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Job Title:  Administrative Specialist (Fresher O’ Level Jobs)

Organisation: Redeem

Duty Station:  Lira, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager

About US:

Redeem is a Christian (International) NGO with a mission of protecting widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation. We are currently launching casework teams in the Wakiso and Iganga districts to partner with local law enforcement authorities in land grabbing cases.

Job Summary:  As a Redeem Administrative Specialist, you will provide administrative support to the other members of the casework team, as they engage in casework that restores victims, restrains criminals, rehabilitates survivors and ultimately reduces predatory eviction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilities

• Cleaning and maintaining the office premises, ensuring a professional working environment;
• Coordinating with Redeem’s Operations and HR Managers in matters related to the office premises;
• Hiring and overseeing work performed on the office premises by vendors and service providers;

Errands

• Procuring stationery, cleaning supplies, pantry items and other consumables and tools for the team;
• Delivering and documenting payment to local vendors, partners, utilities and service providers;
• Running other business-related errands to enhance the efficiency of the casework team members;

Reception

• Screening, granting entrance and receiving guests who visit the Redeem office premises;
• Answering the Redeem office line and directing calls to the appropriate staff members;

Clerical

• Providing clerical support (photocopying, note-taking, filing, etc…) to Redeem team members;
• Maintaining records of expenditures and inventories of tools, supplies and equipment;

Miscellaneous

• Communicating with donors, supporters, media and other outside parties about Redeem’s work;
• Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines and policies;
• Participating in Redeem’s professional development and spiritual formation activities;
• Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives;
• Performing clerical duties (photocopying, filing, posting, errands, etc.) as needed, and
• Completing other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Ordinary Level certificate or higher level of educational attainment (required)
• Required: At least two years of progressive experience in similar roles in a reputable organisation;
• Preferred: Experience in working in a faith-based and/or multinational organization.
• Required: Fluency in English and Langi with excellent written and oral communication in both;
• Required: Meticulous attention to cleanliness, organization and detail in a professional environment;
• Required: Computer literacy with ability to use email and web-based record-keeping applications;

Attributes:

• Required: Mature Christian faith;
• Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
• Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team;
• Required: Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making;
• Required: Innovative and creative problem solving in the face of complex nuanced issues;
• Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges;
• Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in fast-paced environment; and
• Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward clients, colleagues, partners and adversaries.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated resume, with copies of their academic credentials, to rmusoke@iredeem.org

Deadline: 3rd July 2023.

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