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Job Summary

Job Title:
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
Employer:
Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 8 February 2024

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Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children across Uganda by providing education, healthcare, and psychosocial support. Its mission is to empower women to take leadership roles in their communities, particularly in efforts to care for orphans and improve the welfare of disadvantaged children. UWESO is widely recognized for its impactful work and has earned respect from local and international partners for its commitment to child welfare, earning recognition from various humanitarian organizations.

The organization is known for its collaborative and inclusive work culture, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and respect for all individuals. Employees are valued for their passion and dedication to social change, with opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Over the years, UWESO has evolved to include a variety of programs aimed at poverty reduction, gender equality, and child protection. Its business model involves leveraging donations, partnerships with local and international entities, and government collaboration to sustain its initiatives.

With a strong presence across Uganda, UWESO reaches thousands of children and families, providing long-term support and promoting sustainable development. The core values of compassion, service, and empowerment drive its programs, while its CSR activities include supporting community-based health services, education, and economic empowerment for women. To learn more, visit their website at www.uweso.org.

Full-time

Deadline: 

8 Feb 2024

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO job at Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)

Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Job Summary:
The Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer will be managing the schedules and communications of the Chief executives Officer and Supervise All Administrative roles, we are specifically looking for individuals with expertise in the role.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing the Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’s) calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters.

  • Managing IT related and social media issues with ease.

  • Draft, review and send communications on behalf of the CEO.

  • Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings.

  • Prioritize emails and respond to them where necessary.

  • Coordinate CEO’s travel arrangements.

  • Oversee the mentainance of various records and documents for UWESO.

  • Attend senior management meetings..

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO job at Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor degree in BBA, IT.

  • Office management & Secretarial Studies will be an added advantage.

  • At least 2-years of experience in similar position.

  • Experience working with Non-governmental organizations is an added advantage.

  • Ability to work with numerous computer software.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • A strong ability to research information on the internet and any other sources of data.

  • An awareness of current affairs with the ability to have a good grasp news..

Send merged copies of your Cover Letter and CV with three referees to jobs@uweso.org.
All documents should be sent as a single pdf document (not more than 5MB)
Breakdown of your salary history, encompassing basic salary and any additional benefits or allowances.
Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
We shall only respond to shortlisted candidates. All invitations for interviews will be done formally.
Deadline: February 08, 2024 not later than 5 pm

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