Administrator Job Vacancy in Uganda at Ministry of Water and Environment

About this jobApplications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following posts now available in the Water and Sanitation Development Facility Component (WSDF) of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The WSDF component has regional branches in South Western Uganda (Mbarara), Northern Uganda (Lira), Eastern Uganda (Mbale) and Central Uganda (Wakiso). Appointments will be on a two-year contract term subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance. Candidates may be posted to any of the Regional offices and will be required to frequently carry-out field trips in the area of coverage.

Project Background:
The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level. The activities implemented under the Water-and Sanitation Development Facility Programme include water supply infrastructure development (new investment, rehabilitation, and major extensions), a comprehensive software and sanitation promotion programme in small towns and rural growth centres.

Administrator (1 vacancy)
• Reports to: Regional Branch Manager

 Duties and Responsibilities:
• Handle public relation matters for the WSDF Branch
• Maintain and update asset registers and asset maintenance in accordance with GoU laws and regulations
• Administration of vehicles and asset use
• Collaborate with the Head Human Resources in the Ministry to handle personnel matters including identifying capacity needs and recommending relevant training.
• Ensure that the Facility Branch complies with all Government Statutory regulations.
• Organizing staff meetings
• Assist in preparation of presentations and reports using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Maintaining office equipment, making travel arrangements, monitoring stationery.
• Carry-out any other duties assigned by the Regional Branch Manager.

Job requirement

Minimum Qualifications:
• Should have a Bachelors Degree in Administration, Social-Sciences or a related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• Possession of a relevant post graduate qualification is must.

Experience and competences:
• At least three years experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated skill in MS packages.
• Ability to work as part of a team, take initiative and excellent command of English in written and verbal communications.

How to apply
Applications and Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, P. O. Box 20026, Kampala and should reach his office not later than 29th April 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.