The French Embassy in Kenya is recruiting an executive secretary for the Cooperation and Cultural Action Service (SCAC)
The secretary’s main tasks are:
Managing the agenda of the Cooperation and Cultural Action Advisor / and contacts of the Cooperation and Cultural Action Service (SCAC) Supporting the logistical organization of travel, missions and visits for the service team Assistance in preparing service meetings and their follow-up (monitoring and implementation of decisions) Monitoring correspondence, distribution & follow-up of orders Physical and telephone reception Processing and follow-up of ad hoc files, including preparation of grant agreements/decisions, as well as service provision agreements Drafting verbal notes, internal notes and reports Relations with entities attached to the cultural service (French high schools, Alliances françaises, French research institutes) Supporting the organization of events Preparation and follow-up of requests for intervention on visas Archive management
Profile Five years of experience in a similar position and/or in the fields of cultural, linguistic or scientific cooperation Very good command of French and English (imperative) Good analytical and writing skills Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, in particular) Team spirit, listening and communication skills Ability to adapt, anticipate and take initiative Sense of organization & rigor Knowledge of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs would be a plus
Conditions Starting date: September 1, 2025; Fixed-term contract (1 year), then possibility of extension, or even permanent contract, Gross monthly salary: 310,830 KES Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: French Embassy in Kenya – Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road – Nairobi
Applications (cover letter and CV in French, plus residence permit for citizens outside the East African Community) should be sent before August 15, 2025 to
[email protected]
