CARE Somalia is
an International NGO working in Somalia.
CARE and its
partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of
poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce
poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and
improving governance.
CARE Somalia
Program seeks to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person
to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Country Director to be
based in Nairobi.
Purpose of Position
Under the
guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Executive
Assistant will ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Country
Director’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment,
management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines.
The Executive
Assistant to the Country Director will work in close collaboration with Core
Leadership Team and the Senior Management Team to ensure efficient flow of
information, actions on instructions and agendas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or National Diploma in Business Management with experience that demonstrates similar capacity.
- 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Must have high level of diplomacy and ability to keep confidential information.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Should exercise high level of interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills and problem solving skills.
- Ability to collect, synthesize and report information including recommendations for action
Interested
candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application
letters and detailed CVs to recruit@som.care.org by 11th October 2013.
Please visit http://reliefweb.int for more information.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal
Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment
to the protection of children from abuse.
