About US:
Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) exists to promote and protect the social, intellectual, economic and professional interests of its members/teachers as a per-requisite to enhancing the status of teaching profession.
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Regional Coordinator in planning, reviewing, coordinating and implementing UNATU programs in the designated Region in line with the strategic objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrying out administrative duties with regard to prompt and efficient processing, filing, dispatch of all regions’ correspondence, information and records in line with the regional office guidelines;
In charge of planning and coordinating the requisition and utilization of the regions materials and equipment in accordance with administrative guidelines;
In charge of scheduling internal and external customer appointments and provide feedback in line with defined procedures;
Organize and coordinate meetings, take minutes and provide feedback in line with UNATU and regional guidelines;
Maintain an up-to-date record of Accounts for the branches within the respective regions;
Maintain an up-to date inventory of regional assets and financial accounting guidelines;
Carry out any other duties assigned to him/her by the relevant authorities from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Administrative Assistants should hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Administration or Secretarial Studies.
A minimum of two years of practical experience in similar role in a busy organisation.
Possession of a qualification in Information, Communication and Technology is essential.
Age: Below 50 years.
Other Benefits: Housing, transport and medical insurance
How to Apply:
The applications should bear on top of the envelope the title of the vacancy being applied for and the Reference Number (Check Top of this advert) and should include certified photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates, documentary evidence of all experience claimed, plus recent passport photograph on each application form. The applicants must also provide reference letters from three different referees; one must be from a current or recent supervisor and their day time telephone and email contacts. All qualified Ugandan candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications in duplicate to:
The General Secretary, UNATU, P.O. Box 377 Kampala, Teachers’ House Plot 28-30, Bombo Road, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 3rd July 2015 by 05:00 pm