Administrative Officer(Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development) career opportunity in Uganda

 Job Title: Administrative Officer
Organization: Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project: Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday 25th October 2013
Reports to: Programme Manager
About Us:
The Government of Uganda is to implement the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). The overall objective of the Programme is to address the escalating problem of Youth Unemployment in Uganda.

Job Summary:
       The Administrative Officer will be responsible for the overall administration of the YLP.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Develop annual and quarterly project work plans.
    Process and coordinate the necessary logistics for effective implementation of programme activities.
    Organize and coordinate meetings, workshops and other events planned by the programme.
    Produce periodic reports on activities implemented and achievements made.
    Manage, supervise and control project, logistics, tools and equipment.
    Assist with the production of user documentation (materials, presentations and minutes of the meetings).
    Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The Applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:-an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences / Social Work and Social Administration / Business Administration.
    At least three years working experience in handling the key tasks above will be an added advantage.

Personal Competencies:
 Proficiency in computer application programmes especially Microsoft office is a requirement, Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; Ethics and Integrity, Teamwork; Planning, Organising and Coordination.

How to Apply:
All applicants for the above jobs should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials. Applications should be addressed to:  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and delivered to the Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Simbamanyo House, George Street OR Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development P. O. Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.