Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Organisation: National Council for Disability
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
Head Finance and administration
Head Finance and administration
About US:
National Council for
Disability (NCD) is a Public Institution established by Act of Parliament Cap
14, (National Council for Disability Act 2003 ) to promote equalization of
opportunities and realization of rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs)
through rights advocacy, policy influence, research, disability coordination
and networking.
Disability (NCD) is a Public Institution established by Act of Parliament Cap
14, (National Council for Disability Act 2003 ) to promote equalization of
opportunities and realization of rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs)
through rights advocacy, policy influence, research, disability coordination
and networking.
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant will ensure that
the office runs smoothly and efficiently by providing secretarial and
administrative support.
the office runs smoothly and efficiently by providing secretarial and
administrative support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring daily operation of the office
- Provision of clerical support
- Undertaking administrative functions
- Organizing administrative and logistical aspects of the council
- Ensuring operation of equipment
- Perform any other duties in relation to his/her work as assigned by
the immediate supervisor or the Executive Secretary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant must hold a
Diploma in secretarial studies - At least three years of experience in a comparable position.
- Proven experience in data management, office administration and
basic computer use, including competence in word processing, data base,
spreadsheet software and internet. - Proven experience as secretary.
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
- Working knowledge of office equipment like printers and fax
machines. - Knowledge of ICT technologies (related softwares, phone, fax, email,
internet) and computer applications like MS Office (MS word, MS excel, and
MS powerpoint in particular). - Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective
interpersonal skills to work with colleagues and stakeholders. - Good computer skills and being familiar with office equipment.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- High degree of self-motivation and team spirit in a non-culture and
inter- displinary team. - Soft skills, such as flexibility, dependability, adaptability and
creativity
How to Apply:
All candidates are
encouraged to send their hard copy applications addressed to;
encouraged to send their hard copy applications addressed to;
The Executive
Secretary, post office on P.O. Box 26080, Kampala or Delivered to Plot 30
Martyrs Way, Ntinda, Kampala, near UNEB offices.
Secretary, post office on P.O. Box 26080, Kampala or Delivered to Plot 30
Martyrs Way, Ntinda, Kampala, near UNEB offices.
The title of the job
should be indicated on the right hand top comer of the envelope. While we thank
all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
should be indicated on the right hand top comer of the envelope. While we thank
all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
In case you do not
hear from us one month after the deadline of receiving applications, then
consider yourself to have not been shortlisted.
hear from us one month after the deadline of receiving applications, then
consider yourself to have not been shortlisted.
Application should
be submitted with the following attachments: Detailed curriculum vitae with two
referees (one of the two referees should be the applicant’s employer or most
recent employer), copies of academic transcripts, certificates and three recent
passport size photographs. Handwritten applications are also accepted.
be submitted with the following attachments: Detailed curriculum vitae with two
referees (one of the two referees should be the applicant’s employer or most
recent employer), copies of academic transcripts, certificates and three recent
passport size photographs. Handwritten applications are also accepted.
Deadline: 23rd November 2018
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