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ASARECA Executive Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

ASARECA Executive Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

ASARECA Uganda looking for “Executive Assistant”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 04, 2023.

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit sub-regional organization of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of 11 member countries, namely: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

ASARECA brings together scientists from the national agricultural research institutions of the member countries, national agricultural extension service providers and other strategic development oriented partners to generate, share and promote knowledge and innovations to solve common challenges facing agriculture in the member countries.

ASARECA Executive Assistant Jobs 2023

The ASARECA has published a job vacancy announcement on July 19, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Executive Assistant to be based in Entebbe, Uganda.

Recruiter The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Position Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
Location Entebbe, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Ten years
Application Deadline August 04, 2023

ASARECA Job Vacancy 2023

Essential/Primary Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Assists Executive Director with administrative duties like managing calendar of appointments; making rational judgements and recommendations for day-to-day engagements; composing and preparing diverse correspondence; arranging travel plans; and compiling documents for meetings.
  • Serves as primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to Executive Director, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
  • Acts as a “barometer” with a sense for issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Executive Director updated as well as anticipate his needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
  • Communicates with general staff on Executive Director’s behalf, coordinates logistics for high-level meetings, both inter-nally and externally, and coordinates meetings and strategic activities with Senior Management Team, Programs, Fiduciary Teams, and other staff members.
  • Communicates directly and on behalf of Executive Director with Board of Directors, donors, and other strategic partners on matters related to programmatic initiatives as directed.
  • Conducts research on prospective corporate and foundation donors to identify, evaluate current needs and assemble mate-rials needed for the proposals.
  • Prepares draft reports, letters of solicitation, and proposals, besides preparing and coordinating oral and written communi-cation with donors and prospects.
  • Supports Executive Director in his external commitments related to ASARECA, including service on external boards, committees, and other groups.
  • Processes ASARECA’s memberships and engagements with other organizations.

Position in Organization:

  • Job title: Executive Assistant
  • Location: Entebbe, Uganda

Qualification:

  • Master’s in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Organizational Development.
  • At least ten (10) years of practical experience in providing similar services, of which five (5) years were in support of simi-lar organizations.
  • High level of adaptation, creativity, and innovation in providing such support with accuracy.
  • Deep knowledge of external environment, particularly with various stakeholders including policymakers, regional and in-ternational institutions, and donors.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in working in a rapidly changing environment as well as leading multi-disciplinary teams of different nationali-ties and cultural backgrounds.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of agricultural development.

Relevant Skills & Abilities

  • High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners.
  • Ability to make informed decisions regarding priorities and available time; complete high volume of tasks with little or no guidance; react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations that require quick response or turnaround; and maintain high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Excellent judgment is essential and ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice is treasured.
  • Proficiency in Windows, including Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
  • Ability to learn new software such as Doodle polls and Director’s Desk board portal.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
  • Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written manner.
  • Ability to work independently and with professional discretion.
  • Excellent writing, editing, grammatical, organizational, and research skills.
  • Knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.

Work Environment

  • Ability to thrive in an intense, do-it-yourself, start-up environment.
  • Regular travel may be involved.
  • Duration of services

How to Apply ASARECA Executive Assistant Jobs 2023

Interested applicants can visit our website using the link www.asareca.org/Announcements to complete the online application form and upload their CV, Cover Letter and relevant academic certificates all in one file not exceeding 10 Megabytes (MB). The cover letter should be addressed to the Executive Director, ASARECA. The detailed CV must include names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail address and telephone numbers). You may also send your application and detailed CV to secretariat@asareca.org. Interested applicants who submitted their applications before need not apply. Closing date for Applications is 4 August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ASARECA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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