Greenlight Planet is a US-based global leader dedicated to delivering safe, affordable solar energy products to more than 2 billion people who live off the electric grid around the world.
Our Sun King solar- powered lights and phone chargers are used in more than 5 million homes in South Asia, East Africa and West Africa today. Our mission is to replace the dirty and dangerous kerosene lanterns used by under-electrified consumers across the globe
Our products have earned huge recognition, including a ranking as “the best solar lamp” by the Economist Magazine and ‘best-in-category’ prizes from the World Bank’s Lighting Global program.
The Company has also won numerous awards including the recent 2016 Ashden International Award – the world’s most prestigious green award for excellence in sustainable energy. The award acknowledges the major strides Greenlight Planet has made to increase energy access through micro-financing in disadvantaged communities.
Today, with over 250 full-time Greenlighters in 8 countries, we are amazed at how each new team member contributes unique and innovative solutions to this global challenge, from new product designs, to better training strategies, to more efficient logistical systems. We listen closely to each other to improve our products, our service, and ultimately, the lives of our consumers.
Position: Office Administrator, Nairobi
Job Location: Kenya
Reporting to: HR Manager, Africa
The Role:
Greenlight Planet is looking for an Office Administrator to join its fast-growing team in Nairobi. The Office Administrator is the lynchpin of the office, the glue that binds everyone together and the first point of contact for employees, customers, partners and service providers. With a range of responsibilities, the office Administrator needs to be a great all-rounder and an expert multi tasker.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Oversee Administrative functions to ensure seamless operation of a busy office this includes:
- Contacting and managing vendors to ensure proper service delivery
- Coordinate timely payments to service providers
- Order office supplies and equipment
- Ensure office is clean and presentable always
- Coordinate office repairs
- Compliance – Ensure compliance with local council regulations, renewal of business permits and other relevant licenses
- Office inventory management – Monitoring office lamps stock, placing orders from the warehouse, keeping track of demo lights and managing in house sales to staff
- Work with high travel team members to arrange flights bookings , taxi and hotel reservations
- Manage work permits and entry visa applications for staff
The ideal candidate:
- Has a Business Degree and or a diploma in HR
- Has at least 1-2 years’ experience working in Administration or a related role
- Is computer literate with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Keen to deliver high standards of service
- Must work well under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills with fluency in both written and spoken English
- Clear thinking/problem solving ability
We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise
More Information
- Job City Nairobi
