School Receptionist
Kigali, Rwanda
Overview
Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a pioneering, mission-driven organisation working to build a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Founded and fully funded by Pharo Management, an emerging markets hedge fund, the Foundation represents a new model of philanthropic capitalism: a private endowment using its own capital to design, fund, and operate development programmes with private-sector discipline and long-term commitment.
Over the next decade, the Foundation’s ambition is to deliver lasting impact across three interdependent missions:
- Empowering the next generation through affordable, high-quality education.
- Solving water scarcity by building and operating sustainable water infrastructure.
- Driving economic productivity by unlocking jobs, investment, and innovation through both non-profit and for-profit ventures.
The Foundation operates in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Rwanda, employing more than 750 people. It combines a not-for-profit engine: Pharo Development, with a for-profit engine, Pharo Ventures, which builds and operates sustainable businesses to create jobs and advance economic self-reliance.
Positon Summary
Pharo School Kigali is seeking a professional, organized, and welcoming Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors. The Receptionist will ensure smooth front office operations, provide administrative support, and help maintain effective communication across the school.
Key Relationships
Role: School Receptionist
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Report to: School Principal
Contract Type: Full time
Functional relationships:
· Teachers
· Operations Officer
The ideal candidate will be:
- Friendly, approachable, and professional
- Detail-oriented and trustworthy
- Committed to supporting the school’s mission and values
- Able to create a welcoming and organized environment that reflects PSK’s commitment to High quality Education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome and assist visitors, parents, and students in a courteous and professional manner
- Answer, screen, and direct phone calls and emails appropriately
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Maintain accurate visitor records and front office documentation
- Provide administrative support to school management and teaching staff
- Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and presentable
- Support communication between parents, teachers, and school administration
- Assist with scheduling appointments and school events as required
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Principal
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field
- Prior experience as a receptionist or in an administrative role is an advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic IT skills
- Ability to work professionally in a school environment and uphold its values
- High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
Application procedure
- We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
- You are required to attach a detailed CV and cover letter.