The
Centre for Citizens’ Participation in the African Union (CCP-AU) is a
Non-Governmental Organization with the mandate to coordinate and facilitate the
activities of civil society organisations in Africa and encourage their
participation and engagement with the African Union and its organs.
In order to achieve its main objectives, CCP-AU, which recently established its secretariat in Nairobi, is looking to recruit a Programme/Executive Assistant.
Programme/Executive Assistant’s Job Profile
The principle duties and responsibilities of the Programme/Executive Assistant will include but will not be limited to the following;
Management of Executive Director’s office:
In order to achieve its main objectives, CCP-AU, which recently established its secretariat in Nairobi, is looking to recruit a Programme/Executive Assistant.
Programme/Executive Assistant’s Job Profile
The principle duties and responsibilities of the Programme/Executive Assistant will include but will not be limited to the following;
Management of Executive Director’s office:
- Providing
secretarial support to the Executive Director
- Coordinating the
ED’s office logistics and diary, including itineraries, hotel bookings,
scheduling of meetings etc.
- Maintaining a
comprehensive record filing system;
Communications:
- Assisting in
drafting concept notes and preparing reports
- Assisting in
research and analysis on issues of relevance to the CCP-AU’s overall
mandate and objectives
- Assisting in
facilitating communication and information flow between the CCP-AU and all
its stakeholders
- Carrying out
tasks requiring English/French abilities on behalf of the Secretariat
- Disseminating
information to CCPAU stakeholders, partners and members;
Event Management and Organization:
- Organizing and
coordinating CCP-AU events including meetings, workshops, Conferences etc
- Liaising and
networking with CCPAU stakeholders
- Coordinating
logistics to CCP-AU events, including travel and hotel accommodation for
the organization’s stakeholders and partners
Accounting and Administration:
- Providing
general administration and accounting support to the organization
- Coordinating
with CCP-AU service providers and consultants
- Undertaking any
other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in social
studies, development studies, international relations or any other
equivalent
- Must be
bilingual (French/English)
- Must have a keen
interest in development/policy issues affecting or impacting on the
African continent
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office suite
- Should have a
minimum of three years’ working experience;
Attributes:
- Interpersonal
skills
- Organizational,
administration and coordinating skills
- Analytical,
communications and writing skills
- Bilingual
French/English skills, both written and spoken;
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate.
How to apply:
Kindly send your letter of application and CV by email to info@ccpau.org to reach the recipient on or before 31st July 2011
Remarks:
Please note that late applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 5th August 2011, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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