Receptionist / Telephone Operator Job in Kenya

The

Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank commonly known as the

PTA Bank, is the financial arm of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern

Africa (COMESA). 

The

Bank’s objective is to provide short, medium and long term financing to viable

projects and trade finance activities in member states.

The Bank is looking for self-motivated and results oriented individuals to join

a team committed to building a world class financial institution. 

The

Bank offers competitive tax free salaries and benefits commensurate with the

standards of excellence that it expects. 

Interested

and qualified candidates are therefore invited from nationals of member states

to apply for the following position:
 

Receptionist

/ Telephone Operator
 

Job

Summary: The

position holder is responsible for operating the switchboard, organizing

meetings, receiving visitors, managing mail and carrying out general

administrative duties. 

The

person acts as the Bank’s front office person and epitomizes the best image of

the Bank.

• A
  
  Diploma in Secretarial Sciences or Switch Board Operations; A relevant
  
  professional qualification shall have added advantage;


• A
  
  minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a commercial
  
  environment;


• Must
  
  be fully bilingual in English and French;


• Adept
  
  in office systems software / equipment with strong information technology
  
  skills;


• Good
  
  communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a
  
  multi-cultural environment;


• Ability
  
  to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines with minimal
  
  supervision.

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size

photo, full contact address and the names and addresses of three

referees. 

Candidates

must have a good knowledge of the operating environment. 

Please

note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Interested and qualified candidates should express their interest by submitting

their applications directly to sheila.amule@ptabank.org by 1st April 2016.