World Vision Non-profit Careers – Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Organisation: World Vision International 
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Administration Officer
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does
not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our
Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart,
the will to make it so.”  
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist will
offer administrative support services to World Vision Uganda National Office in
line with the organizations’ systems, policies and procedures.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
1. Front Desk Operations:
  • Receive all incoming calls, screen and
    direct them to the relevant offices, make outgoing calls as and when
    required.
  • Receive external enquiries and provide
    appropriate feedback where possible or accurately direct to relevant
    authority in a timely manner
  • Receive, monitor and attend to visitors
    whilst they await appointments, direct them to the appropriate offices in
    line with Departmental guidelines
  • Register customer/visitor’s
    particulars(Names, address, organization and signature) in the register
    book in line with departmental guidelines
  • Receive documents and messages, which may
    be delivered to the office and ensure that these are registered and
    dispatched / distributed to the respective addressee/staff members
  • Maintain a smooth communication flow of
    information in the administration department through verbal communication,
    periodical narrative report writing and updates as per the department
    guidelines
  • Maintain an updated list of staff
    Corporate User Group (CUG) list on a monthly basis and send to the
    Administration Officer for Service Provider payment authorization.
2. Logistics Support:
  • Compile and submit requisitions for
    supplies and services on behalf of the administration department.
  • Receive, analyze and process services and
    supplies requisitions from other departments and projects to ensure timely
    delivery of services and items requested.
  • Follow up with approved contractors and
    service providers to ensure efficient and effective work completion.
  • Ensure that adequate stocks of
    administration routinely used items and replenishment of all supplies are
    maintained at all times.
  • Maintain a system of asset management
    through servicing, securing proper office locking systems and proper
    identification of office equipment in line with WV administration mission
    and security guidelines
  • Facilitate the procurement process by,
    preparation of Local Purchase Orders, writing Work completion certificates
    for service providers on completion of the work in line with WV
    administration guidelines
3. Facilitation of Expatriate Staff:
  • Maintain a clear database to track
    international schools, manage and process payment of school fees on behalf
    of the expatriates.
  • Ensure that renewals are made at the
    beginning of each school term.
  • Maintain a database and proper filling
    system to ensure that all WVU expatriates; have up to date documents
    during /for the rest of their contract period with WVU (work permits,
    Visas, rent etc
  • Receive and evaluate requests of
    installations, repairs, maintenance and services in line with WVU policy
  • Ensure smooth running of offices &
    Expatriate residences by preparation of Utility payments for approval by
    the Administration Officer
  • Prepare Invoice and analysis forms for
    staff travels and sent to the Administration Officer for payment
    authorization in a timely manner.
  • Obtain travel documents and work permits
    for WV Uganda staff-National and expatriates
4. Customer Care:
  • Facilitation of the yearly customer
    satisfaction survey for the department
  • Communicating the results of the survey to
    management for decision making
  • Implementation of survey results as
    approved by the Administration Officer
5. Events Coordination:
  • Maintain an up to date, database of all
    guests coming into the country
  • Provide Support to Division Program
    Assistants in facilitation of guests i.e. hotel reservations, confirmation
    of flight reservation among others
  • Hotel reservation processing by
    facilitating local and International workshops and payment processing in
    line with the set standards
  • Periodic review and update of the
    Visitor’s information packs and sharing it with concerned parties.
6. Records Keeping:
  • Develop and maintain a proper filling
    system for both soft and hard copies of the department’s documents.
  • Manage and monitor both incoming and
    outgoing mails and documents for both the National Office and offices at
    Kisozi Complex.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate should possess the
    necessary qualifications, skills and experience to be able to accomplish the
    duties mentioned above
  • A mature and committed Christian, able to
    stand above denominational diversities
  • Demonstrated commitment to World Vision’s
    mission statement and Core Values
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 19th August, 2014

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