Introduction:
Are you a people-person with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service Nestara a fast-growing startup connecting high-end families with vetted private household staff is looking for an Office Assistant to join our team. If you love managing relationships thrive in a multitasking role and can handle everything from WhatsApp chats to front-desk greetings with a smile we want to meet you!
About Nestara:
Nestara Your Circle of Care specializes in placing reliable top-tier private household staff (nannies chefs drivers and more) with affluent clients across Kenya. We pride ourselves in giving a personal touch professionalism and going above and beyond to bring peace of mind to our clients homes. As a lean startup every team member plays a pivotal role in our mission. When you join Nestara youre not just taking a job youre helping build a service that truly impacts lives.
Role Overview:
As our Office Assistant youll be the friendly voice on the phone and the welcoming face in our office ensuring every client and candidate feels valued from the first Hello. From handling incoming inquiries and scheduling meetings to guiding clients through onboarding and keeping our processes humming in our systems youll be at the heart of our daily operations. This is a junior role with lots of growth potential perfect for someone eager to learn and take ownership in a dynamic environment.
What Youll Do:
Be the First Point of Contact: Youll greet our clients (and candidates) with warmth and professionalism whether its via WhatsApp a phone call or in person at our office. You will answer questions provide information and leave every caller or visitor feeling heard and appreciated.
Orchestrate Schedules & Processes: Like an air-traffic controller for all our processes youll schedule consultations interviews and follow-ups with ease. Using our CRM youll keep track of leads and ensure no one slips through the cracks. Multitasking is your forte! One minute you might book a meeting the next youre confirming a candidates reference.
Support Clients Every Step of the Way: From onboarding new clients (helping them fill in forms understand our services etc.) to checking in after a placement youll be clients go-to guide. High-net-worth families expect attentive service youll deliver just that maintaining Nestaras reputation for care and excellence.
Keep Our Front Office Running: Youll manage the reception area making sure our office is welcoming and efficient. This includes answering general inquiries handling minor admin tasks and contributing to a positive atmosphere. Essentially you ensure the Nestara experience is smooth from the front door to the final follow-up call!
Collaborate and Learn: As part of a lean team youll collaborate closely with our recruitment and client services staff. You might sit in on interviews with a new nanny or brainstorm how to improve our client feedback process. We encourage ideas and initiative. If you see a way to improve something were all ears. This is a role where you can grow quickly by taking on new challenges.
Business Development: Collaboratively as guided from the leadership team you shall attend events meet potential clients and partners outside of the office setup to represent the Nestara brand in creating awareness and driving business metrics and impact.
Requirements
Requirements
Who Were Looking For:
A Customer Service Star: You genuinely enjoy helping people and have an upbeat solution-oriented attitude. Ideally you have 1-2 years in a client-facing role (customer service front desk hospitality etc.) and youve got references to prove you shine.
Communication Expert: You are fluent in English (both spoken and written) and can craft a great email or WhatsApp message. You communicate clearly politely and confidently with everyone. (P.S. If you speak Swahili too thats a bonus!).
Super Organized Multi-Tasker: Juggling tasks comes naturally to you. Youre the kind of person who color-codes your calendar or makes to-do lists for fun. Whether its managing schedules or keeping records updated you do it with attention to detail and never miss a beat.
Tech-Savvy & Quick Learner: Tech doesnt intimidate you. Youre comfortable with computers and have used tools like CRMs databases or at least Excel and email extensively. If you havent used some of our systems youre confident you can learn it fast.
Calm & Professional: You handle pressure with grace. When things get busy or a client is demanding you dont crack you prioritise maintain a calm Ive got this demeanour and resolve issues. You present yourself professionally understand discretion and can interface with VIP clients in a polished manner.
Team Player with a Can-Do Attitude: Youre humble and ready to pitch in wherever needed. Small startup sometimes means we all refill the coffee or help at an event. You take feedback well see it as a chance to grow and youre excited to be part of a close-knit mission-driven team.
Benefits
Benefits
Why Join Nestara
Impact & Meaning: Your work will directly help families find trustworthy help and create happier homes. We solve real problems for our clients youll feel great about being part of that.
Growth Opportunities: Nestara is growing and we want you to grow with us! As we expand you can take on more responsibility learn new skills (perhaps move into ops client success or leadership roles over time) and be mentored by experienced professionals.
Startup Culture: If youve got ideas we want to hear them. Youll work in an environment that values innovation agility and continuous improvement. No bureaucratic red tape! Your contributions shape the company.
Amazing Clients & Team: Work daily with interesting clients (from business leaders to expatriates) and a team that is passionate supportive and fun. We may be small but we celebrate wins big time. Expect the occasional team lunch or coffee with the boss!
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary for a junior role in Nairobi. We believe in rewarding hard work and commitment.
How to Apply:
Ready to join our circle of care Wed love to hear from you! Apply by 26 January 2026. In your cover letter tell us in a few sentences why youre the perfect fit for this role. We value thoughtful responses so lets hear from you not AI.
(Nestara is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.)
Introduction:Are you a people-person with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service Nestara a fast-growing startup connecting high-end families with vetted private household staff is looking for an Office Assistant to join our team. If you love managing relat...
Introduction:
Are you a people-person with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service Nestara a fast-growing startup connecting high-end families with vetted private household staff is looking for an Office Assistant to join our team. If you love managing relationships thrive in a multitasking role and can handle everything from WhatsApp chats to front-desk greetings with a smile we want to meet you!
About Nestara:
Nestara Your Circle of Care specializes in placing reliable top-tier private household staff (nannies chefs drivers and more) with affluent clients across Kenya. We pride ourselves in giving a personal touch professionalism and going above and beyond to bring peace of mind to our clients homes. As a lean startup every team member plays a pivotal role in our mission. When you join Nestara youre not just taking a job youre helping build a service that truly impacts lives.
Role Overview:
As our Office Assistant youll be the friendly voice on the phone and the welcoming face in our office ensuring every client and candidate feels valued from the first Hello. From handling incoming inquiries and scheduling meetings to guiding clients through onboarding and keeping our processes humming in our systems youll be at the heart of our daily operations. This is a junior role with lots of growth potential perfect for someone eager to learn and take ownership in a dynamic environment.
What Youll Do:
Be the First Point of Contact: Youll greet our clients (and candidates) with warmth and professionalism whether its via WhatsApp a phone call or in person at our office. You will answer questions provide information and leave every caller or visitor feeling heard and appreciated.
Orchestrate Schedules & Processes: Like an air-traffic controller for all our processes youll schedule consultations interviews and follow-ups with ease. Using our CRM youll keep track of leads and ensure no one slips through the cracks. Multitasking is your forte! One minute you might book a meeting the next youre confirming a candidates reference.
Support Clients Every Step of the Way: From onboarding new clients (helping them fill in forms understand our services etc.) to checking in after a placement youll be clients go-to guide. High-net-worth families expect attentive service youll deliver just that maintaining Nestaras reputation for care and excellence.
Keep Our Front Office Running: Youll manage the reception area making sure our office is welcoming and efficient. This includes answering general inquiries handling minor admin tasks and contributing to a positive atmosphere. Essentially you ensure the Nestara experience is smooth from the front door to the final follow-up call!
Collaborate and Learn: As part of a lean team youll collaborate closely with our recruitment and client services staff. You might sit in on interviews with a new nanny or brainstorm how to improve our client feedback process. We encourage ideas and initiative. If you see a way to improve something were all ears. This is a role where you can grow quickly by taking on new challenges.
Business Development: Collaboratively as guided from the leadership team you shall attend events meet potential clients and partners outside of the office setup to represent the Nestara brand in creating awareness and driving business metrics and impact.
Requirements
Requirements
Who Were Looking For:
A Customer Service Star: You genuinely enjoy helping people and have an upbeat solution-oriented attitude. Ideally you have 1-2 years in a client-facing role (customer service front desk hospitality etc.) and youve got references to prove you shine.
Communication Expert: You are fluent in English (both spoken and written) and can craft a great email or WhatsApp message. You communicate clearly politely and confidently with everyone. (P.S. If you speak Swahili too thats a bonus!).
Super Organized Multi-Tasker: Juggling tasks comes naturally to you. Youre the kind of person who color-codes your calendar or makes to-do lists for fun. Whether its managing schedules or keeping records updated you do it with attention to detail and never miss a beat.
Tech-Savvy & Quick Learner: Tech doesnt intimidate you. Youre comfortable with computers and have used tools like CRMs databases or at least Excel and email extensively. If you havent used some of our systems youre confident you can learn it fast.
Calm & Professional: You handle pressure with grace. When things get busy or a client is demanding you dont crack you prioritise maintain a calm Ive got this demeanour and resolve issues. You present yourself professionally understand discretion and can interface with VIP clients in a polished manner.
Team Player with a Can-Do Attitude: Youre humble and ready to pitch in wherever needed. Small startup sometimes means we all refill the coffee or help at an event. You take feedback well see it as a chance to grow and youre excited to be part of a close-knit mission-driven team.
Benefits
Benefits
Why Join Nestara
Impact & Meaning: Your work will directly help families find trustworthy help and create happier homes. We solve real problems for our clients youll feel great about being part of that.
Growth Opportunities: Nestara is growing and we want you to grow with us! As we expand you can take on more responsibility learn new skills (perhaps move into ops client success or leadership roles over time) and be mentored by experienced professionals.
Startup Culture: If youve got ideas we want to hear them. Youll work in an environment that values innovation agility and continuous improvement. No bureaucratic red tape! Your contributions shape the company.
Amazing Clients & Team: Work daily with interesting clients (from business leaders to expatriates) and a team that is passionate supportive and fun. We may be small but we celebrate wins big time. Expect the occasional team lunch or coffee with the boss!
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary for a junior role in Nairobi. We believe in rewarding hard work and commitment.
How to Apply:
Ready to join our circle of care Wed love to hear from you! Apply by 26 January 2026. In your cover letter tell us in a few sentences why youre the perfect fit for this role. We value thoughtful responses so lets hear from you not AI.
(Nestara is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.)
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