The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is a statutory body established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended), to regulate the provision of higher education, advise the Government on policy matters relating to higher education in Uganda and to equate qualifications of higher education from within and outside Uganda.
The NCHE is desirous of filling a number of vacant positions at its offices.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.

Position : Administrative Assistant
Salary Scale NCHE 8
Number required : 02 (Two)
Reports to Designated Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
• Offering general administrative support to the attached office to ensure efficient and smooth day to day operations;
• Receiving and guiding clients/visitors;
• Generating and modifying documents including correspondences, minutes, reports, memos and emails;
• Scheduling and coordinating events and meetings;
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system through proper record keeping, retrieval, retention, dissemination and storage;
• Ordering for and maintaining office supplies;
• Maintenance of office equipment;
• Supervising office attendant/s to ensure general cleanliness of the office;
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by superiors.

• Person Specifications
• Bachelors’ degree in Administrative and Secretarial Studies or its equivalent recognized by National Council for Higher Education;
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as Receptionist,
• Secretary, administrator or related portfolios;
• Must be ICT literate;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Expected Outputs
• Register of inventory maintained;
• Filing and records system maintained;
• Reports produced;
• Meetings managed;
• Appointments managed.