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- Head of Human Resource
- Assets & Administration Assistant Manager
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Career Opportunities at Janta Kenya
Administrative Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 4 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative support, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining records.
- Welcome visitors and ensure the office environment remains warm, professional, and lively.
- Handle basic bookkeeping tasks such as:
- Recording daily transactions
- Processing invoices and receipts
- Assisting with petty cash management and expense reports
- Support the team with document preparation, filing, and data entry.
- Coordinate office logistics, including supplies, deliveries, and maintenance.
- Assist with preparing simple reports and maintaining organized files (both digital and physical).
- Proactively identify areas for improvement and take initiative to streamline office operations.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of administrative experience (experience in bookkeeping is an added advantage).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic accounting tools/software.
- A positive, lively attitude and a natural ability to keep the office energy upbeat.
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Method of Application
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ADMINISTRATION
- Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the administrative function and any outsourced services of the organization including management of premises, facilities, office equipment and property;
- Implementation of departmental strategic work plans;
- Provide strategic direction on administration through development and implementation of administrative strategies, policies, procedures, and systems;
- Implementation of departmental policies such as CSR;
- Oversee the allocation, tracking, and condition monitoring of all company equipment and assets;
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all company equipment and assets in liaison with Finance department, coordinate the decommissioning, transfer, or disposal of obsolete equipment in line with asset disposal policies.
- Support procurement and onboarding processes for new office equipment, including tagging and documentation.
- Responsible for all insurance class renewals, claims reporting and updates, under all classes of insurance
- Ensure offices are adequately stocked and equipped for daily operations, including consumables and general supplies;
- Provision of all staff airtime;
- Provision and management of vehicle hire and distribution to staff
- Management of fuel;
- Manage logistics for staff travel, accommodation, and transportation needs.
- Coordinate internal events and meetings through effective administrative planning and venue readiness.
- Develop and monitor implementation of the Human Resources and Administration Departmental budget
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations relating to administrative operations and asset management.
- Responsible for obtaining and renewals of all company licenses
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Ability to interpret and implement human resources policies and procedures
- Manage employee relations, welfare, safety, and health to foster a conducive work environment
- Recruit, deploy and retain top talent for optimal alignment of Human Capital with the strategic mandate.
- Discipline Management
- Performance management
- Organization and coordination of training function
- Knowledge of the Kenya labour laws.
Team Leadership Required
- Supervise and support administrative staff
- Foster a high-performance culture through continuous feedback, training, and coaching of administrative personnel.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Related
- Professional postgraduate Certified Human Resources Professional with at least 5 years’ experience
- CHRP Certification
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in administrative and support services within a corporate setting preferable FMCG.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Human Resource Generalist in a corporate setting preferable FMCG
- Male candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Must have good working experience with Microsoft Office especially Excel (advanced preferred), word, PowerPoint and good knowledge of Access
- Knowledge and previous use of a HRMIS system.
- Conflict resolution skills
- People and results driven orientation
- Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

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