The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT), also known as جامعة عبد الرحمن السميط, is built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar, established in 1998 by a charity organization, Kuwait-based Direct Aid (DA). In line with its expansion, SUMAIT wishes to invite applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the vacant administrative and academic posts as follows:
Personal Secretary to Vice-ChancellorJob Type: Regular, reporting to Vice-Chancellor
Job Location: Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)
No. of Positions: One (1), fixed term for one year without renewal
- The post holder will be expected to provide a confidential and professional personal assistant support service to the Vice-Chancellor.
- The post holder will report to and work directly with the Vice-Chancellor to frame internal and external activities.
- This is a senior post offering excellent development opportunities within a diverse and complex environment.
- This officer should therefore have previous experience of working in a senior secretariat/personal assistant role, including dealing with a wide range of people.
Qualifications:
- Graduation in any discipline (BA will be preferred or Public Administration) from a reputed institution/university.
- Minimum 4-5 years of proven experience in the relevant field/similar academic institutions, and preference will be given to candidates proficient in drafting skills.
- Strong organizational ability in handling a wide range of tasks and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal & written.
- Effective leadership qualities.
The Role Comes with the Following Responsibilities:
- To maintain daily schedules and coordination of the Vice-Chancellor’s commitments.
- To arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings for the Vice-Chancellor.
- Preparation of all correspondence and other documentation as may be requested by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
- Advising the Vice-Chancellor on impending internal and external work.
- To make all logistical arrangements, including travel, for the Vice-Chancellor and his/her deputies.
- To respond accurately and efficiently to all enquiries from the Vice-Chancellor and his/her deputies, using their own initiative and liaising effectively with internal and external contacts.
- Independently research confidential, controversial, and restricted data or other material as required by the Vice-Chancellor and his deputies for various projects.
- To assist in the preparation of all international travel itineraries and, as such, coordinate all arrangements for the international visits where the Vice-Chancellor has involvement.
- To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the Vice-Chancellor or other senior University officers.
- Any other responsibility assigned by the authority from time to time.
How to Apply:
- Qualified and interested applicants for the above posts are requested to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, and attach copies of Professional Academic certificates to:
[email protected] by 30th March 2025.
- Applications should be addressed to:
Vice-Chancellor,
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT),
P.O. Box 1933,
Zanzibar/Tanzania
Email:
[email protected]
