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Office Assistant

Application Deadline: 02/21/2025

Kampala, Uganda

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Office Assistant

Job Grade

UCC8

Department

Human Resources & Administration

Division / Section

Administration

Reports To

Senior Officer Operations

Supervisees

None

Location

Head Office

 

Review Date

February 2025

Job Purpose

To assist in overseeing general office duties to ensure smooth and efficient office operations.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

1.        Prepare and serve tea for staff and visitors.

2.        Assist with the setup for meetings or events.  

3.        Maintain cleanliness and usability in the tea areas and other assigned work areas.

4.        Deliver documents, packages, and newspaper distribution securely between offices.

5.        Run errands such as purchasing meeting snacks among others.

6.        Provide backup support for reception or administrative tasks when needed.

7.        Assist with basic office tasks such as photocopying, scanning or filing documents.

8.        Perform any other duties as assigned by the line supervisor.

9.        Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

1.        Timely tea service.

2.        Logistics support effectiveness.

3.        Tea area maintenance and usability.

4.        Secure document delivery.

5.        Front desk support efficiency.

6.        Cleanliness

Education and Professional Qualifications

·         Uganda Advanced Level Certificate of Education or

·         Uganda Certificate of Education with an additional certificate in catering or food management.

Working Experience

Minimum of one year experience in food management or cleaning role.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical

·         Cleanliness or hygienically sensitive.

·         Basic office management.

·         Catering.

 

Behavioural

·         Multiskilled

·         Communication and customer service skills.

·         Time management.

·         Integrity and confidentiality.