Administrative Secretary at Centre for Governance and Development (CGD)

Job Details

CGD is seeking to hire an Administrative Secretary based in Nairobi on a one and a half year contract.

The position entails the performance of secretarial and administrative duties.

The key responsibilities of the Administrative Secretary are to:

• Types correspondence and ensures timely dispatch
• Responsible for conveying of messages
• Answers routine letters and calls
• Maintains the Executive Director’s diary.
• Manages an effective and efficient filing system.
• Maintains a comprehensive mailing list
• Assists in administrative duties such as organization of seminars and workshops, local purchases etc.
• Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and professional background

• Full secretarial qualifications
• Certificate in management and Administration

Experience

• At least three years, some in a non-governmental organization

Other Attributes

• Integrity, decisiveness, Commitment
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.