Administrative Assistant(The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda)job opportunity

Job title:  Administrative Assistant
Posts:4 vacancies
Company: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Senior Administrative Officer
Salary Scale: PC 4
Ref: P3/EXT/03/13
Deadline: Friday, 29th November 2013 at 5:00p.m.
About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
    To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
    To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications  of persons holding office in Parliament;
    To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
    To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
    To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
    To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

Job Summary:
 The Administrative Assistant will offer efficient and effective administrative support services to the Parliamentary Service.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Provide office administrative services to the Parliamentary Commission
    Manage office correspondences and records in line with prescribed records management procedures and practices
    Perform administrative duties such as drafting and typing/ processing correspondences and other office specific documents
    Plan and manage office supplies and logistics
    Organize meetings, and take and produce minutes
    Effectively and efficiently maintain diary entries
    Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should hold an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Secretarial Studies, Administrative and Secretarial Science or Office and Information Management from a recognized University/Institution.
    Proficiency in typing, word processing and computer skills
    Good office management skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Good customer care and client relations skills
    Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

Age Limit: 21 -27 Years

How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to
 the Secretary,
 Parliamentary Commission,
 P.O Box 7178
Kampala, Uganda
 via post or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry, Room No. 112, 1st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.

All applicants should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2) competent referees.
Serving Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.