Job Title: Program Assistant (4 Fresher Jobs)
Organization: RTI International
Project Name: USAID Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity
Program (LARA)
Program (LARA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Masaka, Mbarara, Mityana, Uganda
Reports to: Program Coordinators
About RTI:
RTI
International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to
improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of
more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and
businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to
improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of
more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and
businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
About USAID LARA Program:
The
Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity is a five-year USAID activity that
supports the Ministry of Education Science Technology and Sports (MoESTS),
Government of Uganda’s aim of improving early grade reading outcomes and enhancing
safe school environments for children in primary grades utilizing EGR
curriculum and methodologies. LARA is expanding the curriculum and
methodologies developed and rolled out in SHRP districts to an additional 28
districts and will work with partners to improve reading skills in three local
languages (Luganda, Runyoro/ Rutoro, Runyankole/ Rukiga) and English for early
primary grades.
Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity is a five-year USAID activity that
supports the Ministry of Education Science Technology and Sports (MoESTS),
Government of Uganda’s aim of improving early grade reading outcomes and enhancing
safe school environments for children in primary grades utilizing EGR
curriculum and methodologies. LARA is expanding the curriculum and
methodologies developed and rolled out in SHRP districts to an additional 28
districts and will work with partners to improve reading skills in three local
languages (Luganda, Runyoro/ Rutoro, Runyankole/ Rukiga) and English for early
primary grades.
Job Summary: The Program Assistant will provide administrative
support including establishing and maintaining project electronic and paper
files, managing petty cash, providing support to track accounts payable and
receivable, managing logistics (including purchase of supplies, making
photocopies, reservations, etc.) for regional travel, liaising with suppliers,
completing travel expense reports, organizing conferences and coordination
meetings. The Program Assistant will develop and update vehicle usage and
maintenance calendars and tracking system with senior project driver. The
incumbent will also prepare procurement files and expense reports to ensure
oversight and compliance with finance and procurement policies.
support including establishing and maintaining project electronic and paper
files, managing petty cash, providing support to track accounts payable and
receivable, managing logistics (including purchase of supplies, making
photocopies, reservations, etc.) for regional travel, liaising with suppliers,
completing travel expense reports, organizing conferences and coordination
meetings. The Program Assistant will develop and update vehicle usage and
maintenance calendars and tracking system with senior project driver. The
incumbent will also prepare procurement files and expense reports to ensure
oversight and compliance with finance and procurement policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain project electronic and
paper files - Responsible for petty cash management
- Offer support to track accounts payable and
receivable - Manage logistics (including purchase of
supplies, making photocopies, reservations, etc.) for regional travel - Work closely with suppliers, including
obtaining required 3 price quotes, processing payments and ensuring deliveries - Provide office administrative support to
project staff - Keenly monitor project supplies at the
location - Manage office physical conditions including
maintenance of office - Answer phones and deliver messages
- Ensure travel expense reports are completed
per RTI requirements - Organize conferences and coordination
meetings pertaining to project activities - Develop and update vehicle usage and
maintenance calendars and tracking system with senior project driver - Offer technical support to regional staff as
needed
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the USAID LARA Project Program
Assistant career placements should hold Bachelor’s Degrees. - One year of experience or equivalent
combination of education and experience - Basic accounting skills
- Previous experience with mobile money payment
platform - Past exposure and experience reviewing
accountabilities for accuracy, completeness, in line with policy - Working knowledge of USAID grants management
an added advantage. - General office administration.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send updated CVs including
three work related referees and cover letters to the Human Resource Manager by
e-mail to [email protected]. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send updated CVs including
three work related referees and cover letters to the Human Resource Manager by
e-mail to [email protected]. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: 20th April, 2016
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