{"id":97289,"date":"2026-06-04T14:02:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/receptionist\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:02:57","slug":"receptionist","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/receptionist\/","title":{"rendered":"Receptionist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Roles &amp; Responsibility<\/p>\n<p>\tRespond to and give general advice in consular cases by phone and by e-mail<br \/>\n\tManage bookings for consular section i.e passports, citizenship cases, registration of coordination numbers<br \/>\n\tUpdate the electronic booking schedule<br \/>\n\tResponsible for the consular mailbox and consular phone hours<br \/>\n\tAssist with oral and written translations from Somali to English<br \/>\n\tManning of the embassy front desk which includes greeting visitors, respond to incoming calls, handle general queries and complaints, pass on messages and transfer calls as necessary etc.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for updating the Embassy phone list<br \/>\n\tManage bookings of the Embassy meeting rooms<br \/>\n\tReceiving and dispatching deliveries<br \/>\n\tAssist with mail handling and pouch shipments<br \/>\n\tPerform ad hoc administrative duties<br \/>\n\tOther duties as assigned by the Head of Administration and Consular Section<\/p>\n<p>The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<p>Education and experience<\/p>\n<p>\tSuccessful completion of a university degree or similar from a recognized institution in a field relevant to the position<br \/>\n\tA minimum of three years of relevant working experience<br \/>\n\tExperience of consular work at a foreign mission is considered a great advantage<\/p>\n<p>Other essential qualifications;<\/p>\n<p>\tExcellent command of oral and written English and Somali languages as well as Kiswahili<br \/>\n\tProblem solver, excellent administrative and organisational skills<br \/>\n\tPassionate and committed learner, ability to learn, adapt to new guidelines, reach and report on agreed results<br \/>\n\tHave an excellent sense for good, polite and correct service<br \/>\n\tAbility to handle and respond to people in distress<br \/>\n\tAbility to take initiatives and adjust to changing priorities<br \/>\n\tStrong organizational and interpersonal skills<br \/>\n\tStrong written and oral communications skills<br \/>\n\tBeing an effective team player<br \/>\n\tBeing discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity<br \/>\n\tBeing punctual and able to handle strict dead lines<br \/>\n\tProficiency in basic MS Office programs: Word, Outlook, Excel etc.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>www.careers-page.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.careers-page.com","_company_name":"Gap Services Limited Recruitment","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.gaprecruitment.co.ke\/","_company_tagline":"Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent. 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