Job Title: Administrative Assistant (4 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Administrative Assistant
About US:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing effective administrative and secretarial support to the departments/units
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organize and manage the day-to-day running of the department/unit
- Ensure proper filing and maintenance of departmental/unit records
- Coordinate external and internal communication for the office with other departments.
- Coordinate domestic and overseas travels for the supervisor.
- Organize meetings and prepare unit reports.
- Attend to visitors and route them to relevant offices.
- Respond to the telephone and internet inquiries related to the office.
- Manage the supervisor’s diary.
- Prepare work plans and timely performance reports.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and/or management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in either Secretarial Studies, Business Administration and Management, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized University or institution.
- A minimum of three (3) years relevant working from a reputable Organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of discipline and pleasant temperament
- Confidentiality
- Excellent multitasking abilities.
- Team work abilities and cheerful personality
- Professionalism, integrity and honesty.
- Time management and ability to often work under pressure
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Concern for quality and standards
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send their application with an Application form, Download Here, detailed Curriculum Vita bearing contacts of three (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment letters to any of the addresses below:
Either: Email: [email protected]
OR
Hand delivered to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Authority,
Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 26th March 2022 by 5.00 pm.
NOTE:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only ie (Degree Certificates and Transcripts plus O and A level).
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
- All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
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