DEADLINE: 07/09/2024

Executive Assistant

Contract

About the Role:
As the De Heus Uganda office continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant. This role will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the administrative components of the Managing Director’s office, the HR office, and reception. The responsibilities also include petty cash management and receptionist duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and forward incoming requests, handle incoming calls, process and dispatch mail.
Receive visitors and attend to their needs, organize logistics, and manage travel arrangements for visitors.
Organize and coordinate calendars and events for the Management Team (MT) and Managing Director (MD).
Maintain a tidy, healthy, and clean reception area, including public areas such as meeting rooms, conference rooms, public toilets, and the compound area.
Support various ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

A degree in Administration, Human Resources, or an equivalent field.
Proven experience as a personal assistant, front desk representative, or in a related position.
At least 3 years of work experience in an international company.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
Ability to be flexible, person-oriented, and resourceful.

What We Offer:
De Heus offers a challenging position within a dynamic and international environment. By joining us, you will help achieve our strategic goals and make a significant impact on Uganda by enhancing the protein value chain and improving food security. We value our employees and believe they drive progress in our fast-growing, highly ambitious organization.

The package includes a competitive salary, depending on education, skills, and experience.

Location:
At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja), with regular trips to Kampala.

Application Process:
If you are interested in working with a successful and fast-growing international company with many opportunities for personal growth, please follow the steps below before September 7, 2024:

Complete the assessment at the following link: TestGorilla Assessment. This test is timed, so aim to answer as many questions as possible.
Send your CV, transcripts, and a motivation letter to [email protected].
Indicate the position in the subject line of your email for the CV, transcripts, and letter.

Please note that assessments are part of the recruitment procedure.

About Us:

About De Heus Animal Nutrition

Industry: Agriculture

Location: Jinja

De Heus Animal Nutrition is a fourth-generation Dutch family business that has grown into a major global player, employing over 10,000 people worldwide. A top-ten animal nutrition company globally, De Heus is expanding rapidly in Africa. In Uganda, De Heus is known for its Koudijs brand and will soon begin local production of animal feed, including fish feed for Tilapia farms in East Africa, contributing to job creation, food security, and export growth.