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Administrative Officer job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Are you looking for administrative jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Administrative Officer job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
About the Organisation
The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD), in partnership with six implementing organizations — African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Omia Agribusiness, Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), and Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) — and in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, will implement a transformative five-year program titled “Sustainable Inclusive Youth Employment Pathways (SIYEP)”.
The SIYEP program is part of the Young Africa Works Strategy and aims to tackle youth unemployment among young women in West Nile, Karamoja, Acholi, Central, and Western Uganda. The initiative targets to directly reach 258,000 young women, including 7% refugees and 5% young women with disabilities (YWWDs). The goal is to transition 90% of participants into employment, and ensure 70% secure dignified and fulfilling work.
Key interventions will include institutional capacity building, market-relevant training, skilling, incubation, and improved access to capital and markets. Implementation will engage Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, local artisans, and incubation centers, working closely with both local and central government entities such as:
Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD)
National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)
Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
NGOs, CBOs, and existing Young Africa Works partners
AFARD is seeking qualified and competent professionals to fill the positions listed below.
Job Title
Administrative Officer job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
Job Description
Position: Administrative Officer
Reports to: Finance Manager
Employment Terms: Full time; Fixed Term: 5- years renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Job Overview:
Responsible for the coordination of all administrative and logistical arrangement of the Project Management Unit. Record minutes of meetings and provide any secretarial services for the efficient and effective running of the office
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including scheduling meetings and appointments, organizing files, and handling correspondence.
Organize and maintain the office filing system, including electronic and hard copy documents.
Assist in Planning and organizing events and submit reports accordingly.
Coordinate travel arrangements for executives and handle related logistics.
Supervise driver, office assistant, and cleaner
Managing office imprest.
Maintains Front Desk, receive phone calls and direct visitors.
Manage inventory of office supplies and equipment and order new supplies as needed
Ensures all utilities (Water, Power, cleaning services, staff refreshments, toiletries, garbage collection etc.) are in place and sufficient to support overall office functioning
Any other duties delegated by his/her supervisor.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Procurement, Human resource management.
Knowledge of Accounting and human resource management is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of office administration experience, preferably with an NGO.
Computer literacy is an added advantage.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships
Should have high integrity.
Ability to multitask and prioritize own workload
Time conscious and self-motivated.
Should have good customer care and public relations.
How to Apply
Application Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one combined PDF file:
A signed application letter
A two-page motivation letter
Copies of relevant academic and experience credentials
A comprehensive CV with names and daytime contacts of three referees
Daytime phone contact numbers
All applications must be addressed to:
The Human Resources Office
And sent via email to procurement@afard.net no later than May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email.
Important Notes:
Qualified female candidates and refugees are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Applicants must be available for immediate engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants must undergo comprehensive screening, including checks for criminal records, child protection violations, sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. By applying, you consent to these checks.
