Job Title: Finance Director
Organization: Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Departmental leadership:
Provide overall leadership and guidance to the Finance department to ensure strong team moral e, excellent coordination and enhanced productivity.
Ensure effective coordination between Finance team members and MSU service delivery channels
Participate in donor proposal processes as required (led by CD and Senior Manager External Relations)
Provide specific support to track and support Power of 10 strategic processes in the context of Business Planning and budgeting, ensuring optimal use of programmatic resources for strategic business objectives.
Represent the Department at SMT and Executive Team level, providing a good platform for dissemination of Departmental work and ideas
Provide and facilitate ad hoc technical support to other MSI programmes as appropriate
2. Financial Management: Oversight of the Finance Team to ensure;
MSU complies fully with MSI's finance policies and procedures, which are reflected in a complete and well disseminated MSU finance manual.
MSU is consistently increasing surplus generation in a designated number of cost centres
Efficiency measures are introduced and impact monitored
MSU can finance all of its activities and all of MSI's direct and indirect costs.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
General Ledger Accountant jobs opportunity in Uganda at CNOOC Uganda Limited
Job Title: General Ledger Accountant
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The General accountant will be responsible for the GL accounts and financial statements of the Company.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for DD&A booking, common cost allocation and monthly operating cost accrual.
Preparation and design of financial/managerial reports for presentation to Management.
Responsible for regular and ad hoc analysis.
Closing of the General Ledger for Month-end, Quarter-end and Year-end financials.
Preparation of Quarterly Balance sheets and P & L Fluctuation Analysis.
Calculation and analysis of the monthly expense variance analysis.
Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting.
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies.
Maintain Master Data needed as SAP.
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The General accountant will be responsible for the GL accounts and financial statements of the Company.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for DD&A booking, common cost allocation and monthly operating cost accrual.
Preparation and design of financial/managerial reports for presentation to Management.
Responsible for regular and ad hoc analysis.
Closing of the General Ledger for Month-end, Quarter-end and Year-end financials.
Preparation of Quarterly Balance sheets and P & L Fluctuation Analysis.
Calculation and analysis of the monthly expense variance analysis.
Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting.
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies.
Maintain Master Data needed as SAP.
Senior Crew Chief jobs opportunity in Uganda at Weatherford
Job Title: Senior Crew Chief (2 Vacancies)
Organization: Weatherford
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Senior Crew Chief will;
Operate and maintain power and handling equipment in accordance with approved industry standards, quality procedures, safety guidelines and within the scope of the technician’s qualifications and competencies to ensure integrity of the client’s wells.
Supervise offshore crews, ensuring full compliance with all relevant safety and quality procedures.
Delegate responsibility and tasks within the as appropriate to team members competency. Liaise and advise the client as applicable on the integrity of the clients tubing/casing and running procedures.
Accurately complete and maintain logs and job reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate power and handling equipment within client’s time specification in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running Service Competence Assurance System to maintain integrity of the client’s wells.
Maintain power and handling equipment at work area within client’s time specification in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running Service Competence Assurance System to allow equipment to be operational on location.
Liaise with Weatherford onshore support staff to ensure adequate equipment is available at the worksite to meet operational requirements
Liaise and advise the client representative on the integrity or condition of the client’s tubing/casing during operations in compliance with Weatherford Competence Assurance System (Working Relationships) to allow client to decide on utilisation of equipment. Liaise and advise the client representative on running procedures to allow ongoing improvements and efficiencies to be transferred to customer’s operations.
Accurately complete and maintain logs and job reports during operations to evaluate work to allow continual improvement and for business information.
Organization: Weatherford
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Senior Crew Chief will;
Operate and maintain power and handling equipment in accordance with approved industry standards, quality procedures, safety guidelines and within the scope of the technician’s qualifications and competencies to ensure integrity of the client’s wells.
Supervise offshore crews, ensuring full compliance with all relevant safety and quality procedures.
Delegate responsibility and tasks within the as appropriate to team members competency. Liaise and advise the client as applicable on the integrity of the clients tubing/casing and running procedures.
Accurately complete and maintain logs and job reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate power and handling equipment within client’s time specification in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running Service Competence Assurance System to maintain integrity of the client’s wells.
Maintain power and handling equipment at work area within client’s time specification in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running Service Competence Assurance System to allow equipment to be operational on location.
Liaise with Weatherford onshore support staff to ensure adequate equipment is available at the worksite to meet operational requirements
Liaise and advise the client representative on the integrity or condition of the client’s tubing/casing during operations in compliance with Weatherford Competence Assurance System (Working Relationships) to allow client to decide on utilisation of equipment. Liaise and advise the client representative on running procedures to allow ongoing improvements and efficiencies to be transferred to customer’s operations.
Accurately complete and maintain logs and job reports during operations to evaluate work to allow continual improvement and for business information.
Service Technician jobs vacancy in Uganda at Weatherford
Job Title: Service Technician (Tong Operator) 2 Positions
Organization: Weatherford
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The tong operator should be able to run power tongs, at the beginning with the supervision of senior Technician or Crew Leader (24-50; 16-25; 14-50; 7.6-30 with A-Q-Tork System,5.5-15 with A-Q-Tork System; bottom hole assembly make-up, power units (6 Cylinder Diesel Power Unit spring start or electric battery start); Electric Power Unit, tubular handling equipment (Elevator, Spider, Single JNT Elevator, Hand Slips, Stabbing Guide, Safety Clamp, Inflatable Thread protector, Fill – Up and Circulating Tool (Internal and External) and basic maintenance on all this equipment’s.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Take part in system testing and field installations ensuring operations are performed successfully to the contracted specification.
Work with others to plan and construct solutions to meet client requirements in compliance with industry standards.
Organization: Weatherford
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The tong operator should be able to run power tongs, at the beginning with the supervision of senior Technician or Crew Leader (24-50; 16-25; 14-50; 7.6-30 with A-Q-Tork System,5.5-15 with A-Q-Tork System; bottom hole assembly make-up, power units (6 Cylinder Diesel Power Unit spring start or electric battery start); Electric Power Unit, tubular handling equipment (Elevator, Spider, Single JNT Elevator, Hand Slips, Stabbing Guide, Safety Clamp, Inflatable Thread protector, Fill – Up and Circulating Tool (Internal and External) and basic maintenance on all this equipment’s.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Take part in system testing and field installations ensuring operations are performed successfully to the contracted specification.
Work with others to plan and construct solutions to meet client requirements in compliance with industry standards.
Innovations & Commercialization Manager jobs opportunity in Uganda at Diageo
Job Title: Innovations & Commercialization Manager
Organization: Diageo
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Level: Grade 5
Context/Scope:
EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi-national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises five business units: KBL, EAML, CGI, SBL and UBL. UBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers.
The Innovation Department is seen as the key driver in providing aggressive top-line growth and increasing bottom-line results. The overall goal of innovation is to assist EABL’s growth into new markets, improve quality, extend EABL’s product range, improve production processes and make cost savings.
Market Complexity:
A high degree of ambiguity, improvement and originality is expected from this role to create possibilities as well as finding solutions are critical capabilities.
Job Summary: The Marketing Innovations Manager has ultimate responsibility for the marketing of core portfolio of brands. He / She will also support the development and execution of the company's strategic innovation program for East Africa (Key Pillar for Growth) in order to achieve our mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in formulating and developing the overall beer, beer format and CSD
Innovation Strategy and Pipeline to achieve long term objectives.
Support the creation of a centre of project management excellence
Organization: Diageo
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Level: Grade 5
Context/Scope:
EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi-national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises five business units: KBL, EAML, CGI, SBL and UBL. UBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers.
The Innovation Department is seen as the key driver in providing aggressive top-line growth and increasing bottom-line results. The overall goal of innovation is to assist EABL’s growth into new markets, improve quality, extend EABL’s product range, improve production processes and make cost savings.
Market Complexity:
A high degree of ambiguity, improvement and originality is expected from this role to create possibilities as well as finding solutions are critical capabilities.
Job Summary: The Marketing Innovations Manager has ultimate responsibility for the marketing of core portfolio of brands. He / She will also support the development and execution of the company's strategic innovation program for East Africa (Key Pillar for Growth) in order to achieve our mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in formulating and developing the overall beer, beer format and CSD
Innovation Strategy and Pipeline to achieve long term objectives.
Support the creation of a centre of project management excellence
Production Assistant jobs opportunity in Uganda at Stop Malaria Project
Job Title: Production Assistant
Organisation: Stop Malaria Project (SMP)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
About SMP:
The Uganda Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a six-year USAID funded initiative awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of partners led by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Centre for Communication Programs (JHUCCP). The other partners are Malaria Consortium (MC), Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Conference Services and Travel Coordination.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring availability of stationery (paper, files, tonner, etc) for the work place
Printing documents as required
Organizing and filing printed documents according to plan
Ensure cleanliness of the production centre
Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors
Organisation: Stop Malaria Project (SMP)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
About SMP:
The Uganda Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a six-year USAID funded initiative awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of partners led by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Centre for Communication Programs (JHUCCP). The other partners are Malaria Consortium (MC), Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Conference Services and Travel Coordination.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring availability of stationery (paper, files, tonner, etc) for the work place
Printing documents as required
Organizing and filing printed documents according to plan
Ensure cleanliness of the production centre
Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors
Front Desk Officer jobs opportunity in Uganda at Stop Malaria Project
Job Title: Front Desk Officer
Organisation: Stop Malaria Project (SMP)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
About SMP:
The Uganda Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a six-year USAID funded initiative awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of partners led by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Centre for Communication Programs (JHUCCP). The other partners are Malaria Consortium (MC), Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Conference Services and Travel Coordination.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts the traditional duties of a receptionist including: o answering visitor inquiries about the department,
Directing visitors to appropriate contacts, o sorting mail,
Answering incoming calls, and o arranging appointments for visitors o welcoming guests
Answering incoming calls and routing them to officers responsible
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from a recognized University.
Previous experience of working with similar tasks is preferable to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are invited to send their applications, academic transcripts and three professional references to the Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue (between Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites) Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Please indicate on the envelope the job you are applying for.
Deadline: 10th October 2013 not later than 5:00pm
Organisation: Stop Malaria Project (SMP)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
About SMP:
The Uganda Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a six-year USAID funded initiative awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of partners led by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Centre for Communication Programs (JHUCCP). The other partners are Malaria Consortium (MC), Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Conference Services and Travel Coordination.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts the traditional duties of a receptionist including: o answering visitor inquiries about the department,
Directing visitors to appropriate contacts, o sorting mail,
Answering incoming calls, and o arranging appointments for visitors o welcoming guests
Answering incoming calls and routing them to officers responsible
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from a recognized University.
Previous experience of working with similar tasks is preferable to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are invited to send their applications, academic transcripts and three professional references to the Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue (between Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites) Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Please indicate on the envelope the job you are applying for.
Deadline: 10th October 2013 not later than 5:00pm
Community Liaison Officer Job opportunity in Uganda at CNOOC Uganda Limited
Job Title: Community Liaison Officer
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Officer will be managing community relations at the camp site, in support of the implementation of the Company operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Act as the contact for the Company and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the Company and the Local Community. Developing and managing the relationship with the adjacent Local Community.
Dealing with the community related issues at the camp site on behalf of CUL such as complaints and other inquiries which are within the mandate of the function.
Communicating with the site stakeholders about the Company's operational activities and corporate social activities
Organizing and mobilizing for engagements with the local communities in Hoima District especially in Kingfisher area
Suggesting on perception enhancement activities with site stakeholders
Support to Company contractors to ensure they adhere to Company Community Relations guidelines
Offer feedback on the community's perception and acceptance of the Company
Facilitate suitable consultative mechanisms and procedures to provide a conducive environment for partnership between the Company and the community.
Contribute to the development of information dissemination materials useful in stakeholder engagement.
Monitor the implementation of mitigation projects within the operational area of the Company and suggest areas for improvement.
Plan and deliver or organise public presentations, and inform the community members/groups about Company activities and policies.
Develop and maintain a register of stakeholders within the operation area and relevant information for the Company operations.
Respond to telephone calls, requests for support and enquiries associated with the position's activities from stakeholders and the local communities.
Conduct any administrative tasks associated with the position's duties, including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence
Perform other duties assigned by superior.
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Officer will be managing community relations at the camp site, in support of the implementation of the Company operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Act as the contact for the Company and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the Company and the Local Community. Developing and managing the relationship with the adjacent Local Community.
Dealing with the community related issues at the camp site on behalf of CUL such as complaints and other inquiries which are within the mandate of the function.
Communicating with the site stakeholders about the Company's operational activities and corporate social activities
Organizing and mobilizing for engagements with the local communities in Hoima District especially in Kingfisher area
Suggesting on perception enhancement activities with site stakeholders
Support to Company contractors to ensure they adhere to Company Community Relations guidelines
Offer feedback on the community's perception and acceptance of the Company
Facilitate suitable consultative mechanisms and procedures to provide a conducive environment for partnership between the Company and the community.
Contribute to the development of information dissemination materials useful in stakeholder engagement.
Monitor the implementation of mitigation projects within the operational area of the Company and suggest areas for improvement.
Plan and deliver or organise public presentations, and inform the community members/groups about Company activities and policies.
Develop and maintain a register of stakeholders within the operation area and relevant information for the Company operations.
Respond to telephone calls, requests for support and enquiries associated with the position's activities from stakeholders and the local communities.
Conduct any administrative tasks associated with the position's duties, including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence
Perform other duties assigned by superior.
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Centrifuge Operator Job opportunity in Uganda at Exalo Drilling
Job title: Centrifuge Operator- QSL/ OGEC/08/13-07 - 6 posts
Organization Exalo Drilling in Uganda
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Category: Engineering
Closing date: October 16, 2013
Responsibilities:
• Operating, monitoring and maintenance of solids control equipment
• Assisting in the severing, trouble-shooting & installation of equipment as required.
• Rigging up and down location equipment.
• Working on centrifuges, shakers, dryers and augers.
• Run continuous tests on the solids discharge and the effluent discharge on both units along with comparing information with the Fluid Service Technician to make sure that the centrifuges are set for optimum performance and the gravity percentage of the mud is within the bore tolerance.
Organization Exalo Drilling in Uganda
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Category: Engineering
Closing date: October 16, 2013
Responsibilities:
• Operating, monitoring and maintenance of solids control equipment
• Assisting in the severing, trouble-shooting & installation of equipment as required.
• Rigging up and down location equipment.
• Working on centrifuges, shakers, dryers and augers.
• Run continuous tests on the solids discharge and the effluent discharge on both units along with comparing information with the Fluid Service Technician to make sure that the centrifuges are set for optimum performance and the gravity percentage of the mud is within the bore tolerance.
Computer Forensic & Incident Management Manager at National Information Technology
Job title: Computer Forensic & Incident Management Manager
Organization National Information Technology
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Category: IT/Software Development
Closing date: October 14, 2013
Key Result Areas/ Accountabilities
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for incident response and forensics
• Manage and perform incident response activities including:
a. Searching device and server logs.
b. Locating malware on a computer
c. Identifying the attack vector
d. Remediating infected computer(s)
e. Building a timeline showing how the incident unfolded.
f. File carving
g. Briefing customer on extent of incident and response strategy
h. Perform storage forensics and Utilize Company-owned forensic tools (Encase, FTK, Helix, Wireshark, etc.) and other incident responses tools in the course of investigations
i. Utilize other Incident response tools such as nmap, Wireshark and Snort,
j. Perform network storage forensics (for example, capturing network traffic for analysis)
k. Perform file-system analysis and file carving (for example, to extract email, documents, and other trace evidence)
l. Establish timelines and patterns of activity of individuals and electronic devices and software
m. Follow forensically sound practices, including preserving chain of custody
n. Consult with Company legal team on privacy, policy and compliance concerns
o. Develop company wide remediation plan of actions as a result of investigative discovery within company business and IT infrastructure
p. Adequately communicate with all key stakeholders to ensure both confidentiality of information and expedient evidence collection
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems information Security or a related field from a recognized university
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) credential is an added advantage
• A post graduate in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Networking and Operating Systems certifications / credentials.
Essential skills/competences:
• Broad information security knowledge and experience
• Working knowledge of forensic tools such as Encase, FTK, Helix, Knoppix, Slax, Sleuthkit, SIFT, BlackLight and/or MacForensicsLab
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Active Directory, Virtualization platforms, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, LDAP, Active Directory, 802.11 wireless, firewalls, routers, network protocols and architecture, databases, VPN/RAS, IDS/IPS
• Understanding of risk-based frameworks
Organization National Information Technology
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Category: IT/Software Development
Closing date: October 14, 2013
Key Result Areas/ Accountabilities
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for incident response and forensics
• Manage and perform incident response activities including:
a. Searching device and server logs.
b. Locating malware on a computer
c. Identifying the attack vector
d. Remediating infected computer(s)
e. Building a timeline showing how the incident unfolded.
f. File carving
g. Briefing customer on extent of incident and response strategy
h. Perform storage forensics and Utilize Company-owned forensic tools (Encase, FTK, Helix, Wireshark, etc.) and other incident responses tools in the course of investigations
i. Utilize other Incident response tools such as nmap, Wireshark and Snort,
j. Perform network storage forensics (for example, capturing network traffic for analysis)
k. Perform file-system analysis and file carving (for example, to extract email, documents, and other trace evidence)
l. Establish timelines and patterns of activity of individuals and electronic devices and software
m. Follow forensically sound practices, including preserving chain of custody
n. Consult with Company legal team on privacy, policy and compliance concerns
o. Develop company wide remediation plan of actions as a result of investigative discovery within company business and IT infrastructure
p. Adequately communicate with all key stakeholders to ensure both confidentiality of information and expedient evidence collection
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems information Security or a related field from a recognized university
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) credential is an added advantage
• A post graduate in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Networking and Operating Systems certifications / credentials.
Essential skills/competences:
• Broad information security knowledge and experience
• Working knowledge of forensic tools such as Encase, FTK, Helix, Knoppix, Slax, Sleuthkit, SIFT, BlackLight and/or MacForensicsLab
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Active Directory, Virtualization platforms, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, LDAP, Active Directory, 802.11 wireless, firewalls, routers, network protocols and architecture, databases, VPN/RAS, IDS/IPS
• Understanding of risk-based frameworks
Human Resource Manager - Waldorf Hilton Hotel
Job title: Urgent Hospitality and Tourism Job Vacancies
City Nairobi Metro
Job category: Hotels and Lodging
Minimum degree: Certificate
Closing date: January 7, 2014 - 1pm
The Human Resource Department of the Waldorf Hilton Hotel London, wishes to inform the general public about the current hospitality job vacancies existing at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel here in United Kingdom.Furthermore, experience and qualified candidates are urgently needed to work on The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, which is located here in London.
City Nairobi Metro
Job category: Hotels and Lodging
Minimum degree: Certificate
Closing date: January 7, 2014 - 1pm
The Human Resource Department of the Waldorf Hilton Hotel London, wishes to inform the general public about the current hospitality job vacancies existing at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel here in United Kingdom.Furthermore, experience and qualified candidates are urgently needed to work on The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, which is located here in London.
Information Security Compliance Manager- National Information Technology
Job Title Information Security Compliance Manager-
Organization National Information Technology
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Category: IT/Software Development
Results Area/Accountability:
• Serves as the subject matter expert in the development, implementation, and maintenance of information related to all aspects of compliance.
• Partners with internal teams to manage control oversight, testing, gap analysis, remediation tracking, compliance documentation and evidence collection.
• Identify opportunities and develops tactical and strategic solutions for enterprise service delivery to meet regulatory compliance requirements in a holistic manner.
• Complete risk assessments and perform in-depth analysis of mitigating controls and financial risk, and documenting the risk.
• Provide expert advice, ensuring compliance, and conformance, on information risk analysis/management.
• Develop, implement and enforce suitable and relevant information security policies, ensuring that these are compliant with legislations and regulations related to information security; reviewing policies on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement, together with suitable materials, an information security awareness and training programme.
• Contribute to Business Continuity planning, training and processes.
• Investigate suspected and actual breaches of security and undertake reporting/remedial action as required. Maintain a log of any incidents and remedial recommendations and actions.
• Continuously assess the shortfall between both actual security measures in place and being effective and those established at a policy level thus highlighting deficiencies for remedial action.
• Establish and maintain a register of data owners for sets of information (e.g. paper files, databases) and educate the data owners on their responsibilities (what is the data, how is it used, who has access to it).
• Maintain Risk, Issue and Change registers for information security.
• Provide advice and take action, where necessary, in response to Audit findings and recommendations in respect of information security.
• Develop and implement a corporate culture of compliance and information security.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems information Security or a related field from a recognized university
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) credential is an added advantage
• A post graduate in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Networking and Operating Systems certifications / credentials.
Skills/Competencies:
• Broad information security knowledge and experience
• Proficiency working with recognized IT Security-related standards, technologies, principles, and practices (including ISO17799/27001).
• Significant broad IT experience, at least some of which has been in a security role.
• Thorough understanding of security requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO Certifications and Data Privacy laws.
Organization National Information Technology
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Category: IT/Software Development
Results Area/Accountability:
• Serves as the subject matter expert in the development, implementation, and maintenance of information related to all aspects of compliance.
• Partners with internal teams to manage control oversight, testing, gap analysis, remediation tracking, compliance documentation and evidence collection.
• Identify opportunities and develops tactical and strategic solutions for enterprise service delivery to meet regulatory compliance requirements in a holistic manner.
• Complete risk assessments and perform in-depth analysis of mitigating controls and financial risk, and documenting the risk.
• Provide expert advice, ensuring compliance, and conformance, on information risk analysis/management.
• Develop, implement and enforce suitable and relevant information security policies, ensuring that these are compliant with legislations and regulations related to information security; reviewing policies on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement, together with suitable materials, an information security awareness and training programme.
• Contribute to Business Continuity planning, training and processes.
• Investigate suspected and actual breaches of security and undertake reporting/remedial action as required. Maintain a log of any incidents and remedial recommendations and actions.
• Continuously assess the shortfall between both actual security measures in place and being effective and those established at a policy level thus highlighting deficiencies for remedial action.
• Establish and maintain a register of data owners for sets of information (e.g. paper files, databases) and educate the data owners on their responsibilities (what is the data, how is it used, who has access to it).
• Maintain Risk, Issue and Change registers for information security.
• Provide advice and take action, where necessary, in response to Audit findings and recommendations in respect of information security.
• Develop and implement a corporate culture of compliance and information security.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems information Security or a related field from a recognized university
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) credential is an added advantage
• A post graduate in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Networking and Operating Systems certifications / credentials.
Skills/Competencies:
• Broad information security knowledge and experience
• Proficiency working with recognized IT Security-related standards, technologies, principles, and practices (including ISO17799/27001).
• Significant broad IT experience, at least some of which has been in a security role.
• Thorough understanding of security requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO Certifications and Data Privacy laws.
Administrator Job Vacancy in Uganda at Uganda Martyrs University
Job Title: Administrator (3 Vacancies)
Organisation: Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)
City Nkozi,
Country Uganda
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The job holder will assist the Dean in the compilation of course outlines, syllabi/ reading lists in handbooks produced by staff as well as reading lists by the same.
Prepare and distribute course assessment forms to their faculty at the end of each semester for students’ feedback. These forms are returned to the Dean and make sure that the raw data is transformed into useful information.
Prepare the final mark sheets to be distributed with the exam questions
Assist prepare data files for entering students results letters at the end of each semester
Collect course work mark sheets by Friday of reading week and final assessment marks one week after the final assessment and enter data as collected
Organisation: Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)
City Nkozi,
Country Uganda
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The job holder will assist the Dean in the compilation of course outlines, syllabi/ reading lists in handbooks produced by staff as well as reading lists by the same.
Prepare and distribute course assessment forms to their faculty at the end of each semester for students’ feedback. These forms are returned to the Dean and make sure that the raw data is transformed into useful information.
Prepare the final mark sheets to be distributed with the exam questions
Assist prepare data files for entering students results letters at the end of each semester
Collect course work mark sheets by Friday of reading week and final assessment marks one week after the final assessment and enter data as collected
Public Relations Supervisor Job opportunity in Uganda at CNOOC Uganda Limited
Job Title: Public Relations Supervisor
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The job holder is responsible for public relations management of government and the mass media, including formulate Management System of Public Relations and Activities Plan, support related departments to transact documents with government.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for public relations management for both internal and external affairs and the set up of public relations crisis management procedures and execution after approval.
Communicate with CNOOC headquarters frequently regarding the company policies and procedures
Create and maintain mutual and good relations with semi-official organizations, administrative organizations, top management personnel from superior department in charge
Collecting policies information and external opinions on the corporate
Establish clear communications with the departments
Offer support to other departments with their transaction of documents, such as registration, investment and construction permissions
Select and update related law, legislations and policies
Responsible for programming, execution of public relations, publications affairs and group activities
Establish and maintain public relations database; update partnerships and management network
Establish good relations with print media, electronic media, network media and television media
Other duties assigned by the Line Manager
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelors Degree or above public relations , sociology , international relations, administration, Human Resource Management, English or equivalent
Five or more years working experience
Good understanding of International relations of politics and economics
Familiarity with working with local government
Familiarity with publication channels of all kinds of media
Good familiarity of sustainable development of the environment society
Knowledge of the oil and the gas industry
How to Apply:
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE document to email address: recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any other documents and ensure to quote the JOB TITLE in the Subject of your email.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.
Deadline: 14th October 2013
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The job holder is responsible for public relations management of government and the mass media, including formulate Management System of Public Relations and Activities Plan, support related departments to transact documents with government.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for public relations management for both internal and external affairs and the set up of public relations crisis management procedures and execution after approval.
Communicate with CNOOC headquarters frequently regarding the company policies and procedures
Create and maintain mutual and good relations with semi-official organizations, administrative organizations, top management personnel from superior department in charge
Collecting policies information and external opinions on the corporate
Establish clear communications with the departments
Offer support to other departments with their transaction of documents, such as registration, investment and construction permissions
Select and update related law, legislations and policies
Responsible for programming, execution of public relations, publications affairs and group activities
Establish and maintain public relations database; update partnerships and management network
Establish good relations with print media, electronic media, network media and television media
Other duties assigned by the Line Manager
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelors Degree or above public relations , sociology , international relations, administration, Human Resource Management, English or equivalent
Five or more years working experience
Good understanding of International relations of politics and economics
Familiarity with working with local government
Familiarity with publication channels of all kinds of media
Good familiarity of sustainable development of the environment society
Knowledge of the oil and the gas industry
How to Apply:
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE document to email address: recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any other documents and ensure to quote the JOB TITLE in the Subject of your email.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.
Deadline: 14th October 2013
Senior Specialist Lead Engineer jobs opportunity in Uganda at Weatherford
Job Title: Senior Specialist Lead Engineer
Organization: Weatherford
Duty Station: Uganda
About Weatherford:
Weatherford is one of the largest international oil and natural gas service companies. The company provides products and services for drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention of oil and natural gas wells, along with pipeline construction and commissioning.
Job Summary: The Senior Specialist Lead Engineer will be responsible for the successful installation of optical and electronic downhole reservoir monitoring equipment for regions supported by Production Optimisation GBU. The installations will be performed directly by the job holder or indirectly through the supervision of 3rd parties. The work performed on/offsite will be under customer supervision to the contracted specification. These are to be achieved within the framework of the job scope and subject to our client contractual obligations and both regulatory and Weatherford policies and procedure requirements
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Specialist Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is familiar and confident in performing all “field operations” in advance of being required to perform the actual “field operations”. Any deficiencies identified are to be reported in a timely manner to ensure all “field operations” are performed successfully to the contracted specification.
The Lead Specialist Engineer is responsible for identifying and documenting any Risk Assessment, associated with performing “field operations” in a timely manner ahead or performing the said “field operation”.
The Lead Specialist Engineer is responsible for ensuring he or she participates in Projects to Operations handover, evaluating the content of any Rig Book and or Procedures and Work Instructions and ensuring any deficiencies are noted and highlighted.
Organization: Weatherford
Duty Station: Uganda
About Weatherford:
Weatherford is one of the largest international oil and natural gas service companies. The company provides products and services for drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention of oil and natural gas wells, along with pipeline construction and commissioning.
Job Summary: The Senior Specialist Lead Engineer will be responsible for the successful installation of optical and electronic downhole reservoir monitoring equipment for regions supported by Production Optimisation GBU. The installations will be performed directly by the job holder or indirectly through the supervision of 3rd parties. The work performed on/offsite will be under customer supervision to the contracted specification. These are to be achieved within the framework of the job scope and subject to our client contractual obligations and both regulatory and Weatherford policies and procedure requirements
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Specialist Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is familiar and confident in performing all “field operations” in advance of being required to perform the actual “field operations”. Any deficiencies identified are to be reported in a timely manner to ensure all “field operations” are performed successfully to the contracted specification.
The Lead Specialist Engineer is responsible for identifying and documenting any Risk Assessment, associated with performing “field operations” in a timely manner ahead or performing the said “field operation”.
The Lead Specialist Engineer is responsible for ensuring he or she participates in Projects to Operations handover, evaluating the content of any Rig Book and or Procedures and Work Instructions and ensuring any deficiencies are noted and highlighted.
Sales Manager jobs opportunity in Uganda at Barclays Bank
Job Title: Sales Manager -LGs - 00131707
Organisation: Barclays Bank
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Sales Manager will sell Barclays Africa Retail business products to walk-in customers to the branch, actively go out and recruit new customers. Support Local Business Development managers during the account opening process for new business and cross sales. Responsibilities include:
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. New Business Development 50%
· Increase product penetration for the customers under management by reviewing their portfolio to determine potential cross sells and proactively recommend new products to customers.
· Create customer proposals based on the needs analysis and follow through the sales process.
· Refer to the relevant product area for specialist product help or advice (e.g. Asset Finance) when uncertain about the product delivery or application process. Respond directly to customers with the details.
· Achieve agreed sales targets for new accounts, cards, assets and liabilities, through a proactive calling program to Business Club customers.
· Conduct regular face-to-face customer visits and arrange focused social events and individual entertainment.
· Recruit new customers into the Business Club and manage the Business Club relationship once they become members. This includes following up on outstanding club fees, providing input to seminars and trips arranged for customers, and ensuring a high level of customer retention in the club.
· Interface with the Business Club Coordinator during the event planning for monthly or bi-monthly events including providing the invitation list, the theme for the event and identifying potential speakers.
· When customer wish to exit the Business Club, conduct exit interviews to determine the reasons for departure and feed these back to the Business Development Manager.
· On a regular basis, interface with the Vehicle and Asset Finance team, to ensure that product knowledge is kept up to date and that all opportunities are followed up.
· Update the customer database with customer demographics.
· When interfacing with business owners, identify potential opportunities for the owners to become Prestige or Premier Customers and ensure that leads are passed on the Affluent Segment for follow-up. Arrange introductions for the Premier or Prestige team where appropriate.
· Continuously monitor utilisation of credit facilities. Identify and resolve under-utilisation by contacting customers to determine the reasons and escalating service issues.
· Review the local media to identify potential target market customers.
· Manage own calling programmed, including identifying names to call on in a particular month and setting up the meetings. Obtain advice from the Business Development Manager if required.
· On a monthly basis, compile a report on the calling programmed for the month and personal sales progress against the targets as agreed. Present the report to the Business Development Manager.
· Participate in product campaigns that apply to Small and Medium Enterprises by ensuring that the products are explained to customers.
· Conduct a detailed needs analysis for potential customers to determine which products would suit their business requirements.
Organisation: Barclays Bank
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Sales Manager will sell Barclays Africa Retail business products to walk-in customers to the branch, actively go out and recruit new customers. Support Local Business Development managers during the account opening process for new business and cross sales. Responsibilities include:
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. New Business Development 50%
· Increase product penetration for the customers under management by reviewing their portfolio to determine potential cross sells and proactively recommend new products to customers.
· Create customer proposals based on the needs analysis and follow through the sales process.
· Refer to the relevant product area for specialist product help or advice (e.g. Asset Finance) when uncertain about the product delivery or application process. Respond directly to customers with the details.
· Achieve agreed sales targets for new accounts, cards, assets and liabilities, through a proactive calling program to Business Club customers.
· Conduct regular face-to-face customer visits and arrange focused social events and individual entertainment.
· Recruit new customers into the Business Club and manage the Business Club relationship once they become members. This includes following up on outstanding club fees, providing input to seminars and trips arranged for customers, and ensuring a high level of customer retention in the club.
· Interface with the Business Club Coordinator during the event planning for monthly or bi-monthly events including providing the invitation list, the theme for the event and identifying potential speakers.
· When customer wish to exit the Business Club, conduct exit interviews to determine the reasons for departure and feed these back to the Business Development Manager.
· On a regular basis, interface with the Vehicle and Asset Finance team, to ensure that product knowledge is kept up to date and that all opportunities are followed up.
· Update the customer database with customer demographics.
· When interfacing with business owners, identify potential opportunities for the owners to become Prestige or Premier Customers and ensure that leads are passed on the Affluent Segment for follow-up. Arrange introductions for the Premier or Prestige team where appropriate.
· Continuously monitor utilisation of credit facilities. Identify and resolve under-utilisation by contacting customers to determine the reasons and escalating service issues.
· Review the local media to identify potential target market customers.
· Manage own calling programmed, including identifying names to call on in a particular month and setting up the meetings. Obtain advice from the Business Development Manager if required.
· On a monthly basis, compile a report on the calling programmed for the month and personal sales progress against the targets as agreed. Present the report to the Business Development Manager.
· Participate in product campaigns that apply to Small and Medium Enterprises by ensuring that the products are explained to customers.
· Conduct a detailed needs analysis for potential customers to determine which products would suit their business requirements.
Programme Accountant - Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Job Title: Programme Accountant
Organization: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Project: Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme (QUISP)
Duty Station: MTIC Offices in Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
About QUISP:
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is implementing a five year comprehensive programme – “Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme (QUISP).” The overall programme objective is to: promote the use of quality infrastructure standards so as to improve the competitiveness of Uganda’s products, processes and service delivery systems in domestic, regional and international markets.
Job Summary: The Programme Accountant will primarily be responsible for the overall financial management (financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting and administrative management of the Programme’s financial resources.
Organization: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Project: Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme (QUISP)
Duty Station: MTIC Offices in Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
About QUISP:
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is implementing a five year comprehensive programme – “Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme (QUISP).” The overall programme objective is to: promote the use of quality infrastructure standards so as to improve the competitiveness of Uganda’s products, processes and service delivery systems in domestic, regional and international markets.
Job Summary: The Programme Accountant will primarily be responsible for the overall financial management (financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting and administrative management of the Programme’s financial resources.
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