SDS in Uganda Project Assistant

Project Assistant
General Responsibilities	The Project Assistant provides support to project activities including the coordination of meetings and events, preparation of materials, coordination of travel for short-term consultants, and maintaining records of the Project.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities	Maintains a filing system for all project activities; Assists in management of program activities, particularly with regard to organizing venues and coordinating attendance of stakeholders; Attends and takes minutes of Project Management Meetings Coordinates preparation of materials (printing, photocopying) required for Program activities Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Education Requirement	Bachelors Degree in Management, Development Studies or other relevant field.
Minimum Professional Experience	3+ years working experience of demonstrable experience supporting implementation of donor funded projects. Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills. Proven ability to work closely with a variety of project stakeholders, including local senior and support staff, USAID personnel, Home Office staff, consultants, and subcontractors to work collaboratively to solve administrative and operational problems as they arise; and Proven ability to independently plan and execute commonly required tasks while addressing daily management demands.
Engagement Level	100%, full time (5-day work week)
Supervisor	Project Manager

How to Apply:

Application and resume with names of three references should be sent torecruitment@uganda-sds.org   Please indicate the job position in the subject line. Deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 25 February, 2013.