Associate

The Company
A small company located in Dar es Salaam is seeking a motivated, and energetic Associate. You will provide full support to the Director of the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Assisting with client management & new client sourcing
·    Proposal writing
·    Sales and Marketing responsibilities
·    Navigation of the internet and Social Media
·    General administrative duties, including: answering phones, screening/redirecting calls, troubleshooting inquires, scheduling meetings, organizing conferences and large group meetings.
·    Creating and formatting documents in Word, Excel and Power Point.
·    Handling confidential information with a high level of discretion and sensitivity.
·    Assist in planning and execution of department-specific events.
·    Drafting correspondence, internal memorandum and e-mail communications.
·    Regular interaction with Clients and client management
·    Performing other administrative responsibilities as needed.


REQUIREMENTS

·    Bachelor’s degree and related experience, preferably working for a senior executive in a corporate environment.
·    Candidate must speak English and Swahili fluently
·    Candidate must be able to work independently while managing multiple projects.
·    Must have excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint – including creation of presentation templates, animation of slides, etc.)
·    Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and a team player.
·    Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
·    Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
·    Candidate must be resourceful, and must be able to prioritize and juggle various tasks.

Please apply with your resume, cover letter and salary expectations.  to Email: info@gps-connects.com

Application deadline: March 26, 2014