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Job Title:   Office Assistant (Fresher O’ Level NGO Jobs)

Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages

Duty Station:  Mayuge, Uganda

About US:

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

Job Summary:  The Office Assistant will ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and the proper maintenance of the office premises. This role also includes preparing refreshments for staff and ensuring a clean, hygienic, and conducive work environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Office Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Mop office floors, clean toilets, and maintain general office cleanliness.
• Dust windows, ventilators, and doors regularly and remove cobwebs from ceilings.
• Ensure litter is promptly removed from the office area.
• Maintain tidiness and orderliness of office spaces and common areas.

Refreshments Preparation:

• Prepare and serve breakfast for staff from Monday to Friday.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain an inventory of office utensils, ensure proper usage, and report damages.
• Notify supervisors of cleaning materials and supplies needed for purchase.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• Education: Minimum O-Level certificate.
• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Skills: Proficiency in English, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address:

All Applications must be sent electronically as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org

Subject Line: Indicate the Position and Location

• Include in your application letter:
• Gross salary request.
• Contact details (email and phone) of three professional referees.

Note:

Late applications or those submitted as images will be disqualified. If you do not hear from SOS Uganda by 28th February 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.

For assistance in preparing your CV or cover letter, feel free to reach out!

Deadline: 6th January 2025

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