Executive Secretary - Employment, career opportunity in (EAC), Kenya

Job Title: Executive Secretary
Location :  KENYA
Grade 5
Ref: IPOA 32/08/13

 The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a State Authority created under an Act of Parliament No. 35 of 2011 which provides for civilian oversight of work of the police.


IPOA has various vacancies and would like to inform interested members of the public to apply:
Chairman and Director’s Office

Job Title: Executive Secretary
Location :  KENYA
Grade 5
Ref: IPOA 32/08/13
2 Vacancies
Deadline:  13th Sept 2013


Reporting to the Director, the jobholder will be responsible for assisting the Board Chairperson to compile relevant information and analysis as required for relevant units, regional overviews (e.g. Committee reports, donor reports, Authority annual reports and updates) as well as follows preparation and submission of reports to IPOA .

The job holder will also be responsible for:

•     Assisting the Director, in his/her management and leadership functions, i.e. networking with Regional offices and programmes, the International Stakeholders, the press as well as other organizations;
•     Coordinates and follows up Authority meetings team meetings and reports as necessary.
•     Coordinates with staff of IPOA and communicates messages from the Board Chairman’s office.
•     Organizes agendas, meetings, and appointments for the Board and streamlines requests and workload; Organizes travel/accommodation for the Board Members ;
•     Handles mail for the Board Chairperson and edits inquiries and correspondence, reports and documents as required and Maintains filing, archiving systems and databases;

Requirements & Experience :
The successful candidate will have a Degree in secretarial studies or business management
At least Five (5) years of professional experience in an executive office.
Full secretarial qualifications and computer literacy is a must.

How to Apply:

Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position you are applying for. 
In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.

Include your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials with envelopes clearly marked the position being applied for.

The application should reach The Authority by Friday, 13th September 2013.
The applications should be addressed to:


TSG
Voucher No: 2181
P.O Box 49990 – 00100
Nairobi Kenya    
OR

DNA
NO: 1555
P.O Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi Kenya   

Note:
1. IPOA is an equal opportunity employer
2. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to Automatic disqualification.