AFRIBUSINESS LLP VACANCY:ADMINISTRATIVE/IT ASSISTANT

AfriBusiness LLP Jobs Administrative/IT Assistant
April 7, 2015 Job Description
The Position:
This position will ensure effective and efficient implementation of front office and administrative activities in the department and assistance of the IT department in managing the day-to-day
operations of IT systems, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of office computer equipment and Networking and ensure office workstation are properly working in a timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Administrative
• Answer telephone, screen and direct calls.
• Represent the company as the first point of contact, either on the telephone or in person, in a presentable, efficient, courteous manner and provide a high standard of customer service.
• Handles filling of administrative documents.
• Responds to inquiries on the phone and face to face.
• Schedule appointments and maintain an appointment diary either manually or electronically.
• Ensures office cleanliness; and
• Any other Duties as may be assigned
• Information Technology
• Talk with managerial, administrative and technical staff to determine information needs, data flows and systems definitions.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, implements corrective action procedures within prescribed guidelines and/or escalates to other technical resources as appropriate
• Check systems in order to optimize performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures.
• Implement regular housekeeping procedures, including data backup.
• Manage the distribution and retention of data on various storage devices.
• Coordinate system updates and replacement of outdated versions.
• Installs software and installs and repairs hardware and peripherals.
• Provide day-to-day advice to users on data structures and terminology.
• Provide assistance with testing new equipment and systems.
• Prepare technical reports on the operation of systems.

The Ideal Candidate should have:

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration and/or Information Technology from recognized institutions of higher learning.
• Hands on skills in Information technology systems.
• 2 years’ experience in similar position.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent Organisational skills.
• Pleasant personality.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and Operating systems. 

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send a detailed CV with required documents to:info@afribusiness.co.ke
Ladies are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.