Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

SLEC International a non-governmental organization that fosters Servant Leadership and promotes Environmental Conservation through sustainable development is seeking for a suitable person to fill the position of Executive Assistant.

Purpose: To assist in all technical aspects of the organization and deputize the Executive Director.

Desired qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related social science.
  • Knowledge and experience of accounting practice and QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
  • 3-5 years experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent organization and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and to handle a variety of task simultaneously within a multicultural team.
  • Good stewardship of resources and ability to serve with integrity.
  • Strong personal motivation towards servant leadership, environmental conservation, climate change and sustainable development in Kenya.
  • Impressive proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and implement administrative strategies, evaluate financial statements on monthly basis and develop program grants and financial contracts.
  • Prepare and edit correspondences, reports and presentations.
  • Manage projects and conduct research.
  • Prepare program goals and objectives, provide support to members to achieve project deliverables within required timeframe and prepare work plans.
  • Administer everyday functions for organization, evaluate progress and effectiveness of various training and fundraising programs.
  • Make travel and guest arrangements.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge on non-profit and social justice organizations, manage communication with public and donors on various programs and prepare strategies to recommend organization with various social media.

To carry out additional related tasks and functions as assigned by the Executive Director.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials alongside contacts of three referees (including telephone and email) to:

Executive Director
SLEC International
Email: info@slecinternational.org

SLEC International is an equal opportunity employer and ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.


Closing date: Friday, February 14, 2014.