Job description
CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) is recruiting the Site Administration Officer provides efficient administrative and logistical support to site operations. Ensures that the O&M, management building and surrounding building area are clean, organized, properly supplied, and maintained. Also coordinates camp services, personnel transport, office supplies, basic procurement, and administrative records to support safe and uninterrupted site activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Office Administration
- Manage day-to-day office administration and serve as the main administrative contact for site personnel.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, schedules, forms, and other administrative documents.
- Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems, registers, and confidential records.
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, site visits, induction arrangements, and administrative support for visitors.
- Monitor office equipment and arrange maintenance or repairs when required.
- Track administrative actions and follow up with responsible persons to ensure timely completion.
2. Cleaning and Facility Coordination
- Coordinate and monitor cleaning activities for the O&M building, management buildings and surrounding areas.
- Ensure cleaning schedules, standards, and checklists are implemented and maintained.
- Monitor stocks of cleaning materials, hygiene products, drinking water, and other facility consumables.
- Report facility defects and follow up on maintenance requests until completion.
- Promote good housekeeping, waste segregation, and compliance with site health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
3. Camp Management Support
- Coordinate accommodation allocations, room lists, arrivals, departures, and camp occupancy records.
- Liaise with camp service providers regarding housekeeping, catering, laundry, utilities, and maintenance matters.
- Record and escalate camp-related complaints, service gaps, and corrective actions.
- Support the implementation of camp rules, hygiene standards, and welfare arrangements.
- Assist with regular camp inspections and maintain related reports and action trackers.
4. Office Supplies
- Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and other office supplies.
- Maintain accurate stock registers, issue records, and minimum/maximum inventory levels.
- Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes, and specifications; report discrepancies promptly.
5. Transport and Site Logistics
- Organize safe and timely transport for employees, contractors, and visitors for airport transfers and approved site activities.
- Prepare transport schedules, passenger manifests, driver instructions, and trip records.
- Confirm travel details, pickup points, arrival times, and last-minute changes with relevant parties.
- Coordinate vehicle availability with the transport team and escalate delays, breakdowns, or schedule conflicts.
- Maintain accurate records of bookings, vehicle use, and transport-related costs.
- Ensure transport arrangements comply with site security and safety requirements.
6. Health, Safety and Compliance
- Comply with all company health, safety, environmental, security, and ethical requirements.
- Immediately report hazards, incidents, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance.
- Ensure administrative, cleaning, camp, procurement, and transport activities are supported by complete and accurate records.
- Protect confidential company and employee information.
- Participate in toolbox talks, emergency drills, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in office administration, site support, camp coordination, logistics, or procurement support.
- Previous experience in an industrial, mining, construction, or remote-site environment is an advantage.
- Computer literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic filing systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in the working language(s) of the site.
- A valid driving licence is an advantage.
Required Competencies
- Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with limited supervision.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
- Professional communication.
- Initiative, reliability, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse teams, service providers, drivers, and visitors.
- Basic inventory control and procurement process knowledge.
- Problem-solving ability and composure when plans change.
Key Performance Indicators
- Administrative requests completed accurately and on time.
- Office, camp, and cleaning standards maintained with timely closure of identified issues.
- Office supplies available without avoidable stock-outs or excessive inventory.
- Procurement and delivery documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant.
- Airport transfers and site transport arrangements are completed safely and on schedule.
- Registers, filing systems, and reports kept current and audit-ready.
- Positive service feedback from site personnel and management.
Working Conditions
This is a site-based role with 8 weeks on-site and 2 weeks off, which may require work outside normal office hours to support airport transfers, camp needs, or operational activities. The employee must be able to work in an industrial environment, follow site access and safety rules, and move between offices, camp facilities, and transport coordination points as required.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
About this role
About CrossBoundary Energy
Company Overview
CrossBoundary Energy, a subsidiary of the CrossBoundary Group
HeadquartersNairobi, Nigeria
Founded2011
SizeApproximately 50 employees (80% African nationals) (source: crossboundaryenergy.com). Revenue estimates for the broader CrossBoundary Group range from $20.1 million to $72.3 million annually (source: zoominfo.com, growjo.com).
What They Do
CrossBoundary Energy focuses on developing, owning, and operating distributed renewable energy systems, primarily solar PV, battery storage, and wind solutions. Their portfolio includes 150 MWp of solar capacity, 50 MWh of battery storage, and 12 MW of wind energy, specifically tailored for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients. The company sidesteps unreliable grids by offering off-grid or behind-the-meter solutions, ensuring that clients can access reliable energy without the burden of upfront capital expenditures (source: wikipedia.org, archempartners.com). Their core services encompass fully financed, customized projects that include large-scale power generation sizing, energy management for hybrid sources, and advanced commercial modeling to demonstrate savings, making them a leader in the renewable energy sector in Africa.
Projects & Track Record
CrossBoundary Energy has completed notable projects such as the Garden City Mall solar installation in Nairobi, which is recognized as Africa's first LEED-certified mall, and the Balama Solar Power Station in Mozambique, which powers Syrah Resources' Balama Graphite Mine. The company operates a portfolio valued between $188 million and $285 million, delivering energy solutions to 30 clients across 14 African countries. Their development pipeline exceeds 300 MW, showcasing their commitment to expanding renewable energy access across the continent (source: crossboundaryenergy.com, archempartners.com). Current major projects include Madagascar’s first wind farm and additional solar mini-grids, demonstrating their innovative approach to energy solutions in underserved markets.
Recent Developments
In June 2022, CrossBoundary Energy successfully raised $25 million in equity and debt from ARCH Emerging Markets Partners, Bank of America, and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund to support solar mini-grid projects. Following this, in July 2022, they secured an additional $40 million in equity from Norfund and KLP Norfund Investors to expand their C&I portfolio. By Q1 2024, the CrossBoundary Group reported advising on $11 billion in transactions, with CrossBoundary Energy advancing mini-grid commissions in Nigeria, further solidifying their position in the renewable energy market (source: wikipedia.org, crossboundary.com). Their ongoing projects and partnerships, such as with PowerGen for Nigerian mini-grids, highlight their commitment to expanding energy access across Africa.
Working There
CrossBoundary Energy hires for a variety of roles in project development, energy expertise, construction, financing, operations, and advisory functions. The company actively recruits across its offices in Nairobi, Mauritius, Nigeria, and South Africa, with a team of over 50 professionals dedicated to large-scale systems and hybrid energy management. The company culture emphasizes curiosity, humility, integrity, and a drive for excellence, with a strong focus on local embedding, as 80% of their team consists of African nationals. While specific benefits are not publicly detailed, the firm promotes a collaborative work environment and engages in team networking events to foster community and mission alignment (source: crossboundaryenergy.com, crossboundary.com). Their recruitment drives emphasize the importance of aligning with their mission to provide renewable energy solutions in frontier markets.
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