Earn over 41m as OBO Administrative Clerk at United States US Embassy / Mission
Job Title: Administrative Clerk (OBO Administrative Clerk)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Grade: UGX 41,892,912
Reports to: Senior Administrative Assistant
Announcement Number: Kampala-2019-29
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Administrative Clerk (OBO Administrative Clerk) provides a wide range of administrative and clerical support duties to the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) Project Director (PD) and OBO Site Security Manager. S/he coordinates logistics, assists in budget preparation activities, procurement activities, computer networking needs, shipping and personnel travel services. Manages residential and official furnishings. Drafts official correspondences and answers office phone calls. Manages the office’s filing system (hard copy and electronic) for the entire project (including project submittals, financial records, correspondence, and various reports) and ensures that the files are organized, easy to find and up-to-date. Supports the Senior Administrative Assistant position as needed and sits in for him/her whenever necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the United States US Embassy Administrative Clerk (OBO Administrative Clerk) job opportunity should hold a 2-year post-secondary Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Administration or Management studies from an accredited institution
- Three years of progressive work experience in secretarial/administrative duties is required
- Extensive knowledge of office management functions, service, procedures and standard information sources is required.
- Good working knowledge of computer systems, LAN administration, and programs used to support secretarial and cost control functions like Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), book keeping software and other office equipment.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and team work
- Ability to provide good customer service
- Good typing skills.
- Ability to file, research and find supporting data from a variety of sources.
- Ability to work under pressure and should be flexible
- Language: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) reading/speaking/writing of English is required and this will be tested. Level 2 (Limited Knowledge) speaking of Luganda or Runyakitara is required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United States Embassy in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th July 2019
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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