Operations Associate Job Description<\/p>\n
Reports to
\nTwo principals. The partner managing short stay rental operations for day to day property work and the founder of the broader venture group for cross business work<\/p>\n
Location Nairobi hybrid field and remote
\nStart Date Monday May 4 2026
\nType Full time with a 6 month probation period and 30 60 90 day reviews
\nCompensation KES 25000 to 35000 per month gross based on experience plus airtime and reimbursable work related transport<\/p>\n
About the Role<\/p>\n
We are a small Nairobi based group of ventures covering short stay rentals, tech consulting, a classified marketplace and a farming and land business<\/p>\n
This role sits across all of them and is designed to fill the gaps between people, projects and operations<\/p>\n
The role is split into two main parts<\/p>\n
\tShort stay rental operations about 20 hours per week
\n\tYou will support the partner managing the rental portfolio. This includes coordinating cleaners and caretakers, conducting unit inspections, maintaining supplies and standards and handling booking platform administration
\n\tCross venture execution about 20 hours per week
\n\tYou will support the founder on project execution across multiple ventures including land sales, stock clearance, marketplace listings and general administrative support<\/p>\n
If you are looking for a fixed and narrow job this is not it. If you enjoy bringing order to fast moving operations this role will suit you<\/p>\n
Core Capabilities Required<\/p>\n
\tShort stay rental operations people places and standards
\n\tYou can walk into a furnished rental and quickly identify issues with cleaning, supplies, damages and presentation
\n\tYou can coordinate cleaners and caretakers in both Swahili and English without conflict
\n\tYou are comfortable using WhatsApp calls and basic tools for coordination
\n\tYou understand urgency around guest check ins and unit readiness
\n\tYou can learn or already use booking platform tools such as listing updates, rate changes and review responses
\n\tProject execution consistency and follow through
\n\tYou can take a weekly brief and execute it without needing repeated reminders
\n\tYou can handle tasks such as broker follow ups, tracking conversations and reporting progress
\n\tYou can support simple campaign execution by coordinating creatives, posting, tracking and reporting
\n\tYou can take unclear tasks and drive them to completion
\n\tYou can read a short brief and write a clear summary
\n\tYou follow through consistently and do not need to be told twice
\n\tCross business administration organisation and discipline
\n\tYou can manage multiple small tasks at the same time without losing track
\n\tYou keep notes, log actions and follow up
\n\tYou are comfortable using spreadsheets accounting tools and basic systems or can learn quickly
\n\tYou can work independently without constant supervision<\/p>\n
Who You Are<\/p>\n
\tYou have between 2 to 5 years of experience in property management, hospitality, executive assistance, small business administration or operations
\n\tYou may have worked in short stay rentals, hotels, real estate, startups or accounting firms
\n\tYou have basic familiarity with QuickBooks or similar tools
\n\tYou write clearly in English and speak Swahili comfortably
\n\tYou know Nairobi well<\/p>\n
You are looking for a role with responsibility, autonomy and hands on work<\/p>\n
Non Negotiable Requirements<\/p>\n
\tYou are based in Nairobi
\n\tYou have a valid driving license with at least 3 years of driving experience
\n\tA motorcycle license is an added advantage
\n\tYou are comfortable speaking Swahili and writing professional English
\n\tYou are comfortable using WhatsApp for work coordination
\n\tYou are comfortable being measured on outcomes rather than hours
\n\tYou are available to start on Monday May 4 2026<\/p>\n
Nice to Have Not Mandatory<\/p>\n
\tExperience with short stay booking platforms
\n\tExperience with QuickBooks Online
\n\tExperience working in a business with more than one principal<\/p>\n
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