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Admin Assistant Job Hivos

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Date Posted: 04/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Entry
Employer: Hivos East Africa
Industry: Admin
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 08/09/2026

Administration Jobs. Hivos Jobs. Admin Assistant providing front office and facilities management support, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with 2-5 years administrative experience, in an international NGO environment, on-site role.

Front office & facilities management

  • Serve as a point of contact for regional staff and external stakeholders
  • Answering Phone calls
  • Receive in-person visitors
  • Receiving posts and distributing them amongst appropriate staff
  • Manage service provider contracts (leases, internet, office cleaning, office plants, etc).

Travel and event logistics

  • Arranging international and domestic travel for staff and visitors (e.g., flights, travel insurance, visas, and accommodation).
  • Assist in the organization and logistics of workshops or meetings for office events

Archiving and data management

Maintaining both physical and digital filing systems, drafting correspondence, and managing incoming/outgoing mail.

Procurement support and asset management

  • Procure and manage inventory and supplies. i.e. stationery, kitchen items, cleaning items
  • Manage all assets (tagging, tracking, maintenance, disposal)
  • Ensure Asset insurances are up to date
  • Vendor Management: track contracting and performance of contracted vendors
  • Secretary to the Country Procurement Committee: schedule meetings, record minutes and ensure action points are closed

Staff onboarding assistance

Assisting with staff onboarding (e.g., providing administrative guidance, desk allocation and orientation).

Legal Compliance

  • Monitor adherence to Operational Safety and Health Requirements
  • Renew business permits and fire safety certification

Process payments

  • Manage office petty cash float.
  • Process vendor payments in a timely manner
  • Prepare payment and purchase requests for assigned purchases.

This is a position for nationals or residents of Kenya with the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of administrative or office support experience, preferably in a regional or multinational environment.
  • Positive, can-do attitude with proactive approach and strong social skills for diverse team collaboration.
  • Experience supporting senior managers or leadership teams is an advantage
  • Fluent in English; professional knowledge of French is an asset

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Problem-solving and proactive coordination skills.

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