N & C Consultants Limited
Employment Opportunity – Executive Assistant
N & C Consultants Limited is a private company registered under the Companies Act 2013. In practice it is a hybrid company combining business and social enterprise ventures. The company is owned by enterprising Malawians with proven track-record of exceptional performance in the areas of Project Cycle Support, Capacity Building, Organizational Development, Governance and Communication. It is borne out of the desire to satiate the hunger for actionable client-centred development solutions and technical support to development and business actors.
An opportunity has arisen for the post of Executive Assistant tenable in Karonga. The Executive Assistant will serve as a Secretary to the Managing Director and manage day to day running of the company. He/she will be required to perform secretarial tasks and exercise a high level of discretion and the application of administrative and business skills.
Main responsibilities
- Providing secretarial services to the Managing Director.
- Maintaining a schedule of engagement for the Manage Director and make necessary preparation for such engagements;
- Assisting the Managing Director in coordinating administration, financial and personnel activities.
- Assisting the review, and implementation of policies, plans, programs, strategies, guidelines, and budgets relating to the company.
- Preparing correspondence independently or based on free notes;
- Receiving correspondence brought to the company and record in a register;
- Coordinating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach programs.
- Facilitating marketing activities of products and services of the company.
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director.
Qualifications and Competencies
Desirable qualifications for the job include:
- Diploma in Business Administration or Administrative Studies from a recognised institution;
- At least one year experience in a similar role;
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work;
- Ability to maintain and keep records; attention to detail and problem solving skills;
- Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional documents, technical procedures and regulations;
- Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence;
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers;
- Ability to use Microsoft packages especially word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
- Good command of English.
Method Of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including three names of traceable referees, not later than 21 May, 2024. The application letter, should be sent to The Managing Director, N & C Consultants Limited, P.O. Box 409, Karonga or through email to [email protected].