Junior Receptionist Job in Kenya

Junior Receptionist

Duma Works is recruiting a Junior Receptionist for one of our clients in Nairobi; a leading interior design and construction services company

We are looking for a Junior Receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

What does a Receptionist do?

·         As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. You will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls.
·         To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should also be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

·         Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
·         Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
·         Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
·         Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
·         Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
·         Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
·         Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
·         Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock

·         Update calendars and schedule meetings
·         Arrange travel and accommodations, and prepare vouchers
·         Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
·         Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing

Requirements

·         Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
·         Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
·         Professional attitude and appearance
·         Solid written and verbal communication skills
·         Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
·         Excellent organizational skills
·         Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
·         Customer service attitude
How to Apply
To apply online click here or send your Cover Letter and detailed CV to apply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “3516”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 3516 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, 16 November 2018
N.B.
* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we will not be able to move forward with you application.