Job Title: Admin and Systems Support Officer
Organisation: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Job Summary: The Admin and Systems Support Officer will ensure proper and complete records on the HRIS, procurement, general administration and assist in the day to day running of the VSO office
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a relevant degree
- At least three years of administrative experience
- Excellent computer skills (word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
- Experience of a demanding workload and ability to prioritize and effectively manage time in order to deliver high quality work to tight schedules
- Proven ability to build and maintain relations with colleagues, volunteers, VSO stakeholders, including managing difficult situations
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Public Relations / customer service good practice
- Demonstrate commitment to delivering excellent admin, financial and organisational service
- Warm and welcoming personality
- Team player
- Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organization with progressive work standards.
- Commitment to VSO’s values
- Excellent computer skills (word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet)
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2023