Administrative Assistant
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Abaana Ministries, a Christian NGO supporting vulnerable children in Uganda, is hiring an Administrative Assistant based in Kira, Wakiso. The role involves cashiering, financial and administrative support, record keeping, procurement, office management, correspondence, minute taking, and occasional driving. The position is full-time, office-based with some town-based fieldwork, and requires a born-again Christian.
- Full-time office-based role in Kira, Wakiso with occasional town-based fieldwork.
- Requires a born-added Christian and at least 3 years of non-profit office experience.
- Key duties include cashiering, records management, procurement support, and driving.
- Diploma in business, finance, secretarial studies or equivalent is essential.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and email is required; clean driving permit needed.
- Application deadline is 2026-08-24.
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Source salary availableThe source lists UGX per month. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in retail, finance, Admin & OfficeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full-time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Place your strongest Administrative Assistant evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Abaana Ministries and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to retail, finance, Admin & Office, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Administrative Assistant role in retail, finance?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
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- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- Administrative Assistant
- 2026-08-10T05:31:23+00:00
- Abaana Ministries
- https://cdn.greatugandajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_887/logo/aba.jpg
- https://www.greatugandajobs.com/jobs/
- FULL_TIME
- Kira, Wakiso
- Wakiso
- 00256
- Uganda
- Professional Services
- Admin & Office, Social Services & Nonprofit, Transportation & Logistics
- UGX
- MONTH
- 2026-08-24T17:00:00+00:00
- 8
- Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
- Abaana Ministries, a Christian NGO dedicated to empowering vulnerable children, invites applications from mature Christians for an Administrative Assistant position.
- Title and purpose:
- Administrative Assistant
- Supporting the administration function in clerical work, logistics, and office support.
- Duty station:
- Office-based in Kira, Wakiso, with occasional town-based fieldwork.
- Personal qualities
- As Abaana is a Christian organisation supported mainly by churches from the UK and Ireland and works mainly with church partners in Uganda, there is an operational requirement for this role that we require a born-again Christian.
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Diploma in business, finance, secretarial studies or equivalent.
- Must be proficient in Email and Word with a particular focus on Excel.
Experience
- and skills
- Essential
- At least three years' work in a non-profit office setting (Christian faith-based NGO or Non-Christian).
- At least two years'
- handling cash and keeping records in order.
- At least two years' driving (manual and automatic) with a clean driving permit (for a car and/or motorbike).
- Desired
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Business Studies, Finance, Secretarial, or similar).
- Able to manage multiple duties.
- and skills
- Desired
- working alongside a variety of people from different backgrounds, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Very organised with previous
- handling cash and keeping records in order
- At least two years' driving (manual and automatic) with a clean driving permit
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Desired)
- working alongside a variety of people from different backgrounds (Desired)
- Previous
Responsibilities
related to keeping stocks and records well.
Summary of Key Duties.
The successful candidate will provide cashiering, financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. Key
will include maintaining accurate financial and office records, supporting procurement and payments, managing office supplies and stores, coordinating routine office errands and correspondence, maintaining operational records, taking minutes at staff meetings, and providing driving support as required.
Cashiering
Financial and administrative support
Maintaining accurate financial and office records
Supporting procurement and payments
Managing office supplies and stores
Coordinating routine office errands and correspondence
Maintaining operational records
Taking minutes at staff meetings
Providing driving support as required
Proficiency in Email and Word
Proficiency in Excel
Handling cash and keeping records
Driving (manual and automatic)
Interpersonal skills
Organization skills
Ability to manage multiple duties
Diploma in business, finance, secretarial studies or equivalent
Born-again Christian
At least three years' work in a non-profit office setting
At least two years'
related to keeping stocks and records well (Desired)
associate degree
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