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Executive Assistant

Category

General

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

4/22/2025
Closed

Employer / Company

Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) logo
Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)

Description (Public)

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting Chief Officers in administrative, logistical, and clerical duties. This includes managing calendars, handling correspondence, organizing meetings and travel, maintaining records, managing office logistics, and supporting departmental activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Oversee general office administration to ensure a clean, organized, and well-equipped office environment

  • Manage the calendar of the Head of Department

  • Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and inland travel for departmental staff

  • Answer and direct phone calls; provide general support to visitors

  • Prepare and amend documents including correspondence, reports, memos, and emails

  • Ensure proper maintenance and secure storage of administrative records and project documents

  • Requisition and maintain office supplies for the department

  • Manage office logistics including transport coordination, deliveries, and supplies

  • Organize and support project meetings, workshops, and other departmental events

  • Receive, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence

  • Perform data entry and maintain up-to-date records

  • Provide backup support to the Front Office Administrator

  • Perform any other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Honours Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Arts, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Administration, Business Administration, Secretarial Management, Administrative Secretary, or a related field

Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience as an administrative assistant, virtual assistant, or office administrator

Competencies and Skills:

  • Proficient in office management systems and standard equipment

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Strong organizational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently

  • Professional demeanor, reliability, and attention to detail

Age Requirement:

  • 25 to 35 years

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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