimonials and contact details of three referees.
Applications should indicate position applied for including the reference number and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
Nairobi
Applications can also be sent via E-mail: recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke
Or hand deliver applications to: Media Council of Kenya, Ground Floor, British American Insurance (BRITAM) Centre at Mara/Ragati Road Junction in Upper Hill, so as to reach not later than 6th June 2016.
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
