Sustainable Livelihood Assistant Job Vacancy in Uganda at Nurture Africa

 Sustainable Livelihood Assistant   

Nurture Africa (NA) (Formally A-Z Children’s Charity Uganda) Ref: S.5914/6521 currently) is a Non-Governmental Organisation operating in Wakiso and Mubende Districts. NA is committed to contribute towards the health and development of the most vulnerable children in its areas of operation through high quality education, health care, Children’s rights and Sustainable livelihood programs enabling them to become positive influences in Ugandan society. NA primarily targets HIV infected and affected orphans and vulnerable children and works with their families holistically in order for sustainable change to occur. Nurture Africa seeks to recruit a:-
Title: Sustainable Livelihood Assistant
Supervisor: Sustainable Livelihood Officer Job summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the mobilization, training, disbursement of loans and following up on loan repayment from clients. This position works closely with Community Banking Groups (CBGs) and also supports in project administrative responsibilities.
Roles and responsibilities:
Support Sustainable Livelihood Officer to efficiently manage the project workplan and budget.
Assist in training of all clients in business and loan management and the implication of defaulting
Participate in screening and assessing clients based on set criteria before loan disbursement
Participate in regular monitoring of loan recovery for individual clients Ensure clients are paying back according to the agreed upon terms
Take part in the management of exit strategy for clients in the 2nd loan cycle
Provide advice in reviewing and updating of appropriate policies for the project
Participate in loan committee meetings and ensure action plan is implemented as agreed upon in meetings
Ensure all relevant project documentation is up to date.
Requirement:
Minimum of diploma in Business Administration, Development Studies or any related field
A training in microfinance management is added advantage
Skills and experience
At least 2 years' experience in rural community development work Good communication and rural facilitation skills desired
Computer application skills including Ms Word and Ms Excel Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage
Motorcycle riding skills is a MUST
Experience: 2 Years
How to apply:
Please send your full CV, cover letter, copies of academic certificates and three referees to nurturejobs@yahoo.com addressed to: Executive Director, Nurture Africa, P.O. Box 33180, Kampala, Uganda or hand deliver at Nurture Africa (formerly A-Z Children’s Charity), Nansana East 2 cell, 6 miles along Hoima road, Branch at Nansana Town Council offices, 14 km off the main road, Wakiso District. Closing date is 18th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sustainable Livelihood Officer Needed at Nurture Africa Uganda

 Sustainable Livelihood Officer

Nurture Africa (NA) (Formally A-Z Children’s Charity Uganda) Ref: S.5914/6521 currently) is a Non-Governmental Organisation operating in Wakiso and Mubende Districts. NA is committed to contribute towards the health and development of the most vulnerable children in its areas of operation through high quality education, health care, Children’s rights and Sustainable livelihood programs enabling them to become positive influences in Ugandan society. NA primarily targets HIV infected and affected orphans and vulnerable children and works with their families holistically in order for sustainable change to occur. Nurture Africa seeks to recruit a:-
Title: Sustainable Livelihood Officer
Supervisor: Community Projects Coordinator
Job’s overall purpose: Provide overall leadership to the Sustainable Livelihood Project ensuring the set project objectives are achieved. This position supervises three project assistants, works closely with the Finance office and Community Banking Groups (CBGs) to ensure clients are taking and returning loans.
Roles and responsibilities:
Facilitate the process of ensuring the project activities are implemented as per the annual plan and the Project loan policy.
Liaise with supervisors and relevant stakeholders in relation to project implementation of community based activities.
Implement Project Community development activities using Rights Based Approach to enable self-reliance among beneficiaries.
Provide basic training to clients in Nurture Africa loan and business management.
Prepare project periodic work plans and budgets and ensure appropriate utilization of project resources.
Monitor different Community Banking Groups (CBGs) on daily basis to ensure accurate documentation of the group loan records.
Receive and assess clients business plans and guide them accordingly to start sustainable businesses.
Compile monthly, quarterly and annual project reports and update the portfolio on monthly basis in a timely manner.

Requirement:
A degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, SWASA or Business studies is desired.
A training in microfinance management is added advantage.
Skills and experience
At least 3 years' experience in rural community development work.
Good communication and rural facilitation skills desired.
Ability to initiate tasks and implement them under minimum supervision.
Knowledge on book keeping/ accounting.
Computer application skills including Ms Word and Ms Excel.
Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage.
Motorcycle riding skills is a MUST.
Experience: 3

How to apply:
Please send your full CV, cover letter, copies of academic certificates and three referees to nurturejobs@yahoo.com addressed to: Executive Director, Nurture Africa, P.O. Box 33180, Kampala, Uganda or hand deliver at Nurture Africa (formerly A-Z Children’s Charity), Nansana East 2 cell, 6 miles along Hoima road, Branch at Nansana Town Council offices, 14 km off the main road, Wakiso District. Closing date is 18th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Night Tool Pusher needed by Caroil Sas Uganda

CAROIL SAS UGANDA

Job title: Night Tool Pusher

Job Purpose
Assists the Rig Tool Pusher in supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in oil drilling, directs workers to erect, dismantle, and move drilling rigs, and drilling crews in setting up and operating power units, draw works and other drilling equipment. He reports to Rig Tool Pusher.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the order, cleanliness and house keeping at rig site.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the drilling tools and equipment
• Supervises the drilling crew for equipment preparation
• Updates the rotating hours of the drilling equipment.
• Update the rotating hours of the drilling string
• He controls the IADC drilling report and all associated drilling reports requested by the Company and the Client.
• Plans the drilling equipment inspections
• Safety is a major responsibility. Each individual member of the company must accept the responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area.
• He must apply Company safety regulations.
• He must report to the Rig Tool Pusher for all the potential hazards and abnormal situations.
• Plan and implement safety at his work site.
• Obtain necessary safety clearance for the nature/type of work to be carried out, in advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (I.E work permit).
• Explain to concerned persons the visible and hidden hazards involved in the job. (Job Safety Analysis / /Pre job meetings).
• Instruct his personnel before commencing the work, as to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (Toolbox meetings).
• Ensure that instructions given by him are fully complied with by all the personnel while working and rectify any defect / default.
• Report promptly to the line management any violation of safety regulations by the personnel even if this violation has not resulted in an accident.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years oil drilling industry experience at supervisory level.
• Undergone training in drill operations and safety.Interested candidates should send application and detailed


Employment type: Short-term/contract
Country: Uganda
Min. years of experience: 8 years
Minimum degree: Diploma
Interested candidates should send application and detailed


CV by email to: placements@futureoptionsug.com or by post/ courier to the address: The Director, Executive Recruitments, Future Options Consulting Ltd,4thFloor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box:34934, Kampala, Uganda.

Compliance Manager needed at Carpital Markets Authority Uganda

Carpital Markets Authority

Job title: Compliance Manager
Employment type: Short-term/contract
Country: Uganda
Min. years of experience: 4 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Job Purpose
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the regulatory compliance of licensed entities and issuers to the CMA laws and other relevant legislation and standards.
He/ She reports to Director Legal & Compliance
Key Result Areas:
      Review licensee applications, prospectus and information memorandums and make recommendations in line with applicable laws and accounting standards;
      Oversee Preparation compliance plans, coordination, supervision and inspections;
       Review compliance reports and prepare reports on recommended enforcement action;
       Review investigation plans, analyze investigation reports and prepare reports, financial and other performance reports of market intermediaries and listed companies;
       Manage and supervise the team of staff in the division for superior performance.
       Provide technical expertise in review of CMA legislation and regulations.
       Ensure that all relevant reports including semi-annual and annual reports, are submitted in accordance with the requirements.
      Take charge of complaints handling from market intermediaries & the general public
      Supervise Compliance Officers and evaluate performance of staff under their supervision;
      Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a bias in Accounting, Finance or Auditing.
• Full professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CPA with
• At least 4 years experience at a senior level in a reputable firm or organisation is a must.
• A Masters degree in a relevant field and basic legal qualifications will be an added advantage.
Minimum experience
• Have at least 4 years experience in compliance, auditing and investigations work in a reputable organisation.
• Experience in corporate risk management or with a Stock Broking or Fund Management organisation or the Financial Services Industry will be an added advantage.
Age: Not above 40 years of age
Contact/How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their application and detailed CV by email to: placements@futureoptionsug.com or by post/ courier to the address below: The Director, Executive Recruitments, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4thFloor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box:34934, Kampala, Uganda.
Closing date: March 4, 2013 - 5pm

Senior programmer officer needed byANPPCAN

Senior Programme Officer Livelihoods

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)

Job Status: Full Time
Categories:Administrative / Clerical

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)

Job Details

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of children in Uganda.
ANPPCAN-Uganda seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following positions:

Position Description : SENIOR PROGRAMMER OFFICER LIVELIHOOD

Reports to: Programme Manager Child Protection Duty Station : Kampala with periodic travel upcountry Purpose of the position:

    He/she will support the ANPPCAN Programme team in planning and implementing effective livelihoods support interventions within the organization’s projects and programm

Requirements
For detailed information about the job descriptions and requirements for the above position, please visit our website at the link provided. The vacancy can be found under the "About us" tab.

How to apply:

Interested candidates shall fill in and submit the Vacancy Application Form which is available on the website to email address recruitment@anppcanug.org

 Closing date: Sunday, 3rd March, 2013.
 Any applications received after this date will not be considered
 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Directors needed at Kilimo Trust

Kilimo Trust

Job Information
We are an independent not-for-profit organization working on Making Agricultural Markets Work Better for Reduction of Poverty and Elimination of Hunger in the East Africa Community (EAC) Region + South Sudan.

We are committed to supporting the people of the EAC Region, to achieve market-based solutions to food and nutrition security. In particular, we support the transformation of food and nutrition security in the EAC Region away from high risk subsistence farming into lower risk trade-based systems.

To facilitate this, we are building the Trust to become a coordinating HUB for regional markets development programs providing regional solutions to local problems through structured trade in agricultural commodities/products.

We undertake two types of interlinked programmes:

a) “Thought Leadership”, through high level diagnostics and analysis to promote “regional thinking, approaches and actions” in the EAC with respect to elimination of hunger, food security and reduction of poverty.

b) Hands-on implementation of agricultural programmes and projects on behalf of, and/or in partnership with governments, international and regional organizations, and the private sector.

We are currently in an expansion phase and need to fill the following positions with qualified and experienced individuals with a passion for making agricultural markets work better at regional level.

• Director, Programs Implementation (M4P)

• Assistant Director, Markets and Policy Analysis (re-advertised)

• Assistant Director, Database and Knowledge Management (re-advertised)

• Human Resources and Administration Manager

• Programme Officer, Qualitative and Quantitative Statistics

• Programme Officer, Agricultural Production Systems

For details about the Trust, the job, and on how to apply, please visit www.kilimotrust.org/ Vacancies. Closing date: 8th March 2013. Send Applications and/or Enquiries to:

Legal Officer needed by The AfricanNetwork for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect

Legal Officer

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)
Job title:; Legal Officer
Location: Kampala, Kampala
Job Status: Full Time
The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)

Job Details

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of children in Uganda.
ANPPCAN-Uganda seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following positions:

Position Description : LEGAL OFFICER ARUA

Reports to : Programme Coordinator Arua Duty Station :Arua District

Purpose of the position:

    The position holder will ensure legal protection of children who are at risk of or are victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation; provide legal input into ANPPCAN’S work and engagements at district and community levels and ensure the recovery and re-integration of abused children.

Requirements
For detailed information about the job descriptions and requirements for the above position, please visit our website at the link provided. The vacancy can be found under the "About us" tab.

How to apply:

Interested candidates shall fill in and submit the Vacancy Application Form which is available on the website to email address recruitment@anppcanug.org

    Closing date: Sunday, 3rd March, 2013. Any applications received after this date will not be considered
    Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional Hub Coordinator needed by the ministry of agriculyure, animal industry and fisheries Uganda Lira

Regional Hub Coordinator

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAI) Lira
Job Status: Full Time
Categories:: Supervision / Co-ordination
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Job Details

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is implementing the Vegetable Oil Development Project – Phase Two (V0DP2) funded by the Government of Uganda (GOU) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the executing Agency of V0DP2 wishes to recruit a qualified agriculturist for the position of Hub Coordinator, Lira Hub.

Objectives of the Assignment:

To strengthen the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Vegetable Oil Development Project by hiring the services of a full time hub coordinator who will be based in Lira, and will be responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating strategies for planning and implementation of the Oil Seed Development component in Lira hub in line with the project guidelines.

Terms of Reference and Scope of Services:

The scope of services for the hub coordinator shall include the following; The hub coordinator will be in charge of the day to day running and management of project activities in the Lira hub. He/She will backstop and advise all partners on their roles on the project in the Lira Hub. In general, the officer should;

    be a Ugandan Citizen holding a Bachelor’s degree from recognized Universities in relevant fields;
    have general knowledge of project and business management with emphasis on work planning, budgeting and reporting;
    be computer literate and well versed in the use of Word, Excel and internet;
    be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiatives and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
    be fluent in English – written and oral and demonstrate excellent report writing skills;
    posses advanced advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;
    be conversant with rural poverty reduction strategies and gender equity;
    have a working knowledge of GOU policies, operations and reforms;
    posses and demonstrate knowledge and experience working with the private sector;
    have excellent skills in working with groups to build consensus and resolving conflict;
    have excellent organizational skills with the ability for multi-tasking; and
    Posses excellent presentation skills; oral and written with attention to detail.

The Project Hub Coordinator’s duties and responsibilities will include the following;

    Working on putting in place operational partnerships with private sector operators for the provision of oil seeds extension services, and assisting in the preparation of appropriate procurement specifications for the private sector to bid on these contracts;
    participate in Oil Seed Stakeholders Sub-sector Platform (OSSUP) regional activities to coordinate the oil seeds sub-sector and national meetings as warranted;
    guide the day-to-day oil seed component activity planning, budgeting, management, implementation and reporting in the Hub and to’ensure that project activities are gender balanced and focus on poverty alleviation;
    identify suitable implementing partners and assist the Project Manager and Oil Seeds Coordinator in establishing partnerships;
    monitor and Supervise activities of the implementing partners in the hub;
    provide technical guidance and backstopping on oil seed crop management and development;
    provide support to the M&E Officer in the development and management of a database on Oil seed Development Component;
    in collaboration with Communications Officer; support the training programme at Hub level, including planning, budgeting, implementation, production and dissemination of leaflets, guidelines and other training materials;
    Carry out other duties (related to the project’s activities) as may be assigned by the Project Management.

Requirements
Specifically, the Hub Coordinator- Lira will be:    

    Reporting to the Oil Seeds Coordinator and will be responsible for management and oversight of the implementation of the Oil Seed Component in the Lira Hub.

In addition, to the general qualifications detailed above, the following specific qualifications are required.

    A Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agricultural sciences, or other relevant field, and a Masters degree in a relevant field;
    Technical competencies in oil seed sector in production, processing and marketing;
    Experience of at least 5 years, of which 2 relate to working with private sector;
    Working experience including in project planning, implementation and management, monitoring and administration within bilateral or multilateral or international NGOs.

Experience: 5
How to apply:

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV indicating contact addresses and contacts details of three referees should be submitted during official working hours to; The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)


Attn: Principle Personnel Officer, Floor 3, Personnel Office Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Nakasero Legacy Towers, P. O. Box 34518 Kampala

Applications to reach not later than Thursday, 28th February 2013.