Job Title: Office Assistant (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Cardno
Project Name: USAID Feed the Future Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Admin. Assistant
About US:
Cardno is a global infrastructure, environmental and social development company operating in more than 100 countries and powered by a talented 4,000-strong workforce. We’re united by a shared purpose to deliver exceptional professional services to improve physical and social environments that make a difference to people’s lives around the world.
About USAID Project:
The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity is a five-year Activity implemented by Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. The goal of the Activity is for key national level Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and industry apex organizations (IAOs) that are vital to driving inclusive agriculture-led economic growth to fulfill their mandate, leading to pathways to prosperity, improved resilience, and better nutrition for the people of Uganda. The purpose of the Activity is to improve the performance and structures of MDAs and IAOs.
Job Summary: The Office Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a clean and operable workspace for staff and visitors. S/He will stock management of groceries, office cleaning supplies, or other necessary items for smooth functioning of the ISS Activity office space. She/he will provide support to arrange for teas/meals or other necessities during events /conferences as need arises.
This position requires a well-organized person to ensure the office is tidy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean all office areas and ensure the office is tidy
- Dust and organize all office areas
- Arrange for staff and visitor teas and during meetings/workshops
- Ensure groceries are in stock and maintain stock registers
- Support photocopying of documents when requested
- Ensure office is open and ready for use daily; close office at the end of the day
- Supervise office deep cleaning services
- Ensure office utility bills are cleared
- Order and re-stock kitchen consumables
- Any other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least two years of experience in a similar position with international organizations.
- Strong level of attention to detail
- Work experienced with USAID funded project is a plus.
- Must be a Ugandan citizen.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time sensitive requests
- Fluency in English
How to Apply:
All applicants should send an updated CV and a one-page cover letter describing your pertinent qualifications and experience to [email protected]
Deadline: 19th November, 2021 by 4:00 pm.
NB: Late applications will not be reviewed.
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