Job Title: Finance Department Intern (No Experience NGO Jobs) Organisation: World…
World Vision Non-profit Careers – Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Administration Jobs in Uganda, Business Administration Jobs in Uganda, NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda, Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda, Uncategorized
Job Title: Administrative
Assistant/Receptionist
Assistant/Receptionist
Organisation: World Vision International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Administration Officer
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does
not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our
Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart,
the will to make it so.”
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does
not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our
Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart,
the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist will
offer administrative support services to World Vision Uganda National Office in
line with the organizations’ systems, policies and procedures.
offer administrative support services to World Vision Uganda National Office in
line with the organizations’ systems, policies and procedures.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Front Desk Operations:
- Receive all incoming calls, screen and
direct them to the relevant offices, make outgoing calls as and when
required. - Receive external enquiries and provide
appropriate feedback where possible or accurately direct to relevant
authority in a timely manner - Receive, monitor and attend to visitors
whilst they await appointments, direct them to the appropriate offices in
line with Departmental guidelines - Register customer/visitor’s
particulars(Names, address, organization and signature) in the register
book in line with departmental guidelines - Receive documents and messages, which may
be delivered to the office and ensure that these are registered and
dispatched / distributed to the respective addressee/staff members - Maintain a smooth communication flow of
information in the administration department through verbal communication,
periodical narrative report writing and updates as per the department
guidelines - Maintain an updated list of staff
Corporate User Group (CUG) list on a monthly basis and send to the
Administration Officer for Service Provider payment authorization.
2. Logistics Support:
- Compile and submit requisitions for
supplies and services on behalf of the administration department. - Receive, analyze and process services and
supplies requisitions from other departments and projects to ensure timely
delivery of services and items requested. - Follow up with approved contractors and
service providers to ensure efficient and effective work completion. - Ensure that adequate stocks of
administration routinely used items and replenishment of all supplies are
maintained at all times. - Maintain a system of asset management
through servicing, securing proper office locking systems and proper
identification of office equipment in line with WV administration mission
and security guidelines - Facilitate the procurement process by,
preparation of Local Purchase Orders, writing Work completion certificates
for service providers on completion of the work in line with WV
administration guidelines
3. Facilitation of Expatriate Staff:
- Maintain a clear database to track
international schools, manage and process payment of school fees on behalf
of the expatriates. - Ensure that renewals are made at the
beginning of each school term. - Maintain a database and proper filling
system to ensure that all WVU expatriates; have up to date documents
during /for the rest of their contract period with WVU (work permits,
Visas, rent etc - Receive and evaluate requests of
installations, repairs, maintenance and services in line with WVU policy - Ensure smooth running of offices &
Expatriate residences by preparation of Utility payments for approval by
the Administration Officer - Prepare Invoice and analysis forms for
staff travels and sent to the Administration Officer for payment
authorization in a timely manner. - Obtain travel documents and work permits
for WV Uganda staff-National and expatriates
4. Customer Care:
- Facilitation of the yearly customer
satisfaction survey for the department - Communicating the results of the survey to
management for decision making - Implementation of survey results as
approved by the Administration Officer
5. Events Coordination:
- Maintain an up to date, database of all
guests coming into the country - Provide Support to Division Program
Assistants in facilitation of guests i.e. hotel reservations, confirmation
of flight reservation among others - Hotel reservation processing by
facilitating local and International workshops and payment processing in
line with the set standards - Periodic review and update of the
Visitor’s information packs and sharing it with concerned parties.
6. Records Keeping:
- Develop and maintain a proper filling
system for both soft and hard copies of the department’s documents. - Manage and monitor both incoming and
outgoing mails and documents for both the National Office and offices at
Kisozi Complex.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should possess the
necessary qualifications, skills and experience to be able to accomplish the
duties mentioned above - A mature and committed Christian, able to
stand above denominational diversities - Demonstrated commitment to World Vision’s
mission statement and Core Values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 19th August, 2014
For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
Related Jobs
Fresher Research Administrative Assistant Jobs – MU-JHU Care Limited
4 min read
Job Title: Research Administrative Assistant (Fresher Jobs) Organisation: MU-JHU Care…
Senior Finance Officer – Grants NGO Careers – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
5 min read
Job Title: Senior Finance Officer – Grants Organisation: Catholic Relief Services…
Manager Capacity Building NGO Careers – Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
5 min read
Job Title: Manager Capacity Building Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine…
Programme Manager – Seas of Change NGO Careers – SNV
7 min read
Job Title: Programme Manager – Seas of Change Organisation: SNV Duty…
Fresher MEAL Assistant NGO Jobs – World Vision Uganda
4 min read
Job Title: MEAL Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs) Organisation: World Vision Uganda…