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Overall Responsibility

The Receptionist is the visitors’ first point of contact. S/he welcomes and facilitates the visitors as well as handles some administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors, provides them with information and directs them to the appropriate staff member; updates lists and tables, telephone numbers, addresses, etc.;
• Performs secretarial work (preparing entry dockets, dispatching mail, updating contacts lists, etc.;
• Cross-checks invoices related to reception;
• Clears letters/parcels to and from the post office, DHL and/or other couriers;
• Ensures adequate number of newspaper and magazine in concerned departments on time;
• Stamps the arrival date on all incoming mail, registers all incoming and outgoing mail;
• Receives invoices, mails, parcels, documents and distributes to the concerned without any delay;
• Receive and direct incoming calls
• Make outgoing calls through the switchboard and record them for reference purposes;
• Daily check of all lines, update internal telephone list and report the faulty lines;
• Controls access in the main entrance gate of the delegation;
• Ensures security rules are applied and informs security of any incidents or problems related to security.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in front office operations; hotel management or related field from a recognized institution;
• Two years’ experience in a similar position;
• Must have completed KCSE /”O” level or its equivalent;
• Must be Computer literate;
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

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Overall Responsibility

The incumbent will be responsible for technical tasks related to carpentry work, carries our repairs and maintenance of existing structures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work as directed, carry out any repairs or changes to existing structures;
• Assessment of materials and cost estimates required for projects;
• Make different kinds of furniture/joinery with good finishes;
• Knowledge of painting and varnishing work to any given item or building;
• Appropriate use of the electrical equipment for carpentry i.e. planners, jigsaws, sanders and drills.

Qualifications

• Certificate of technical training grade III in Carpentry or an equivalent;
• Must have completed Secondary School Education or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant field with good references;
• Having knowledge and experience in welding work is an asset;
• Computer Literate.