Administrative Assistant II
Career opportunity at Compassion International
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | Compassion International |
| Location | Uganda |
| Deadline | 6 October 2026 |
Job Summary
Support office and department operations, confidential correspondence, meeting coordination and logistics in a Christian ministry.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, minutes, travel and visitors.
- Maintain office records and prepare and proofread correspondence.
- Assist reporting and supplies while upholding child-protection standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Relevant degree in business administration, office management, public administration or a related field; equivalent qualifications may be considered.
- At least two years of relevant administration, reception or customer-service experience.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, confidentiality and strong communication.
- Personal Christian faith and commitment to the ministry’s child-protection expectations.
How to Apply
Apply through Workday under R8625 with your updated CV, cover letter, academic certificates and National ID. The written application instructions close at 11:59 p.m. EAT on 6 October 2026.
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How to Prepare a Strong Application
- Show dependable administration: Use examples of managing competing calendars, accurate records and a demanding front desk. Explain how you kept confidential information protected.
- Prepare an office exercise: Draft a short meeting agenda, clear minutes and a travel checklist. Practise prioritising an urgent visitor request alongside an approaching reporting deadline.
- Prepare safeguarding examples: Explain how you would respond to a child-protection concern using the organisation’s reporting process. Describe your alignment with the ministry’s Christian mission honestly.
- Check every upload: Ensure the CV, cover letter, academic certificates and National ID are legible. Submit ahead of the written closing time and retain the acknowledgement.
