Office Assistant (Kampala)

About the role

The Office Assistant supports daily operations of the CorpsAfrica Uganda office, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment for staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of workstations, meeting rooms, kitchen, and common areas.
• Provide refreshments, manage waste disposal, and ensure availability of drinking water.
• Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning, and organizing office documents.
• Welcome visitors, direct them appropriately, and support hospitality during meetings and trainings.
• Monitor and replenish office consumables, maintain inventory records, and support simple purchase requests.
• Deliver and collect documents, parcels, and supplies within Kampala and to partner offices as needed.
• Assist in arranging meetings, workshops, and staff welfare activities.
• Observe safeguarding, health, and safety policies and report any issues promptly.

Required profile

• Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration, Secretarial Studies, Business Studies, or related field.
• At least one year of relevant clerical, cleaning, or administrative experience.
• Reliable, punctual, honest, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and local languages.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, email) and record‑keeping skills.
• Willingness to assist colleagues and work collaboratively.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Email communication