Organize and maintain the Director’s diary Coordinate and schedule relevant appointments and meetings Screen telephone calls
inquiries or requests and handle them when appropriate Assist in preparing briefing papers
reports
and presentations Deal with incoming emails
faxes
and mail – often corresponding on behalf of the Director Act on action points that transpired from meetings and track progress accordingly In the absence of the Director
conduct relevant follow-ups
make decisions
and delegate work to others Update and maintain the Director’s curriculum vitae by recording publications
conference attendance/presentations
and involvement in mentorship activities Coordinate the diary of the Director for scheduled meetings Prepare meeting rooms and agendas for meetings Take dictation and minutes at relevant Cluster meetings Support team – ensure all HR documents are completed accurately and monitor leave compliance of team Ensure all procurement documents are completed correctly Maintain office equipment orders and stationery for teams Maintain relevant office systems such as electronic and manual filing systems Coordinate and confirm travel arrangements (flights
accommodation
and transport) Provide itinerary as required Facilitate payment of travel expense claims with the Operations Department Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums conferences workshops