Administrator/Caretaker – Uganda Development Corporation

The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) was set up by the Uganda Development Corporation Act 2016 as the investment arm of Government with the primary objective of facilitating industrial and economic development of the country. This objective is met
through; establishment of subsidiary and associated companies, entering into public private partnerships with any commercial, industrial or agricultural undertaking or enterprises, assisting in financing and management of undertakings promoting industrial or economic development; and promoting and facilitating research into industrial development. UDC now seeks to fill in the vacant position below;

JOB TITLE : Administrator/Caretaker

REPORTS TO : Human Resource & Administration Manager

DUTY STATION : Lake Katwe Salt Project Site – Katwe Kabatooro Town Council, Kasese District

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Offer administrative and support services at Lake Katwe Salt Project Site specifically site maintenance and security.

MAIN DUTIES

Participating in the operational planning for maintenance and security of the project site.

Contribute to the budget preparation for maintenance and security at the site

In liason with Human Resource & Administration Manager, ensure that appropriate rental agreements for tenants in the UDC premises at the site are up-to-date

Liaising with the contracted security personnel of the area to ensure that the site, facilities are effectively guarded at all times; making spot checks; giving feedback as appropriate

Supervise the routine maintenance of the premises at the project site.

Manage petty cash for the project site

Prepare and submit regular reports on maintenance, rent collections and security of the site to the supervisor

Collection and banking of rent from the tenants

Complete URA E-processes of payments

Keep custody of all documents at the project site

Attend to visitors and prospective investors coming to the site

Any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

(1) (Qualifications & Experience)

 Honours Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Social Sciences, Management or related fields

 Post graduate diploma in administration/management is added advantage
 Additional qualifications in Assets Management is an added advantage
 Additional qualifications and experience in Estates management is an added advantage
 Atleast 3 years working experience in similar or related position

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

(2) (Skill & Abilities

 Ability to work independently and leave upcountry

 Ability to speak the local languages of the area

 Strong communication skills

 Customer Care skills

 Information Handling and record keeping

 Computer Skills

 Result Orientation

 Personal Integrity

 Reliability

Mode of Application:

Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contact, names and addresses of 3 (three) referees should be addressed and hard copy delivered to:

The Executive Director,
Uganda Development Corporation,
Floor 5, Soliz House
Plot 23 Lumumba Avenue
P. O. Box 7042 Kampala

Deadline for receipt of applications: 14th January 2022

Applicants must not be above 54 years of age.

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted