Job Title: Council Secretary
National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Location: Entebbe
Date: 06/20/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories:
Administrative / Clerical
National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Job Details
Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Director Corporate Services
About NARO:
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate responsible for the coordination and oversight of all aspects of agricultural research in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Be in consultation with the Chairman and the Director General, draw the agenda and convene Council and Committee meetings.
Schedule, arrange, plan and attend all Council and Council Committee meetings for purpose of taking and keeping a record of proceedings.
Prepare for approval, implement and monitor Council and Committee work plans and budgets and manage the Council vote.
Prepare periodic Council status reports for review and adoption before circulation
Arrange and forward copies of business documents for Council and Committee meetings two weeks before the scheduled meeting dates.
Communicate Council Policies and instructions to management for implementation.
Advise and guide members of Council on all laws and regulations governing Council businesses.
Ensure that Council members and management operate within an authorized framework approved by Council and law of Uganda.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
A good degree obtained from a recognized university.
Must be a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience as Board Secretary, Council or Committee Secretary/ Clerk in a busy and reputable organization
Proficiency and extensive knowledge in Micro soft office packages namely, word, excel and power point and ability to promptly transcribe and produce quality resolutions, minutes and reports without assistance.
Excellent communication skills in both written and speech.
Must be Person of integrity, honesty and able preserve confidential information.
Age: 35-50 Years.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of at least 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to: The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P.O. Box 295, Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline: 4th July, 2013