Administrative Position at The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

AFENET seeks to fill the position of Head Administration with a competent person to support her operations and prevail over the administration function of the organization. The position will be based at the Secretariat.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage people and performance
• In charge of the Organization's support function and services
• Coordinate the Human Resource function of the Organization
• In consultation with the country offices, coordinate the budget process, and program work plan implementation
• Provide advice to management on appropriate property development plans
• Coordinate AFENET biennial conferences and other meetings/conferences

KEY COMPETENCES:

• Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation, creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication and good client relationship
• Improving results,challenging the 'status quo', solving problems and encouraging creativity
• Good understanding of social security and employees' insurance requirements of Uganda and other African countries

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Masters' Degree in Human Resources, Business Admintsrrarton and or Management with proven experience in administration and people management at senior level
• At lease 5 years' relevant experience in similar duties
• Membership to Professional organizations and certification is added advantage
• Excellence in relevant Ms. Office computerapplications
• Ability to speak French and or Portuguese is an added advantage