Administrative Officer Job Opportunity at Mercy Corps

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Adhere to Mercy Corps mandated, procedures and controls including: Field Administration, Field Procurement, Logistics, Asset Management and Finance procedures.
• Render support in the training and orientation of new staff in those procedures.
• Manage the smooth flow of routine, administrative work in Kotido office and ensure office and personnel policies are in compliance with Mercy Corps Field Administration Manual and National Staff Policy Handbook.
• Prepare and implement guidelines for support functions of the reception, photocopies, translation services, office cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of the office and guesthouses equipments like photocopiers, printers, Cookers, fridges etc
• Facilitate timely payments for electricity, water, DSTV and any other related bills for the facilities.
• Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to mercy Corps and not to jeopardize it’s humanitarian mission
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Administrative Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in preferably Human Resource, Business Administration, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or other related field
• At least three years’ administration experience preferably with International Non-Government Organization and in a multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and disciplinary handling
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Good negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Strong ability to innovatively solve problems.

How to Apply:

All prospective Ugandans who wish to join Mercy Corps are encouraged to send their applications via email including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org addressed to the HR Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4th Floor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road.

Deadline: 24^th March, 2016