| CLARKSON INSURANCE BROKERS LTD
JOB DESCRIPTION |
| JOB DETAILS |
| Job Title: Office Assistant |
Grade: |
| Supervisor/Manager Title: Support Service Officer |
Section: |
| Department: Finance & Administration |
Work centre: Kampala |
| Job Summary: |
| The Office Assistant/Messenger provides support in day-to-day office operations. The role holder will be responsible for performing administrative tasks, assisting with mail and document deliveries, and maintaining a smooth workflow across the office. Duties will include handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, delivering packages, messages, and documents between departments or locations, and ensuring office supplies are adequately stocked. |
| Key Responsibilities and Role Requirements: |
| KRA 1: Provides Messenger Services
Provides reliable and timely messenger services, ensuring that items reach their destinations on time and in good condition:
- Review the list of deliveries for the day and prioritize deliveries based on urgency and required timeframe
- Before departure, verify that all items are properly packed, labelled and ready for delivery to avoid errors.
- Handle all items carefully to avoid damage and ensure that fragile or sensitive items are properly packaged.
- Stay in contact with the office or recipients for updates on delivery status or any changes in schedule.
- Get proper acknowledgement or signature from recipients to confirm the safe and timely delivery of items.
- Keep a log of all items delivered including dates, times and recipients to maintain an organized record.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and information.
|
| KRA 2: Provides Office Services
Ensure that the office is open, cleaned and ready for business each day; provide other office services as requested by the HR & Administration Manager:
- Arrive early to unlock and prepare the office for the day’s operations and ensure all entry points are secure and accessible.
- Ensure that all the office spaces are cleaned including floors, desks, windows, restrooms and common areas to maintain a tidy and professional environment.
- Check and confirm that office equipment such as computers, printers and phones are in good working condition and ready for use
- Assist the HR & Administration Manager with any administrative tasks such as filing documents, organizing records or scheduling appointments.
|
| KRA 3: Delivers Customer Service
Endeavour to deliver high standards of customer care to staff, customers and external stakeholders, giving a positive impression of CIB’s brand:
- Treat all requests no matter how big or small with a sense of urgency and priority to demonstrate the importance of customer satisfaction.
- Stay knowledgeable about CIB’s policies, procedures and the services provided so that you can answer questions accurately and provide relevant information to customers and stakeholders.
- Ensure that any customer inquiries or requests you have handled are followed up in a timely manner.
- Attend any training sessions or workshops that will enhance your customer service skills and overall effectiveness.
- Support in distributing customer satisfaction surveys to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
|
| KRA 4: Manages Office-Related Risks
In collaboration with the HR & Administration Team, identify and manage the key risks associated with the provision of office services and with the messenger role:
-
- Collaborate with the HR & Administration staff to identify and assess risks related to the delivery of office services, including the safe handling and transport of items.
- Assist in creating simple safety procedures and protocols for office services and ensure all office staff are aware of health and safety practices.
- Follow a basic risk log with the HR & Administration staff to record any identified risks (e.g., damaged equipment, security concerns) and report them as per established guidelines.
- Regularly check common office areas for any hazards, such as obstacles in hallways, improperly stored items, or unmarked wet floors and notify management immediately.
- Ensure any office deliveries are made safely following risk prevention guidelines and report any issues or safety concerns while on the job.
|
Role Reporting Relationships:
Reports Directly To:
Reports Indirectly To:
Direct Reports:
Indirect Reports: |
| Educational Requirements: |
- At least A’level
- Must have a clean motorbike driving record
|
| Related Job Experience/Qualifications: |
- 2 year’s practical experience
- Experience in carrying out basic/everyday motorbike maintenance with an ability to recognise a problem that requires specialist attention
|
| Additional skills: |
- Be safety conscious person with strong situational awareness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional personal presentation
- Customer service orientation
- Information management
- Well organized
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Reliability
- Geographical know-how
- Ability to work under pressure
|
| Contacts: |
| Internally
Externally
|
| SIGNATURES |
| Name of jobholder(s): |
Signature(s): |
Date: |
| Name of Supervisor: |
Signature(s): |
Date: |
| Name of Manager: |
Signature(s): |
Date: |