The incumbent is required to perform a variety of administrative and/or advanced secretarial support duties. Duties include supervising and coordinating the work of staff performing clerical/secretarial and administrative support duties; assisting in the preparation of budgets for a Unit/Division and the training and guidance of subordinate staff. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of this position.

• Supervises the work of employees performing a variety of routine to complex clerical/secretarial and administrative support duties by assigning and reviewing work and providing guidance.
• Trains and guides staff in performing work assignments.
• Manages and coordinates the arrangements for meetings, workshops, conferences and other similar events, both internally and externally, by providing logistical support including:
  • scheduling dates and arranging for air and ground transport;
  • arranging accommodation;
  • sourcing and reserving conference facilities;
  • preparing agenda and taking minutes/notes; and
  • following up the implementation of actions and decisions taken as required.
• Supervises and coordinates activities related to processing , maintaining and updating of manual and electronic correspondence, documents and databases and office support such as:
  
  • maintaining manual and electronic filing system/databases/libraries;
  • sorting, recording and routing all incoming correspondence and documents;
  • filing of correspondence and documents manually and electronically and,
  • independently assigning metadata to facilitate electronic searches;
  • dispatching outgoing correspondence, documents; and
  • providing photocopying, printing, scanning, faxing, binding and other office assistance support.
• Assists in the execution of the design, implementation and programmes; also assists in monitoring the work programmes of the Division to which assigned, follows up on actions to be taken and provides timely reminders on key deliverables.
• Assists in the preparation of budgetary estimates by obtaining relevant financial and other data for inclusion.
• Provides project management support such as identifying and managing resources to ensure project and system success.
• Coordinates arrangements for local and foreign travel, sources information on costs, develops cost proposals and justifications, plans the itinerary and makes ground transport arrangements, as necessary.
• Contributes to the creation of innovative procedures and policies as a means of improving Divisional and Ministry's/Department's work practices and Arrangements.
• Prepares and/or guides the preparation of complex correspondence, reports and other documents, including Cabinet Notes.
• Maintains liaisons with other Divisions/Units to ensure that the needs of the Divisions/Units are met.
• Undertakes research and prepares justification for acquisition/procurement of stationery, books and other office supplies and equipment for the Division/Unit.
• Performs advanced secretarial support to senior managerial staff such as :
  • Preparing and formatting documents from manuscript or dictation; and generating documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, tables and spreadsheets utilising word processing and other software;
  • Reviewing and screening incoming correspondence, making preliminary assessment of importance, handling personally or forwarding to superior;
  • Receiving and screening incoming calls and visitors , determining priority matters and notifying superior accordingly; and
  • calendar by arranging appointments and engagements.
• Performs other duties related to the core functions of the position.

• Extensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. 
• Extensive knowledge of office management principles and techniques. 
• Considerable knowledge of relevant Public Service rules and regulations, instructions and procedures. 
• Considerable knowledge of relevant financial rules and regulations. 
• Considerable knowledge of records and information management techniques. 
• Knowledge of the principles of Public Administration. 
• Knowledge of project management techniques. 
• Some knowledge of Human Resource Management principles, procedures and practices.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Skill in the use of personal computers. 
• Ability to use e-Government technology platforms. 
• Ability to use the internet for research purposes. 
• Ability to compose letters, memoranda, minutes and reports. 
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate work programmes evaluate their effectiveness, prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations. 
• Ability to direct and lead staff engaged in the performance of clerical/secretarial and administrative support functions. 
• Ability to use a computer and other standard office machines such as photocopiers, scanners, facsimile machines. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to promote teamwork. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. 
• Ability to interact positively with members of the public. 
• Ability to use initiative to solve work related problems.

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing clerical/secretarial and administrative support duties, including a minimum of two (2) years at a supervisory level. 
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognized University Degree in the Social Sciences or a related area.