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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Orchid HR Nairobi 9 Jun
Admin & Office Full Time KSh 30,000 - 45,000
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Job summary

The Office Admin is responsible for managing day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring smooth office functioning and effective coordination across teams and stakeholders. The role requires an organized, proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Min. qualification

Diploma

Experience level

Mid level

Experience length

4 years

Language

English

Working hours

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant location

Kenya

Job description & requirements

Primary Responsibilities

Office Management

  • Maintain

the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized, presentable, and equipped

with relevant information and materials at all times.

  • Manage

incoming and outgoing mail, emails, courier deliveries, and office

communication flows.

  • Act

as a liaison between internal staff, clients, external service providers, and

stakeholders to facilitate smooth and professional communication.

Administrative Support

  • Draft,

format, and proofread correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other office

documents to a high standard.

  • Perform

data entry, prepare spreadsheets, and maintain accurate records of office

activities as required.

  • Manage

schedules and calendars for management and team members, including timely

reminders and follow-ups.

  • Provide

general administrative support as assigned by management.

Client & Visitor Interaction

  • Greet

and welcome clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.

  • Serve

as the first point of contact for all visitors and callers; answer, screen, and

forward phone calls promptly.

  • Respond

to enquiries professionally; redirect or escalate complex issues to the

appropriate person.

Record Keeping

  • Maintain

both physical and electronic filing systems, including document storage,

retrieval, archiving, and re-file management.

  • Ensure

that all incoming documents are scanned and stored in soft copy promptly upon

receipt.

  • Keep

accurate visitor logs, issue visitor passes where applicable, and ensure

compliance with security protocols.

Event and Meeting Coordination

  • Schedule

and coordinate meetings, conferences, and appointments, including booking

meeting rooms.

  • Prepare

meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute them to the relevant attendees in

a timely manner.

Petty Cash Management

  • Administer

and maintain the office petty cash fund, ensuring all disbursements are

properly authorized and supported by relevant documentation.

  • Process

petty cash requisitions in a timely manner, verifying that all requests are

duly approved and within approved expenditure limits.

  • Prepare

and submit accurate monthly petty cash reconciliation reports to the Finance

Department.

  • Maintain

a systematic and up-to-date petty cash register, ensuring records are complete

and available for review or audit at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Provide

day-to-day supervision, guidance, and coordination of the support staff team.

  • Monitor

performance and ensure all support staff fulfil their duties in accordance with

organizational standards and expectations.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Assist

with data entry tasks, including updating contact information, project details,

and other records as required.

  • Any

other administrative, logistical, or operational tasks as assigned by

management.

Requirements & Competencies

  • Bachelor’s

degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.

  • Minimum

3 years of verified experience in an office administration role.

  • Proficiency

in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard

office management tools.

  • Strong

written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage

professionally with diverse stakeholders.

  • High

level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents, records, and

correspondence.

  • Strong

organizational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage competing

priorities without compromising delivery.

  • Demonstrated

ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute

discretion.

  • Professional

and courteous manner in interacting with clients, visitors, and staff at all

levels.

  • Calm

under pressure, solutions-focused, and adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced

work environment.

  • Strong

interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams, clients, and

external stakeholders.

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