Our client, a reputable and fast-paced media television network in Kenya, is seeking to hire a mature, diligent, and highly organized Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Chief Operations Officer (C.O.O).
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day coordination of the C.O.O’s office, facilitating effective communication across departments, managing key administrative processes, and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives. This position requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple priorities, maintain discretion, and thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure media environment.
Key Responsibilities.
- Manage the C.O.O’s schedule, communication, and correspondence including emails, calls, meetings, and travel plans, ensuring efficient time management and smooth daily operations.
- Draft, edit, and prepare professional documents and reports such as proposals, letters, presentations, and internal communications for review and approval.
- Coordinate and organize meetings, events, and company engagements, ensuring all logistics, materials, and briefings are well-prepared.
- Take accurate meeting notes, track action items, and follow up on key deliverables to ensure timely execution of decisions and projects.
- Serve as a liaison between the C.O.O, staff, management, and external partners, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication.
- Handle confidential information and office administration duties with discretion, professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of maturity, professionalism, flexible, self-driven, and adaptable to changing circumstances and discretion.
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