Job Description

Front Desk Officer At Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Limited (SCANL)

Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Limited (SCANL) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

Front Desk Officer

Primary Purpose

• The Front Desk Officer/Business Support at Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Limited, would be expected to provide administrative support to the Business Support Department.
• The candidate will be responsible for front desk management, general clerical activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Front Desk Management:

• Politely receive all visitors/ clients of Sahel and take note of all inquiries made as regards the company.
• Ensure that there is a proper monitoring of access given by the security at the main entrance.
• Sorting of parcels and mails
• Manage incoming and outbound telephone calls.
• Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Responsible for entertainment arrangement for office visitors.
• Liaise with the Support Team when sourcing for quotes, negotiating and purchasing office supplies/ items (consumables and others).

Administrative:

• Office and car key management
• Schedule drivers for road trips weekly
• Coordinate logistics (Accommodation and Transportation) of staff
• Screen vendors and update Sahel vendors list.
• Office supply inventory checks
• Negotiations and quotation retrieval from suitable vendors
• Book shelf management

Minimum Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related course.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as Front Desk Officer or Administrative Officer.