Maintenance Officer - Sugar Cooperation Limited

Job title: Maintenance Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: lugazi
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 30, 2013 - 5pm
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of Mill White Sugar in the Country .
Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Auto mobile Engineering .
• Computer knowledge in Micro-soft Office will be an added advantage .
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years Hand on practical experience in general Maintenance of Tata trucks.

Contact/How to apply:
Handwritten application with a detailed CV, photocopies of Academic Certificates /Testimonials , names and addresses of 2 referees and letter of recommendation from the previous employer and telephone contact should be submitted by post , email or direct delivery to the following address within 10 days from the date of this advertisement .
The Dy . G.M. Human Resources,
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd ;
P. O. Box 1-Lugazi

Maintenance Officer Tractor Section - Sugar Cooperation Limited

Job title: Maintenance Officer Tractor Section

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: lugazi
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 30, 2013 - 5pm
Maintenance Officer Tractor Section Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of Mill White Sugar in the Country .
Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Auto mobile Engineering .
• Experience : A minimum of 3 years Hand on practical experience in general Maintenance and repair of Tractors.

Contact/How to apply:
Handwritten application with a detailed CV, photocopies of Academic Certificates /Testimonials , names and addresses of 2 referees and letter of recommendation from the previous employer and telephone contact should be submitted by post , email or direct delivery to the following address within 10 days from the date of this advertisement .
The Dy . G.M. Human Resources,
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd ;
P. O. Box 1-Lugazi

Cameco Operator Bell Operator and Tractor Driver - Sugar Cooperation Limited

Job title:  Cameco Operator Bell Operator and Tractor Driver

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: lugazi
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Certificate
Closing date: July 30, 2013 - 5pm
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of Mill White Sugar in the Country .
Qualifications
• A valid driving permit with class H.
• Experience ; A minimum of five years in the same field of operation.

Contact/How to apply:
Handwritten application with a detailed CV, photocopies of Academic Certificates /Testimonials , names and addresses of 2 referees and letter of recommendation from the previous employer and telephone contact should be submitted by post , email or direct delivery to the following address within 10 days from the date of this advertisement .
The Dy . G.M. Human Resources,
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd ;
P. O. Box 1-Lugazi

Tata Lorry Driver - Sugar Cooperation Limited

Job title: Tata Lorry Driver

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: lugazi
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Certificate
Closing date: July 30, 2013 - 5pm
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of Mill White Sugar in the Country .
Qualifications
• A Valid driving driving permit with class CM and CH.
• Experience: 5 years experience in the field of transporting Sugar cane

Contact/How to apply:
Handwritten application with a detailed CV, photocopies of Academic Certificates /Testimonials , names and addresses of 2 referees and letter of recommendation from the previous employer and telephone contact should be submitted by post , email or direct delivery to the following address within 10 days from the date of this advertisement .
The Dy . G.M. Human Resources,
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd ;
P. O. Box 1-Lugazi

Nutrition Programme Officer P3,Uganda - World Food Programme

Job title: Nutrition Programme Officer P3,

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 29, 2013 - 5pm
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking to fill the position of Nutrition Programme Officer P3,
The Nutrition Programme Officer will report to the Head of Programme and the Country Director
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the effective implementation of planned nutrition activities (including Community Based Supplementary Feeding and Mother & Child Health and Nutrition) in the field in support of Nutrition Programme Officers at the decentralized level;
- Advise the Head of Programme and Country Office management on implementation of the Management Plan 2013-2014 and on the application of the strategic results framework and associated monitoring and evaluation requirements as relates to nutrition activities;
- Assist Country Office in project implementation for scaling up evidence-based nutrition activities to address the needs of the most vulnerable groups; this could include pilots of innovative approaches which have the potential to be initiated or scaled up, in close consultation with WFP Headquarters/Regional Bureau, government and relevant partners;
- Work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, lead the Country Office in the launch and implementation of a home fortification (micronutrient powders) pilot programme in selected districts;
- Liaise with UNICEF, WHO, FAO and other key nutrition stakeholders to ensure a multi-sectorial response to undernutrition is implemented;
- Ensure programmes are compliant with WFP policies, criteria and procedures with regard to food and nutrition;
- Assist Country Office in its coordination with government, UN agencies and other actors for elaboration of national policies and programmes for child malnutrition through a multi-sectorial approach;
- Advocate for nutrition interventions to donors, governments and other actors;
- Represent WFP at international, regional or national technical meetings on nutrition, food security and health activities;
- Provide technical backstopping for Country Office and Field Offices namely to the various health/nutrition focal points of the sub-offices to harmonise nutrition activities across the field offices at Country Office level;
- Support strengthening nutrition capacity among staff of WFP and its partners, including governments;
- Provide nutrition technical inputs into other divisions within the Country Office including donor relations and communications;
Supervise staff and perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:
University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family Health & Nutrition, Food Security, Food Technology or other related fields.
Experience:
At least five years (two of which international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in nutrition, public health management, development projects, emergency assistance and/or operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral food assistance, with a strong preference for significant experience working in humanitarian and development nutrition programmes;
Experience in planning and/or managing nutrition programmes including treatment as well as prevention and micronutrient programmes;
Experience in programming of food assistance and nutrition in emergency, protracted relief and recovery and/or development contexts;
Experience with nutrition survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis, including SMART nutrition surveys;
Previous in-country/international working experience;
Food security and multi-sector programme knowledge and experience are desirable.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of nutrition and recent developments in the field;
Knowledge of research methods and monitoring and evaluation standards;
Understanding of donor policies, strategies, and programme priorities;
In-depth knowledge of relevant field of specialization (nutrition, public health, development or other);
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and nutrition/ public health software (i.e. EPI INFO);
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is highly desirable;
Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative health/nutrition survey techniques is an added value.
Competencies:
Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills;
Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact;
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies;
Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Language:
Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages);
Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
Terms and Conditions
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date
http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

Contact/How to apply:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-0013956
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Surface Testing Specialist Supervisor - Schlumberger

Job title: Surface Testing Specialist Supervisor (2)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 24, 2013 - 5pm
Schlumberger is seeking to recruit a Surface Testing Specialist Supervisor
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
▪ Design and execution of surface well test operation.
▪ Supervise the acquisition of both surface and downhole data during well test operation.
▪ Maintenance and preparation of surface test equipment for surface well test
▪ Bottom Hole Sampling and Validation
▪ Surface Sampling of Oil and Gas
▪ Liquid Level determination using the Echometer
▪ Calibration of pressure devices such as Pressure recorders, Differential Pressure Cell (DPC), Pressure gauges
▪ Quality check of well test equipment meetings
▪ Maintain and strengthen client relations through frequent contacts and promotes sales and services
▪ Participates in and directs preventative maintenance and repair of tools and equipment according to the standards and procedures defined in the RITE program
Behavior:
▪ Problem Solving skills
▪ Project Management skills
▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills:
▪ Customer oriented
▪ Understanding of and practice of the principles of Quality Management
▪ Understanding of the company’s strategy and has awareness of how own role and team fits in
Requirements:
▪ Mechanical engineering degree or related discipline
▪ Minimum 3 years’ experience in the oil field sector
▪ Must have experience in running Surface Testing jobs.

Contact/How to apply:
Send ONLY a CV and application letter MERGED into ONE document to email address: RecruitUG@slb.com Please DO NOT attach any other documents.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.

Office Messengers - Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)

Job title: Office Messengers - 6 Job Vacancies
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Minimum degree: Certificate
Closing date: July 19, 2013 - 5pm
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is seeking to recruit a Office Messengers
Reports to: University Secretary
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Office Messenger should hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (“O”Level) Certificate.
All applicants with UACE (A ‘Level) will be added advantage.
Computer literacy an advantage.
Good Interpersonal Skills
Terms and Conditions:
All vacancies come with an attractive salary and housing allowance, free medical treatment at the University Health Centre for self, spouse(s) and four children below 18 years of age, among other benefits.

Contact/How to apply:
Please send your six (6) sets of the application letter (handwritten) accompanied with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and all its relevant documents, and two separate letters from two referees to the following address;
The University Secretary
Islamic University in Uganda
P.O. Box 2555 Mbale. The applications can also be dropped at IUIU Liaison Office, King Fahd Plaza, Plot 52 Kampala Road, Uganda

Senior Agriculture advisor - SNV Uganda

Job title: Senior Agriculture advisor / Agri-ProFocus Country Coordinat

SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development. Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. SNV has been working in Uganda since 1989, with field offices in West Nile, Rwenzori, Northeast and Kampala. Our advisory services in agriculture, renewable energy and water, sanitation & hygiene are tailored for specific organisations and districts.

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 8 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: July 17, 2013 - 5pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Agri-ProFocus coordinator (60%):
Provide leadership for the Agri-ProFocus Uganda network, and coordinate the implementation of its 4 year strategy (2013 – 2016);
Planning, monitoring and reporting to financiers, members and other stakeholders. This includes financial administration, according to Agri-ProFocus guidelines and with support from SNV as the host organization;
Secretary for the local steering committee, responsible for coordinating meetings, ensuring the successful recording of the meeting minutes and maintaining the records for all the deliberations;
Establish strong working relationships with government, businesses, bilateral and multilateral actors, NGOs and knowledge institutes. The collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) is of special interest;
Facilitate the development of an effective knowledge sharing and cooperation culture among members with the overall aim of supporting the promotion of farmer entrepreneurship. Thus the coordinator facilitates leadership building among members to lead innovation communities;
Represent the country network in international Agri-ProFocus meetings and other (regional and national) relevant forums and meetings. Facilitate learning within the country;
Develop new partnerships and write proposals for additional funding for Agri-ProFocus activities in Uganda.
2. SNV Agriculture advisor (40%)
Delivery of advisory services to different actors in the value chain: producer group and service provider strengthening, market intelligence, inclusive business models, financial brokering, evidence-based advocacy that promotes an enabling legal and policy environment;
Lead and coach teams of SNV advisors and local capacity builders;
Business development: design inclusive agribusiness programme proposals and develop new partnerships;
Knowledge development: steer learning from practice, publish best practices and contribute to a wider knowledge agenda at national and international level.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The hob holder should possess a master’s degree or equivalent in agribusiness, rural development or related fields;
A minimum of at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience in agriculture value chain development and inclusive agribusiness.
Experience in livestock/dairy, horticulture or oil seeds will be an advantage;
Demonstrated experience in programme design, proposal writing, international donor and private investor relationship management;
Proven experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management;
Proven experience in capacity building, empowerment, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, organisational learning and managing change processes;
Proven experience in knowledge development and evidence based advocacy;
Extensive knowledge of the playing field of the Dutch Agri-ProFocus members and stakeholders;
Deep personal commitment and passion to social and economic development that recognizes women and smallholder farmers as critical actors;
A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills.

Contact/How to apply:
Please Apply now and completing your application by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English in our in-house recruitment system before 17 July 2013.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

Finance Manager- Deloitte (Uganda) Limited

Job title: Finance Manager

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 19, 2013 - 5pm
Deloitte (Uganda) Limited is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The job holder will play key roles in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluation of financial and related systems of the company;
Ensuring that the budgeting process is carried out within the given parameters and delivered in time;
He /She will be responsible for all financial reports are produced accurately and delivered within the agreed timelines;
Ensuring efficient and effective financial management;
Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the debt collection system is in place, and ensuring that a credit policy is in place and is being adhered to;
Ensuring proper risk management, internal controls, and compliance;
General administration including Human Resources management;
Maintenance of sound business relationships with key stakeholders;
Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of ICT operations in the company; and
Active membership in the company's disaster recovery plan and business continuity program.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The job holder should possess a University Degree, preferably in Accounting;
The Finance Manager should be a qualified accountant with ACCA, or CIMA, or CPA, or its equivalent;
At least five (5) years post qualification experience;
Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
Good written and oral communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Leadership ability; Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills; Good team building skills; and should be a very active member of the Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA (U)).

Contact/How to apply:
Send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae with at least three (3) professional referees and copies of academic certificates quoting the reference number FIN/07/13 to:
The Executive Selection Division
Deloitte (Uganda) Limited,
3rd Floor Rwenzori House,
1 Lumumba Avenue,
P.O. Box 10314, Kampala, Uganda.
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ug

Sales Manager - Techno Brain

Job title: Sales Manager

Techno Brain is the leading IT solutions, IT training, and BPO/ITES Service Company operating in Africa, USA, India, UK and UAE. Techno Brain is committed to deliver high quality, cost effective and off the shelf solutions to NGO's, Government, and Private Organizations across the Globe.
Our competences and experience span the entire spectrum of ICT solutions, IT training and BPO/ITES services. Such as Business technology and consulting, Product development, Implementation services, Systems Integration, Customer software development, IT training and Education, Business process outsourcing, IT infrastructure services, IT enabled services and Managed Services.

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Sales/Business Development
Min. years of experience: 4 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 31, 2013 - 5pm
Job description.
- The role will require the candidate to manage business development for IT Solution & Service sales in the private sector in East Africa.
- Conduct various sales activities like prospecting, meeting key decision makers, making quality presentations, handling customer objections, negotiation skills and closing the sale, etc.
- Developing strategy, tactics, sales plans and profit targets.
- Delivering sales by developing relationships with retail partners, managing all strategic alliances/partnerships, identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets.
- Achieving targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.
- To help in go to market strategy, competitive analysis and market intelligence.
Qualifications / Prior Work Experience Desired
- Overall 6+ experience in the industry with a minimum 4 years+ of experience in a Sales Manager role in IT Sales.
- Min. 2 years+ experience selling into Private Sector.
- Qualification: Post Graduate from a reputed Institution, preferable with a science background.
- Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
- Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies
- Multi vendor / SI Program management experience
- Good Networking across the Industry
- Proven people leadership
- Experience selling in Africa is a plus
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner

Contact/How to apply:
CVs to be sent to:hr.ug@technobrainltd.com

Academic Registrar - Uganda Martyrs University

Job title:  Academic Registrar

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Nkozi
Minimum degree: Phd
Closing date: July 31, 2013 - 5pm
Uganda Martyrs University is a private university in Uganda. The main campus is in Nkozi, a small town, approximately 84 kilometers, by road, west of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda, on the Kampala-Masaka Highway
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The job holder will be responsible for students enrollment, registration and examinations.
· The AR will act as the secretary to the University Governing Council, its Committees and Senate.
· Will be charged with keeping a permanent record of students’ grades and marks and alumni records.
· Enforce policies concerning students.
· Collaborate with Management Colleagues and other non teaching staff to ensure smooth running of the University Academic activities.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· The academic registrar should possess a PhD in a relevant field i.e. Education Management, Public Administration and Management and any Social Sciences.

Contact/How to apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with an up-to-date CV, copies of relevant documents (certificates), a current day telephone contact and email address and each application should be accompanied by three confidential recommendations in sealed envelopes from referees to:
Director, Human Resources,
Uganda Martyrs University
P. O. Box 5498, Kampala, Uganda

Seed Business Development Specialist - The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture CIAT

Job title: Seed Business Development Specialist

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture CIAT - a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
Qualifications
• Strong background in seed business, agribusiness and business administration at MSc/MA levels .
• Five years practical experience in managing a seed business is strongly preferred.
• Previous or current work on seed related activities in Africa is an added advantage .
• In addition to good command of written and spoken English language an acceptable knowledge of French language will be added advantage .
Personal Characteristics
• Ability to work both persuasively and diplomatically in a team-based environment with a high degree of complexity.
• Exceptional drive and entrepreneurship, a pronounced ability to motivate others .
• Hands-on problem-solver with strong analytical abilities
• Organizational and business planning.
• Problem analysis and problem –solving .

Contact/How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their motivation letter , a full C.V , indicating relevant certificates and one page essay on the main steps and their sequency for developing the ability of seed suppliers to provide quality seed of improved bean of varieties and complementary inputs to small –scale farmers on a sustainable basis. Additionally please send the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidates professional qualifications and work experience . Applications should be sent to ;
Isabela Botero at the CIAT Human Resources Office
And ciatkenyainfo@cgiar.org