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Job Location drjobs

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Operations Associate ensures operational excellence by managing compliance administrative functions policy frameworks and company information systems. This role drives adherence to regulatory standards enhances the organisation s resource centre and delivers highquality administrative support to maintain a compliant and efficient operational structure.

Resposnsibilities


Administrative Support & Compliance

  • Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing operational standards and regulations.

  • Ensure that OSHA and relevant business permit certificates for all offices are renewed on time.

  • Liaise with employees and external providers to ensure all permits statutory documents and travel insurance for international and travelling staff are secured and up to date.

  • Maintain updated organisational policies including medical and travel policies and act as a point of contact for external service providers.

  • Monitor compliance with operational policies and procedures flagging areas of concern to the Ops and Compliance Lead.

  • Maintain an inventory of organisational assets and ensure proper allocation maintenance and timely replacement of equipment and supplies as needed.

Procurement Management

  • Support office purchases including supplies IT equipment and vendor contracts ensuring compliance with organisational policies and costefficiency.

  • Guide procurement processes including reviewing negotiating and managing office rental utilities and insurance contracts.

  • Ensure purchase orders and financial entries are accurately recorded and approved in relevant systems.

  • Oversee procurement compliance for companywide and programmelevel initiatives ensuring alignment with organisational and regulatory standards.

Operational Coordination

  • Oversee daytoday operations of Kenya offices including rent utilities and office maintenance ensuring seamless service delivery.

  • Collaborate with country teams and general managers to provide operational support across all AMI geographies.

  • Liaise with managers and staff to coordinate travel arrangements in line with organisational policies ensuring accurate budget allocation and entity payment.

Policy & Document Management

  • Maintain accurate and uptodate operational documents procedures and reference materials.

  • Support the Ops and Compliance Lead in managing the organisation s resource centre ensuring easy access to and security of key documents.

  • Develop and maintain a centralised system for storing reviewing and sharing organisational policies and procedures.

Risk Management Support

  • Assist in implementing risk management frameworks and operational policies ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor operational risks and support efforts to mitigate issues proactively.



Requirements

  • Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Operations or a related field.

  • 4 years of experience in operations administrative support or procurement roles.

  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks and organisational policies.

  • Proficiency with operational and financial management tools such as NetSuite is a plus.

  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently ensuring compliance and accuracy in all processes.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external providers.

  • Proactively identifies operational bottlenecks and works to resolve them.

  • ProblemSolving: Proactively identifies operational bottlenecks and works to resolve them.

  • Accountability: Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership for responsibilities ensuring followthrough and consistency.



Benefits

Why join us
A highimpact diverse and ambitious team with common values:
  • Be the best: We work really hard are proud of what we do and love delighting our clients with quality.
  • Own it: We step up to the task never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
  • Push the limits: We ask why embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
  • Do what s right: We act with integrity confront dishonesty treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
  • Always care: We don t have ego it s always team before me . We are kind we celebrate each other s success and we care enough to give honest feedback.
A dynamic office & team life:
  • Monthly team social events and biannual team buildings.
  • Regular learning and coaching opportunities.
  • A hybrid working model
Hiring process
  • A screening interview with our Talent Team.
  • An interview with your Direct manager.
  • A case study assessment.
  • A final interview with the Head of your Department.
African Management Institute (AMI) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity inclusion and fairness. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race gender age disability or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a supportive and accessible work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to meaningful impact across Africa.


Employment Type

Full Time

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