Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya (3 to 4 Months)

Department: Administration
 

Position: Receptionist Intern
 

Contract duration: 3 to 4 months
 

Duty Station:Nairobi
 

Starting Date:10/06/2013

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.

ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the post of a short term Receptionist Intern

Reporting to the Administration/HR Officer, her/his specific duties will include:

• Welcoming, greeting and directing visitors to their destinations.
• Receiving phone calls, determining the nature of the calls and directing callers to the appropriate departments
• Arranging appointments and meetings when requested
• Filing, records keeping and performing a variety of other office tasks
• Tidying and maintaining the reception area
• Performing other relevant duties such as assisting the fleet officer organizing for cars.

Required profile

• A diploma/certificate in secretarial, front office operations, Business management or any relevant field is desirable;
• Experience/knowledge in receptionist & customer service;
• Should be computer literate; IT proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Must have knowledge of office record keeping practices and methods;
• Must be very pleasant with a warm and outgoing personality;
• Good written and spoken communications and interpersonal skills;
• A high level of organizational skills;
• Precise attention to detail;
• Ability to multi task.

How to apply

To apply, please send your updated CV with cover letter and professional references if available to kenya.jobs@acted.org not later than 20/06/2013.

Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.