Front Desk Officer at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Overview

• This is an entry level position reporting to the Senior Finance and Administration Manager or designee.
• The successful candidate wilt be responsible for the overall management of the front office which includes ensuring cleanliness of the front office, effective handling and documentation of incoming/outgoing mails, telephone. communication and visitors’ management.
• In addition S/he will ensure the reception area in professionally organized and will maintain records of conference room reservations and meetings.
• As the first contact for the organizations visitors s/he is expected to be very professional, courteous, prompt and pleasant.

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Must possess a B.SC/HND in Social or Management Sciences
• Minimum of one (1) year post NYSC experience, preferably working in an NGO or private sector in a similar capacity.
• Must possess appreciable skills in computer knowledge and application.
• Ability to operate and use a PABX phone system

Abilities and Skills:

• Abroad variety of front office/receptionist skills.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, instilling trust end confidence.
• Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Beef high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality.
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.