Fresher Admin Jobs – Development Assistant – Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Job Title: Development Assistant
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Job Summary: The Development Assistant will provide administrative support to the office of Development
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the Development office functions;
- Build contacts with potential individual donors, corporate companies and assist the Development office to raise funds for activities of the university Universities.
- Research for grant possibilities in the various Embassies, international organisations and other grant making organisations.
- Maintain a database/library of information on the UCU corporate contacts and relations; and maintaining a database of both international and local donor organisations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporate offering donations)
- Collect information on donor projects from various departments of the University; regularly search and monitor donor websites; identify and inform the Development office and faculties about donor opportunities matching the work of the University.
- Support the office to search for alternative sources of funding for scholarships and projects and assist in monitoring timelines for grants and reporting.
- Assist the Development office to improve and develop materials such as brochures and other fundraising materials.
- Prepare meetings, take minutes, and send out letters and thank you notes to partners and donors.
- Working with the Development office to identify other innovate ideas for effective resource mobilization and providing assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the University.
- Perform any other duties as maybe required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution of Higher learning.
- A minimum of two (2) years of working experience performing similar tasks.
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power point and internet).
- Previous experience in minute taking.
- Must have good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with students, staff and visitors.
- Must be a person of high integrity with an excellent work ethic.
- Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and be available to work after normal working hours.
- Must be a committed and practicing Christian.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vita and two (Academic, Leadership, Pastoral) references. Please attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts on each application. Send to:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
NB: Applications sent online should have all the attachments as ONE PDF document otherwise they will not be considered.
Deadline: 24th May 2019 by 5:00 pm
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