Organization: British High
Commission (BHC)
Commission (BHC)
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Office
Notice No.:
06/17 KPL
Notice No.:
06/17 KPL
Starting
Monthly Salary:
UGX 4,137,961
Monthly Salary:
UGX 4,137,961
About
US:
US:
The
British High Commission is the diplomatic liaison office that aims to develop
and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in accordance with British
government policies. The British High Commission is responsible for the
political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we provide advice and
guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides assistance and
documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK Trade and
Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan businesses.
British High Commission is the diplomatic liaison office that aims to develop
and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in accordance with British
government policies. The British High Commission is responsible for the
political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we provide advice and
guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides assistance and
documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK Trade and
Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan businesses.
Job
Summary: The
Executive Assistant will provide PA support the High Commissioner/Deputy High
Commissioner and the Defence Advisor. The EA to the High Commissioner
also oversees the calendar of events at the official residence, managing events
for the High Commissioner and coordinating others to ensure they deliver on
official objectives. Both positions are multi-faceted roles which play a
significant part in the wider life of the High Commission.
Summary: The
Executive Assistant will provide PA support the High Commissioner/Deputy High
Commissioner and the Defence Advisor. The EA to the High Commissioner
also oversees the calendar of events at the official residence, managing events
for the High Commissioner and coordinating others to ensure they deliver on
official objectives. Both positions are multi-faceted roles which play a
significant part in the wider life of the High Commission.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tasked
with diary management including setting up official meetings and managing
internal schedules; - Responsible
for managing travel and accommodation arrangements of High
Commissioner/Defence Advisor; - Tasked
with the production, registration and dispatch of official correspondence
and documents for meetings; - Provide
ad hoc support on IT, security and other areas; - In
charge of budget management and oversight of spending;
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidates for the British High Commission (BHC) Executive
Assistants jobs should have prior PA experience - Excellent
level of written and spoken English - Excellent
organisational skills - Proficiency
in MS Office Packages - Ability
to work under pressure and prioritise - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills - High
degree of discretion and confidentiality - Good
team player. - Personal
Competencies: Making Effective Decisions,
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at
Pace
NB: This role requires
security clearance and is available to nationals of the UK, Canada, Australia,
USA and New Zealand only.
security clearance and is available to nationals of the UK, Canada, Australia,
USA and New Zealand only.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the British High
Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by clicking on the link
below.
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the British High
Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by clicking on the link
below.
Deadline:
4th August 2017
4th August 2017
