Administrative Assistants (AA) Head Office

The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a Government of Uganda (GOU) owned company. MSC was incorporated in 2001 as a company limited by guarantee. It is the linchpin of GOU microcredit programmes under Rural Financial Services Strategy (RFSS).

The RFSS is a component of the Prosperity for Ail programs [PFA],
MSC offers affordable financial and Business Development services with a goal to maximize outreach and deliver demand driven credit. The credit is offered through loan funds and loan products that support the agricultural production value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing. The company also offers business development services with a goal to assist her clients upgrade their capacities to manage their businesses profitably.
The Company seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following vacant position in its establishment.

6. Administrative Assistants (AA) Head Office-Level 6 (01)
JOB PURPOSE: Provide administrative and logistical support to Management and ensure easy and orderly access to records and information as well as processing of information.
REPORTS TO: Respective Heads of Department/Unit

Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Carry out Microsoft Office, Word Processing and other computer operations to produce timely information and data for management.
2. File manual and electronic office information for future use and reference.
3. Schedule and organize appointments and meetings as requested.
4. Facilitate records management system for the department by maintaining an inventory of major company documents and safety through secure storage and back-ups.
5. Organize travels for company staff, visitors, Board Members.
6. Maintain record of key company contacts and clients for appropriate liaison.
7. Record and transcribe reports and minutes as may be requested.
8. Receive, screen and analyze correspondence, reports and forward to relevant action officers; maintaining a tracking system for follow-up to ensure replies are timely or action is taken within established guidelines.
9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job requirement

Person Specifications:
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
a) Diploma from a recognized Training Institution in Business, Social and Public Administration; Secretarial services or librarianship
b) Proven ability to use computers.
c) Qualifications in secretarial and office practice with 2 years working experience
d) A University degree obtained from a recognized institution will be of added advantage.
e) Aged 22 years and above.

How to apply

Candidates with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of academic certificates and testimonial with at least 3 referees one of whom should be their current Supervisors. Applications to be received not later than 02.09.2011 at 5:00 p.m. to the address here below clearly stating the job title and addressed to:

The Director,
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Plot 44-52, Jinja Road
P.O. Box 20131,
Kampala.