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Front Office Associate ( 3 - 6 Month Contract)
2025-07-30T09:11:48+00:00
Adaptis Africa
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
KES
 
MONTH
2025-08-14T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
8

Job Description

Front Office Operations:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for calls, messages, and inquiries from all business units.
  • Redirect calls or messages to the appropriate staff members, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
  • Manage the reception area to ensure a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Welcome and assist visitors, maintaining a visitor management system to log and track guest interactions.
  • Coordinate the receipt and distribution of deliveries, including parcels, mail, and packages.

Cleaning and Office Maintenance:

  • Supervise the office cleaner to ensure all office spaces (Apiary and Engine Room) are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained.
  • Oversee cleaning schedules and ensure compliance with office hygiene standards.
  • Report and follow up on any maintenance or repair needs.

Office Supplies and CAPEX Management:

  • Ensure both offices are stocked with necessary supplies, including stationery, cleaning materials, and kitchen essentials.
  • Maintain an inventory of office supplies and plan for replenishment in coordination with the administration team.
  • Assist in planning and managing capital expenditures (CAPEX) for office items such as printers, furniture, and equipment.
  • Research and recommend suppliers for cost-effective and quality purchases.

Administrative Support:

  • Supervise office purchases and shopping, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgets.
  • Manage and update administrative records, including visitor logs, office supply inventories, and maintenance schedules.
  • Support the administration team in planning and coordinating internal meetings, events, and office functions.

Communication and Coordination:

  • Liaise with internal teams across business units to streamline communication and ensure alignment with company policies.
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating logistics for new hires or departing employees.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive communication or documents.

Health and Safety Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across office premises.
  • Conduct regular checks to ensure fire safety equipment and first aid kits are adequately stocked and functional.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with teams across other Business Units and contribute to projects, initiatives, or tasks that require cross-functional expertise.
  • Participate in and deliver on projects or tasks assigned from other Business Units.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field

Relevant Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar front office or administrative role.
  • Experience in a Pan-African or multinational organization is preferred.
  • Proven experience supervising staff and managing office operations
Front Office Operations: Serve as the primary point of contact for calls, messages, and inquiries from all business units. Redirect calls or messages to the appropriate staff members, ensuring timely and accurate communication. Manage the reception area to ensure a welcoming and professional environment. Welcome and assist visitors, maintaining a visitor management system to log and track guest interactions. Coordinate the receipt and distribution of deliveries, including parcels, mail, and packages. Cleaning and Office Maintenance: Supervise the office cleaner to ensure all office spaces (Apiary and Engine Room) are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained. Oversee cleaning schedules and ensure compliance with office hygiene standards. Report and follow up on any maintenance or repair needs. Office Supplies and CAPEX Management: Ensure both offices are stocked with necessary supplies, including stationery, cleaning materials, and kitchen essentials. Maintain an inventory of office supplies and plan for replenishment in coordination with the administration team. Assist in planning and managing capital expenditures (CAPEX) for office items such as printers, furniture, and equipment. Research and recommend suppliers for cost-effective and quality purchases. Administrative Support: Supervise office purchases and shopping, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgets. Manage and update administrative records, including visitor logs, office supply inventories, and maintenance schedules. Support the administration team in planning and coordinating internal meetings, events, and office functions. Communication and Coordination: Liaise with internal teams across business units to streamline communication and ensure alignment with company policies. Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating logistics for new hires or departing employees. Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive communication or documents. Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across office premises. Conduct regular checks to ensure fire safety equipment and first aid kits are adequately stocked and functional. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with teams across other Business Units and contribute to projects, initiatives, or tasks that require cross-functional expertise. Participate in and deliver on projects or tasks assigned from other Business Units.
 
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field Relevant Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar front office or administrative role. Experience in a Pan-African or multinational organization is preferred. Proven experience supervising staff and managing office operations
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Front Office Associate ( 3 - 6 Month Contract)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Adaptis Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

Front Office Operations:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for calls, messages, and inquiries from all business units.
  • Redirect calls or messages to the appropriate staff members, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
  • Manage the reception area to ensure a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Welcome and assist visitors, maintaining a visitor management system to log and track guest interactions.
  • Coordinate the receipt and distribution of deliveries, including parcels, mail, and packages.

Cleaning and Office Maintenance:

  • Supervise the office cleaner to ensure all office spaces (Apiary and Engine Room) are clean, hygienic, and well-maintained.
  • Oversee cleaning schedules and ensure compliance with office hygiene standards.
  • Report and follow up on any maintenance or repair needs.

Office Supplies and CAPEX Management:

  • Ensure both offices are stocked with necessary supplies, including stationery, cleaning materials, and kitchen essentials.
  • Maintain an inventory of office supplies and plan for replenishment in coordination with the administration team.
  • Assist in planning and managing capital expenditures (CAPEX) for office items such as printers, furniture, and equipment.
  • Research and recommend suppliers for cost-effective and quality purchases.

Administrative Support:

  • Supervise office purchases and shopping, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgets.
  • Manage and update administrative records, including visitor logs, office supply inventories, and maintenance schedules.
  • Support the administration team in planning and coordinating internal meetings, events, and office functions.

Communication and Coordination:

  • Liaise with internal teams across business units to streamline communication and ensure alignment with company policies.
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating logistics for new hires or departing employees.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive communication or documents.

Health and Safety Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across office premises.
  • Conduct regular checks to ensure fire safety equipment and first aid kits are adequately stocked and functional.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with teams across other Business Units and contribute to projects, initiatives, or tasks that require cross-functional expertise.
  • Participate in and deliver on projects or tasks assigned from other Business Units.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field

Relevant Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar front office or administrative role.
  • Experience in a Pan-African or multinational organization is preferred.
  • Proven experience supervising staff and managing office operations

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, August 14 2025
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 30-07-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-07-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 30-07-2077
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