UON Executive Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya – Directorate of University Advancement

UON Executive Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya – Directorate of University Advancement
February 23, 2015 Job Description

University of Nairobi
Leadership for Sustained Excellence

Declaration of Vacancies for Positions in the Directorate of University Advancement
Job Title: Executive Assistant, Directorate of University Advancement (Assistant Registrar Level)

Over the last ten years, the University has undergone purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.

The University of Nairobi has in the past relied on traditional sources of funding.
The University wishes to invest in other funding models through the newly established Directorate of University Advancement (DUA).

The University Advancement is a shared enterprise aligned with the vision, mission and key priorities of top leadership and integrated across institutional sectors, to maximise efficiency and benefits over a sustained period of time within a context of constrained resources yet boundless opportunities.

The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint eminent individuals with an outstanding track record in fundraising and resources mobilisation capability to serve in the Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

Executive Assistant, Directorate of University Advancement (Assistant Registrar Level)
1 Post
AC/2/33/15
(R&T)

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for a variety of executive support and coordination activities for the University Advancement office.
The Executive Assistant in the Directorate of Advancement will design, organize and implement administrative systems and procedures and performs all necessary support duties in the advancement office.
He/she will be responsible for scheduling meetings and conferences between the advancement office and donors or advancement and university departments, as well as writing and distributing minutes of various meetings.

Key Requirements
A Masters Degree in Business Management or a related relevant qualification.
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in working in a resource mobilization and partnership-building environment.
Must be a professional, ethical, honest, and reliable.
Must have an even disposition with a poised confidence and have the ability to deal effectively and politely with people from different backgrounds, experience levels and in all types of situations.
Must have definite capability to evaluate problems accurately and display good judgment therefore providing reasonable solutions.
Demonstrated high levels of organization, detail oriented, and have the ability to work competently and efficiently under pressure.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and often conflicting interests.
Notes

1. Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, advancement activities and testimonials.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference code as shown in the advertisement.

How to Apply

3. Applications should be addressed to :-
The Vice- Chancellor,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015