Job Title:   Project Administrative Officer

Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About UNBS:

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Reporting to the Principal Project Accountant the successful candidate will perform the following duties;

• Facilitate communication between DCS project teams, stakeholders, and other Departments and ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
• Oversee the maintenance, organization, and archiving of all project-related documents, including contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services required for the project, as well as keeping track of the inventory.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and events related to the project, ensure schedules are maintained and venues are arranged.
• Identify potential administrative risks and work with the project team to implement mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the communication with external partners, funders, and other key stakeholders, maintaining positive relations.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities of the Digital Conformity Stamps (DCS) project.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Should have Honours Degree in Business Administration, Management, or any related field
• Should have (3) years working experience in administrative roles, office management, or a similar position.
• Training in records management is an added advantage
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff and clients effectively.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage office supplies, schedules, and company records efficiently.
• Ability to resolve administrative and operational issues promptly and efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Meticulous in record-keeping, document processing, and managing sensitive information
• The successful candidate must be presentable, a person of integrity, with good communication ability, a high level of professionalism and a team player.

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Please Note

• Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
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• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted