Organization Overview: TechnoServe is an international non-profit economic development organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, their communities and their countries. Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions that create king-term transformation in people's lives. For more information, please visit our website www.technoserve.org
TechnoServe is implementing the STRYDE Program - Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise - in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda and the program shall be launched in October 2011. In Uganda, the four-year program will support 5,000 rural youth in the Central and Northern regions with the goal to increase their productive economic engagement. The following opportunities are available under the program in Uganda:
5. Project Assistant
Provide administrative and logistical support to the project and to facilitate efficient delivery of services. The Project Assistant will work closely with Mm Project Accountant to ensure financial reporting documentation is appropriate catalogued and organized.
Duties & Responsibilities
• On behalf of the Senior Business Manager, oversee program logistics, including vehicle usage, taxi requisitions, stationery and other purchases and supplies in accordance with TechnoServe procedures;
• Assist the project team with simple budgetary and accounting matters, including collecting timesheets, checking petty cash advances and reconciliations before they are submitted to the Project Accountant;
• Support the Project Accountant in ensuring financial documentation is RECORDED and organized;
• Procure and manage office supplies, training materials, phone credit and travel advances for staff, trainers, and others as appropriate;
• Provide administrative support for program satellite offices;
• Communicate and attend team meetings where he/she shall be taking minutes;
TechnoServe is implementing the STRYDE Program - Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise - in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda and the program shall be launched in October 2011. In Uganda, the four-year program will support 5,000 rural youth in the Central and Northern regions with the goal to increase their productive economic engagement. The following opportunities are available under the program in Uganda:
5. Project Assistant
Provide administrative and logistical support to the project and to facilitate efficient delivery of services. The Project Assistant will work closely with Mm Project Accountant to ensure financial reporting documentation is appropriate catalogued and organized.
Duties & Responsibilities
• On behalf of the Senior Business Manager, oversee program logistics, including vehicle usage, taxi requisitions, stationery and other purchases and supplies in accordance with TechnoServe procedures;
• Assist the project team with simple budgetary and accounting matters, including collecting timesheets, checking petty cash advances and reconciliations before they are submitted to the Project Accountant;
• Support the Project Accountant in ensuring financial documentation is RECORDED and organized;
• Procure and manage office supplies, training materials, phone credit and travel advances for staff, trainers, and others as appropriate;
• Provide administrative support for program satellite offices;
• Communicate and attend team meetings where he/she shall be taking minutes;
Job requirement
• Diploma or degree in social sciences or business-related discipline,
• Experience in data input and analysis, report writing, and communications.
• Basic experience in budget management or accounting will be an addod advantage;
• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or assistant position;
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word and Power Point necessary;
• Ability to travel to remote rural locations in Uganda for project support, If necessary.
• Experience in data input and analysis, report writing, and communications.
• Basic experience in budget management or accounting will be an addod advantage;
• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or assistant position;
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word and Power Point necessary;
• Ability to travel to remote rural locations in Uganda for project support, If necessary.
How to apply
success, believe In hard work, have strong communication skills (written and verbal), and effectively leverage the dynamism of creative teams. We are looking for people who are committed to innovation, learning, and timely results
Ability to work with minimum supervision is a requirement. Problem solving skills are a must.
If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to the Country Director at: ugandajobs@tns.org with the position title placed the subject line and on the application letter.
Send ONLY your application latter and resume with names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
All applications must be received by close of business Wednesday 24th August 2011.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Women are encourageed to apply
Ability to work with minimum supervision is a requirement. Problem solving skills are a must.
If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to the Country Director at: ugandajobs@tns.org with the position title placed the subject line and on the application letter.
Send ONLY your application latter and resume with names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
All applications must be received by close of business Wednesday 24th August 2011.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Women are encourageed to apply
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