Job Title: Administrative
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: Freedom
House
House
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Chief
of Party
of Party
Job Code: 66
About Freedom House:
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in
identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports,
including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and
Nations in Transit. With 13 field
offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be
free.
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in
identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports,
including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and
Nations in Transit. With 13 field
offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be
free.
Job Summary: The Freedom House Administrative Assistant will
oversee the office affairs for a five-year project to support civil society,
the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Administrative Assistant will play
a supporting role in office finance and administrative functions, including
logistics.
oversee the office affairs for a five-year project to support civil society,
the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Administrative Assistant will play
a supporting role in office finance and administrative functions, including
logistics.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day office operations,
including supplies, travel logistics, and scheduling. - Support the COP and Finance Officer with
the office support systems including negotiations with vendors and service
providers in the most cost effective manner. - Support the technical staff with the
logistics associated with program activities, both within and outside of
Kampala. - Assist with financial reporting as needed,
including organizing office finances in coordination with the Finance
Officer. - Support other staff members as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by
the Chief of Party.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
degree. - At least one to two years’ experience
working in an office setting. - Possess the ability to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. - Computer literacy skills i.e. Microsoft
Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word. - Prior experience working with an NGO
preferred. - Possess the ability to organize receipts,
documents, and information from multiple sources. - Good working knowledge of general
financial management. - Exhaustive knowledge of Ugandan transport,
accommodation, and banking practices. - Possess the ability to analyze financial
information efficiently and accurately. - Ability to effectively write reports,
maintain documentation, and complete required forms. - Ability to maintain the highest degree of
confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send an updated
resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary. Please Click at
the link below to Apply Online.
resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary. Please Click at
the link below to Apply Online.
The candidate cover letters should specifically address how their
previous experience relates to the duties and qualifications listed above. Only
candidates who send respond to these as well as the salary requirements will be
considered for the position.
previous experience relates to the duties and qualifications listed above. Only
candidates who send respond to these as well as the salary requirements will be
considered for the position.
NB: Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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