International Rescue Committee Administration Assistant Jobs in Uganda
International Rescue Committee Administration Assistant Jobs in Uganda
Background/IRC Summary: Founded in 1933, The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict.
In Uganda, IRC serves South Sudanese and Congolese refugees and other populations affected by conflict in Northern Uganda, West Nile, Kampala Urban, South western Uganda and Karamoja sub-region. The IRC is implementing programs in the sectors of Health, Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) and Education. IRC currently operates field Offices in Lamwo, Yumbe, Terego (Imvepi), Kampala, Rhino camp, and Kyegeggwa district.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Program Administrative Assistant will act as the point of contact for all staffs, providing administrative support and managing their queries. Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular purchase and payment request and reports, preparing periodic procurement plans and organizing program records.
Candidate should have previous experience as an Office Administrator or similar administrative role. Our ideal candidate also has working knowledge of office equipment and office management tools.
Duties and Responsibilities
Draft and follow up on office purchases and payment requests for Programs.
Manage program/office supplies through receiving and making release orders
Support the Managers review PR tracking sheets shared by supply chain on weekly basis.
Participate in the development of quarterly procurement plan for departments.
Act as a liaison between program, supply chain, finance and HR office on program requirements
Organize a filing system for important and confidential Program documents.
Maintain a program calendar and schedule appointments
Book and/or schedule meeting/training venues for Program activities as required.
Liaise with Managers within Program to schedule in-house and external events.
Work with the Managers within Programs to ensure staff submit their timesheets to HR in time.
Support the Managers within Program to manage program staff leave database in accordance with IRC regulations.
Support Human resource functions as requested by HR department.
Ensure staff relevant information is shared with HR/Admin on a regular basis.
Communicate any staff welfare concerns to the HR/Admin officer on a regular basis.
Perform any other duties as maybe required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Administration or social sciences.
2 years of relevant professional experience in Program administration
Previous experience working with an international NGO in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with programs sector.
Remains productive when under pressure.
Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results.
Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender and backgrounds.
Flexibility and prepared to work additional hours
Flexibility to continuously re-prioritize
Ability to multi-task
Ability to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all staff members;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Able to respond rapidly to changing environments, yet remain productive and focused;
Strong and fast computer skills (primarily Word, Excel, and outlook);
Prior experience as an administrator.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Administration Assistant Jobs in Uganda
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