Uganda Insurance Commission -- Job Opportunity

The Uganda Insurance Commission was established under Section 14 of the Insurance Statute, 1996. The objective of the Commission is to ensure effective administration, supervision, regulation and control of the business of insurance in Uganda. The Commission is now filling the following position: JOB TITLE: Personal Secretary REPORTS TO: Secretary to the Commission OBJECTIVE: - To handle general office management - Administration and Secretarial duties KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (i) Maintaining an efficient document and filing system through indexing, referencing and filing as necessary. (ii) Take dictations and type. (iii) Facilitate safety and easy retrieval of Commission information through diskette- back-up and indexing of diskettes and important files thereon on the computer. (iv) In consultation with the Secretary to the Commission, arrange for meetings, prepare agenda, minutes and notices. (v) Carry out public relations and ensure the general and proper appearance of the entire office. (vi) To carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Diploma in Secretarial duties (b) Should hold a minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ level) (c) Typing/Shorthand speeds of at least 50/100 wpm. (d) Certificate in computer training/knowledge in Ms Word and Spreadsheets (Excel) (e) Age Limited: not below 30 years. REMUNERATION: An attractive package. Applicants should submit hand-written letters of application and current curriculum vitae together with: (i) copies of academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials; (ii) three referees who can testify to the applicant’s abilities, working experience and moral integrity, respectively and; (iii) day time telephone contact. Applications should be submitted not later than 11th October 2001 to: The Secretary to the Commission Uganda Insurance Commission 3rd Floor National Insurance Corporation Building Annex Plot 3 Pilkington Road PO Box 22855 KAMPALA.