Administrative Manager Job in Kenya - OKX

Job Title: Administrative Manager

Hiring Organization: OKX
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Admin
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 08/05/2025

Key Responsibilities

Office Management & Facilities Oversight

  • Lead day-to-day office operations, ensuring a professional, efficient, and well-maintained workplace.
  • Coordinate with building management and vendors on repairs, cleaning, and facility upgrades.
  • Manage space planning and future expansion requirements.
  • Administer access card issuance, visitor controls, and front desk operations.
  • Collaborate with global security teams on physical security policies and emergency procedures.

Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture


  • Design and execute staff welfare initiatives, employee engagement programs, and regional cultural events.
  • Ensure inclusivity and cultural relevance in event planning and internal communications.
  • Support onboarding experiences and promote a positive workplace environment.

Vendor & Procurement Management

  • Oversee all local procurement processes, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost control.
  • Manage office inventory, assets, and non-laptop equipment, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Support audit readiness and ensure compliance with procurement and financial policies.

Budget Management & Data Analysis

  • Monitor budgets for office operations, staff events, and admin-related expenses.
  • Provide regular reporting, cost analysis, and recommendations for efficiency improvements.
  • Able to work with local/regional finance, generate operation data to provide analysis reports for decision making and support charge-back models.

Project Management & Office Upgrades

  • Lead or support fit-out projects, renovation efforts, and relocations.
  • Work closely with vendors, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project timelines, quality, and branding alignment.

Cross-Functional & Regional Business Support

  • Act as a liaison between Admin, HR, IT, and Finance teams to ensure smooth cross-functional operations.
  • Provide admin support to nearby regional offices as required, ensuring alignment with company standards.
  • Familiar with travel management; experience with third-party travel booking is a plus.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in office administration or facility management, ideally in a regional or multi-entity setup.
  • Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation,event planning & execution, asset management, and employee engagement.
  • Strong financial acumen for budgeting, tracking, and cost optimization, solid experience in reporting and data analysis.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken), another language is a plus.
  • Proficiency in office tools and platforms, bonus if skilled in visual content (photography/video editing/newsletter creation).
  • Familiarity with UAE labor laws, commercial leasing, and operational compliance is highly desirable.

Key Attributes

  • Proactive & Dependable: Able to anticipate needs and follow through with minimal supervision.
  • Culturally Attuned: Understands regional differences and ensures culturally sensitive engagement.
  • People-Oriented: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support and influence teams across functions.
  • Organized & Analytical: Capable of balancing multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

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