Job Vacancies , Executive Secretary job in Kenya

Job Vacancies , Executive Secretary job in Kenya

Job Description

The Management University of Africa is a newly established private university in Kenya based off Mombasa Road, Bellevue South C - Nairobi.

The University has been conceived as a premier University ¡n the provision of innovative leadership and management solutions to industries and communities worldwide, with a mission to provide quality education for transformational leadership and excellence in management through innovation and creativity.

The University, which will admit its first students in January 2012 seeks to recruit suitable and dynamic candidates to fill the following position:

Application Deadline
2011-12-15

Job Details


Executive Secretary

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Executive Secretary will be responsible for coordinating activities of the Vice Chancellor’s Office ¡n a timely and efficient manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient management of the calendar and appointment scheduling of the Vice Chancellor.
  
• Manage and coordinate the logistics for visitors.
  
• Set up meetings and take minutes for these meetings.
  
• Provide support towards organization of meetings with direct reports, various leadership meetings that are chaired by the Vice Chancellor.
  
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the Vice Chancellor.
  
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information in electronic and paper form and must have the ability to extract, analyze, interpret and display the data as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A University Degree in business or related field of study with qualifications in secretarial studies or a degree ¡n Arts and Social Sciences preferably in languages. Formal training ¡n secretarial studies will be added advantage.
  
• A minimum of three 3 years experience and competency ¡n professional administrative duties.
  
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.
  
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft office packages with experience in database management, spreadsheet software, and internet and email usage with extensive website knowledge.

How to apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 15th December 2011.

The Management University of Africa is an equal opportunity employer

Visit our website, www.mua.ac.ke for more information about MUA

The Vice Chancellor
The Management University of Africa
P.O. Box 29677 — 001 00, Nairobi
Email: vc@mua.ac.ke