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Administrative Assistant (ENSER, ParWest & WatSSUP)

Category

Business Administration

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Arua, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/30/2026
5 days left

Employer / Company

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GIZ Uganda
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Description (Public)

The Administrative Assistant will manage stores and inventory, office supplies, petty cash and fleet coordination for the GIZ Arua office, ensuring compliance with administrative and logistics regulations.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Maintain robust stores and inventory management systems for proper use and accurate tracking of consumables and assets in the Arua Office
  • Ensure compliance with administrative and logistics regulations and standard procedures
  • Perform tasks efficiently and with the required level of confidentiality
  • Ensure timely and accurate exchange of documents and information between project staff, programme partners and service providers
  • Coordinate and plan logistical movements for the Arua office
  • Coordinate and control office supplies including stationery and other office materials
  • Ensure all office equipment is in working condition (photocopiers, projectors), reporting malfunctions
  • Prepare purchase requests for office materials and coordinate office running contracts (waste collection, electricity, internet, water)
  • Coordinate meetings and events in the Arua office and coordinate office attendants
  • Manage petty cash, including timely accounting and reconciliations
  • Coordinate fleet operations (dispatching, logbook checks, maintenance management) with the Kampala Senior Fleet Managers
  • Coordinate and monitor regular servicing and repairs of all project vehicles; plan drivers' deployment and trip schedules
  • Compile driver and vehicle condition reports, including repairs, routine services and replacement recommendations

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Procurement and Logistics Management, or a closely related field
  • 3 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable position
  • Experience working with donor agencies, non-governmental organizations or international organizations

Skills & Competencies:

  • Proven service- and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to self-organize and work with minimal supervision
  • High accuracy and efficiency in handling cash and related accountabilities
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with general fleet management compliance and regulations
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and English language skills (oral and written)

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