Organization: British High
Commission (BHC)
Commission (BHC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Office Notice No.: 06/17 KPL
Starting Monthly Salary: UGX
4,137,961
4,137,961
About US:
The British High Commission is the diplomatic liaison office that aims
to develop and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in accordance
with British government policies. The British High Commission is responsible
for the political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we provide advice
and guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides assistance and
documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK Trade and
Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan businesses.
to develop and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in accordance
with British government policies. The British High Commission is responsible
for the political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we provide advice
and guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides assistance and
documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK Trade and
Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan businesses.
Job Summary: The Executive Assistant
will provide PA support the High Commissioner/Deputy High Commissioner and the
Defence Advisor. The EA to the High
Commissioner also oversees the calendar of events at the official residence,
managing events for the High Commissioner and coordinating others to ensure
they deliver on official objectives. Both positions are multi-faceted roles which play a significant part in
the wider life of the High Commission.
will provide PA support the High Commissioner/Deputy High Commissioner and the
Defence Advisor. The EA to the High
Commissioner also oversees the calendar of events at the official residence,
managing events for the High Commissioner and coordinating others to ensure
they deliver on official objectives. Both positions are multi-faceted roles which play a significant part in
the wider life of the High Commission.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Tasked with diary management including
setting up official meetings and managing internal schedules; - Responsible for managing travel and
accommodation arrangements of High Commissioner/Defence Advisor; - Tasked with the production, registration
and dispatch of official correspondence and documents for meetings; - Provide ad hoc support on IT, security and
other areas; - In charge of budget management and
oversight of spending;
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidates for the British High
Commission (BHC) Executive Assistants jobs should have prior PA experience
- Excellent level of written and spoken
English - Excellent organisational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Ability to work under pressure and
prioritise - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills - High degree of discretion and
confidentiality - Good team player.
- Personal Competencies: Making
Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and
Partnering, Delivering at Pace
NB: This role requires
security clearance and is available to nationals of the UK, Canada, Australia,
USA and New Zealand only.
security clearance and is available to nationals of the UK, Canada, Australia,
USA and New Zealand only.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
British High Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by clicking
on the link below.
British High Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by clicking
on the link below.
Deadline: 4th August 2017
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