Job Title: Office Assistant (6 Fresher A’ Level Jobs)
Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries
Funding Source: National Oil Seeds Project (NOSP)
Duty Station: Entebbe/ Kampala, Lira, Mbale, Arua, Gulu and Hoima, Uganda
Reports to: Office Administrator
About US:
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) towards financing a ten-year National Oil Seeds Project (NOSP).
The Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Lead Project Agency, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) other agencies, the private sector and farmer Organizations. The Project will be implemented in six area-based hubs: West Nile, Gulu, Lira, Karamoja, East and Mid- Western Uganda.
The project goal of the NOSP is: “inclusive rural transformation through sustainable development of the oilseeds sector”, while the Programme Development Objective is to accelerate commercialisation in key oilseeds value chains and thereby improve the livelihoods and resilience of the smallholders engaged in oilseed production and marketing”.
Job Summary: The Office Assistant shall provide pantry, housekeeping and office support services to the project office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provision of housekeeping services that shall include among others sweeping, scrubbing, mopping and polishing office floors; vacuum cleaning carpets, rags and draperies; dusting and polishing furniture and fittings; emptying and cleaning trash containers and disposing of trash in a sanitary manner; cleaning restrooms, sinks and mirrors;
- Carrying out official project errands;
- Supporting project staff in photocopying, binding and printing of official documents; 4. Preparing and servicing teas to staff; washing of utensils; ensuring drinking water is available at all times;
- Arrange refreshments for break teas and meals for all schedules meetings.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Administrator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Office Assistant shall possess a UACE certificate or equivalent with a certificate in management, administration, catering, records management or any field relevant in office administration.
- The Office Assistant shall possess a minimum of 2+ years’ work experience as an Office Assistant
- Demonstrated experience in performing secretarial and administration work is required
- Written and oral communication skills;
- Must be results-oriented, a team player and exhibiting high levels integrity;
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Housekeeping and office support skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their written applications with copies of identification documents, academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating contact details of (03) referees addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102 Entebbe, Uganda or hand delivered to the Ministry Registry located at Plot No.14 Lugard Road, Entebbe. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Friday 4th November 2022