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Position Title:Executive Assistant

Organization: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

Funding Source: German Government

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline:14th March 2015 by 5:00 PM

Organizational Profile:

Welthungerhilfe (WHH), founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest non-governmental aid and development agencies in Germany. We campaign against worldwide hunger and for sustainable food and nutrition security by promoting site-appropriate farming, establishing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, improving healthcare and education for people living in rural areas. In DR Congo, Welthungerhilfe is working in the provinces of Maniema and North-Kivu. Its projects are mainly focused on food security and improvement of basic infrastructures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·             Render administrative support to the management of the Country Office and development of procedures to support the management of the offices in DRC

·             Technically support the management in following-up the Congolese administration and tax system rules and regulations, and solving administrative issues in DRC

·             Support the management in developing a national HR policy for DRC

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·             The applicants for the Executive Assistant placement should hold a University Degree (Master) in Business Administration or related field.

·             At least five years’ experience in a similar position with international NGOs.

·             Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel).

·             Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize work with close attention to details even under pressure of deadlines.

·             Excellent oral and written French AND English.

·             Knowledge of the DRC context is a must.

Mode of application:

All qualified and interested applicants should send their application (CV, cover letter and copy of academic documents) in a sealed envelope with the mention "executive assistant DRC 2015" to the address below:

Aude Symons / Head of Finance and Administration,  Welthungerhilfe Country Office DR Congo, P.O. Box 30431, Plot 440,

 Wavamunno Road, Mawanga Village

, Muyonyo, Kampala

Deadline: 14th March 2015 by 5:00 PM