Key Requirements:
- Act as the MD’s first point of contact with people inside & outside the organization.
- Liaise with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority on Operational matters including company and pilot’s licenses
- Schedule pilots and staff training courses and keep the Accountable Manager (CEO)informed at all times
- Oversee and participate in ground operations including dispatch and flight following
- Handle company hotline 24/7
- Preparing proposals and costings
- Trouble shooting in general and working with the suppliers
- Run errands and make purchases
- Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them appropriately.
- Organize and maintain the MD’s diary and make appointments.
- Dealing with incoming correspondence.
- Taking minutes, produce documents, reports and presentations.
- Organize meetings and ensuring MD is well-prepared for meetings
- Devise and maintain office systems, including data management, filing, etc.
- Liaise with suppliers and keep an updated list of supplies needed and other staff.
- Arranging travel and accommodation during business trips
- Note important dates and events in the calendar
- Checking and topping up MD office and personal supplies.
- Assisting in other official or personal tasks and errands as they may be assigned
Qualifications :
- At least two years of experience in a similar role
- Problem solver and solutions oriented
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical, time management and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Self-driven and motivated with the ability to quickly execute tasks
- Experience in the travel industry is a plus