Front Desk Officer ( GOAL, Uganda ) GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organisation working in Uganda since tire late 70s. Our mandate is to ensure that the poor and vulnerable are able to exercise their fundamental rights and meet their basic needs. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities. GOAL Uganda has programmes in the Health (including Water, Sanitation & Hygiene and HIV) and Livelihoods sectors. A new programme for Health Sector Accountability is underdevelopment. GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy. GOAL reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization. GOAL OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER BENEFITS, MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE & DEPENDANTS. General Description of the Role Reporting to the Human Resource Officer, the Front Desk Officer will be responsible for managing front desk activities which include receiving visitors and giving best customer service, taking on some administrative duties and facilitate internal and external communication among others

Requirement: Diploma in secretarial studies or its equivalent; At least 2 years' experience in office management; Good written and oral communication skills and good phone etiquette; Good computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and word, Email and basic typing skills; Should demonstrate high levels of good customer care. Should be organised, flexible and hardworking; Possess good interpersonal skills; Should have high levels of integrity and confidentiality. Desirable Requirements: Ability to work with a diverse team; Experience of working for international NGO's

Experience: 2

How to apply: Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary history by 28th  September 2012 to the Human Resource and Administration Coordinator, GOAL Uganda, P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, or email: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES ON EMAIL AND REMEMBER TO INDICATE THE POSITION APPLIED FOR IN THE SUBJECT. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.