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Office Assistant at Pathfinder International, Kampala, Uganda

Pathfinder International

Office Assistant at Pathfinder International, Kampala, Uganda

Pathfinder International

Full time Job

Date Posted: May 22, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 22, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Front Desk Management and Reception Area Oversight:

  • Receive and assist visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming reception area.
  • Answer direct phone calls, take messages, and handle inquiries.
  • Maintain visitor logs and ensure security procedures are followed.
  • Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries.
  • Keep the reception area tidy and presentable.

Office Cleaning and Orderliness:

  • Supervise the cleaning of office floors, walls, doors, windows, ventilations, and lavatory areas.
  • supervise disposal of garbage while adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Ensure that office furniture, computers, and other equipment as cleaned and dusted at all times.
  • Supervise cleaning company employees to ensure high-quality cleaning services.

Meeting and Conference Room Preparation:

  • Set up conference rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper arrangement of furniture.
  • Arrange meeting materials such as pens, papers, and refreshments.
  • Clear and clean up rooms after meetings.

Kitchen and Refreshment Management :

  • Clean kitchen areas and maintain hygienic conditions.
  • Ensure proper handling, serving, and storage of tea, water, and food for staff and visitors.
  • Maintain an inventory of utensils and report any breakages or losses.
  •  Ensure office water dispensers are adequately supplied and functioning properly.

Waste Disposal and External Service Supervision:

  • Ensure timely garbage collection and disposal in coordination with contracted collectors.
  • Supervise garbage collectors and report any contract breaches.
  • Supervise slashing of the compound and minor office repairs by external contractors

Office Security and Premises Monitoring:

  • Monitor the performance of security personnel deployed at the office premises.
  • Conduct regular patrols and report any unusual activities.
  • Take custody of unattended office property to ensure its safety.
  •  Support timely opening and closing of office premises.

Office Maintenance and Minor Repairs:

  • Inspect plumbing, drainage, sewerage, electrical fittings, and other installations.
  • Conduct minor repairs such as tightening screws, fixing taps, and minor painting tasks.
  • Report any major maintenance needs to the Administration Officer.

Clerical and Administrative Support:

  • Assist with document scanning, photocopying, printing, and binding while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Support administrative functions as required, including document dispatch and retrieval.
  • Provide general support as directed by the Administration Officer

Stores Management:

  • Receive equipment and supplies, take stock records and reports, issue supplies, initiate purchase requests for store items.
  • Receipt of procured goods, track movement/distribution
  • Manage the dispatch of stores items.

What You Bring:

  • Degree in Office, Secretarial or Administration Management. OR
  • Diploma qualification in front office management or its equivalent.
  • Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience preferably in switchboard management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
  • Prior experience in office assistance, reception, cleaning, maintenance, or a similar role preferred.
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to represent Pathfinder to visitors
  • knowledge of basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and others
  • Basic knowledge of office equipment operation (e.g., photocopiers, printers).
  • Good organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

  • Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
  • Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
  • Make a meaningful impact on our office administration and operations
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement.

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 22, 2025

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