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• Work in liaison with all staff members
  when asked/required under direct supervision of the Human Resource
  Officer;
• Consolidate the donors data base through
  desk research and information gathering and taking minutes of meetings;
• Carry out a media review on what is happening
  in and around Uganda on a weekly basis;
• The incumbent will also collect background
  information and conduct desk research to facilitate the development of
  proposals/concept notes;
• Assisting the communication officer in
  drafting of the monthly newsletter;
• Working closely with the communication
  officer in updating of SIHA website;
• Ongoing updating of SIHA contacts;
• Work closely with the communication
  officer on updating of the member’s database and membership applications
• Carry out external office work and liaise
  with service provider’s i.e post office, car maintenance, MTN, Orange
  Uganda, UTL Uganda, pay utility bills etc;
• Regularly monitor office maintenance of
  equipment and ensure supplies are purchased on time working closely with
  the finance team;
• Overlook the welfare of the office
  property as well as day to day activities;
• Tasked with filing of documents in soft
  and hard copy, dealing with service agencies, office maintenance and
  reception duties, answering phones and delivering and checking mail box;
• Provide support in organizing SIHA
  meetings and workshops inside and outside the office;
• Manage SIHA staff files, holiday forms and
  evaluation forms;
• Handling travel arrangements tickets and
  hotel and taxi bookings.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold
  a strong academic background in the fields of social sciences,
  international development, gender studies and/or human rights;
• At least three years’ administrative
  experience
• The candidate must have demonstrated
  experience in the field of administration, commitment to women’s rights
  and gender equality is essential, as is a strong sense of initiative,
  ability to learn rapidly, and flexibility in times of increased workload,
  deadlines, etc.
• A good understanding of the political and
  human rights dynamics in the Horn of Africa is an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge and experience working
  with civil society organizations;
• Good analysis and writing skills;
• Excellent command of English and excellent
  communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills, including
  the ability to manage priorities, work under pressure and meet tight
  deadlines;
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to
  work independently;
• Willingness to work extra hours when
  workloads are at peak.

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