Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 53,979,054 /= Per Year
Announcement Number: Kampala-2024-049
About the Company:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador William W. Popp 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 U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Public Health Administrative Management Assistant in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) office. This position is based in Kampala but is required to work at least once a week at CDC’s offices on the UVRI campus in Entebbe.
The job holder oversees the day-to-day administrative functions and logistical coordination in support of one or more branches in the Centers for Disease Control Uganda country office. The specific work portfolio includes office management, transcription and distribution of meeting minutes, preparation of correspondence and documents, travel arrangements, procurement processing, maintenance requests, time and attendance, motor pool arrangements, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education Requirements: Completion of two-year College or University Studies in any field is required.
- Experience: Two years of office administration or secretarial experience in a busy and multi-cultural organization/institution is required.
- Language: Fluent English; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate plus Good working knowledge Luganda; speaking, reading & writing
- Job Knowledge: A general knowledge of secretarial work, office management procedures, and office automation software (e.g., Microsoft Office processing programs) is required.
- Skills and Abilities: Excellent and accurate typing and computer skills where both accuracy and speed is required. Ability to draft correspondence and establish and maintain files in an orderly fashion is required. Must demonstrate methodical work habits.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 15th September 2024
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