Personal Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya - Telecommunication Industry

Our client in the Telecommunication industry is seeking to fill the position of a Personal Assistant who will be charged with the following duties and responsibilities:

Deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence

Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing

Arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations

Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate

Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority

Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments

Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of their manager

Taking dictation and minutes

Making travel arrangements

Carrying out background research and presenting findings

Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations

Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring their manager is well-prepared for meetings

Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff

Running personal errands for the manager if required

Minimum qualifications, skills and competencies

Degree in Business Administration or related fieldAt least 4 years as a personal assistant for a senior official.Ability to speak and write French fluentlyExcellent telephone and office etiquetteAbility to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power point)Ability to work independently and smartDependable, responsible, reliable and attentive to detailHonesty and confidentiality is key for this position.How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package with Personal Assistant as subject, to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 14th March 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.