Job Details

  • Deadline: 18
  • Company: Aga Khan Education Services
  • Location: Kampala
  • Application: Online application

Job Description

Front Desk Officer, Uganda Jobs – Aga Khan Education Services

This job falls under

Administration Jobs in Uganda

,

NGO – Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda

Job Title

Front Desk Officer, Uganda

Organisation

Aga Khan Education Services

Duty Station

Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world. AKES, U operates schools from Pre-School to High School and offers the British National Curriculum (BNC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Uganda National Primary and Secondary curriculum.

Job Summary

The Front Desk Officer will man the School reception area and assist in the day to day operations of the Head Teacher’s office. He / she will of the School assist in the day to day operations of the Head Teacher’s office. He/she will perform a variety of duties in the following functional areas

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Customer care and Public relations

Responsible for the reception area, including attending warmly to Parents and visitors, answering the telephone, directing calls as appropriate and taking messages in absence of the Head Teacher or relevant office holder.

Receiving and screening telephone calls, directing the calls as appropriate and taking messages in absence of the Head Teacher or relevant office holder

Record Management

Maintain students’ attendance records in liaison with form tutors and advise Head Teacher and parents immediately.

Open files for the new students, ensure necessary documentation is provided for filing e.g. Bio data and achievement, academic and nonacademic records.

File correspondences on appropriate files.

Issue and receive files.

Receive and handle as appropriate incoming and outgoing mail of the school paying attention to confidential materials.

Follow up and maintain school fess payment records in liaison with Accounts department.

Office Administration and Management

Liaise with the Canteen Manager for approved canteen requests.

Liaise with central office regarding approved transport requests from teachers.

Work with Head Teacher to generate and update students / teachers statistics and present such information in monthly reports.

Type correspondences and official documents on computer as assigned.

Assist the Head Teacher and other relevant offices in organizing school functions. Ensure appropriate sitting arrangement is made and requisition for meeting refreshments in liaison with the canteen manager.

Petty Cash

Maintain the petty cash account according to laid down procedures and physically confirm petty cash purchases and check receipts for central office.

In addition to the listed duties the School secretary will undertake other duties pertaining to the role as may be decided/directed by the Head teacher and AKES, U Management for example assist other AKES, U Front Desk Officers and admin functionaries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or equivalent.

At least three years of Front Desk Management experience with a reputable institution/ school.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Maintains a professional and friendly demeanor.

Team player who works productively in a multicultural setting.

Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and pays attention to detail.

Strong spoken and written English skills.

Good MS office computer skills and knowledge.

High moral/ethical standards.

Experience with cash handling and processing of payments

How to Apply

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 18

th

July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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