Job Title: Administration Assistant – 1 Position
Employer: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 31st December 2013
Reporting To: Promotion and Training Officer
Job Purpose: Provide administrative and logistical support in the activity implementation for the Coffee Centre of Excellence.
Key Result Areas
- Provide administrative support in promotion and training activities at the COE.
- Draft and produce standard documents such as letters, reports and presentations as per Staff’s requests, and prepare written responses to routine enquiries.
- Provide support in the maintenance of visitors’ centre, updating of information, and dissemination of information to visitors.
- Receive and direct visitors to the COE, screen telephone calls, direct callers to appropriate persons / Offices and provide information about COE activities in case of inquiries.
- Perform routine data entries at the Centre and handle requests for information and data.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for COE staff.
- Maintain office supply inventories and coordinate maintenance of Office equipment.
- Maintain an electronic and hard copy filing system for the Centre of Excellence.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent qualifications.
- At least 2 years working experience in a similar position.
Expected personal competences and skills
The successful applicants must have; 1. Good written and verbal communication skills; 2. Planning and organizing skills; 3. Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software. 4. Accuracy and ability to pay attention to detail; 5. Customer service orientation and teamwork.
Conditions of Service
The selected candidate will be contracted for three (3) years. The successful applicant will be based at the national COE in Kampala .
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic transcripts, and telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees not later than 31st December 2013, 5:00 p.m. to; - Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267 , Kampala