Export Promotion Council (EPC) is a State
Corporation under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Co-operatives.
The primary mandate of the Council is to
develop and promote export of Kenya’s goods and services.
Personal Assistant to CEO
Job Ref EPC/2017/011
1 Position
EPC Grade 4
Terms of Employment: Permanent
The Chief Executive Office is supported by
a Personal Assistant and Office Administrator for the day to day management and
administration of the office.
This position will be responsible for the
efficient functioning of the Executive Office through coordination of the CEO’s
Secretariat and effective management of communication in the Executive Office.
Job Description
The job description will entail:
1.
Providing
comprehensive support services to the CEO that ensures a professional,
responsive and effective experience with the organization as a whole;
2.
Providing
export liaison services between the CEO’s office and all the stakeholders;
3.
Managing
the CEO’s diary and prioritise inquiries and requests while troubleshooting
conflicts;
4.
Providing
administrative interface between the office of the CEO and Management/Staff
5.
Ensuring
smooth day-to-day scheduling of engagements;
6.
Administering
internal and external correspondence;
7.
Managing
calls and prioritize messages, emails and other mail;
8.
Handling
all calls and visitors with grace and professionalism;
Appointment Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate
must have:-
1.
Bachelors
degree in Business Administration or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution.
2.
Professional
qualification and membership where applicable
3.
A
minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work at least three (3) years’
experience in a supervisory capacity.
4.
Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5.
Fulfilling
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
6.
Strong
communication, teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills;
7.
Good
command of written and spoken English
8.
Proficiency
in computer applications
How to Apply:
Candidates who qualify are advised to CLICK HERE to
download and complete the Candidates’ Profile and Application Form.
The completed Form should be submitted in
MS Word Format, through email hr@epc.or.ke, so as to reach the EPC
by close of business on Wednesday 20th December, 2017.
Only one email will be allowed per
applicant.
Candidates must also comply with the
provisions of Chapter six of the Kenya Constitution, 2010.
Applicants will be required to attach valid
copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions:-
1.
Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
2.
Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
3.
Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
4.
Directorate
of Criminal Investigations Department (DCI)
5.
Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
The EPC is an equal opportunity employer
committed to diversity and gender equality.
Women, people living with disabilities and
those from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
DISCLAIMER: The EPC does NOT
require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment,
selection and employment process.
