Administrative Assistant Secretary Job Vacancy at Office of the Prime Minister

Job Title: Administrative Assistant Secretary

TERMS: 1 year contract, renewable
AGE: 25 years - 45 years
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director Administration


COMPTENCIES:
• Able to effectively communicate with a pleasant character
• Should work with minimum supervision and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

DUTIES:
• Manages day to day operations of the Office
• Provides Administrative support services.
• Taking dictation, transcribing and typing reports and correspondences
• Receiving and guiding visitors
• Receiving and filing reports, correspondences, minutes and other documents in accordance with existing office procedures
• Any other duties assigned by management


Job requirement

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
• A Ugandan National with at least a Diploma in secretarial studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Training/ Qualifications in management or administration is desirable
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word,MS Excel and MS Power point
• At least two (2) years experience in Secretarial administration in a busy office of a reputable organization
• Experience in a development project office is an added advantage.

Experience years: 2

How to apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts existing at the Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre (NUYDC) under the UK-Post Conflict Development Programme funded by the Department of International Development (DFID).
Applications should bear the title of the post one is applying for. Applicants should attach all the necessary supporting documents and recent passport size photographs. Only Qualifications from recognized institutions will be considered. For all posts marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least two competent referees, one of whom MUST be from your current or previous employer should be addressed to;

The Permanent Secretary,
Office of the Prime Minister, Postal Building,
6th Floor Yusuf Lule Road
P.O. Box 341, Kampala

To reach him not later than Monday 28th March, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.