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Personal Assistant to the Deputy High Commissioner/ Development Director, Private Office(AO)
Salary : KES 199 553,07 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
To provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) ensuring smooth management of their office. This includes managing their diary, handling correspondence and serving as the key liaison between the Deputy High Commissioner and stakeholders.
The Job Holder will arrange internal and external engagements including official events, and plan through changes in response to daily and weekly priorities. This position requires attention to detail, ability to prioritize and deconflict requests. The job holder should also have good organisation skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. It also requires proactivity, excellent communication and good collaboration skills.
He/she will form part of the Private Office team and will be required to work closely with the Chief of Staff to the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioners’ and the Personal Assistant to the High Commissioner
Attributes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written.
- The ability to work independently without close supervision.
- High level of discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information. This position requires poise, tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Experience of working with cross-functional teams.
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Personal Assistant to the High Commissioner
Salary : KES 280 165,78 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
To provide professional administrative and organisational support to the High Commissioner ensuring smooth management of their office. This includes managing their diary, handling correspondence and serving as the key liaison between the High Commissioner and staff across the British High Commission.
We are seeking a dynamic individual who can manage a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with excellent organisation, problem solving, information management and communication skills. The role requires good judgement, the ability to anticipate needs and strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
He/she will be required to ensure the most effective use of HC’s time, work with enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. It also requires proactivity and good collaboration skills.
The Job Holder will form part of the Private Office Team and will be required to work closely with other members of the team including the Chief of Staff to the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioners’, the Personal Assistants to the Deputy High Commissioners’ and the Events and Residence Manager.
Attributes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
- The ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
