Administrative Manager job at Career Directions Limited (CDL)
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Administrative Manager
2026-01-19T06:16:25+00:00
Career Directions Limited (CDL)
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FULL_TIME
 
NAIROBI
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Management, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Cleaning & Facilities, Energy & Mining
KES
 
MONTH
2026-01-30T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Job Purpose

The Administrative Manager is responsible for overseeing office administration and facilities operations, vendor and service management, administrative procurement, travel and logistics support, and administrative policy implementation to ensure a well-managed and cost-effective work environment for the petroleum business.

1. Key Responsibilities

a) Office Administration & Facilities Management

  • Oversee day-to-day office operations, reception, utilities, and facilities maintenance.
  • Manage office security, access control, and workplace safety arrangements (as applicable).
  • Coordinate office space planning, maintenance requests, and service delivery.
  • Ensure a clean, functional, and professional working environment.

b) Asset, Supplies & Administrative Procurement

  • Maintain registers for office assets, equipment, and supplies, including periodic stock checks.
  • Manage administrative procurement processes: quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and service verification.
  • Optimize administrative spend through cost control and vendor performance management.

c) Vendor & Contract Management

  • Manage service providers (cleaning, security, maintenance, travel agents, etc.) and monitor SLAs.
  • Support contract administration, renewals, and compliance with internal procedures.
  • Resolve service issues and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

d) Travel, Events & Logistics Support

  • Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation, and logistics support as required.
  • Organize meetings, events, and internal engagements including venue and catering coordination.
  • Support visitor management, staff onboarding logistics, and office communications.

e) Administrative Policies, Records & Compliance

  • Implement and improve administrative policies and procedures (document handling, approvals, office rules).
  • Maintain administrative records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Prepare periodic administrative reports and budget tracking updates.

Requirements

Key Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration/facilities management; oil & gas/industrial sector experience is an advantage.
  • Strong vendor management, procurement coordination, and cost control capability.
  • Experience managing office facilities, assets, and administrative services end-to-end.
  • Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and administrative reporting.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and professionalism.
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations, reception, utilities, and facilities maintenance.
  • Manage office security, access control, and workplace safety arrangements (as applicable).
  • Coordinate office space planning, maintenance requests, and service delivery.
  • Ensure a clean, functional, and professional working environment.
  • Maintain registers for office assets, equipment, and supplies, including periodic stock checks.
  • Manage administrative procurement processes: quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and service verification.
  • Optimize administrative spend through cost control and vendor performance management.
  • Manage service providers (cleaning, security, maintenance, travel agents, etc.) and monitor SLAs.
  • Support contract administration, renewals, and compliance with internal procedures.
  • Resolve service issues and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation, and logistics support as required.
  • Organize meetings, events, and internal engagements including venue and catering coordination.
  • Support visitor management, staff onboarding logistics, and office communications.
  • Implement and improve administrative policies and procedures (document handling, approvals, office rules).
  • Maintain administrative records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Prepare periodic administrative reports and budget tracking updates.
  • Strong vendor management
  • Procurement coordination
  • Cost control capability
  • Managing office facilities, assets, and administrative services end-to-end
  • Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and administrative reporting
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and professionalism
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration/facilities management; oil & gas/industrial sector experience is an advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Administrative Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Management, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Cleaning & Facilities, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 30 2026

Duty Station:
NAIROBI | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

The Administrative Manager is responsible for overseeing office administration and facilities operations, vendor and service management, administrative procurement, travel and logistics support, and administrative policy implementation to ensure a well-managed and cost-effective work environment for the petroleum business.

1. Key Responsibilities

a) Office Administration & Facilities Management

  • Oversee day-to-day office operations, reception, utilities, and facilities maintenance.
  • Manage office security, access control, and workplace safety arrangements (as applicable).
  • Coordinate office space planning, maintenance requests, and service delivery.
  • Ensure a clean, functional, and professional working environment.

b) Asset, Supplies & Administrative Procurement

  • Maintain registers for office assets, equipment, and supplies, including periodic stock checks.
  • Manage administrative procurement processes: quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and service verification.
  • Optimize administrative spend through cost control and vendor performance management.

c) Vendor & Contract Management

  • Manage service providers (cleaning, security, maintenance, travel agents, etc.) and monitor SLAs.
  • Support contract administration, renewals, and compliance with internal procedures.
  • Resolve service issues and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

d) Travel, Events & Logistics Support

  • Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation, and logistics support as required.
  • Organize meetings, events, and internal engagements including venue and catering coordination.
  • Support visitor management, staff onboarding logistics, and office communications.

e) Administrative Policies, Records & Compliance

  • Implement and improve administrative policies and procedures (document handling, approvals, office rules).
  • Maintain administrative records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Prepare periodic administrative reports and budget tracking updates.

Requirements

Key Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration/facilities management; oil & gas/industrial sector experience is an advantage.
  • Strong vendor management, procurement coordination, and cost control capability.
  • Experience managing office facilities, assets, and administrative services end-to-end.
  • Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and administrative reporting.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and professionalism.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, January 30 2026
Duty Station: NAIROBI | Nairobi
Posted: 19-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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