MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. ANIMAL INDUSTRY & FISHERIES
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS)
VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS) SECRETARIAT
The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) was established through an Act of Parliament (2001) of which three organs; the Secretariat, the Board and Farmers Forum were established.
In order to ensure policy implementation and operationalisation of the strategic plans of the organisation, meet the national strategic objectives embedded in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the context of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), and achieve Prosperity For All (PFA), the National Agricultural Advisory Services Board now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions at the NAADS Secretariat.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (3)
Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager through The Human Resource and Administration Officer
Purpose: To provide Secretarial support to respective managers
Functions
i. i Giving support to the managers in the course of executing his duties,
ii. Handling Incoming and Outgoing mail for the organization,
iii. Timely receipt and dispatch of mail i.e. sort, distribute and follow up.
iv. Management of Records and classified information,
v. Handling administrative work as may be assigned by the Administrative Officer,
vi. Organizing major workshops, conferences and meetings and follow up on invitations to confirm participation,
vii. Giving support to Managers, Programme Officers and other staff,
viii. Attending to visitors
ix. Making travel arrangements both inland and overseas for respective managers
x. Reminding them about important invitations for meetings and workshops
xi. Word processing urgent and confidential documents for them. –
xii. Availing stationery requirements whenever need arises
Requirement:
Qualification and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Secretarial Business Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university.
• Must have good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must demonstrate excellent customer care competencies
• Minimum of three years experience in a busy environment and must demonstrate high level of confidentiality.
• Pleasant with good interpersonal skills and ready to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
How to apply:
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, recent Passport size photograph, names & addresses of two referees and the applicant’s day time telephone contact should be sent between 8.30 a.m-5.00 p.m to:
The Chairman,
NAADS Board of Directors,
Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Legacy Towers,
Block B, Nakasero
P.O. Box 25235, Kampala-
Uganda ‘
Applications should be submitted not later than 9th December, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.
