Our Client, one of the leading players in short term business in the East African region, seeks to fill the position of Administration Officer with a suitably qualified candidate.
The main responsibility will be to provide effective, efficient and timely administrative and logistical support to facilitate smooth operations across the business and enhance high quality internal customer service.
We would like to discuss the offer with a really versatile individual who will be responsible for among other responsibilities, the following:
- Managing the company’s filing systems and facilities including monitoring adherence to the set policies and guidelines on filing, archiving and storage of records.
- Efficient management of the company’s mail handling system.
- Ensuring that the contracted service providers deliver quality service including adherence to service level agreements or contracts.
- Negotiating for and maintaining valid insurance cover for all Company assets, employee personal accident and other Company liabilities.
- Ensuring the efficient management of company mail service, reception services and telephone services.
- Liaising with the property managers and care takers of building we occupy to ensure speedy repairs and maintenance of equipment, installations and fixtures.
- Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 and the Energy Act 2012.
- Negotiating with landlords for cost effective leases and service contracts; retain leases and service contracts in secure storage.
- Ensuring timely payment of the company’s rents and statutory fess, county and municipal council licenses.
- Maintaining comprehensive inventory of office furniture and regularly carrying out audits to establish location and condition of office furniture; advising on obsolete stock.
- Drawing up and monitoring annual budgets for administration-related services and facilities.
Requirements
- University degree in any social science or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration, 2 of which must be at a senior position.
- Experience in the insurance industry is an added advantage.
- Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 and the Energy Act 2012.
- Have a demonstrable track record in leading teams to achieve superior performance.
- Have ability to engender strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Meticulous and with an eye for detail; able to work under pressure and good at multitasking.
- A go-getter, sensitive about delivering on expectations.
- Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Be proactive, responsible and a hands on person.
- A high sense of personal integrity and principled.
- Must have the ability to maintain direct reports’ work schedules including assignments, job rotations, training and leave.
Kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating “Administration Officer” on the subject line by 20th June 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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