Temporary Receptionist
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Job Role: Temporary Receptionist
Industry Sector: [General Business]
Remuneration: Kshs. 1,000 Per Day
Employment Nature: Part-time (Temporary)
Location: Kilimani & Kiambu Road, Nairobi
Primary Mandate
We are looking for a poised and professional Temporary Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our offices. Your objective is to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all visitors while maintaining high standards of front-desk efficiency. You will be responsible for managing the reception environment, routing telecommunications, and providing critical clerical support to various departments. This role requires a blend of hospitality and administrative precision to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly across multiple locations.
Core Workstreams
Front Desk & Visitor Governance
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Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all guests, ensuring they are correctly registered and directed.
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Maintain an immaculate and organized reception area that reflects the brand’s professional standards.
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Manage visitor logs and security protocols to track personnel movement within the facility.
Telecommunications & Correspondence
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Direct incoming calls with accuracy, screening and routing inquiries to the appropriate departments.
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Manage the flow of physical and digital correspondence, including parcels, documents, and emails.
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Relay urgent messages to staff members promptly to ensure business continuity.
Operational Support
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Coordinate appointments and manage shared meeting room bookings for internal teams.
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Provide clerical assistance, including document preparation and basic data entry in MS Office.
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Support general office coordination tasks to assist the administrative team during peak hours.
Expertise Profile
The Essentials
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Education: Diploma or Degree in a relevant professional field.
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Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a reception, front office, or high-touch customer service role.
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Tech Savvy: Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Required Competencies
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Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written skills with a professional demeanor.
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Multi-tasking Ability: Capable of handling phone lines and walk-in visitors simultaneously with composure.
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Organizational Skill: High attention to detail regarding records and schedule management.
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Self-Direction: Ability to manage the front office with minimal supervision.
The Opportunity
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Flexible Engagement: Ideal for professionals seeking part-time or temporary work.
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Prime Locations: Work within the dynamic business hubs of Kilimani and Kiambu Road.
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Professional Exposure: Gain experience in a structured corporate environment.
Submit your CV for the Temporary Receptionist role. Highlight your 2+ years of front-office experience and proficiency in MS Office.
Apply now to manage our front desk operations.
Key Skills
Front Desk Administration Visitor Management Call Routing Professional Reception Clerical Support Appointment Scheduling Customer Relations.CV Job Description Matcher See how well your CV matches this job and get tips to improve your chances AI Tool
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