Receptionist/Office Manager Job Vacancy at CPCS

Job Title:    Receptionist/Office Manager
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    CPCS
About Us:
CPCS is a global management consulting firm specializing in transportation, urban development and energy sector strategy, economic analysis, and policy. Formerly the consulting arm of the Canadian Pacific Railway (consulting group established in 1969), CPCS has evolved into an independent (1986), employee- owned, professional services firm, providing high value-added advisory services to senior public and private sector clients around the world. CPCS has completed over 1,000 projects in more than 90 countries and is recognized as a leading advisory firm within the transportation and energy sectors. CPCS has more than 70 staff, including economists, business and financial analysts, former transportation sector executives, urban planners, geographers, and project managers. CPCS has offices in Canada, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, India and USA.

Job Description:
The CPCS Receptionist/Office Manager  will have the responsibility of  coordinating and directing the daily workflow for the administrative support functions for the Kampala office which is situated on Tank Hill Road in Mutungo.

Job Requirements:

• The ideal applicant should possess a University degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Be highly self-motivated and goal oriented and possess excellent leadership, management and networking skills, pleasant personality and friendly disposition.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication, good customer service, time and project management skills
• Possess the ability to multitask, must be dependable and trustworthy
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in using Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Job Duties:

• Driving NEMA project vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel, documents and other items;
• Logging official trips, daily mileage, gas/fuel consumption among others;
• Ensuring that the vehicle is serviced on time;
• Ensuring that the vehicle is properly maintained and kept clean at all times;
• Follow the rules and procedures on the management of the vehicles as prescribed by the project
• Following the steps required by rules and regulations in case of accident; and
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

Deadline Date: 10/04/2014

How to Apply:
If you desire the above job opportunity, please submit an updated CV by email to: nairobi@cpcs.ca
Note: Please clearly indicate "Receptionist/Office Manager" in the email subject line when making a submission.