Technical Assistant – Nairobi

About the role

A client of Summit Recruitment & Search is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Assistant in Nairobi to support the Regional Director. The role covers reporting, scheduling, coordination and general administrative tasks, requiring strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Compile, analyse and prepare reports, presentations and briefing documents for the Regional Director
• Manage and coordinate the director's calendar, meetings, travel plans and appointments
• Organize meeting agendas, take minutes, track action items and follow up on them
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and databases for regional activities and projects
• Draft correspondence on behalf of the director and coordinate with internal teams, partners and stakeholders
• Support logistical planning for meetings, events, workshops and regional engagements
• Monitor task progress, track project deliverables and handle confidential information with discretion
• Assist with administrative tasks, procurement processes and basic budget monitoring where required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience supporting senior leadership in an administrative or technical capacity
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, excellent communication and coordination skills, and good time management
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work with minimal supervision and keep sensitive information confidential

Required skills

• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Analytical and reporting skills