About US:
Since 1995, PELUM Uganda has been working to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and the sustainability of rural communities, by fostering ecological land use management. We: Share skills and knowledge about good practices and techniques, Undertake research and demonstration projects and advocate for policies that better support small-scale farmers.
PELUM Uganda is part of a 12-country-strong association of civil society organisations in eastern, central and southern Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
Support achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Provides leadership to all administrative support staff.
Support realization of a healthy relationships with key stakeholders.
Administration
Assists in planning and arranging events, handles Petty cash expenses and billing cycles, Manages reception area and handle visitors. Answers phone calls and transfers them as necessary.
Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to Organization policies
Supervise administrative staff and assign responsibilities to ensure performance
Manage agenda/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for the upper management
Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures
Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data
Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary
Assist colleagues whenever necessary

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal applicant must hold a BSc/BA in office administration or other relevant field is preferred or Diploma in communication and three years’ experience in office administration
Good command of written and spoken English highly preferred.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and office management software (ERP etc.)
Proven experience as an office administrator, office assistant or relevant role
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles is a plus
At least three years’ experience in office administration of a medium size NGO, Private Sector, including Donor funded projects.
Must be matured, above 25 years of age.
Qualifications in secretarial studies will be an advantage
Basic accounting / Financial management Knowledge and previous experience working in areas of communication is an added advantage
Excellent team working skills.
Versatility, and the ability to multi-task.
Proven written and oral communication skills, Filing / paper management, bookkeeping, typing, equipment handling, customer service skills, research and documentation skills,  Self-motivation.
Exceptional motivator, with ability to foster relations among colleagues with ease.
Excellent administration, financial, management and communication skills.
Exceptional negations and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical skills and creative thinking.
Innovative and committed to results.
Flexibility, open management style and ability to make decisions under time pressure
Ability to fit in a multi-cultural working environment

How to Apply:
All candidates kindly send your CV and motivation letter to: The Secretary General PELUM Association RS. Hannington Owegi Email: (hoowegi@gmail.com ) and cc. Finance and Administration Manager –FAM Smart Libalio Email: libalios@yahoo.com and Christine Kabagenyi Email: christinekabagenyi@pelumuganda.org
Deadline: 13th August 2021