Career Directions Ltd

Assistant Project Coordinator

Career Directions Ltd  •  Nairobi, KE (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


JOB TITLE:

PROJECT ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

:PROJECT COORDINATOR LEAD

INDIRECT SUPERVISOR

:LEAD INSTALLATION ENGINEER

OPERATIONS LEAD

PEOPLE & CULTURE

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION:

INTERNAL (STAFF, DEPARTMENTS).

EXTERNAL (VISITORS, CLIENTS)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

As the Project Assistant Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the project function and ensure projects are timely from inception to completion while ensuring project objectives are met.

Your role will also involve assisting in the back-office support, reporting, communication and client relationship management supporting the Project Coordinator Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Support in site meeting preparation – organize for site meeting, prepare agenda, take minutes and follow up on action items

•    Documentation and reporting – help compile project status reports and maintain up to date project documentation under the guidance of the Project Coordinator.

•    Track tasks and follow up on deadlines with team members to ensure timely completion.

•    Track equipment and material usage and help coordinate deliveries to project sites.

•    Update on project timelines and calendars and notify relevant stakeholders of any change.

•    Maintain communication and updates to internal teams and clients where assigned by the Project Coordinator.

•    Support in conducting quality checks and compiling findings for review by the Project Coordinator.

•    Assist in supporting the team in coordination of transport, support documents for travel or access where needed.

•    Identify and report potential project risks or delays to the Project Coordinator.

•    Help ensure that safety and security protocols are being followed on sites.

•    Continuously learn about the security systems and project management practices.

•    Process improvement identification.

•    Attend meetings as required.

•    Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer support best practices, and proactively share knowledge and recommendations with the team.

•    Team supervision and communication on work allocation

•    Manage all client communication and correspondence.

•    Coordination with relevant departments for work operations.

•    Reporting and monitoring of ongoing activities.

•    Leading team meetings or hurdles


Requirements


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, electronics, or mechanical) or a related technical field.
    Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software; willingness to improve through training.

  • Familiarity with electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms) is an added advantage.

  • Competence in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, or Excel

  • 1–2 years of experience in a technical or project support role, preferably in security systems or construction.

SKILLS:

Exposure to site work and coordination of technical teams is desirable.

•    Strong organizational and time management skills.

•    Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

•    Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

•    Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with cross-functional team

•    Strong organizational and time management skills.

•    Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

•    Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

•    Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with cross-functional team

•    Strong organizational and time management skills.

•    Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

•    Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

•    Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with cross-functional team

•    Knowledge of customer support best practices, including customer-centricity, empathy, and active listening.
Career Directions Ltd

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives'​ of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2003
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