Elimu Yetu Coalition Admin Assistant Kenyan Job

Elimu Yetu Coalition the national platform of civil society organizations working towards the achievement of EFA goals in Kenya wishes to recruit a qualified and competent individual to fill in the position of Admin Assistant.

Reporting to the Accountant, the Admin Assistant will provide administrative support to EYC to ensure smooth running of day to day operations.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Maintain databases for various EYC contacts including membership
• Set up and maintain efficient office administrative electronic and physical filing systems.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing.
• Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationship with employees, peers and visitors.
• Maintaining and updating EYC website.
• Responsible for administrative duties including, minute taking for internal meetings; typing reports and letters; receiving all incoming calls and directing them to the relevant person or assisting them where required; receiving and delivering office postal mail; receiving all visitors.
• Set up and coordinating meetings and conferences.
• Ensure security of office documents and equipment.
• Ensures provision of a healthy and safe working environment for all employees
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• A Diploma in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Office Management or a related field
• At least two years experience working in a related role
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Honesty, transparency and a high level of integrity.

Interested candidates should send CVs (not more than five pages) and a brief cover letter stating the expected salary to jobs@elimuyetu.net by 17th Feb 2012.

Detailed job profile can be found on EYC Website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted