Administrative Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

The Company

 Samasource is a social enterprise that provides dignified, internet-based work to people living in poverty. We build technology that helps leverage the brain power of the poor so they can lift themselves out of poverty by providing valuable services to companies around the world.
We are a dynamic and growing team with a big vision–to reduce worldwide poverty and its effects through technology. We need the best people to help us achieve it. We like to move fast and get things done.
If you join us, you’ll be able to make an immediate impact, connect with some of the brightest people in the fields of social enterprise, impact sourcing, and tech. Samasource is supported by major corporate and philanthropic funders including eBay, Google, Cisco, and the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations.
Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the day to day running of the Delivery Centre.
Responsibilities
·         Duties will include but not be limited to the following:
·         Working closely with the Administrative Coordinator to to ensure that outsourced administrative services are running smoothly
·         Managing the office main reception
·         Ensuring the office is cleaned well and on time
·         Ensuring office supplies and consumables tracker/inventory tracker of utilization is maintained

·         Facilitating staff travel arrangements and accommodation where necessary
·         Facilitating smooth running of the meal and transport programmers
·         Carrying out regular facility checks to report and document any maintenance issues that may arise in a timely manner
·         Working closely with the HR team to ensure all new staff are on-boarded within set timelines
·         Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
The successful candidate will posses;
·         Have at least 1 year’s relevant experience in a busy reputable organization
·         Hold a Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
·         Be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
·         Be able to work well and meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision
·         Have a good working knowledge of MS Office applications with strong report writing skills
·         Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
How to Apply
Applicants should be willing to work on the night shift.
Applications should be received by March 27, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.