Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Hiring Organization: Forum for African Women Educationalists
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/27/2024

Position Summary:

FAWE seeks to recruit a highly talented Executive Assistant to provide a full range of administrative support to the Executive Director (ED), the Executive Committee and the management team. In addition, the position is responsible for partnerships and networking functions in the Executive Director’s office.

Qualification Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Development Studies, International Relations or equivalent.

Fluent in both written and spoken English and French is a mandatory requirement.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.

Proficient in computer skills; office 365.

Excellent communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Highly detail oriented.

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Flexibility to meet work demands.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Embraces teamwork.

A self-starter who shows resourcefulness and is industrious.

Trustworthy and discreet.

Excellent organizational and planning skills.

How To Apply

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity. Please submit a detailed CV and a Covering letter to the Executive Director via email address recruitment@fawe.org with the subject line FAWE- RS Executive Assistant by latest 5th June 2024.