Job Description
Kosmos Innovation Centre is a non-profit organization that invests in young entrepreneurs and small
businesses. We empower entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into viable, self-sustaining businesses and
we work alongside promising small businesses to help them scale and reach their full potential.
Each program is driven by local staff and private sector experts, resulting in a distinctive focus on
commercial solutions and local knowledge. Our customized, best-in-class business support programs
feature a mix of skills training, mentorship, and seed funding.
Since our inception, more than 3,000 young leaders have been trained in business skills and entrepreneurship through participation in our programs. Many of the start-ups formed or incubated through us have secured additional investment and gone on to win other start-up competitions.
KIC is an equal opportunity employer that has zero-tolerance for discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can develop talent and have sustained impact. We are committed to a workplace of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We adhere to safer programming, and we do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other vulnerable groups in the locations where we work.
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Receives, screens, prioritizes, and routes incoming communication or memos on behalf of the executive office; reviews contents, determines importance, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff; follow up as required and prepares outgoing mails for dispatch.
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Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, expense reports and other documents for senior staff.
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Manages the travel and calendar activities of the executive director and liaises with the administrative unit in planning travel and accommodations for executive/s.
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Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of executives, takes notes and records minutes.
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Performs office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and performing basic
bookkeeping.
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Coordinates and ensures clean executive working space.
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Undertakes front desk duties in the absence of the administrative assistant.
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Provides backup support for administrative assistants as required.
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Participates in organization of company events.
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Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by supervisor/other
leadership staff.
Job Characteristics
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Technical/analytical focus work within established systems, standards, and procedures.
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Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures
gained from sufficient on-the-job experience.
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Decision-making is within a clearly defined job scope and supported by management.
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The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined
processes.
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The job is an office-based role with minimum exposure to work associated hazards. The job,
however, requires prolonged hours of sitting and use of visual display units.
Job Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is an advantage and preferred.
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At least four (4) years’ experience providing secretarial and administrative support to senior
level executives.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
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Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping
systems.
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Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn
new or updated software.
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THIS ROLE AND INTERESTED IN APPLYING? SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION https://airtable.com/appOjwdRWpSDU9l6a/shrID3AlZYtSX67qF
Mode Of Applying
Take a look at the Kosmos Innovation Center website here.
Closing Date: 14th Feb. 2024
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