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Job Title:    Program Assistant
(Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: FHI
360

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

About US:

FHI 360 is a leading
global development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world.
Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition,
economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting
experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and
Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse
and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with
4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

Job Summary:   The Program Assistant performs and provides
administrative, programmatic and logistical support duties. Prepares documents
and reports, the use of office technology, compiling records, organizing and
maintaining files, posting information, greeting/referring/assisting others,
mail distribution, and photocopying. 
Collects and verifies data, summarizes and reconciles information.  Coordinates and maintains records management.
Serves as a primary resource for assistance in the department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Assists
program staff with requests from regional and country offices and other staff
members.

·       
Coordinates
technical visits, travel authorizations, expense reports, and contract
agreements to support implementation of country programs.

·       
Maintains
databases, web pages, and data integrity and security according to quality
standards and company policy.

·       
Performs
day-to–day routines independently with own initiative.

·       
Prepares
documents, reports and briefing materials for consultants, staff and clients.

·       
Coordinates
division of workload among other administrative/support staff.

·       
Assists
in the orientation/training of new administrative/support staff.

·       
Performs
entry level technical program related tasks.

·       
Ensures
documentation and reports are tracked regularly and adhere to country and
regional standards.

·       
Performs
other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the FHI 360 Program Assistant job should hold an Associate’s
Degree or its International Equivalent

·       
Knowledge/Information
Services, Communications, Education, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences
International Development, Human Development or Related Field.

·       
Typically
requires 0-2 years of programs and administrative support experience.

·       
Articulate,
professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients
and staff.

·       
Must be
able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language
as appropriate.

·       
Prior
experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO) preferred.

How to Apply:

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applicants should apply online at the link below.

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