Administrative Assistant
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
The Carter Center (TCC)
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 10 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Handle the front desk or reception area, being the first point of contact for all TCC visitors.
• Supervise the cleaning of the organization’s premises.
• Manage kitchen supplies/other sundries and inventory.
• Support the organization of national meetings, taking minutes and maintaining notes and other events reports as required
• In liaison with the Logistics & Transport Officer, handle hotel reservations for local staff during field visits.
• Assist the Senior Administrator in planning and coordinating international meetings
• Support the Senior Administrator in coordinating day-to-day office management duties.
• Handle photocopying of all the necessary materials for office and fieldwork.
• Prepare and send letters, emails, and other correspondences to the districts and local partners.
• Handle all petty cash payments.
• Responsible for handling and delivering documents, packages, and correspondence within and outside the organization as needed
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures. Coordinate efficient office procedures in support of program activities
• Maintain professional growth and development of self by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading-edge expertise
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Administrator.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A High School diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience or a bachelor’s degree in related field. Proficiency with various personal computer software applications. Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent customer service skills; friendly, approachable, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in International Development Organizations is highly desirable
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, and event logistics
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to (tccuganda@cartercenter.org). The subject line ought to include: Application (Title, location). All documents should be in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF format. Materials in other formats or applications without required materials will not be considered. In the body of the e-mail, please indicate where you saw the job posting. The deadline for submitting applications is (August 21, 2025) at 5 PM (Uganda time). Only finalists will be contacted
Deadline: Expired
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