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Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Programme Coordinator – Research & Documentation needed at WaterAid in Uganda (WAU)

WaterAid in Uganda (WAU)




About WAU:
WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.
                                             
WaterAid works through supporting local organizations and government authorities to design low cost sustainable projects using appropriate and affordable technologies that can be managed by the community itself.  WaterAid also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key international organizations to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.

Job Summary:
The Programme Coordinator – Research & Documentation will primarily analyse political, social and economic trends and to identify learning and research issues on the obstacles to sustainable WASH access in Uganda. The Job holder undertakes research and together with the rest of the team, documents and ensures learning from best practices, lessons, challenges and success stories by the development sector actors including government departments. Envisaged is the ability to translate all this into advocacy work for influencing policy change in WASH and other related sectors together. Further, the post holder will help build the capacity of WaterAid Uganda (WAU) partners, and lead on the coordination of all research and documentation work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Identify, prioritize and manage a specific research agenda as part of WAU’s influencing work.  This needs to take into consideration priorities identified by WAU Country Strategy Paper, WASH sector and national situational analysis, and WaterAid global priorities.
  • Supervise the research matrix by defining frameworks and parameters of researches, develop concepts, terms of reference, undertake technical review of research proposals, control quality of methodologies, build-in checks of ethics in data and information collation and vet final research reports
  • Develop research proposals on selected obstacles and issues on WASH in partnership with other key stakeholders.
  • Develop and ensure utilisation of process documentation guidelines to realise quality and accuracy in documentation
  • Carry out systematic documentation of case studies and lessons from WaterAid’s policy and practice work, following a clear documentation plan for WAU and partners.
  • Collaborate with partners and related programme staff in the production and dissemination of at least three (3) learning documents each year, detailing best practice/policy lessons etc arising from WAU's work.
  • Develop an effective mechanism of supporting other coordinators in ensuring research outputs and programme evaluations are incorporated into their project planning processes with partner organisations and promotion to other key stakeholders.
  • Identify areas of learning and documentations from partners’ work. Maintain an easily accessible electronic library of key project documents actively managed, updated, and contribute to the WAU’s and sector learning agenda.
  • Participate in and contribute to WAU’s efforts to strengthen in-country sector networks by developing and maintaining relationships with other agencies working in the WASH sector, media, and research academia or learning institutions for the purpose of contributing to and gaining information and advice on key issues.
  • Actively participate in and support learning within the organisation and the sector
  • Work in liaison with the Programme coordinator communications and support the packaging and dissemination of research findings by WaterAid and partners in all projects at both district and national level in Uganda and global WaterAid.
  • Respond to training needs in partner organizations on research and documentation through training and mentorship.This will involve working with partners to improve their abilities to evaluate, analyse, document and communicate their research work.
  • Together with the Senior Programme Coordinator Policy and Advocacy initiate an explicitly informed Advocacy agenda to expand the self-awareness of poor people regarding their rights and responsibilities to access safe Water and sanitation.
  • Work collaboratively with the Senior Programme Coordinator Policy and Advocacy produce general and specific sector briefings and presentations, based on policy research and practical experiences to relevant decision-makers and donors to influence policy change.
  • Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating WASH mandate
  • Perform any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Development predisposition, an advanced degree in Public Health, Sociology, Economics, Social Statistics with a strong development bias.
  • Possess specialized training in research design, data analysis and report writing (preferred)
  • A minimum of five years’ demonstrated working experience in Research and Policy analysis in the field of development with any reputed national/ international/ donor agency.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
  • The applicant must possess professional skills in preparation research design using different tools and methods, data analysis and reporting.
  • Good knowledge of best practices and trends in research and analysis using statistical and other computer based packages. Having planned and led a good number of researches and publication of articles in the recognized journals is preferred.
  • Working knowledge and experience in writing technical research proposals, reports and case studies, policy briefs and other information materials generated from research findings.
  • Excellent report writing and documentation skills. Creativity in the presentation of information through use of graphical, pictorial or other appropriate communication means
  • Possess the ability to communicate research findings clearly to policy-making audiences, as well as being able to identify knowledge gaps
  • Significant experience and knowledge on WASH sector/ issues is desirable with proven ability to analyse (qualitative and quantitative) data
  • Diligent and thorough working style with commitment to producing high quality and accurate outputs.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested with a desire to work with WaterAid should endeavor to send their applications including a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
The Head of Human Resources and Administration,
WaterAid Uganda, Plot 90 Luthuli Avenue Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 11759 Kampala, Uganda

Email: wauganda@wateraid.org

NB: Interviews will begin on 17th February, 2014. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t heard from us by that time.

Deadline: 7th February, 2014

Mechanical Engineer needed at Monitor Publications Limited (MPL

monitor Publications Jobs - Mechanical Engineer




About MPL:
Monitor Publications Limited, a Nation Media Group Company is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating The Daily Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance of the press and auxiliary equipment in the plant, install and commission new equipment and supervise service level providers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plans production maintenance for weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly maintenance tasks
  • Ensures that all the tasks specified by the planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures
  • Oversee that all service level providers carry out proper maintenance on equipment when due Attends to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within the shortest time possible Installs and commissions new equipment including hardware and software
  • Counter checks the work assigned to Plant Technician to ensure thoroughness
  • Recommends to the Production Manager the spare parts to be ordered
  • Conducts  monthly stock-take of mechanical spares
  • Ensures the use of quality work practices
  • Perform any other key job tasks as assigned by the Technical Manager.


Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • The applicant should possess a good university degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution
  • The applicant must also be registered Engineer with a  board certificate
  • A minimum of two years’ experience
  • Highly result-oriented
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Possess the ability to follow through and close issues


How to Apply:
All potential job suitors with a desire to work in one of Uganda’s leading Media Houses, Monitor Publications should send their applications with detailed CVs and academic documents with a daytime telephone number to: The Resourcing and Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com: Please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line.
NB: Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 5th February 2014

Country Finance Manager needed at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development




About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

Job Summary:
The Country Finance Manager (CFM) will be responsible for ACTED accounting and financial management in-country. The CFM makes sure that national legislation is adhered to, and that the country specific standards are applied in ensuring efficient use of resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Accounting and Financial Management:
Accountancy:

  • Oversee accountancy procedures: filing of documents, allocation of expenses, vouchers registration, balance checking, etc.;
  • Communicate accounts on a monthly basis to HQ, respecting SAGA procedures and deadlines;
  • Manage the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of accounting and financial documents in conformity with FLAT procedures;

Treasury:

  • Open/close bank accounts on the authority of the General Delegate;
  • Oversee the management of bank accounts: follow transfers, check balances, check authorised visas;
  • Oversee the management of safes and cash: available amount, balance checks, security instructions;
  • Assess monthly cash-flow needs for projects and bases and communicate cash requests to the HQ;
  • Manage money transfers, bases cash-supply and amounts in circulation, whilst defining payment procedures (bank transfer, cheque, cash etc.);

Commitment of expenditure:

  • Set up and formalise procedures for the commitment of expendiure, conform to ACTED procurement guidelines: collect visas of authorised staff members, set-up commitment ceiling in local currencies, define methods and timescales for payment according to local practices;


Ensure that proofs of purchase are valid (contracts, orders, bills, invoices, delivery receipts etc);
2. Budget Management
Ensure budget follow-up:

  • Develop tables necessary for financial monitoring and for budget follow up within the mission;
  • Periodically analyse gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses;
  • Anticipate financial risks and draw mitigation measures;
  • Calculate and supervise the monthly cost of each vehicle (fuel consumption, repairs) in coordination with Country Logistician;
  • Calculate monthly communication costs of each base (phone, e-mail, Internet), in coordination with Country Logistician;
  • Develop project budgets:
  • Develop budgets for project proposals according to project needs and Donor constraints;
  • Draft financial reports (mid-term and final) respecting contractual deadlines;
  • Ensure the respect of Donor procedures for each financial contract.

3. Department Follow-up :
Team leadership:

  • Update the organigramme and ToRs of the finance department according to the mission development;
  • Supervise the team and undertake appraisals of directly supervised colleagues;
  • Ensure training and capacity building for finance team members in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills within the department;
  • Internal Procedures and Information Flows;
  • Develop relevant management procedures within the team;
  • Improve information flows within the department and with other departments and projects


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The Country Finance Manager should possess a master’s degree minimum in Finance or related area;
  • Three or more years’ experience in financial management and monitoring systems, preferably of large development programs, possibly complemented by academic expertise;
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance;
  • Ability to manage a financial/monitoring team and demonstrate leadership;
  • Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building efforts;
  • Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
  • Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
  • Prior knowledge of the region an asset;
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English is required
  • Possess the ability to communicate in local languages an asset;
  • Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software


Job Terms and Conditions:

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
  • Additional monthly living allowance
  • Free food provided + housing allowance
  • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
  • Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package


How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with ACTED as the Country Finance Manager,  please send, in your application in English with a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : CFM/UGA/SA. Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE. Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

Deadline: 28th February 2014

Receptionist needed at The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)




About ASARECA:
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not for- profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Southern Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and. The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Job Summary:
 The Receptionist will offer operational assistance of the customer service/front office desk at the ASARECA Secretariat.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Receptionist is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support and operate a multi-line telephone system.
  • Answers incoming telephone calls, screening and forwarding to appropriate staff
  • Takes and delivers messages when appropriate staff are unavailable
  • Welcomes on-site visitors and directs them to appropriate offices
  • Maintains a register of visitors in liaison with security
  • Receives, sorts, and routes mail to relevant recipients
  • Opens and date stamp all general correspondence
  • Coordinates the repair and maintenance of office equipment
  • Assists in preparation of travel orders
  • Assists in compiling and receiving orders for office supplies
  • Assists in other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and collating documents
  • Assists in maintaining the general filing system and file all correspondence
  • Assists in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The Receptionist must possess a Diploma in Secretarial Studies and or a Certificate in Front Office Management or other Business Administration related field.
  • At least two years’ experience as a receptionist or front office staff in a busy office environment.
  • The incumbent must be honest and trustworthy
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Highly flexible with sound work ethics as well as proficient in use of computers
  • Excellent team building skills
  • Effective verbal and listening communications skill
  • Time management skills


How to Apply:
 Send your application in confidence to the address below. Please indicate the job title on the subject line and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/ academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to: Head, HR & Administration ASARECA, P.O Box 765 Entebbe, Uganda
E-mail: hr@asareca.org

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 7th February 2014


Help Desk Administrator IT needed at Nile breweries limited

 Nile Breweries Limited



About Nile:
Nile Breweries Limited, a leading beverage company in Uganda, a subsidiary of SABMiller, and also recognized three times as the Best Employer in Uganda for the years 2004, 2005 & 2009,  the second largest brewing group in the World seeks to recruit highly motivated, results oriented and dynamic candidates for the positions above:-

Job Summary: 
The Help Desk Administrator will be responsible for:
The provision of first level information technology support to all employees
Logging and escalating all calls from the enterprise for resolution
Ensure regular reporting of service performance (incident management).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should hold a Bachelors' degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • S/he must be customer-oriented with interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent computer trouble shooting skills
  • Detailed knowledge and experience with remote desk tool
  • Certificate in remote desk tools will be an added advantage
  • Prior experience in help desk environment will be advantageous.


How to Apply:
 All candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should please send their CVs, which should include details of email address [if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the undersigned:

The Business Partner Sales & Distribution Nile Breweries Limited P.O Box 1345, Kampala Service Center, Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31st January 2014

Monday, 27 January 2014

Programme Coordinator Data Management and Information Technology needed at WaterAid in Uganda (WAU)

WaterAid NGO IT 



About WAU:
WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.
                                             
WaterAid works through supporting local organizations and government authorities to design low cost sustainable projects using appropriate and affordable technologies that can be managed by the community itself.  WaterAid also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key international organizations to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.

Job Summary:
The Programme Coordinator Data Management and Information Technology will be responsible for providing the planning, coordination, utilization and administration of the organization databases, computer systems and networks. The job holder is responsible for ensuring appropriate definition, organization, security, integrity, operational efficiency, operational support, scheduling and documentation of the databases. S/he establishes written guidelines for the overall use and management of the WAU database management systems and provides support to staff and partners ensure that they are followed.  The job holder will monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of the organisation. This will involve installing and configuring computer systems, diagnose hardware/software faults and solve technical and applications problems. The job holder will also periodically evaluate, appropriate IT technologies and support their implementation in line with the global WA IT policy framework.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Database Management:
Periodically review and update the current database management systems, ensure proper functioning, integrity and security of the system.
Oversee and manage database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior management; implements database design enhancements and structure changes.
Review/Develop system design document and protocols or guidelines for data processing, orient and support staff and partners in their usage
Provide technical support to non-technical staff and enable them understand how to use the system properly.
Prepare timely reports and training manuals for use by staff and partners.
Upgrades hardware and software by assessing transaction processing and database production options
Maintains database performance by troubleshooting problems, setting and enforcing standards and controls in line with system requirements and legal regulations
Monitoring data entry by partners and providing follow up monitoring and support
Provides support and works closely with the Senior Programme Coordinator M&E and Programme Coordinator Research and Documentation in the design, implementation, analysis of information from baselines, evaluations, research, Post Implementation Surveys and Data Audits using the system
Assigns and controls names used for the various portions of data base to include, transaction codes, elements, tables, records, schema and sub-schema.
Ensures the integrity of data base files through the daily monitoring of database backups, logs, journals and transaction statistics.
Supervises the proper distribution and controlled replication of data across the organizations processors.
Implements database back-up and recovery plans, and performs database recoveries and coordination with consultants and service providers.
Create and maintain an appropriate efficient system for sharing and use of information on shared networks
Prepares periodic reports on system performance and problems.
Provides written and oral reporting to management on request.

2. Computer Services & Maintenance:
Install, test and maintain IT hardware and software
Offer technical assistance to team members, receive and ensure a timely response to provide technical support and advice on IT related matters

3. WAU IT System:
Assist in the development and support of the Internet
Plan, implement and modify the structure for the Intranet to support and solve the organisations business problems
Administer the Office Network systems (LAN, WLAN)
Work with and supervise external service providers and prepare reports on issues raised and performance for management consideration
Maintain a master inventory spreadsheet of all computer‐related equipment held by the organisation
Work closely with related IT personnel in UK and other countries

4. System Security:
Provide, maintain and update data security and backup
Ensure system security measures are adhered to

5. Training:
Design and implement IT training programs for WaterAid Uganda staff
Assess and develop training need for new WaterAid Uganda staff
Train staff on the use of the WaterAid Uganda intranet

6. Support Partner Organisation:
Identify training programs for Partner Organisation and implement when required
Assess partner IT needs and advise accordingly
Provides support to partner DLGs set up/manage and use existing WASH MIS systems (M4W)
Provided technical assistance and training when required
Perform any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required. It is important to note that the responsibilities may change to meet the evolving needs of WaterAid.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or a closely related field with knowledge and experience in the following areas: UNIX, WAN, LAN, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Possess a minimum of  five (5) years of systems analysis and/or programming experience which includes at least two (2) years of database management and administration experience.
  • Expertise in Windows and Vista networks,  active directory, TCP/IP and Linux servers
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and software, HTML, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript
  • Detailed technical knowledge of PC hardware maintenance.
  • Good understanding, knowledge and experience with complex and web-based databases
  • Significant knowledge of and ability in database programming techniques, such as application development, maintenance, documentation, testing and debugging
  • Substantial ability to logically analyze numerical and narrative data using data and process modeling methodologies and tools.
  • Significant ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in reviewing and processing complex data and maintain detailed and accurate records
  • Good understanding and knowledge of and ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.
  • Display confidence when dealing with people, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills while exhibiting excellent listening skills.
  • Show commitment to WaterAid’s Values and working style that exhibits our leadership behaviors.
  • Possess the ability to investigate issues and requirements, identify and prioritize and implement appropriate solutions.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested with a desire to work with WaterAid should endeavor to send their applications including a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
The Head of Human Resources and Administration,
WaterAid Uganda, Plot 90 Luthuli Avenue Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 11759 Kampala, Uganda

Email: wauganda@wateraid.org

NB: Interviews will begin on 17th February, 2014. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t heard from us by that time.

Deadline: 7th February, 2014

Program Manager needed at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

  Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)



About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

Job Summary: The Program Manager has been identified as a Key Personnel position. The proposed Program Manager should hProgram Managerave extensive relevant experience managing the mobilization and oversight of multi-faceted projects, including those in the infrastructure sector. The Program Manager should possess a demonstrated the ability to quickly and effectively assemble and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; to effectively collaborate and coordinate with and lead a wide range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors in a developing-country setting; and to implement high-profile and politically sensitive programs. The Program Manager will contribute to the development of his project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manage its implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors: The Program Manager will be responsible for managing partnerships and ensuring smooth implementation of work plan activities. The PM and senior management team will be responsible for monitoring, technical quality of program interventions, and accountability. This PM will collaborate closely with district officials and local authorities, as well as the donor.
Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities: Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
Representation vis-à-vis Donors: Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
Representation vis-à-vis international organisations: Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

2. Project Cycle Management:
Project implementation: Plan the various stages of project implementation; Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up; Manage project finances, logistics and materials; Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project; Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
Project reporting requirements: Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors; Periodically draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up; Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures. More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
Provide Relevant Technical Expertise: Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation: Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks; Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
Conduct quality control: Analyse technical added-value and project impact; Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.

3. Oversee Program Staff and Security:
Guide and direct program staff: Organise and lead project coordination meetings; Prepare and follow work plans with each project member; Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts); Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life; Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development; Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.); Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff: When requested by HQ, undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living in the country.
Manage staff security: In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through regular written reports; Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention; Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.

4. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:
Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project; Share such memos with internal and external partners;
Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant must possess demonstrated expertise as a PM with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing large complex infrastructure programs preferably within an African context.
  • Significant experience working on USAID program; familiarity with USAID regulations.
  • Prior experience leading collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders—i.e., between other USAID and NUDEIL recipients, INGOs, Local NGOs and GoU.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs).


Job Terms and Conditions:

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
  • Additional monthly living allowance
  • Free food provided + housing allowance
  • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
  • Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package


How to Apply:
all interested applicants should  please send, in your application in English with a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : PM/UG/RW. Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE. Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46.

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

Deadline: 28th February 2014


Regional Sales Executives needed at Monitor Publications Limited (MPL

 Monitor Publications MPL



About MPL:
Monitor Publications Limited, a Nation Media Group Company is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating The Daily Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary: 
The Regional Sales Executives will be responsible for ensuring market penetration in the given territory in order to generate revenue and achieve the business targets.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Offer support to the field sales representatives in terms of paper availability and shelf life as well as market penetration in the given territory
  • Conduct vendor supervision, vendor placement /vendor positioning to maximize sales
  • Vendor intimacy /relationships and conflict resolution among vendors and agents
  • Vendor Top ups during peak hours of selling papers and also determine stock levels at both agent and vendor level
  • Recommend both the sales rep as well as the distribution manager on the market feedback on the product Advise the department on the issues that concern vendors and agents majorly sales related
  • Enforce record keeping among agents and vendors Product merchandising on all our stands and supermarkets in the allocated region/market
  • Enforce paper display at least 70% among vendors Market intelligence majorly on the competition


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:


  • The Regional Sales Executive should ideally hold a diploma and or a bachelor’s degree in any business-related course or equivalent
  • Basic business Computer literacy skills a requirement
  • A minimum of two years' working experience in a sales related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


How to Apply:
All potential job suitors should send their applications to the regional centers with detailed CVs and academic documents with a daytime telephone number to: The Resourcing and Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com: Please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line.
NB: Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 5th February 2014

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Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Project Coordinator - Plan International Uganda

Job Title: Project Coordinator – PRAAC
Organisation: Plan International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Project Title: Promoting Rights and Accountabilities in African Communities (PRAAC)
Reports to: Program Support Manager

About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest child centered development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

About PRAAC Project:
Plan Uganda with funding from USAID is implementing a “Promoting Rights and Accountabilities in African Communities” (PRAAC) project in three districts of Kampala, Kamuli and Lira and also policy influence work at national level. PRAAC as a project aims at ensuring improved social and economic outcomes for marginalized people (especially women, young people and people living with disabilities), as well as stronger and more inclusive communities with an enabling legal and institutional environment. PRAAC is a five year project and currently in the third year of implementation.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist - World Wide Fund for Nature

Vacancy :  Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Recruiter: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Project Name: Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda
Funding Source: European Union (EU)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Finance & Administration Officer

About WWF:
WWF is one of the world's largest independent and experienced Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment conservation in Uganda. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of our planet's natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

About RMNP Project:
WWF UCO with funding from the European Union is implementing the “Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda” a project aimed at promoting sustainable conservation financing within the Rwenzori Landscape. The Project will be implemented in partnership with the mandated Government Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, the private sector and communities within the Rwenzori Landscape.

Electricity Network Design Officer - The Rural Electrification Agency

Job Title: Electricity Network Design Officer
Organisation: The Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Duty Station: Kampala
Country Uganda.

About REA:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) established by Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 75. The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of rural electrification projects. In order to fulfill the above mandate, REA has established a Department for Off-Grid Renewable Energy Development whose main purpose is to identify, assess and plan the development of renewable energy resources for extending electricity services to remote communities with a view to enhancing their socioeconomic status.

Key Duties
Collaborate with the Renewable Energy Officer to update the inventory of renewable energy technologies that are appropriate for application in rural areas, with particular reference to the identified resources, their locations and the communities to be service.
Work collaboratively with the Renewable Energy Development Officer, prioritise suitable renewable energy based off-grid projects for implementation, prepare terms of reference (TORs), coordinate and supervise preparation of their feasibility studies and package them for investment by the public or the private sector or public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Prepare technical specifications and designs, bills of quantities and engineers estimates, bidding documents for off-grid rural electrification projects.
Coordinate the procurement of network consultants and contractors, and supervise implementation of their contracts.


Human Resource Officer - Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority

Vacancy: Human Resource Officer
Recruiter: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Senior Human Resource Officer

About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda's public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state's public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all stakeholders.

URBA’s primary mandates include;
Regulate the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and public sector
Supervise institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services
Protect the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemes
Promote the development of the retirement benefits sector
Provide for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.

Senior M&E Specialist - Health - QED Group, LLC

Job Title: Senior M&E Specialist - Health
Recruiter QED Group, LLC
Project: USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to:  Chief of Party
About USAID Project:
The USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning project (Learning Contract) is the five-year organizational program support vehicle through which USAID/Uganda will pursue realizing its development objectives within the complicated and shifting Ugandan development context.  The purpose of the Learning Contract is to provide monitoring, evaluation and learning support services and build capacity of USAID/Uganda to implement USAID’s Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting methodology to strengthen the implementation of USAID/Uganda’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy and enhance USAID’s organizational effectiveness.

Job Summary: The Senior M&E Specialist-Health (Sr. M&E-Health) will ensure the provision of M&E and learning services to USAID/Uganda.  The primary responsibilities of the Sr. M&E-Health is to provide M&E, analytical and sectoral technical assistance in the area of Health.

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Stores Assistant - Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)

Job Title: Stores Assistant
Recruiter: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Administrative Officer

About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda's public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state's public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all stakeholders.
URBA’s primary mandates include;
Regulate the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and public sector
Supervise institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services
Protect the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemes
Promote the development of the retirement benefits sector
Provide for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.

IT Auditor - Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. (BOA)

Job Title: IT Auditor
Recruiter: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. (BOA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Internal Audit

About BOA:
Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. is part of Groupe Bank Of Africa (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people. BOA believes in Transparency, Expertise, Proximity and Responsibility.

Job Summary: The IT Auditor will aid Bank of Africa in planning and conducting regular IT audits of the Bank’s internal controls, operations, risk management and governance processes and report matters to Head of Internal Audit for further action.

Loans Officers (20 Vacancies) - Frank Management Consult Limited

Job Title:Loans Officers (20 Vacancies)
Recruiter:Frank Management Consult Limited
Duty Station:Kampala,
Country Uganda

About US:
Our client, a fastest growing international micro-finance seeks qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals to urgently fill the above position

Key Performance Areas:
To contribute to the profitability of the branch by effectively achieving set sales targets through actively and proactively identifying sales opportunities;
To keep the portfolio at risk at the acceptable minimum through actively following up on all clients for timely repayments;
To proactively and continuously deliver service excellence.

Senior Audit Officer - BRAC International Uganda

Job Title:   Senior Audit Officer
Organization: BRAC International Uganda
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Sales Unit Manager

About BRAC:
BRAC, the largest non-governmental development organization in the world, is working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia, with a view to alleviate poverty. The organization implements integrated development approach combining education, health, agriculture, Livestock, adolescent empowerment, and micro finance.

Key Duties
Perform audit according to audit plan and Audit program
Capacity to draft report review and follow up audit officers
Follow-up on timely dispatch of audit report, report archiving and review reply of audit reports
Preparation of various types of quarterly summary report
Do any other various duties as per direction of supervisor

Qualifications,
The Senior Audit Officer must hold a M.Com, CA (CC) in Accounting or Finance.
The candidate must possess at least three years of work experience

Head of Operations - Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. (BOA)

Job Title: Head of Operations
Organisation: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. (BOA)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: General Manager – Operations & Support

About BOA:
Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. is part of Groupe Bank Of Africa (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people. BOA believes in Transparency, Expertise, Proximity and Responsibility.

Job Summary: The Head of Operations will offer strategic direction and over sight of the functions of Global Operations, Domestic Operations, Branch Control, E-Commerce Operations, ICT, Projects and Procurement.

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Receptionist/Admin Assistant Jobs in Uganda - IAA Resolution Health East Africa Limited

Vacancy:   Receptionist/Admin Assistant
Recruiter: IAA Resolution Health East Africa Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About Us:
IAA-Resolution, which is a partnership between IAA Healthcare and Resolution Health East Africa, offers healthcare packages that provide our clients with high value in benefits and unique service. IAA- Resolution has a strong accredited medical service provider network of over 500 hospitals, clinics and doctors all across East Africa. We also provide access to over 750 health hospitals and clinics in East Africa and South Sudan to the over 106,000 members who entrust us with their healthcare security.

Job Summary: The Receptionist/Admin Assistant will serve as the first point of contact with external visitors and callers, and as the last point of contact with some internal functions. He/she provides administrative support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks for the Country Office. He or she shall be responsible for coordinating and following up actions that arise out of day to day interaction to the satisfaction of both internal and external parties involved.

Documentation and Learning Officer Jobs - Independent Development Fund (IDF)

Job Title: Documentation and Learning Officer
Recruiter: Independent Development Fund (IDF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to:  Programme Results Manager (PRM)

About IDF:
The Independent Development Fund is a Ugandan non- political, non- governmental, not for profit grant mechanism, providing support to civil society organizations to promote human rights, access to justice and social accountability in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Documentation and Learning Officer will strengthen documentation of results from IDF supported work; facilitate learning among IDF grantees and other stakeholders and production/publishing of high quality information materials including videos, fact sheets and journals.

Premier Personal Banker Jobs in Uganda - Barclays Bank Uganda

Job Title: Premier Personal Banker-BA3 – 00140469 (Several Vacancies)
Organisation: Barclays Bank Uganda
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Branch Manager (Prestige)

 About Barclays Bank Uganda:
Barclays Bank (Uganda) Limited, commonly known as Barclays Bank (Uganda), is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.  Barclays Bank (Uganda) opened for business in Uganda in 1927, with two branches in the capital city, Kampala and one in Jinja, the country's second-largest commercial centre. In February 2007, Barclays Bank completed the acquisition of Nile Bank Uganda Limited, strengthening its presence in the country. As of April 2012, Barclays Bank (Uganda) employed more than 800 individuals (known as "colleagues", within the bank). At that time, it had forty-four branches and sixty-five ATMs in service.

Job Summary: The Prestige Bankers will deliver exceptional sales performance by identifying and meeting customer needs through selling & cross-selling of all Barclays Africa Retail products & services.

Responsibilities:
1. Sales to Retail Banking Prestige Customers (60%)
Participate in specific product campaigns by ensuring that the products are explained to customers.
Agree, meet and exceed targets for specific sales campaigns.
Maintain own sales performance statistics for management information usage.
Own and manage personal product & channel sales targets to contribute towards the outlet sales objectives.
Refer to the appropriate area of delivery for specialist product help or advice (e.g. Schemes or Home Loans) when uncertain about the product delivery or application process.
Respond directly to the customer.


Customer Account Executive Job in Uganda at Information Fort LLC (InfoFort)

Vacancy: Customer Account Executive
Recruiter: Information Fort LLC (InfoFort)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country :Uganda
Reports to:  Managing Director

About InfoFort:
Information Fort LLC (InfoFort) is the leading records and Information Management solution provider in the GCC, Levant and North Africa. It is a 100% subsidiary of ARAMEX and ISO 9001: 2008 Certified. Since its inception in 1997, InfoFort has been the leading and largest records management service provider in the region, with more than 1400 satisfied clients from Ministries, Governments Departments and Authorities, local and multi-national companies, banking, media, insurance, healthcare, construction, financial and legal firms. InfoFort’s regional presence, commitment to customer value, and service diversity has positioned InfoFort as the principal choice for regional and multi-national clientele in the Middle East, for managing active and inactive records. Today, InfoFort continues to help its clients in effectively managing their records, allowing them to concentrate on their core business and better mitigating their associated risks.

Key Duties
Manage customer inquiries, problems, requests and suggestions; determines appropriate solutions and/or responses.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by providing smooth customer service to customers as per agreed service standards.

E- Channels Business Manager Job - Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. (BOA)

Vacancy: E- Channels Business Manager
Recruiter: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. (BOA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Retail Banking

About BOA:
Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd. is part of Groupe Bank Of Africa (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people. BOA believes in Transparency, Expertise, Proximity and Responsibility.

Job Summary: The E- Channels Business Manager will oversee the Bank’s E-Channels programme, and drive the execution E-Channels Business Growth strategy in line with the overall mission of the Bank.

Key Duties
Coordinate the formulation and execution of the e-channels strategic business plan to support the Bank’s growth strategies and exceed defined e-channels business goals
Work in liaison with the marketing and business teams to identify key target segments, formulate plans to engage and acquire new customer relationships, and drive acquisition and usage of electronic banking channels / products
Identify opportunities for new revenue streams around electronic banking and collaborate with relevant departments such as marketing, ICT, product development, operations and external parties to develop responsive product solutions to tap into such opportunities

Friday, 10 January 2014

Sales and Relationship Manager - Construction Ugently needed - RTS Global Partners

Job Title: Sales and Relationship Manager - Construction
Organisation: RTS Global Partners
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About RTS:
RTS Global Partners is the first company of its type in Africa & Middle East to provide superior executive advisory, management consulting, talent scouting, succession planning and strategic recruitment outsourcing solutions to predominately family-based business groups and conglomerates.

Job Summary: In 2014, RTS will see an expansion drive. The Apex Steel Branch in Uganda will act as a Steel, General Building Materials Import Trader and Manufacturer. The Sales and Relationship Manager involves developing new business opportunities, maintaining long standing relationship and maintaining a pulse on market trends in this fast evolving market.

Key Duties
1. Sales:
Meet and exceed sales targets for the branch and respective categories
Drive & motivate the commercial team to meet individual targets
Leverage growth opportunities & have a real-time track of competition
Maintain contact and soft relationships with customers and suppliers
Direct and coordinate counter and external sales efforts.
Assist in account development and new market opportunities.
Build a network of key players/developers/contractors within the local market.

IT Systems Officer needed in Uganda at Global Health Corps (GHC)

Job Title:  UG16-Int: IT Systems Officer
Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)
Placement Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre, THALAS Project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per month

About GHC:
Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.

About JCRC:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 as collaboration between Makerere University’s School of Medicine and Uganda’s Ministries of Health (MoH) and Defense to serve as a national AIDS research centre to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The mission of JCRC is to conduct quality medical research and training, provide equitable and sustainable HIV/AIDS care and other health care services in Uganda and other parts of Africa. Its vision is to have a vibrant self sustaining centre of excellence in medical research, training and health care services. The strategic priorities of the institution are; research with major emphasis on HIV/AIDS and TB; management and delivery of comprehensive clinical services a network of JCRC supported facilities, management and delivery of laboratory services and training that targets health care providers. Some of strategic priorities are achieved through implementation of projects like the Targeted HIV/AIDS and Laboratory Services (THALAS) project a five year, USAID funded Project operations of which the fellow will support among other projects.

Job Summary: The IT Systems Officer will offer technical support to JCRC to effectively utilize and exploit funding opportunities to address challenges that may hinder continued HIV service delivery.

Finance and Administration Associate - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Job Title Finance and Administration Associate
Recruiter: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Early Warning Systems Project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About UNDP:
As the UN system's development programme and a GEF Implementing Agency since 1991, UNDP supports countries in addressing development, climate, and ecosystem sustainability in an integrated manner.  As a GEF Implementing Agency, UNDP-GEF further offers countries highly specialized technical services for programme/project formulation, due diligence, mobilization of required co-financing, project implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments and knowledge management. UNDP-GEF’s Green, Low-emission, Climate-resilient Development Strategies team works to support countries to attract and direct public and private investment towards catalyzing and supporting sustainable economic growth through initiatives focused on integrated Climate Change Strategies, Advancing Cross-sectoral Climate Resilient Livelihoods and Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems for Climate Resilient Development.

Recently, UNDP-GEF designed a set of 10 country-led projects that focus on strengthening climate information and early warning systems (CI/EWS) for climate resilient development and adaptation to climate change. The countries receiving support include Benin, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. As part of the implementation phase the project in Uganda is looking for a National Project Coordinator to supervise and oversee the project activities and deliver the objective, outcomes and outputs of the project.

Programme Officer Job - The Royal Danish Embassy (DANIDA)

Job Title: Programme Officer
Organisation: The Royal Danish Embassy (DANIDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Team Leader

About DANIDA:
Denmark is one of the leading and long standing bilateral partners to Uganda in social, economic and political development. The overall objective of Denmark's development cooperation is to combat poverty and promote human rights, democracy, sustainable development, peace and stability.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer will primarily be responsible for a broad range of tasks within Denmark's development cooperation with Uganda. Initially, she/ he will work with the Growth team at the Embassy. The team is responsible for the Embassy's activities within the area of growth, employment and private sector development.

Country Manager - Global Food Commodity Trader

Job Title: Country Manager - Global Food Commodity Trader
Organisation: PISU & Co. Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About PISU:
PISU and Company was established in 1979 in Nairobi, Kenya.  PISU is rapidly expanding to become a global food commodity trader, as our volumes increase so do our responsibilities. The Country Manger will be driving the in-country strategy, managing operations, finding the best opportunities in the market, building a significant on the ground network of traders and farmers.

 Responsibilities:
Oversee operations of the warehouse and team through the operational team leaders
Manage the returns to the warehouse and ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly and returned to stock/supplier
Manage stores/stock controllers to ensure that stock movements and stock keeping standards are maintained in line with company guidelines
Responsible for investigating stock discrepancies, including negatives, lost, sold out, and reporting the information to relevant managers
Carry out regular stock takes and report on results
Responsible for maintaining and re-ordering of general consumables in line with company guidelines
Regularly appraise team members and carry out annual performance review at the communicated time.
Provide detailed updates on contracts
Planning for delivery with stores, SCO and logistics teams.
Marketing/ tendering/ quoting for commodities traded with the guidance of HoBU
Ensure the highest operational standards are deployed at all times
Support the development of the warehouse team through ongoing coaching and mentoring.

Relationship Manager - Global Corporates - 00142857 - Barclays Bank Uganda

Job Title: Relationship Manager - Global Corporates - 00142857
Organisation: Barclays Bank Uganda
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Global & Regional Corporates

About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary:  The Relationship Manager – Global Corporates will be responsible for managing and sustaining a portfolio of corporate customers under the umbrella of Global Development Organizations and or Public sector names, building long term relationships founded on efficient and reliable support for their business. This is achieved particularly through quick risk decisions and managing consistency and quality of operational service.
·         The primary objective is to maximize risk-adjusted portfolio contribution; and to grow the liability base of the Corporate bank.
·         The jobholder will be responsible for business development both with new customers and with existing customers where they are expected to increase “wallet share”.

Account Supervisor - Export Uganda at Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd

Job Title:   Account Supervisor - Export
Organisation: Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager - Wholesale & Export

Job Summary: The Account Supervisor – Export

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess excellent communication skills, sales skills and a great attitude. The organization will train the right individual.

Key Duties
Always aim at increasing sales.
Maintain the export market.
Negotiate FFV prices for ESKO
Ensure client’s accounts are reconciled.
Handle debt collection diligently.
Maintain customer relations.
Report to the Senior Manager - Wholesale & Export on various feedbacks from the market.
Evaluate market trends and gather competitive information, identify trends that affect current and future growth.
Disseminate information to regional sales representatives, corporate segments within the region.
Prioritize effectively and in accordance with corporate objectives

Research Assistant Job in Uganda - National Medical Stores

Job Title: Research Assistant
Organization: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Reports to: Research and Development Officer
Job Ref: NMS 2014/02
Salary Scale: Grade 6
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Country Uganda

About NMS:
National Medical Stores is an autonomous Corporation that was established by an Act of Parliament 1993. Our mandate is to procure, store and distribute medicines and other medical supplies to public health facilities. Our vision is “A Population with Adequate and Accessible Quality Medicines and Medical Supplies.” Our Mission is “To effectively and efficiently supply essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities in Uganda”

Job Summary: The Research Assistant will offer assistance for research by participating in research design and implementation as well as participating in market surveys.

 Responsibilities:
Designing research proposals.
Conducting research on assigned topics.
Analyzing research Data.
 Undertaking market survey of prevailing prices of pharmaceuticals, medical sundries and other supplies.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Volunteer Accountant Job Accounting for International Development Uganda

Job Title: Volunteer Accountant
Organization: Accounting for International Development (AfID)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About AfID:
Our partner is a Christian-based organisation working to improve the lives of children and the communities affected by the long running conflict in northern Uganda. Broadly the programme divides into two main projects: Education and Community Development, and Health & Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. The partner is quite sizeable with six employees working in the finance function. They use a combination of a manual cashbooks and Excel-based accounting system.

Job Summary: The Volunteer Accountant will assess the existing accounting processes and controls, making and implementing recommendations aimed at strengthening their internal controls and building the capacity of local staff.  Secondly, he/she will also be exploring the possibility of moving to a computerised accounting system such as QuickBooks and offer ample support in this move.

Monday, 6 January 2014

Account Supervisor - Export - Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd

Job Title:   Account Supervisor - Export
Recruiter: Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager - Wholesale & Export

Job Summary: The Account Supervisor – Export

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess excellent communication skills, sales skills and a great attitude. The organization will train the right individual.

 Responsibilities:
Always aim at increasing sales.
Maintain the export market.
Negotiate FFV prices for ESKO
Ensure client’s accounts are reconciled.
Handle debt collection diligently.
Maintain customer relations.

Relationship Manager - Global Corporates jobs - Barclays Bank Uganda

Job Title: Relationship Manager - Global Corporates - 00142857
Recruiter: Barclays Bank Uganda
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Global & Regional Corporates

About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary:  The Relationship Manager – Global Corporates will be responsible for managing and sustaining a portfolio of corporate customers under the umbrella of Global Development Organizations and or Public sector names, building long term relationships founded on efficient and reliable support for their business. This is achieved particularly through quick risk decisions and managing consistency and quality of operational service.
·         The primary objective is to maximize risk-adjusted portfolio contribution; and to grow the liability base of the Corporate bank.
·         The jobholder will be responsible for business development both with new customers and with existing customers where they are expected to increase “wallet share”.


Programme Manager – Youth Internship Programme At Restless Development

Job Title: Programme Manager – Youth Internship Programme
Recruiter: Restless Development
Annual Gross Salary:  Gross Annual Salary UGX 58,491,912. All salaries will be reviewed in April 2014.
Reports to: Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About Restless:
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been supporting youth development in Uganda for over 15 years. We focus on three key areas: youth livelihoods and employment; youth sexual reproductive health; and youth civic participation. All of our programmes are designed, implemented and monitored and evaluated by young people. In addition to supporting community development initiatives in Eastern, Northern and Central regions we support capacity-building, coordination and advocacy efforts across the youth sector to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and responded to by policy makers at local and national levels. For more information on Restless Development see: www.restlessdevelopment.org.

About Youth Programme:
The YouthMap Internship Programme will equip 100 young graduates (ages 23-30) with employability and leadership skills combined with the practical experience necessary to work, lead, and contribute to development efforts. This programme is part of the global YouthMap Programme funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and coordinated by the International Youth Foundation. Restless Development Uganda is the Secretariat and implementing partner in Uganda.

Accountant jobs in Uganda at Fenix Uganda

Job Title:Accountant
Recruiter: Fenix
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to:  Senior Accountant

Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for the general accounting function including book keeping, preparation of financial reports, journal entries, managing accounts payable/receivable etc. He/she will also assist in the monthly closings and account analyses and support the senior accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

Key Duties
Prepare journal entries
Complete general ledger operations
Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
Draw up monthly financial reports
Prepare analysis of accounts as requested

Stores Management Officer job in Uganda at National Medical Stores (NMS)

Job Title: Stores Management Officer
Recruiter: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Reports to: Head of Stores and Operations
Salary Scale: Grade 3
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Country Uganda
Job Ref: NMS 2014/01

About NMS:
National Medical Stores is an autonomous Corporation that was established by an Act of Parliament 1993. Our mandate is to procure, store and distribute medicines and other medical supplies to public health facilities. Our vision is “A Population with Adequate and Accessible Quality Medicines and Medical Supplies.” Our Mission is “To effectively and efficiently supply essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities in Uganda”

Job Summary: The Job holder will conduct store management tasks under the supervision of Head of Stores and Operations, while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency.

 Responsibilities:
Proposes and implements systems, procedures, and guidelines on storage and stock control management in accordance to NMS Corporate Plan.
Co-ordinate and supervise the sales order processes in the stores to meet the delivery schedule in accordance with Stores Management guidelines.
Initiate the process of estimating stock requirements to avoid stock outs and waste in line with the departmental guidelines on product quantification and consumption rate.
Supervise the receiving and inventory management process in the stores in line with stores guidelines.
Oversee the safety and hygiene in storage and handling of stocks in line with pharmaceutical storage standards.
Supervise subordinate staff and participate in their recruitment, appraisal and development in accordance with the Human Resource Manual.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications,
The Stores Management Officer should hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Stores Management from a recognized University.
Additional Post qualification training in Warehouse management.

Skills and Experience:
At least four or more years’ experience in warehouse Management.
Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS Office suite.

 Apply:
All interested candidates should send their via post or hand deliver applications to: The Head of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, Plot 4-12, Nsamizi Road, P.O Box 16, Entebbe, Uganda.

The applications should include updated CVs that should include names and addresses of the last two employers with hand written applications indicating the reference number of the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their full time telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the application letter.
Photocopies of the original academic documents should be attached.

Please note that National Medical Stores reserves the right to verify Photocopies of the academic documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only candidates who meet the specifications indicated for the jobs will be contacted.

Deadline:  20th January, 2014