Administrative Secretary Job in Kenya.


The Kenya Episcopal Conference- Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce the following

Administrative Secretary

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
    * prepare and manage correspondence, reports and documents
    * organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, travel arrangements
    * take, type and distribute minutes of meetings
* implement and maintain office systems
    * maintain schedules and calendars
    * arrange and confirm appointments
    * organize internal and external events
    * handle incoming mail and other material
    * set up and maintain filing systems
    * set up work procedures
    * collate information
    * maintain databases
    * communicate verbally and in writing to answer inquiries and provide information
    * liaison with internal and external contacts
    * coordinate the flow of information both internally and externally
    * operate office equipment
    * manage office space

Experience
    * relevant training or qualification
    * knowledge and experience of relevant software applications - spreadsheets, word processing, and database management
    * knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
    * knowledge of business principles
    * proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills
    * proven experience of producing correspondence and documents
    * proven experience in information and communication management
    * required typing speed

Key Competencies
    * verbal and written communication skills
    * attention to detail
    * confidentiality
    * planning and organizing
    * time management
    * interpersonal skills
    * customer-service orientation
    * initiative and reliability
    * stress tolerance

Qualifications

    * Diploma in relevant field, University Degree will be an added advantage
    * Must demonstrate high level of initiative, honesty, dynamic strategic thinking
    * Must have good interpersonal skills
    * A person of attested integrity
    * Able to work with minimal supervision
 

Performance Indicators
    * Extent of carrying out duties and responsibilities above.

Personal Traits
    * Must be a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own parish priest
 

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Applications must reach us on or before 13 February 2012