Receptionist - Mbarara

NB: Only candidates in Mbarara Region or those willing to Relocate to Mbarara should apply for the role 

Vacancies: 1

Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda

About us:

Asaak is an asset financing company that provides credit by lending motorcycles to drivers to improve the livelihoods of informal workers in Uganda using the digital approach.

Job Summary: The receptionist is responsible for providing support for day-to-day administrative functions and general office management.

Standard Job Descriptions

• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
• Coordinate front-desk activities such as answering, screening, and transferring calls and escalating queries and complaints where necessary.
• Manage office supplies such as stationery, equipment, and furniture.
• Maintain the flow of services from the various services providers of the company.
• Receive and dispatch deliveries/mail.
• Assist the HR team with recruitment.
• Ensure the reception area is clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Supervise and assist the office attendant and caretaker where necessary.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk. 
• Update calendars and schedule meetings as requested.
• Compile and keep updated records of office expenses and costs.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, printing, and photocopying.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications and skills 

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Humanities, or related field.
• Candidates who have previous clerical, administrative or receptionist experience.
• Basic computer knowledge with good knowledge of Google suite and MS applications.
• Languages: Excellent communication skills in English and Runyankole required. Any other local language would be an asset.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional multitasker with stress management skills.
• Strong customer service skills with a pleasant personality.
• Professionalism.
• Supply Management.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV and academic documents to mbarara@asaak​.co with​ “Receptionist -Mbarara” as the subject line. If selected for an interview, you must keep time. Candidates who are late to interviews are disqualified automatically. The​ deadline for receiving applications is the 1st of June at 5:00 pm East Africa Time.