Job Title: Executive Personal
Assistant – Insurance Industry
Reporting To: Regional
Director
Gross Salary: Competitive
Location: Nairobi
Our client is the leading pan-African reinsurance company and
the largest reinsurer in Africa.
They seek to hire an Executive Personal Assistant who will be responsible for maximizing the Regional Director’s time and promoting a positive Corporate image.
H/She will maintain relationships between the Regional Director
and the other members of staff and external clients.
Responsibilities
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Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments; composing
and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex
and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and also compiling
documents for travel-related meetings
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Plan, coordinate and ensure the Regional Director’s schedule is
followed and respected.
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Communicate directly, and on behalf of the Regional Director to
both internal and external clients when required
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Prioritize and follow-up on incoming issues or concerns
addressed to the Regional Director, including those that are sensitive or
confidential and determine appropriate course of action, referral or response
·
Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Regional
Director’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership and
maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff
·
Work closely and effectively with the Regional Director to keep
him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up
appropriately
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Provide leadership to build to build relations crucial to the
success of the regional office and the organisation at large.
·
Complete critical aspects of deliverables that may facilitate
the Regional Director’s ability to effectively lead the Regional Office
successfully
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Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously,
proactively and follow-through on projects/assignments to successful
completion, some with deadline pressures
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
degree with a recognised institution
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Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
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Experience in a re/insurance company will be an added advantage
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MUST be fluent in English language
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In-depth secretarial and office management skills; practices and
laws as applicable
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Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as
proven writing skill
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Excellent reporting skills
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Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree
of integrity and confidentiality
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Fluent in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and
Outlook)
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Ability to prioritize and multitask seamlessly
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Excellent attention to detail
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Good interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build good and
sustainable relationship with stakeholders, including staff, external partners
and others
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Problem-solving ability with strong decision-making capability
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Adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the
highest level of customer/client service and response
How to Apply
Please only send your CV quoting the job title in the email
subject (Executive Personal Assistant – Insurance Industry) to
vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 11th August 2020.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for
interviewing.
Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted.
