Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, university and teaching hospital system, committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service. AKU seeks to prepare individuals for constructive and exemplary leadership roles, and shaping public and private policies, through strength in research and excellence in education, all dedicated to providing meaningful contributions to society. AKU is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of institutions working to improve opportunities and living conditions for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. First established in Pakistan in 1983, AKU now includes 13 campuses, seven hospitals and 217 outreach centers across eight countries. The University invites applications for the following position:
Provost’s Office (Based In Nairobi)
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing effective secretarial support to the Provost including coordinating and facilitating all administrative aspects of planned workshops and conferences within and sometimes out of Nairobi.
S/he will organize the Provost’s diary by effectively planning and scheduling appointments as well as ensuring suitable travel arrangements are made for the Provost and the Provost’s guests including visa processing, invitations, accommodation, ground transport and travel related expenses.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Provost’s Office (Based In Nairobi)
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing effective secretarial support to the Provost including coordinating and facilitating all administrative aspects of planned workshops and conferences within and sometimes out of Nairobi.
S/he will organize the Provost’s diary by effectively planning and scheduling appointments as well as ensuring suitable travel arrangements are made for the Provost and the Provost’s guests including visa processing, invitations, accommodation, ground transport and travel related expenses.