Personal Assistant at Summit Recruitment and Search Africa

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa. We have clients ranging from Multi-nationals, Non-profit, SMEโ€™s and start up organisations wishing to attract and retain outstanding individuals across a variety of business sectors. ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,Because we are based in Africa, we have the local expertise and knowledge, assisted by our international portfolio of psychometric assessment tools, to ensure that the right individuals are sourced and become an asset to your organisation.
Job Description

Our client, a reputable and fast-paced media television network in Kenya, is seeking to hire a mature, diligent, and highly organized Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Chief Operations Officer (C.O.O).
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day coordination of the C.O.O’s office, facilitating effective communication across departments, managing key administrative processes, and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives. This position requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple priorities, maintain discretion, and thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure media environment.

Key Responsibilities.

Manage the C.O.O’s schedule, communication, and correspondence including emails, calls, meetings, and travel plans, ensuring efficient time management and smooth daily operations.
Draft, edit, and prepare professional documents and reports such as proposals, letters, presentations, and internal communications for review and approval.
Coordinate and organize meetings, events, and company engagements, ensuring all logistics, materials, and briefings are well-prepared.
Take accurate meeting notes, track action items, and follow up on key deliverables to ensure timely execution of decisions and projects.
Serve as a liaison between the C.O.O, staff, management, and external partners, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication.
Handle confidential information and office administration duties with discretion, professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of maturity, professionalism, flexible, self-driven, and adaptable to changing circumstances and discretion.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: KES 70,000 - 80,000(Approx 542USD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Level: Mid-level
Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline for applications: 15/11/2025

Salary: kshs. 70,000 - Kshs. 80,000
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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