Office Assistant (Fresher NGO Diploma Jobs) at GiveDirectly

📍 Location: Kampala, Uganda

💰 Salary: UGX 12,000,000 annually (UGX 1,000,000 monthly)

📅 Experience: 1+ year in administrative/office support

🎓 Qualification: Diploma in Business Admin, Secretarial Studies, or related field

⏰ Deadline: Apply online ASAP

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate in the popular press and among policy makers.

Job Summary

The Office Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support for the smooth operation of our office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support, including mailing, scanning, photocopying, and binding documents.
• Maintain both electronic and physical filing systems of administrative documents for easy retrieval and confidentiality.
• Prepare routine reports and support with data entry tasks when needed.
• Greet visitors and ensure they are properly attended to or directed.
• Support daily office operations and administrative tasks.
• Set up meeting rooms and prepare materials for meetings and presentations.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment, ensuring that stock levels are monitored and replenished as necessary.
• Coordinate office maintenance, cleaning, garbage collection, and repair schedules.
• Assist with organizing and executing staff happy hours, quarterly events, and internal team engagements.
• Run office errands as required.
• Provide support to clients and vendors courteously and professionally.
• Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure smooth office operations.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries if needed.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or Office Management.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar administrative or office support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Standard office hours (Monday to Friday). This is not a remote office. It is an office based role.
• Occasionally required to support after-hours at events or urgent office matters and field work.
• Fast-paced work environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third-party salary aggregator to ensure that staff’s total compensation package (base compensation + bonus) falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no-negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. The annual gross salary for this role is Ugx. 12,000,000 (monthly gross salary is Ugx. 1,000,000).

How to Apply

All applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Brown Alex Tuesday, 19 August 2025 Jobs NGO