EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ FRONT DESK National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS)

About this Job:	MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. ANIMAL INDUSTRY & FISHERIES NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS) VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS) SECRETARIAT The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) was established through an Act of Parliament (2001) of which three organs; the Secretariat, the Board and Farmers Forum were established. In order to ensure policy implementation and operationalisation of the strategic plans of the organisation, meet the national strategic objectives embedded in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the context of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), and achieve Prosperity For All (PFA), the National Agricultural Advisory Services Board now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions at the NAADS Secretariat. 12. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ FRONT DESK Reporting: Finance and Administration Manager through The Human Resource and Administration Officer. Job Purpose: The overall objective of the assignment of the officer is to provide Administrative support to the Finance and Administration Department and the Secretariat. Functions i. He/she shall be responsible for the front office of the organization ii. To manage the reception area, attend to visitors, receiving them and direct them to the respective offices. iii. To handle the main switchboard, receive calls and transfer them to the respective officers. iv. To distribute all incoming mails to their respective offices and send out mails and any other documents through courier services as directed. v. To distribute all incoming faxes to their respective offices. vi. To monitors the front office cleanliness and tidiness and having ability to manage a range of priorities, sometimes under pressure. vii. Provide secretarial back-up to the departmental staff. viii. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirement:	Qualification and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Secretarial and or Business Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university. • Must have good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Must demonstrate excellent customer care competencies • Minimum of three years experience in a busy environment and must demonstrate high level of confidentiality. • Pleasant with good interpersonal skills and ready to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Salary:	- USD/month
How to apply:	Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, recent Passport size photograph, names & addresses of two referees and the applicant’s day time telephone contact should be sent between 8.30 a.m-5.00 p.m to: The Chairman, NAADS Board of Directors, Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Legacy Towers, Block B, Nakasero P.O. Box 25235, Kampala- Uganda ‘ Applications should be submitted not later than 9th December, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.