Job Title: Office Assistant
Job Description
Office Assistant will assist in providing a wide range of administrative and support duties for the program.
S/he will coordinate office space for visiting RTI/USA staff or outside consultants and is responsible for daily office cleaning, resupply, and maintaining office supply stocks.
S/he will assist in coordination of meetings with USAID/Uganda and other USAID supported partners, type general correspondence, answer telephone calls and perform other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
At least one year of relevant office experience with word processing experience required;
Demonstrated effective typing skills using a computer required;
Working knowledge of telephone system and standard office equipment, fax and photocopier;
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel and Word Proficiency in technical typing preferred;
Ability to organize and effectively process and maintain records and files;
Discreet in the judgment and management of confidential matters, materials and sensitive issues.
How to Apply
All positions are expected to be based in Kampala, Uganda and require fluency in English and excellent interpersonal, communication and team work skills. Please email cover letter and CV to ugandaliteracy@rti.org by July 13, 2012. Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of their email. To learn more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit www.rti.org/idg. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
