Facilities and Admin Specialist

at Jumia Group
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted December 7, 2021
Category Administration
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Jumia is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa. It is built around a marketplace, Jumia Logistics, and JumiaPay. The marketplace helps millions of consumers and sellers to connect and transact. Jumia Logistics enables the delivery of millions of packages through our network of local partners. JumiaPay facilitates the payments of online transactions for Jumia's ecosystem.

With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive.

With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.

Main Responsibilities

  • Managing (i.e. planning, organizing, leading & controlling) all internal office issues including work space & environment.
  • Managing & leading staff of office help, drivers, messengers, store keeper, etc.
  • Handling annual contracts, bargaining for best costs, and observing quality of purchased materials.
  • Tracking Office and Warehouse expenses (including stationary, printing, utilities, cleaning, maintenance, drivers, entertainment, etc...) in coordination with Finance and other departments.
  • Preparing weekly/monthly reports of the above and submitting to HR Head.
  • Managing & Controlling all store operations (in coordination with the storekeeper).
  • Ensuring clear communication of all administrative policies and regulations to staff members.
  • Playing a leading role in resolving any internal misalignments.
  • Managing the company premises, payments to vendors & employees’ allowances.
  • Assist in travel bookings
  • Being responsible for all adhoc tasks related to facilities and administration 

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • University Degree in a related field
  • Min 6 years proven experience in the admin field 
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent reporting and analytical skills 
  • Customer service oriented
  • Advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office

We Offer

  • A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
  • A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
  • The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders 
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