View Vacancy - Executive Assistants X 2 (06/17 KPL)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Private Office

The British High Commission in Kampala is currently recruiting for two positions: EA to the High Commissioner/Deputy High Commissioner and EA to the Defence Advisor.  Both positions are multi-faceted roles which play a significant part in the wider life of the High Commission.  Day-to-day tasks include:

-       Diary management including setting up official meetings and managing internal schedules;

-       Managing travel and accommodation arrangements of High Commissioner/Defence Advisor;

-       Production, registration and dispatch of official correspondence and documents for meetings;

-       Ad hoc support on IT, security and other areas;

-       Budget management and oversight of spending;

 

The EA to the High Commissioner also oversees the calendar of events at the official residence, managing events for the High Commissioner and coordinating others to ensure they deliver on official objectives. 

  • Excellent level of written and spoken English
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Previous PA experience
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Packages
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Team player.
9 August 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Permanent
Africa
Uganda
Kampala
British High Commission
2
UGX 4,137,961
1 October 2017

We would be willing to consider alternative working patterns for the right candidate, but this role is primarily office based.

This role requires security clearance and is available to nationals of the UK, Canada, Australia, USA and New Zealand only.  

  • Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position. 
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kampala are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Uganda.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit. 
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
  • Successful candidates not resident in Uganda will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.   
  • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.