Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Intern Job in Kenya - GBSH Consult Executive Assistant


GBSH Consult is Hiring!!

Executive Assistant Intern – Kenya

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people and programs.

The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

Must Have:
  • Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings
  • Experience assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Experience scheduling travel arrangements for management
Strongly Prefer:
  • Experience successfully creating and/or modifying processes
  • Bachelor’s degree ongoing or finished
Duration: Fulltime

Location: Kenya office in Nairobi

The Executive Assistant will:
  • Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings
  • Answer phones and direct all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently
  • Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of the Partners
  • Assist Partners with preparation of presentation materials
  • Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary
  • Assist in pipeline/forecast preparation and management
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
  • Arrange travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed
  • Work closely with the Partners to coordinate and launch hard copy or email campaigns to consultants, clients and potential clients
Note: All expenses will be at the intern’s own.

If interested please contact

Michael Cullens,
Head of
Recruitment, EMEA region
info@gbshconsult.com