Admin USAID Project Jobs – Executive Assistant – TPO Uganda
Job Title: Executive Assistant 06/EA/Nov.19
Organisation: TPO Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Country Director
About US:
TPO Uganda is a local Ugandan NGO that has been operating in the country for 25 years. Our programs comprise interventions organised around the following themes; Care and protection of OVC; child protection, livelihoods support, mental health and psychosocial support, response and prevention of all forms of violence against women and children as well as emergency response and humanitarian action. TPO Uganda is active in 33 districts in the country and is a member of several partnerships and coordination mechanisms in the country.
TPO Uganda is now seeking applications for the following positions for a prospective transition award by USAID.
Job Summary: The Executive Assistant will provide, coordinate and oversee office administrative, managerial and support functions of the Country Director’s Office, support Directors to keep their offices running smoothly, while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment and ability to make reasonable decisions in line with TPO Uganda guidelines and mandate without the need for constant or direct supervision.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s in Secretarial Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology or Business Administration.
- A post graduate Training in Administrative Law or ICSA is an added advantage.
- S/he must have at least three years’ experience providing high level administrative support.
- S/he must possess first-hand knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
- S/he must have excellent skills in organization and planning, office management, communication, information management, records management, discretion – confidentiality and good interpersonal relationships.
How to apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 year salary history indicate job reference in the outer cover of the envelope or in the subject line if applying by email to:
Human Resources & Administration Manager, TPO Uganda, P.O. Box 21646 Kampala, Uganda or email: infb@tpoug.org. Hand deliver to Plot 3271, Kansanga, Opposite Kampala International University, Off Ggaba Road.
TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on any basis. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 6th December 2019.