Administrative Assistant ( FULL TIME )

Dairy Development Authority (DDA) is a Semi- Autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). It is established under the Dairy Industry Act of 1998. Its Mission is “To provide dairy development and regulatory services that will ensure increased production and consumption of milk, sustainable and profitable dairy industry sector; contribute to economic development and improved nutritional standards in Uganda”.
In order to effectively fulfill its mandate, the Authority would like to fill the under listed positions:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Regional Manager (Mbarara Office) Objective of the Job
To provide financial and administrative support to the regional office.

Key Functions
1. Performing administrative work and maintaining office files and other records.
2. Typing correspondence, formatting and editing reports and letters.
3. Assisting in day-to-day office & facilities management.
4. Assisting in handling and accounting for office imprest.
5. Assisting in issuing invoices for revenue collection.
6. Handling office welfare and general office maintenance.
7. Any other duties assigned by the regional technical team.

Qualification and Experience
1. A Diploma in Business Studies or Secretarial Studies.
2. At least 2 years of relevant experience.
3. Excellent administrative, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to prioritize workload and maintain confidentiality.
5. Proficient in Microsoft packages and webmail software applications.
6. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Interested applicants who meet the specified job requirements should submit their application forms, up to date curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic credentials to the address below before 8th June, 2012.
This advertisement can also be found on DDA website at: www.dda.or.ug
Executive Director
Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Plot 1,KafuRd. Kampala
P.O. 34006,
Kampala
Tel: 0414-343883/0414-343901/2