Administrative Officer – Jumuia Resort, Limuru at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

The National Council Churches of Kenya (NCCK), an umbrella organization for Protestant Churches and Christian Organizations registered in Kenya, is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, experienced and results oriented professional. Applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following position: 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide administrative and secretarial support to the management team.

FIELD OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle correspondences for the management team.
• Maintain administrative records including staff files and records.
• Operate and maintain office equipment i.e. computers, photocopier, fax machine and duplicating machine.
• Keep and retrieve confidential files and records.
• Take and type minutes of the management and staff meetings.
• Order, receive, store and issue stationery.
• Handle bookings and negotiation of special rates with clients.
• Manage the business center.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the management.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

Level of Education/Academic Qualification

• At least Secondary School Education (KCSE).
• Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies; Diploma in /Business Studies

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Very smart appearance.
• Mature and courteous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and inter-cultural orientation – should have appreciation of different cultural and religious backgrounds of the guests.
• Good communication skills with good command of English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to handle all complaints with tact, courtesy and initiative.
• Be fully conversant with different departments and systems within the Jumuia Guest House
• Good general knowledge of local and international current affairs, of local geography and of places of interest, as well as knowledge of your country.
• Ability to work with under pressure and with minimum supervision.

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least two years.