Executive Assistant to the Country Director at CARE Somalia
CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE Somalia Program seeks to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Country Director to be based in Nairobi.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Executive Assistant will ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Country Director’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines.
The Executive Assistant to the Country Director will work in close collaboration with Core Leadership Team and the Senior Management Team to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions and agendas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or National Diploma in Business Management with experience that demonstrates similar capacity.
- 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Must have high level of diplomacy and ability to keep confidential information.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Should exercise high level of interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills and problem solving skills.
- Ability to collect, synthesize and report information including recommendations for action
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to recruit@som.care.org by 11th October 2013.
Please visit http://reliefweb.int for more information.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
