Office Manager / Executive Assistant at East African Carb...

Office Manager / Executive Assistant at East African Carbon Company (EACC)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Organization: East African Carbon Company (EACC)

Key Requirement: 5+ years in office management/executive support, Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or related field.

Application: Online via EACC careers portal.

About the Organization

East African Carbon Company (EACC) is a public-private catalyst, working in alignment with Uganda’s national climate agenda to establish a high-integrity, community-driven carbon market. Through partnerships with the Government of Uganda, EACC supports climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and rural economic development. Our work transforms Uganda’s natural landscapes—forests, wetlands, and degraded lands—into engines of prosperity and sustainability.

Job Summary

The Office Manager & Executive Assistant will manage the day-to-day administration of Earth’s Work’s office while providing high-level executive support to the Head of Carbon Development. This dual role ensures the office runs efficiently, all administrative and scheduling functions are managed, and the Head of Carbon Development is supported in coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both operational and executive support responsibilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations, filing, office supplies, and vendor management.
• Maintain office records, correspondence, and official documentation.
• Coordinate small procurement tasks, service providers, and office maintenance needs.
• Support team logistics, including meeting room management, travel bookings, and local events.
• Act as the primary administrative support for the Head of Carbon Development, managing calendars, travel schedules, and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Ensure smooth information flow between leadership and team members.
• Serve as a central point of contact for office communications and leadership correspondence.
• Support team coordination for workshops, trainings, and high-level stakeholder visits.
• Assist in tracking deadlines and following up on action items for leadership.
• Prepare monthly office operations and admin reports.
• Maintain and update office contact lists, vendor directories, and official document registers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 5+ years in office management, executive assistance, or administrative coordination, ideally in multi-national company or corporate environment.
• Experience in managing senior executive schedules and sensitive correspondence.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with proven ability to handle multi-tasking.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management tools.
• Familiarity with basic procurement and admin compliance.

Education & Certifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or related field.
• Certification in office administration, secretarial work, or project support is a plus.

Required Competencies

• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and reliable, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable supporting both operational tasks and executive-level coordination.

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online via EACC's careers portal.

Brown Alex Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Admin Jobs