Executive Assistant to the General Manager (GM) in Hospitality Company Job Vacancy

Executive Assistant to the General Manager (GM)

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill an Executive Assistant position.

Purpose of the position:

This role provides PA support to the General Manager and is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage the GM’s calendar to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the running of the office
• Ensure effective communication between the GM and team members
• Arrange all the logistics for the GM’s travel
• Follow up with staff members on assigned tasks and keep the GM updated till such tasks have been fully executed
• Attend and prepare meeting notes for the GM’s action
• Manage the GM’s office to ensure confidentiality and integrity is maintained at all times
• Keep abreast of key developments in the operating environment and bring them to the attention of the GM.
• Manage internal and external correspondence including emails and mails
• Dealing with escalated queries from clients and other stakeholders
• Key liaison between the department and other departments

Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Business related Degree.
• 1 or 2 years work experience in a Hospitality or Marketing Services Organization.
• Highly organized, maintains confidentiality, integrity and good interpersonal skills.
• Professional ability to interact with internal and external clients.
• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to communicate fluently both in writing and verbally and working with no supervision.
Remuneration Package: An attractive package will be provided to a successful candidate.

Application Procedures:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should send their applications and CV indicating current and expected salary, telephone contacts of three professional referees to: admin@wilomointernational.co.ke strictly on or before Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 5.00 pm indicating the position in the subject line.

Important:
1. Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
2. Do not attach Certificates.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
4. This position requires a valid Kenyan Passport as some travel outside Kenya will be involved.