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Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Executive Personal Assistant job at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is a government agency established in 1991 to oversee the development, regulation, and promotion of the coffee industry in Uganda, with a mission to facilitate increased production, productivity, quality, value addition, and domestic consumption of Ugandan coffee for social and economic transformation. Renowned both locally and internationally, UCDA is recognized for its role in positioning Uganda among the top coffee producers in Africa, earning trust from stakeholders across the coffee value chain.
The Authority nurtures a results-driven, inclusive, and innovation-friendly work culture, offering professional development, competitive public service benefits, and flexible work arrangements to attract and retain skilled personnel. Over the years, UCDA has evolved through strategic reforms and collaborations to enhance the competitiveness of Ugandan coffee, embracing digital platforms for farmer training, data management, and market access.
With operations across all coffee-growing regions of the country, UCDA supports millions of farmers and stakeholders, making it a cornerstone of Uganda’s agricultural economy. Guided by core values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and service excellence, the Authority also implements various CSR initiatives including youth skilling, gender empowerment, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.ucda.go.ug.
Executive Personal Assistant job at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
To manage and oversee the activities of the Office of the Board Secretary, act as the primary point of contact for both internal and external clients / customers on all matters pertaining to the Office, and assist in communicating with them. Research, prioritize, and follow up on multiple issues and concerns addressed to the Board Secretary.
Serve as the primary point of initial contact on any matter directed to the Office of the Board Secretary, and independently research and prioritize incoming issues and determine appropriate course of action, referral, and/or response
Receive, screen, evaluate, and determine appropriate response to all written correspondence received by the office, and independently formulate and disseminate written responses as appropriate.
Assist the Board Secretary in gathering, investigating, researching, analyzing, and/or studying information that may be required by both internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate and/or assist with establishing or recommending budget allocations for the office and review revised and final budgets, as specifically assigned.
Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the office, and implementation of effective operating policies, procedures, and systems.
Provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of UCDA policies and procedures, as appropriate, and ensure that office operations are in compliance with policy provisions and standards.
Oversee the planning and coordination of key special events for the Office of the Board Secretary.
Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

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Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business Administration, or Secretarial Studies or Human Resources, or relevant academic field from a recognized University or Institution.
Three (3) years relevant experience.
EXPECTED PERSONAL COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
Excellent business communication skills such as letter writing, report writing, presentation skills and email etiquette among others.
Excellent scheduling and calendar management skills.
Excellent planning and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and other office management systems.
Record Keeping.
Planning and Organizing.
Ability to work under pressure.
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