Job Summary: The Project Support Officer provides technical assistance to the Project Management team, to help them deliver on the project outcomes on time, within budget and to high levels of quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing administrative and project support and assistance to Project Management team
Updating plans and assisting with preparation of reports
Supporting the project management team in reporting and forecasting
In charge of ensuring adequate facilitation of project meetings and other relevant forums on request including invitations, facilities booking, agenda production, minute‐taking and issuing.
Maintains project calendar.
Arranges project‐related travel and/or events.
Generates or distributes ad hoc reports using various business systems and databases.
Generates simple documents, such as letters, memos, spreadsheets and presentations.
Support the Project Team in the planning and execution of work schedules, project reviews, and project/programme highlight reports.
Responsible for ensuring that all project documentation is stored logically and securely in accordance with agreed document management processes.
Render support in the procurement of goods and services, including raising requisitions, tracking purchase orders, processing receipts, budget monitoring and maintenance of all associated records.
Work closely with all parties on issues that arise during the project life cycle.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold an Honors Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, public relations, Social Sciences, Law or equivalent from a recognized university. Possession of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Planning and Management discipline is an added advantage.
Three or more years working experience gained with a reputable government/ public institution or private or donor funded organization, with vast knowledge of government policies and private sector.
The ideal candidate must have good evidence of working within a Project environment, with a strong administrative background to support.
Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate
Excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet research skills. Strong
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills are required.
Excellent problem solving, negotiation and follow‐up skills
Good interpersonal skills ‐ verbal and written communication
Judgment, discretion, initiative, ability to work independently
Attention to detail and active listening skills
Solutions‐oriented with ability to work in a high intensity work environment
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors and to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff
Ability to think clearly and calmly when faced with issues or problems.
Demonstrate a proven ability to work to stringent deadlines and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve services.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating day time telephone contacts, postal and email addresses, or both and three reputable referees, certificates and testimonials addressed to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors, Uganda Registration Services Bureau, Plot 5 George Street, Georgiana House, P.O. Box 6848 Kampala, Uganda.
Telephone: +256 414 235 915/256 414 233 219, Fax: +256 414 250712,