Job Position: Receptionist

Location: Nairobi

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our "school in a box" systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across continent.

About this position

The receptionist will work under the supervision of the Administration Officer and the full-time job will entail overseeing and managing all office procedures and other tasks to include attending to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and face to face, supply information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of general office coordination
  • Answering and directing phone calls to relevant departments.
  • Sorting and distribute incoming mail.
  • Receiving and directing all visitors to appropriate contacts.
  • Coordinate and maintain records for staff parking, office keys and staff identification cards.
  • Handling enquires at the front desk.
  • Creating word documents and spreadsheets.
  • Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences.
  • Arrange for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
  • Receiving, sorting and distribution of mail.
  • Arranging and scheduling appointments for staff.
  • Manage office calendar and book meeting rooms to coordinate work flow and meetings.
  • Management of meeting rooms.
  • Maintaining the visitors register.
  • Working with the security detail to track all visitors.
  • Any other duties assigned.
About You
  • Outstanding administration skills from a business related course
  • Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets, power points and word processing programs
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization.
  • At least three years working experience in a busy environment
  • Ability to speak fluent English & Kiswahili
  • Exemplary presentation skills and customer handling techniques
  • Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.
  • Minimum academic qualification of C plain in O-level.
  • Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Must be confident and able to remain calm during business times
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to telephone systems, copiers, printers, faxes and scanners
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
How to Apply

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers Page at
www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

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