Administrative Officer
Kampala * Full-time
War Child Canada (WCC)
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 7 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Front Desk Management (30 %)
• Provide front desk coverage i.e., receive visitors ensuring they are comfortable, and their issues dealt with in the most appropriate manner, and ensure that the Front Desk is a true reflection of WCC ’s working environment and hospitality to visitors.
• Receive and route incoming calls, visitors, mail, and official correspondence in line with user requests and office procedures.
• Receive external correspondences, distribute, and account for all incoming and outgoing correspondences as applicable.
• Manage WCC Post office, follow up on subscriptions, deliveries & picking up of parcels.
• Manage and planning office events, meetings, and workspace setups.
• Procurement Support (30 %)
• Support in the preparation and processing of purchase orders, procurement documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with war Child Canada Policies.
• Support in the sourcing of suppliers and vendors.
• Receiving incoming Purchase Requisitions (PRs), verify that they are fully approved before sourcing.
• Prepare Requests for Quotations RFQs and dispatch to suppliers.
• Receive quotations, Purchase Orders, Prepare Bids Analysis.
• Provide reliable and timely weekly procurement tracking status reports.
• Prepare and implement Purchase Orders.
• Support the Logistics Manager in preparing fleet-related procurement Requests (spare parts, servicing, tyres).
• Admin & Asset Management (40%)
• Carry out the filing of documents in the department for safety and easy accessibility in line with best practices.
• Allocate vehicles to staff based on approved requests and availability.
• Compile and share weekly travel plans with the staff, based on the approved travel requests.
• Track staff travel requests and ensure timely communication with drivers.
• Maintain and organize War Child Canada’s inventory and storage areas with complete documentation.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and servicing of office equipment i.e., Laptops, Printers, scanners, air conditioners etc.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure a smooth working environment at Country office.
• Manage office supplies, stationery, utilities, and ensure timely replenishment.
• Monitor stock levels of office consumables & supplies and liaise with line manager to guide on replenishments measures.
• Monitor utilities ie, cleaning services, power supply, Water supply, Internet and ensure that there are no outages at all time.
• Arrange travel bookings, accommodation, and transport for staff and visitors (Both domestic & International visitors).
• Handle all petty cash procurements at WCC Country Office.
• Track supply levels for the admin stock and submit timely purchase requests.
• Track all incoming and outgoing supplies & Equipment in the reporting database and ensure that all the necessary paper work is in place prior to release.
• Conduct month end inventory reconciliation.
• Supervise cleaners, Kitchen support staff, gardener, and ensure that the office and office environment is well organized and always kept clean.
• Prepare, maintain and file all documents related to Operations for audit purposes (such as Purchase Request Forms; Request for Quotations; Comparative Bid Analysis; Purchase Orders, contracts and all Tender documents) electronically.
Recommended for you
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in either: Procurement & Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
• Basic understanding of procurement management processes.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience an INGO set up preferably
• Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work and meet deadlines.
• Good reporting skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in diversified environments.
• Personal Attributes:
• Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience and diplomacy.
• Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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