Personal Assistant to the COO at Fosad Consulting

Job Description

• The Personal Assistant to the COO’s main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain an administrative system that proactively supports the COO and the organization as a whole
• Manage the COO’s appointment and meetings schedules; assist the COO in balancing both internal and external priorities
• Handle telephone calls and also ensure courteous reception for visitors to the COO and the organization
• Utilize paper and/or electronic knowledge management systems to support and enhance information storage
• Ensure confidentiality of all documents passing through the COO’s office
• Handle both local and foreign travel arrangements for the COO and other The company staff including preparing travel authorizations, drivers’ advances, flight bookings and hotel reservations
• Carry out any other secretarial and administrative duties as may be required from time to time and perform any other delegated or self-initiated assignments to the agreed standards

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• A Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in English, Secretarial Studies or any related course in Humanities / Social Sciences or any other related discipline
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role within a structured corporate environment
• Knowledgeable in the use of the internet and other electronic office equipment

Personal Traits and Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good multitasking skills; energetic and result oriented
• Planning and prioritizing skills
• Effective and proven interpersonal skills
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of information