PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank commonly known as the PTA Bank, is the financial arm of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The Bank's objective is to provide short and medium term loans to viable projects and trade finance activities in member states.

The Bank is looking for self motivated and results oriented individuals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution. The Bank offers competitive tax free salaries and benefits commensurate with the standards of excellence that it expects. Interested and qualified candidates are therefore invited from nationals of member states to apply for the following position.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

Job Summary:

The position holder performs a variety of secretarial and clerical functions requiring specific knowledge and skills to ensure the efficient running of the Presidency. The duties include providing secretarial and administrative support; assisting in translation of documents; maintaining the President's diary and scheduling appointments; organizing logistics for meetings and taking minutes etc. The person acts as the Department's front office person and epitomizes the best corporate image of the Bank.

Job Specifications:

• Bilingual Secretarial Diploma ( French or Portuguese and English ) .  A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field shall have added advantage;
• A minimum of 8-10 years job related relevant experience in cross cultural  international or regional institutions with at least 5 years of experience at a senior level;
• Fully proficient in English and French  ;
• Highly proficient in office systems software  and equipment including MS Office;
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong  communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;

Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact addresses and the names and addresses of three referees. Candidates must have a good knowledge of the operating environment and must be below the age of 45 years. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. All inquiries should be sent to Sheila.amule@ptabank.org

Applications should be sent to the above e-mail or the following address by 30TH June 2014.

Senior Director, Human Resources and Administration

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)

197 Lenana Place, Lenana Road

P. O. Box 48596 00-100

Nairobi, KENYA