The Administrative Assistant supports the daily functioning of the office and implementation of DRC programmes at the Arua Regional Office, working with the support team and programme staff to complete administrative tasks in line with DRC procedures.
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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Receive visitors at the front desk, greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
- Ensure office premises are tidy and organised through supervision of cleaners
- Work with finance, supply chain and programme departments to prepare timely procurement of office stationery and consumables
- Assist with organisation of events such as workshops and meetings
- Support booking of hotels for DRC staff
- Receive and send official correspondence and maintain records
- Prepare payment requests for administration invoices and maintain a tracker
- Manage office equipment and arrange repairs
- Take notes during HR and admin meetings
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in admin-related work with an international NGO.
- Bachelor's degree in Office Management, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
Skills & Competencies:
- Computer literate including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and databases.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of both written and spoken English.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Proven ability to handle a challenging workload.
How to Apply
About Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization committed to supporting, protecting, and advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. With a mission to ensure a dignified life for all people forced to flee, DRC has earned global recognition for its comprehensive, rights-based approach and impact-driven programs in over 40 countries worldwide.
The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture that values resilience, innovation, and staff well-being, offering meaningful job opportunities, career growth, and flexible work arrangements tailored to humanitarian contexts. Founded in 1956 in Denmark, DRC has grown into one of the world’s foremost refugee-focused NGOs, evolving its operational capacity to respond rapidly to crises while also supporting long-term solutions for displacement. Its innovative business model combines emergency aid, protection services, livelihood programs, and policy advocacy, ensuring holistic and sustainable impact.
Guided by core values of humanity, inclusion, independence, neutrality, and accountability, DRC also prioritizes corporate social responsibility by championing ethical partnerships, environmental sustainability, and local community empowerment. For more information, visit www.drc.ngo.
Mission
Assist and protect refugees and displaced persons, empower them toward a better future, and strive to provide sustainable solutions that enable those we assist to live dignified lives.
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