Administrative Assistant (Marketing & Communications) at Bridge International Academies Jobs in Nairobi
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Administrative Assistant – Marketing & Communications at Bridge International Academies Jobs in Nairobi
Administrative Assistant – Marketing & Communications at Bridge International Academies Jobs in Nairobi
Location:Nairobi – KenyaAbout Bridge International Academies:
Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.
The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperform other primary schools.
Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $5 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.
We have launched 73 schools in Kenya, and will rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.Job Purpose:
Bridge International Academies – Marketing and Communications Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The person will support the operations of the department.
It is expected that the person will be flexible in responding to a variety of requests and maintain a positive working relationship internally and externally.
We are seeking a passionate candidate with career drive and ambition to grow with the company.Responsibilities and duties:
Office Administration
- Organizes and schedules meetings and maintains department schedules
- Maintains a comprehensive filing system for the department
- Makes travel arrangements for the department
- Assists with tracking of budget and item codes
- Opens, sorts, date stamps, logs in and distributes all incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence for the department
- Tracks vacation log for department staff
- Prepares communication and memos
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Marketing Administration
- Coordinates weekly status meetings within department and with external agencies
- Assists in setting up presentations both internal and external
- Monitors newspaper media, print media and digital media (facebook) etc for relevant articles, trends and tactics
- Checks print and production proofs and samples for accuracy
- Works with logistics and warehouse as needed for marketing programs
- Assists in collating marketing/promotional materials
- Monitors incoming email inquiries from email addresses from the web site
- Assists Project Managers in data capturing
- Works with other BIA departments efficiently to streamline processes
- Assists in undertaking research surveys either via phone or field interviews
- Run departmental marketing errands as required
- Assist in translation in swahili
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
- Undergraduate degree (administrative or marketing preference)
- 2 years office experience (administrative preference marketing)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Internet research abilities
- Tech and digital media savvy
Core competencies
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Proficient in English and Swahili
- Good written and oral communications
- Positive attitude
- Creativity/ability to think of solutions that may be outside the box
Are you right for Bridge International Academies Marketing & Communications Department?
- We are people we respect and like to be around at work and life.
- Our genetic code requires us to constantly seek excellence and act in a proactive manner, which means doing everything to reach project goals, deadlines and improvements vs. waiting to be told what to do.
- Exceptional communicators. We honor each other by listening, sharing information, helping find solutions, staying open to differences and re-aligning when needed.
- We LOVE marketing and seek ways to grow the business and reach more customers every day
- We love BIA’s mission and are here to help achieve a positive difference in the lives of all we touch – both our customers and our colleagues
- We are eager to be part of a team that’s always for each other with “skin in the game.”
- We are proactive advisors, bringing insights, staying curious and offering solutions that improve process and drive effective programs to meet goals
- We are insightful and have conceptual ability around the business, markets and the creative process
- We are goal- setters and goal-achievers. Pro-active about solutions, learning and receiving feedback with willingness to grow.
- Have a sound sense of financial accountability, fiscal responsibility and treat BIA money as cautiously as our own.
- We value giving back to others and do so whether it’s with our time, energy or treasure.
- Highest integrity – when others are looking or when alone. When we make promises, we keep them. if not, we make a new promise and keep that.
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.comDeadline for Applications: 15th June 2012 ADVERT CLOSED
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
