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Reports to: The Chaiperson and administratively to Commission SecretaryLocation: Nairobi with occasional travelDuration: Permanent and PensionableGrade: KNCHR 5
Gross Salary: Kshs. 141,950
Job purpose
This position is responsible for support and facilitation of administrative and logistical functions in the office of the chairperson and commissioners’ offices.
Operational Responsibilities:
Compile board papers and related documentation that concern Human Rights in Kenya for the monthly Commissioners Statutory Meetings to address the Commission’s mandate of acts as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights.
Provide logistical support for both international and domestic travel the Chairperson and Commissioners’ officessuch as pursue the visa process, book air tickets
Monitor the Chairperson and commissioners leave records to ensure availability of a commissioner at any one time by maintenance of schedule of leave proceeded on, leave balances, filling of leave formsand update Human Resources
Receive and screen all visitors to the office of the Chairperson, telephone calls, inwardand outward mail and ensure relevant action is taken by respective officers
Manage administration of formal events of the Commission such as logistics of high level delegations to the commission, logistics for international conference hosted by the commission
Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Chairperson including but not limited to: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
Communicates directly, and on behalf of the Chairperson, with Board members, key stakeholders, Commission staff, and others, on matters related to Chairperson’s programmatic and administrative initiatives.
Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in Board Standard Operating Procedures regarding board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
Served in the grade of Office Administrator or an equivalent position for a period of three (3) years.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a relevant field from a recognized institution
Certificate in computer applications from a reputable Organization
Secretarial qualifications are an added advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development.
Met the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution on leadership and integrity
Other Attributes
Ability to work under pressure
Problem solving skills
Great attention to detail
Respect for diversity
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