SUMMARY:
The ACK Language and Orientation School Nairobi, is a Provincial institution of
the Anglican Church of Kenya.
It is the oldest and most authentic language school in East and Central Africa
established by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) of England in 1909 as a
missionary outreach centre.
In 1965, it was structured into a school status to offer curriculum of various
languages, with enriched Cross-Cultural Training and Orientation.
The school is looking to recruit an Administrative Secretary Intern for
a three-month period, from October to December 2025.
Please note that this is a short-term, non-renewable contract.
The school is seeking to recruit for the following position:
Job Title: Administrative Secretary Intern Position
Key Requirements
- Must
be A Kenyan Citizen
- Must
be a Christian
- Must
be below 45 years old.
- Must
possess an Advanced College Diploma. A Bachelors’ degree in Business
Administration or related field will be an added advantage.
- Formal
qualification in office administration, secretarial work, or related
training.
- Must
have experience as an Administrative Secretary.
- Must
be proficient in managing documents, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Must
have the ability to liaise internally and externally on administrative
matters.
- Must
have exceptional skills in filing, record keeping, and organization.
- Must
have a working knowledge of printers, copiers and scanners.
- Must
be proficient in appointment scheduling and call forwarding systems.
- Must
have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must
have exceptional interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the
school in the following areas :
- Provision
of Administrative support and Secretarial services to the School
- Manage
correspondences eg. Emails, letters telephone calls etc
- Receive
visitors and guide them to specific offices
- Scheduling,
Planning and organizing Principals office activities and diary, office
meetings, appointments, and other office events.
- Prepare
documents for various meetings.
- Office
management and administration
- Supervise
the work of all support staff and ensure smooth flow of work in the
school.
- Draw
a leave rota for office staff
- Supervise
procurement exercise and logistics
- Ensure
office supplies and basic utilities are available for staff eg. Drinking
water, etc.
- Office
hygiene and orderliness is maintained at all times.
- Public
Relation and Customer care role
- Manage
schools reputation
- Build
strong relationships with stakeholders
- General
communication
- Record
keeping and documentation
- Keep
accurate student’s enrolment, attendance and academic progress records
- Keep
employees personal file records
- Management
reports and minutes
- Marketing
and Brand building
- Develop
marketing materials eg. Brochures, create a schools social media platform
etc
- Enhance
the institution visibility and reputation both locally and
internationally.
- Events
Coordination & Calendar Management:
- Planning
and executing events with guidance of the School’s Principal such as
workshops, cultural activities, launch etc.
- Travel
Arrangements: Planning and booking travel itineraries, including flights,
accommodation, transportation, and any other travel-related arrangements
for the Principal and other school officers.
- To do
any other duty assigned to you by the Principal accordance with the ACK
Terms of Service.
Job Title: Language Instructors
We are seeking to recruit instructors for French and
Kiswahili languages.
Key requirements:
- Must
be a Kenyan Citizen.
- Must
be a Christian.
- Must
be below 45 years of age.
- Must
have a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- Must
be registered by Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
- Evidence
of fluency in spoken and written Kiswahili/French.
- At
least 2-3 years teaching experience in a recognised institution.
Responsibilities:
- Develop
and implement comprehensive lesson plans.
- Contribute
to the development and adaptation of curriculum materials, ensuring
alignment with learning objectives and standards.
- Maintain
accurate records of student progress.
- Research
and develop new teaching materials, practices and methods.
- Setting
assessments and overseeing examinations.
- Facilitate
interactive classroom activities and discussions.
How to Apply
Qualified and Interested Candidates are required to submit
their applications on or before 31st August 2025. Resumes and
copies of certificates with a cover letter should be sent to:
The Principal
ACK Language and Orientation School,
Opposite NSSF Building, Bishop’s Road
P.O Box 47429-00100 GPO Nairobi
Email: info@acklanguageschool.com
NOTE
- Applications
will not be accepted after close of business on 31st August 2025
- Only
Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- During
the Interview Day, short-listed candidates will be required to submit a
letter of recommendation from their Parish Vicar with an endorsement by
the Diocesan Bishop.