Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Office Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Office Assistant Jobs in Uganda


Reports to:Office Administrator

Vacancies: (06)

Duty Station: Entebbe/ Kampala, Lira, Mbale, Arua, Gulu and Hoima (Indicate preference)

Contract Duration: Two-year contract, with six months’ probation period, renewable based on satisfactory performance against agreed targets and deliverables

Purpose of the Job

The Office Assistant shall provide pantry, housekeeping and office support services to the project office.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Clean office premises;

  • Provision of teas and refreshments to project staff;

  • Support office operations.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    The Office Assistant shall be expected to carry out the following 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;

  • 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.

    Outputs

    The Office Assistants’ measurable outputs shall include;

  • All official premises are maintained in clean, sanitary and tidy condition at all times;

  • Teas and refreshments are served as and when required;

  • Courteous and cordial behavior
    at all times.

    Qualifications

  • 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.

    Experience

  • 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

    Skills and Competencies

    The Office Assistant should possess the following;

  • Written and oral communication skills;

  • Must be results-oriented, a team player and exhibiting high levels integrity;

  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and;

  • 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

    Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Submission deadline: Friday 4th November 2022

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