RTI International Uganda Jobs – Fresher Admin & IT Assistant

Job Title: Administrative & Information Technology Assistant – RTI International Uganda Jobs

Organization: RTI International

Duty Station: Kampala

RTI International Uganda Profile:

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world.

Project Profile:

The USAID-Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience project is a $15 million, a five-year cooperative agreement that seeks to assist communities, the Government of Uganda, and the private sector to conserve and manage biodiversity in target ecosystems for lasting environmental and economic sustainability and increased community and household resilience. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs general receptionist duties, including answering the telephone in a professional manner, organizing, and maintaining office files and records, making photocopies/sending faxes and scans,
• Ensures office equipment is maintained in good working order
• Manages drivers/vehicle and fuel logs
• Performs duties as requested by the Finance and Operations Director and Senior Accountant
• Assists Activity information technology (IT) systems maintenance: 
• Troubleshoots and provides maintenance of software system and user problems
• Configures local area network (LAN) and wide-area network (WAN) connection for the office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience working with USAID or other US government-funded projects desirable
• IT expertise is highly desirable
• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and be detail and deadline-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure
• Proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism
• Must be fluent in English 

How to Apply:

ll suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by using the “Apply Now” button below.

Deadline: Closed.