Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-FA-02-32
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Responsible for managing the Chief Executive Officer’s schedule, coordinating communications, preparing materials, and ensuring smooth operations of the office, and represent the Chief Executive Officer’s office in various capacities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake research and analysis on all company projects programmes and prepare appropriate briefing material materials for high level investors, partners and stakeholders
- Analyse and support special projects both ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
- Coordinate and prioritize meetings, travel arrangements, and other commitments.
- Manage communications including electronic, telephone and other forms of communication.
- Prepare letters, memos, and other documents including confidential documents as needed.
- Coordinate meetings, Prepare agendas, materials, and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information, Maintain the privacy and security of sensitive information.
- Represent the CEO’s office and Serve as a point of contact for inquiries and requests.
- Conduct research and gather information on relevant topics for the President’s work.
- Draft talking points and Prepare materials for the CEO’s speeches and presentations.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, Build and maintain relationships with government officials, Non-Government officials and other key stakeholders.
- Provide general administrative support and handle a variety of tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours degree in Public Administration, Social Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Statistics or Commerce, or any other relevant degree from a recognized university
- Master’s Degree in either Economics or Finance or Business Administration or Statistics or Commerce, or any other related field.
- At least six (6) years relevant professional experience in a busy public or private institution.
- Proven experience of administrative assistant, virtual assistant or office administration assistant.
- Working knowledge of office management systems, procedures and equipment.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
- Excellent organizational, planning, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask
- High level of integrity, Communication and interpersonal skills, Report writing skills, economic and financial analysis skills and data interpretation skills
- Age: 30-45 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 17:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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