Front Desk Officer(The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda)-Job Vacancies in Uganda

Job title:  Front Desk Officer
Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Scale: PC 4
Ref: P3/EXT/13/13
Deadline: Friday, 29th November 2013 at 5:00p.m.
Reports To: Senior Assistant Seargeant-At-Arms
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 Front Desk Officer will manage the Parliament front desk.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Offer excellent customer care services to the Institution's clients/visitors
    Collaborate with Parliamentary security personnel on controlling access arid ensuring adherence to security procedures
    Offer help desk services
    Maintain a front desk log book/calendar of important events to ensure prompt response to queries
    Coach and supervise junior officers
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should possess an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Leisure and Hospitality Management or Tourism from a recognized University/lnstitution
    Good customer care, communication and public relations skills
    Events/conference management skills
    Good telephone etiquette
    Good interpersonal skills
    Ability to work long hours

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.