Administration Officer -Hotels

Jhpiego Jobs Vacancy, Employment
Dar es Salaam Full time Jobs

Position information

Job Details

Job LocationDar es Salaam

Job CategoryProject Facilitator Jobs , Project Manager

Job TypeFull time Jobs

Job PostedSeptember 4, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Administration Officer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the effective delivery of administrative, travels, facilities, and office support services across Jhpiego Tanzania. The role serves as a key focal point for administrative operations, ensuring the efficient management of travel logistics, vendor relationships, facilities services, office administration, and regulatory compliance in support of program and organizational objectives. Working closely with the Senior Operations Manager, the Administration Officer contributes to the continuous improvement of administrative systems, processes, and service delivery standards. The Administrative Officer is responsible for operational efficiencies, strengthen internal controls, monitor vendor performance, and ensure that administrative services are responsive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational policies and donor requirements. The role provides technical guidance on administrative matters and supports the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance workplace effectiveness and overall employee experience.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

Responsibilities

1.0  Office Management and Operations

• Provide supervisory roles to other supportive staff including cleaners and security, to ensure timely delivery of day-to-day assigned duties.

• Ensure documents are properly documented and filed.

• Coordinate with procurement team to ensure that office running required items are available in time to support program and office undertakings, including monitoring of procurement plan

• Facilitate smooth day-to-day office running to ensure availability of all office requirements.

• Ensure good relationships between the organization and the partner over the phone and through e-mails when interacting with or visiting the regional Office.

• Maintain reception information/literature and keep the reception area tidy and welcoming.

• Acknowledge receipt of all incoming mails, invoices, register the same and channel to responsible official for action.

• Oversee proper running of utilities for the offices such as electricity, water and proper function of telephone lines

• Provide regular guidance/feedback to the Senior Operations Manager on the reception/front office issues/office management issues.

• Oversee the use and maintenance of the office equipment including the photocopier and binding machine to ensure that they are in working order and arrange for their repair and maintenance as needed.

• Follow up of service provider

• Manage the safety and security of the building and assets.

• Ensure that all office equipment and workspace properly maintained and serviced follow up with vendors for after-sales service and maintenance.

• Assume other responsibilities, as assigned.

2.0   Hotel Management:

• Assist in arranging local and regional staff for travel, which includes hotel bookings, airport transfers, arranging travel advances, and making hotel reservations as needed.

• Consolidate the list of hotels, renegotiating the rate, and update the contracts

• Manage the hotel agreement by making sure they are updated on time and have the list uploaded at my.jhpiego.org

• Make close follow up of statement reconciliation monthly

• Collect invoices and attach the relevant support documentation; responsible for preparing POs for hotel, work closely with VAT refunds.

• Request official receipts from vendors following payment or transfer made to them