Front Office & Administrative Assistant
Job Summary
The Front Office
and Administrative Assistant will oversee the operation of the reception
and providing services to internal and external customers while
collaborating with the Incubation hub team to ensure a seamless workflow.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend to walk in customers and visitors, directing them
accordingly as per their request.
- Execute clerical receptionist duties such as typing, filing,
photocopying, collating etc.
- Manage the switchboard and answer, screen and forward all
incoming phone calls to appropriate parties;
- Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers and sign for
all incoming packages; arrange pick up for out-going package;
- Coordinate office deliveries and receive invoices for payment
processing;
- Monitor stock for office Stationery, Kitchen supplies,
drinking water and any other office equipment required for office use and
ensure timely requisition of the same;
- Manage front desk operations while monitoring cleanliness and
maintaining proper organization for a professional image;
- Manage the office cleaning by ensuring that the office is
cleaned on time,the kitchen and the bathroom are well cleaned and kept
tidy;
- Reconcile monthly petty cash in liaison with the Senior
Finance Officer;
- Coordinate all the travel logistics with the driver within
the organization;
- Develop a tracker system for motor vehicle fueling service and
maintenance;
- Coordinate planning for meetings, preparation of meeting
venue, and support organization of events;
- Manage office access for all the staff members and clients;
- Develop and maintain the office electronic and hard copy
filing system.
- Liaise with the Procurement and Logistics Officer for the
procurement of goods and services.
Qualifications
- At least a Diploma in Front Office Management, Business /
Office Administration / Public Relations or any other related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in front office
administration, or related fields;
- Computer skills including the ability to operate emails,
spreadsheet and Word processing programs at a highly proficient level.
Functional Skills
- Customer relations skills;
- Time management skills,
- Organization and planning skills;
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are
invited to send their up-to-date CV with their contact details, copies of
academic and professional certificates, details of current and expected
remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter
demonstrating how you meet our requirements to hr@kenyacic.org.
The subject of the email
should be the position being applied for. Closing date for applications Monday, 5th June 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kenya Climate Innovation Center
is an equal opportunity employer.