Executive Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya
- Published date: March 23, 2023
- Category: Administrative & Office
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: CEO and Creative Director
Job Purpose: Our client, a global lifestyle brand that makes high-quality, handmade products that provide sustainable and meaningful employment for the community seeks to recruit an Executive PA who will provide high level support to the Directors; the main purpose is to ensure the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis, provide comprehensive administrative, logistical and technical support to the Chief Executive Officer & Creative Director.
The Personal Assistant is also an important interface for staff internally as well as external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct executive-level administrative support to the Directors, including managing of correspondence, scheduling and coordination of meetings, calendar of events/meetings, drafting agenda, preparing documents, and managing/closing follow up tasks.
- Organize travel/meeting plans with internal staff and external stakeholders, developing detailed itineraries, and managing logistics related to the travel schedule/meeting including agenda scope and briefing materials.
- Coordinate activities across country teams and with other departments to maintain action lists and follow-up, managing correspondence and work flow, and compiling briefings and reports on time.
- Organize and schedule office and team activities.
- Compile, verify and organize materials for trips, events, and reports.
- Manage special projects, including international events planning and execution.
- Create reports, presentations, or other data as requested
- Maintain database and contacts of key collaborators.
- Take meeting notes and share them with the Directors and all relevant colleagues for follow up actions/closure in a timely manner.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Directors.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any related field, from a recognized university.
- Minimum 4-5 years of demonstrated executive level experience.
- Strong time-management and work planning skills – an ability to meet deadlines under pressure, including managing/ prioritising multiple areas of work in a fast paced, and often fast changing, environment.
- High degree of professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion and adherence to confidentiality.
- Highly organized and equipped with a collaborative approach and a strong sense of teamwork and willingness to work with colleagues and other departments in support of organisational objectives.
- Strong MS Office skills and ability to produce documents, such as reports, to a good presentational level.
- Exceptional listening, oral and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities with flexibility and accuracy, delivering on deadlines with a minimum of, or no, supervision.
- Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Executive Assistant on the Subject line.
Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries
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