Office Assistant

Position description

CorpsAfrica, inspired by the Peace Corps model, places African youth as Volunteers in rural communities to design and implement sustainable, community-led development projects. The Office Assistant supports the efficient daily operations of the CorpsAfrica Uganda office in Kampala by ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment. The role focuses on office welfare, cleanliness, kitchen management, and basic administrative assistance. Reports to the Executive Assistant.

Responsibilities:
- Office maintenance and cleanliness: keep workstations, meeting rooms, kitchen and common areas clean and orderly; ensure availability of drinking water, tea and refreshments for staff and guests; manage waste disposal in line with environmental and health standards.
- Administrative support: assist with filing, photocopying, scanning and organizing documents; support the reception area by welcoming and directing visitors; deliver and collect documents, parcels and supplies within Kampala and to partner offices; assist in arranging meetings, workshops and staff welfare activities.
- Office consumables and inventory: monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and refreshments; request and replenish consumables with the line manager; maintain accurate records of supplies and report shortages or damages; support the Operations Officer with simple purchase requests and inventory records.
- Staff and guest support: provide hospitality support during meetings and training; keep the office welcoming; assist with errands and administrative tasks as assigned.
- Safety and compliance: observe safeguarding, health and safety policies; report maintenance or security issues promptly; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

- Minimum Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration, Secretarial Studies, Business Studies or a related field.
- At least one year of relevant experience providing clerical, cleaning or administrative support in an office environment.
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, email), record-keeping, filing and simple inventory management.
- Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English and local languages; courteous and professional.
- Reliable, punctual, honest and respectful; shows initiative in keeping the office organized and functional.
- Willingness to collaborate and commit to CorpsAfrica's principles of service, integrity and community development.

Closing date: 2026-10-15

Application instructions

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