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High Level Corporate/Executive Assistant
Industry: Trade/Logistics
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Ksh 250,000
Our client in the trade/logistics industry is looking for a High Level Corporate/Executive Assistant. They are looking for a person that is capable and ready to develop within the company and the right candidate would have good opportunity to promote within the company and get increasingly more responsibilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager responsible for East Africa in Procurement, Preparation of tenders and Project follow up
Directing & scheduling appointments for the Project Manager
Dealing with a range of contacts inside and outside the Organization
Managing a high volume of administration duties in a timely manner and, at times, in a high pressure environment
Manage the Entire Nairobi office on behalf of the Project Manager
Handle supervisory duties
Meet and or set up meetings of corporate clients with the Project Manager
Other roles as may be given
Knowledge & Qualifications
Degree in business and/or economics or a technical degree combined with business experience
Five (5)years of experience as a Corporate Assistant, Project Assistant
The candidate must have Management Experience
Experience from trading /shipping/logistics companies would be an advantage
Fluent in English is required; if you speak Portuguese or French this would be an advantage Team player, but also able to work individually
Proficient at juggling extremely hectic schedule and remaining professional at all times.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Acute attention to detail and Commitment to excellence and high standards
Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
The successful candidate will need to deal with authority, tact and firmness
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees