KENYA INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION (KIA) - JOBS IN KENYA

KENYA INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION (KIA)

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The Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) a well established State Corporation dealing with Human Resource Development is seeking to recruit dynamic and result oriented professional for the following position:

1. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

The Role:

The Senior Administration Officer will provide efficient and professional secretarial and public relations services in the Director’s Office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

o Maintaining confidential records and organizing accurate and efficient filing and retrieval system
o Receiving incoming and outgoing calls and handling all matters in the absence of the Director
o Arranging meetings ensuring that all relevant documents are readily available
o Attend to visitors and direct them to the appropriate departments/staff as necessary to ensure that callers enquiries are satisfactorily dealt with while upholding a positive image of the Institute
o Making travel arrangement for the Director and other staff as may be required
o Processing reports and correspondents as required by the Director
o Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications and Experience:

* University degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences
* Diploma in Computer Secretarial
* Proven leadership skills
* 15 years experience in Public/Civil Service
* Proven practical knowledge and experience in Office Administration


Personal Specifications:

* Energy and ability to work irregular hours
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good analytical skills, ability to make decisions and solve problems
* Well developed negotiating skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality


If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, email detailed C.V. attaching copies of academic and professional certificates, daytime telephone contacts and names and contacts of 3 referees to director@kia.ac.ke not later than 20th May, 2010