Vacancy: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Computer Science) - 2 Career Opportunities
Recruiting: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
REF: HRM/PA 76/193/07
Reports to: Head of Information and Communications Technology Unit
About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-
Responsibilities:
Designing, implementing and maintaining Prisons Management Information System responsive to Service needs.
Responsible for the maintenance of Computer networks at various levels of the organization.
Designing, updating and maintenance of various databases.
Conducting regular hardware and software maintenance on the designed system and routine trouble shooting.
Carrying out regular systems audit and to determine information needs of the service and make proposals to management for adoption and approval.
Designing ICT training programmes for prisons staff;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidates must be Ugandans holding Honours Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science from recognized Universities or Institutions.
Age: 22-30 Years
Monday, 31 March 2014
Laboratory Technologist; FSN-8 - United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy: Laboratory Technologist; FSN-8
Recruiting Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 002/2014
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Foreign Service Health Practitioner (FSHP) and the Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS)
About US Embassy in Uganda:
The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide a full range of professional clinical laboratory services. Those services will include, but are not limited to: phlebotomy, accepting and analyzing specimens, performing the required laboratory tests, maintenance of laboratory equipment, performance of quality assurance and quality control procedures and procurement of laboratory supplies. In addition this position will be responsible for implementing a post wide water quality monitoring program, cafeteria inspections and training of domestic staff/cafeteria workers in safe food practices.
Recruiting Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 002/2014
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Foreign Service Health Practitioner (FSHP) and the Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS)
About US Embassy in Uganda:
The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide a full range of professional clinical laboratory services. Those services will include, but are not limited to: phlebotomy, accepting and analyzing specimens, performing the required laboratory tests, maintenance of laboratory equipment, performance of quality assurance and quality control procedures and procurement of laboratory supplies. In addition this position will be responsible for implementing a post wide water quality monitoring program, cafeteria inspections and training of domestic staff/cafeteria workers in safe food practices.
Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Mechanical Engineer) - Uganda Prisons Service Uganda
Vacancy: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Mechanical Engineer)
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
REF: HRM/PA 76/193/08
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Engineering
About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-
Responsibilities:
Offer technical assistance and advice on Mechanical Engineering services.
Supervising mechanical works (new projects and maintenance works) to ensure compliance with contractual specifications and time lines.
Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the Mechanical Unit.
Supervising and Building capacity of staff in mechanical engineering.
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
REF: HRM/PA 76/193/08
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Engineering
About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-
Responsibilities:
Offer technical assistance and advice on Mechanical Engineering services.
Supervising mechanical works (new projects and maintenance works) to ensure compliance with contractual specifications and time lines.
Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the Mechanical Unit.
Supervising and Building capacity of staff in mechanical engineering.
Technical Coordinator - Action Against Hunger-USA Uganda
Vacancy: Technical Coordinator
Recruiting Organisation: Action Against Hunger-USA
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About ACF:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an International Humanitarian NGO. For over' thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gulu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto Districts.
Job Summary: The ACF Technical Coordinator takes lead of the program team in Kampala and in the field (project managers). The incumbent is a key member of the Mission Coordination Team responsible for the identification, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of projects and that they are consistent with the Country Strategy with focus on integration amongst sectors and gradual transition toward long-term development interventions. The TechCo is responsible for overall technical strategy development and follow up, contextual surveillance and assessments, field-based research and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
1: Contextual analysis of humanitarian, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Nutrition, DRR and WASH in Uganda.
Technically support the ongoing analysis of the broad humanitarian and development context in Uganda, malnutrition causal factors and linkages through regular high quality field assessments, consultation with stakeholders and collection of secondary data
Take lead in regular market price surveillance activities in the operational areas and if relevant, integrated nutrition surveillance activities through provision of strategic direction on development of tools, methodology, analysis and interpretation, etc.
Recruiting Organisation: Action Against Hunger-USA
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About ACF:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an International Humanitarian NGO. For over' thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gulu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto Districts.
Job Summary: The ACF Technical Coordinator takes lead of the program team in Kampala and in the field (project managers). The incumbent is a key member of the Mission Coordination Team responsible for the identification, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of projects and that they are consistent with the Country Strategy with focus on integration amongst sectors and gradual transition toward long-term development interventions. The TechCo is responsible for overall technical strategy development and follow up, contextual surveillance and assessments, field-based research and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
1: Contextual analysis of humanitarian, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Nutrition, DRR and WASH in Uganda.
Technically support the ongoing analysis of the broad humanitarian and development context in Uganda, malnutrition causal factors and linkages through regular high quality field assessments, consultation with stakeholders and collection of secondary data
Take lead in regular market price surveillance activities in the operational areas and if relevant, integrated nutrition surveillance activities through provision of strategic direction on development of tools, methodology, analysis and interpretation, etc.
Accounts Assistant - NFT Consult Uganda
Vacancy: Accounts Assistant
Recruiting Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
About NFT:
NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry requirements and are geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and control of resources.
Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant performs a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities related to the payment and receipt of money; computes, classifies, records, and reconciles transactions into the organization's financial accounting systems. Checks transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies. Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and policies governing the business.
Key Duties:
Accurately reconcile & generate customer & supplier statements from the accounting system.
Accurately post customer and supplier payments in the financial accounting software i.e. payments from clients, payments to suppliers, advance recoveries and bounced salaries.
Co-ordinate with the respective client partners to make collections from customers and send monthly customer and supplier account statements.
Processing and submitting customer and supplier ageing reports to the respective teams every beginning of week.
Recruiting Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
About NFT:
NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry requirements and are geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and control of resources.
Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant performs a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities related to the payment and receipt of money; computes, classifies, records, and reconciles transactions into the organization's financial accounting systems. Checks transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies. Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and policies governing the business.
Key Duties:
Accurately reconcile & generate customer & supplier statements from the accounting system.
Accurately post customer and supplier payments in the financial accounting software i.e. payments from clients, payments to suppliers, advance recoveries and bounced salaries.
Co-ordinate with the respective client partners to make collections from customers and send monthly customer and supplier account statements.
Processing and submitting customer and supplier ageing reports to the respective teams every beginning of week.
3 Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Medical Officer) - Uganda Prisons Service
Vacancy: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Medical Officer) - 3 Career Opportunities
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
REF: HRM/PA 76/193/10
Reports to: Medical Superintendent, Murchison Bay Hospital
About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-
Responsibilities:
Conduct diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
Evaluating patients and referring them for specialized health care.
Delivering quality health care to patients.
Adhering to the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Responsible for outreach and community health programmes.
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
REF: HRM/PA 76/193/10
Reports to: Medical Superintendent, Murchison Bay Hospital
About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-
Responsibilities:
Conduct diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
Evaluating patients and referring them for specialized health care.
Delivering quality health care to patients.
Adhering to the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Responsible for outreach and community health programmes.
40 Sales Executives - Insurance Company of East Africa Uganda
Job Title: 40 Sales Executives No Experience Jobs
Organization: Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Unit Manager, Life and Pensions Agency
About ICEA:
ICEA UGANDA is a subsidiary company of Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA) Kenya limited and is looking to recruit commission-based Sales Executives. Insurance Company of East Africa is the insurance company in East Africa providing both long-term and short term insurance.
Job Summary: The Sales Executives will be responsible for implementation of marketing and selling initiatives and collaboration of business development strategies to build and establish a strong brand identity for ultimate sales and profitability performance.
Key Duties:
Identify markets, schedule meetings with potential clients and follow up on the developed accounts
Assess client needs and advise them on suitable options, pricing and any other required information
Develop and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders
Avail client servicing through timely delivery of all documentation and follow-up with customers on all open or unresolved issues
Maintain strong knowledge of all company products and policy features, industry competitors and provide critical market feedback
Maintain consistency in production and performance
Maintain and keep appropriate records of clients
Organization: Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Unit Manager, Life and Pensions Agency
About ICEA:
ICEA UGANDA is a subsidiary company of Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA) Kenya limited and is looking to recruit commission-based Sales Executives. Insurance Company of East Africa is the insurance company in East Africa providing both long-term and short term insurance.
Job Summary: The Sales Executives will be responsible for implementation of marketing and selling initiatives and collaboration of business development strategies to build and establish a strong brand identity for ultimate sales and profitability performance.
Key Duties:
Identify markets, schedule meetings with potential clients and follow up on the developed accounts
Assess client needs and advise them on suitable options, pricing and any other required information
Develop and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders
Avail client servicing through timely delivery of all documentation and follow-up with customers on all open or unresolved issues
Maintain strong knowledge of all company products and policy features, industry competitors and provide critical market feedback
Maintain consistency in production and performance
Maintain and keep appropriate records of clients
Traffic Controller - Monitor Publications Limited Uganda
Job Title: Traffic Controller
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Credit Controller
Job Summary: The Traffic Controller will be responsible for booking all client orders in accordance with specifications and capture revenue for aired advertisements for invoicing within agreed terms and maximise on revenue generation to meet KFM and Dembe FM business objectives.
Key Duties:
Receives space orders from Sates Executives and certifies that the charging rates applied are correct
Ensures that the booked adverts are approved by the Commercial Manager- Radio and the Credit Controller
Captures the revenue in the database and books the approved advertisements for running
Previews the advertisements, ensures that they meet all the specifications and signs them off for transmission
Previews the previous day's transmission report to confirm that all booked adverts are actually aired
Books all radio advertisements directly into the Traffic and billing software, ensures that all the booked advertisements have audios, signs them off for airing and checks the next day to ensure they were aired as required
Checks all the radio adverts aired and takes the space orders to the credit control for invoicing
Perform any other duties as assigned by management, especially those related to presenting, producing and music
Qualifications,
The ideal candidate for the Traffic Controller vacancy should hold a Bachelor's degree in any business-related course
Professional CPA Level 1 qualification
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of three years' experience
Computer literacy skills especially in PowerPoint, Word and Spread sheets.
Excellent analytical skills
High standards of personal integrity
Excellent report writing skills
High business acumen and financial literacy
Results oriented attitude
Excellent communication skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Strong follow through to completion
Apply:
All potential job suitors with a desire to work in one of Uganda’s leading Media Houses, Monitor Publications should express their interest by sending their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents with a working daytime telephone contact to: The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Limited, P.O. Box 12141, Kampala. Uganda or via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com.
Deadline: 10th April, 2014
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Credit Controller
Job Summary: The Traffic Controller will be responsible for booking all client orders in accordance with specifications and capture revenue for aired advertisements for invoicing within agreed terms and maximise on revenue generation to meet KFM and Dembe FM business objectives.
Key Duties:
Receives space orders from Sates Executives and certifies that the charging rates applied are correct
Ensures that the booked adverts are approved by the Commercial Manager- Radio and the Credit Controller
Captures the revenue in the database and books the approved advertisements for running
Previews the advertisements, ensures that they meet all the specifications and signs them off for transmission
Previews the previous day's transmission report to confirm that all booked adverts are actually aired
Books all radio advertisements directly into the Traffic and billing software, ensures that all the booked advertisements have audios, signs them off for airing and checks the next day to ensure they were aired as required
Checks all the radio adverts aired and takes the space orders to the credit control for invoicing
Perform any other duties as assigned by management, especially those related to presenting, producing and music
Qualifications,
The ideal candidate for the Traffic Controller vacancy should hold a Bachelor's degree in any business-related course
Professional CPA Level 1 qualification
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of three years' experience
Computer literacy skills especially in PowerPoint, Word and Spread sheets.
Excellent analytical skills
High standards of personal integrity
Excellent report writing skills
High business acumen and financial literacy
Results oriented attitude
Excellent communication skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Strong follow through to completion
Apply:
All potential job suitors with a desire to work in one of Uganda’s leading Media Houses, Monitor Publications should express their interest by sending their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents with a working daytime telephone contact to: The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Limited, P.O. Box 12141, Kampala. Uganda or via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com.
Deadline: 10th April, 2014
Commodity Security Coordinator - Management Sciences for Health Uganda
Job Title: Commodity Security Coordinator
Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: USAID TRACK TB Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP)
About USAID TRACK TB Project:
MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including TRACK TB. TRACK TB is a 5 - year USAID-funded project that focuses on in-creasing Tuberculosis (TB) Case Detection Rate (CDR) and Treatment Success Rate (TSR) in Kampala and USAID supported districts to meet the national targets for reducing the burden of TB, MDR-TB and TB/HIV co infection.
Job Summary: The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Commodity Security Coordinator will technically support the harmonizing the planning and procurement of anti TB and anti-Leprosy commodities within the comprehensive procurement plan of MOH. S/he will also support strengthening the existing systems and procedures for quantification, forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution of anti-TB and anti-Leprosy commodities. The jobholder will also play a key liaison link role between NTLP, the Planning Department, Pharmaceutical Division, and National Medical Stores, procurement agents, Health Development Partners and the districts. The incumbent will also support the districts to improve on the management and distribution of anti TB and anti-Leprosy commodities.
Key Duties:
Work closely with the Pharmacy Division to strengthen and streamline the TB commodity quantification process in line with the existing procurement and supply chain management plan.
Offer support to the Pharmacy Division to ensure that TB and leprosy commodity pipeline is monitored and information obtained used to guide decision making and interventions.
Rigorously monitor the TB commodities stock status (SLD, FLD and lab supplies) taking into account the expiry dates and efforts to mitigate expiries and stock-outs.
Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: USAID TRACK TB Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP)
About USAID TRACK TB Project:
MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including TRACK TB. TRACK TB is a 5 - year USAID-funded project that focuses on in-creasing Tuberculosis (TB) Case Detection Rate (CDR) and Treatment Success Rate (TSR) in Kampala and USAID supported districts to meet the national targets for reducing the burden of TB, MDR-TB and TB/HIV co infection.
Job Summary: The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Commodity Security Coordinator will technically support the harmonizing the planning and procurement of anti TB and anti-Leprosy commodities within the comprehensive procurement plan of MOH. S/he will also support strengthening the existing systems and procedures for quantification, forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution of anti-TB and anti-Leprosy commodities. The jobholder will also play a key liaison link role between NTLP, the Planning Department, Pharmaceutical Division, and National Medical Stores, procurement agents, Health Development Partners and the districts. The incumbent will also support the districts to improve on the management and distribution of anti TB and anti-Leprosy commodities.
Key Duties:
Work closely with the Pharmacy Division to strengthen and streamline the TB commodity quantification process in line with the existing procurement and supply chain management plan.
Offer support to the Pharmacy Division to ensure that TB and leprosy commodity pipeline is monitored and information obtained used to guide decision making and interventions.
Rigorously monitor the TB commodities stock status (SLD, FLD and lab supplies) taking into account the expiry dates and efforts to mitigate expiries and stock-outs.
Travel Assistant - United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Job Title: Travel Assistant; FP-7 FSN-7
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
About Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control
Peace Corps
Key Duties:
The job holder assists travelers making travel arrangements to include making recommendations, consistent with all travel regulations and post guidance, about travel routes, lodging options, per diem allowances, mixed transport options, etc.
Advises USG direct hire staff about their travel related entitlements and ensures that their travel authorizations conform to the regulations.
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
About Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control
Peace Corps
Key Duties:
The job holder assists travelers making travel arrangements to include making recommendations, consistent with all travel regulations and post guidance, about travel routes, lodging options, per diem allowances, mixed transport options, etc.
Advises USG direct hire staff about their travel related entitlements and ensures that their travel authorizations conform to the regulations.
Receptionist - United Nations Development Programme Uganda
Vacancy: Receptionist
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Country Director/Operations
Post Level: SB-2
Job Summary: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Receptionist will primarily serve as a liaison between the staff and external counterparts by properly handling incoming and outgoing calls and receiving, screening, and guiding visitors. The incumbent will be providing services to all UN agencies co-located in the shared premises and will be required to be equally responsive to their needs.
Key Duties:
Quickly respond to all incoming calls and transfer them to the relevant staff members and make outgoing calls upon request by staff members;
Receive and transmit verbal and written messages to relevant staff members;
Receive, screen, and assist visitors by giving them direction and/of information;
Render support with registry tasks and keep close collaboration with the Assistant in charge of the Registry;
Assist with scheduling of appointments.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Country Director/Operations
Post Level: SB-2
Job Summary: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Receptionist will primarily serve as a liaison between the staff and external counterparts by properly handling incoming and outgoing calls and receiving, screening, and guiding visitors. The incumbent will be providing services to all UN agencies co-located in the shared premises and will be required to be equally responsive to their needs.
Key Duties:
Quickly respond to all incoming calls and transfer them to the relevant staff members and make outgoing calls upon request by staff members;
Receive and transmit verbal and written messages to relevant staff members;
Receive, screen, and assist visitors by giving them direction and/of information;
Render support with registry tasks and keep close collaboration with the Assistant in charge of the Registry;
Assist with scheduling of appointments.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Assistant 1 Assurance - KAM0000S (Internship Jobs) - Ernst & Young (EY) Uganda
Vacancy: Assistant 1 Assurance - KAM0000S (Internship Jobs)
Recruiting Organisation: Ernst & Young (EY)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Assistant 1 Assurance will serve as a Junior Auditor who will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which Ernst & Young is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.
Justification: Assurance gives organizations and their investors the confidence that the results they report give a true and fair picture of their business. As an assurance professional at Ernst & Young, you'll work in a high-performing and inclusive environment that offers you great opportunities to develop an interesting and fulfilling career, wherever you are in the world. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to handle complex issues and resolve challenges for leading companies. We'll support you in your professional development so you achieve your potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Assurance candidates will be working in a team will interact with the client in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.
Possess a positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
Work constructively with team
Qualifications,
The ideal Ernst and Young will hold a good first class or a good Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial or any Science Degree from a recognized university.
Professional full or Part qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage
Skills & Experience:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus);
Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Self-motivated, positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Keen eye for detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
High desire to exceed expectations
Interest in the different fields of assurance
User level IT (Microsoft Office) knowledge
Must be a Ugandan Citizen
Apply:
All those interested in working with Ernst and Young should apply via their website by visiting the web link below
Click Here
Recruiting Organisation: Ernst & Young (EY)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Summary: The Assistant 1 Assurance will serve as a Junior Auditor who will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which Ernst & Young is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.
Justification: Assurance gives organizations and their investors the confidence that the results they report give a true and fair picture of their business. As an assurance professional at Ernst & Young, you'll work in a high-performing and inclusive environment that offers you great opportunities to develop an interesting and fulfilling career, wherever you are in the world. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to handle complex issues and resolve challenges for leading companies. We'll support you in your professional development so you achieve your potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Assurance candidates will be working in a team will interact with the client in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.
Possess a positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
Work constructively with team
Qualifications,
The ideal Ernst and Young will hold a good first class or a good Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial or any Science Degree from a recognized university.
Professional full or Part qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage
Skills & Experience:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus);
Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Self-motivated, positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Keen eye for detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
High desire to exceed expectations
Interest in the different fields of assurance
User level IT (Microsoft Office) knowledge
Must be a Ugandan Citizen
Apply:
All those interested in working with Ernst and Young should apply via their website by visiting the web link below
Click Here
Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator - United Nations Development Programme Uganda
Vacancy: Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator
Recruiting Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Resident Representative/ Resident Coordinator (RR/RC)
About Pulse Lab Kampala:
Global Pulse is establishing an innovation hub for real-time monitoring in Kampala. The Lab will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies to evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Kampala will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.
Job Summary: The Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator must guarantee effective and efficient functioning of the RR/RC office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate can supervise the secretarial and clerical staff of the office. The Executive Associate to RR/RC works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, RC Office staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.
Recruiting Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Resident Representative/ Resident Coordinator (RR/RC)
About Pulse Lab Kampala:
Global Pulse is establishing an innovation hub for real-time monitoring in Kampala. The Lab will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies to evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Kampala will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.
Job Summary: The Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator must guarantee effective and efficient functioning of the RR/RC office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate can supervise the secretarial and clerical staff of the office. The Executive Associate to RR/RC works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, RC Office staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.
Manager, Legal Services - Electricity Regulatory Authority Uganda
Vacancy: Manager, Legal Services (Compliance and Enforcement)
Recruiting Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About ERA:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body established in 2000 in accordance with the Electricity Act 1999 to regulate the generation, distribution, transmission, sale, export, import of electrical energy in Uganda and to guide liberalization of the electricity industry,, manage licensing, rates, safety and other matters concerning the industry.
Job Summary: The Manager, Legal Services (Compliance and Enforcement) will mainly offer legal services, monitor and enforce compliance by Licensees.
Key Duties:
Contribute to the development of the departmental work plans & budgets.
Oversee the Authority’s legal and regulatory compliance, monitoring, enforcement and oversight of sector legislation, regulations, mandate, licenses and permits.
Strengthen, manage and disseminate industry rules and guidelines for protection of consumers and promotion of competition.
Review existing and new permits and licenses, monitor and support enforcement of licensees’ and permit holders’ adherence to their license terms and conditions, Authority directives, Electricity Act and the regulations and to ensure performance standards and targets are achieved.
Recruiting Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About ERA:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body established in 2000 in accordance with the Electricity Act 1999 to regulate the generation, distribution, transmission, sale, export, import of electrical energy in Uganda and to guide liberalization of the electricity industry,, manage licensing, rates, safety and other matters concerning the industry.
Job Summary: The Manager, Legal Services (Compliance and Enforcement) will mainly offer legal services, monitor and enforce compliance by Licensees.
Key Duties:
Contribute to the development of the departmental work plans & budgets.
Oversee the Authority’s legal and regulatory compliance, monitoring, enforcement and oversight of sector legislation, regulations, mandate, licenses and permits.
Strengthen, manage and disseminate industry rules and guidelines for protection of consumers and promotion of competition.
Review existing and new permits and licenses, monitor and support enforcement of licensees’ and permit holders’ adherence to their license terms and conditions, Authority directives, Electricity Act and the regulations and to ensure performance standards and targets are achieved.
Friday, 28 March 2014
IT/Logistics Officer - Oxfam Uganda
Vacancy : IT/Logistics Officer
Recruiting Organisation: Oxfam
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Finance & Support Manager
About Oxfam:
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more than 90 countries to end poverty. Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. We have a conviction that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve citizens in our work. Oxfam in Uganda’s country strategy concentrates on the Greater North of Uganda. The focus is in response to the findings of the Joint country analysis Strategy (JCAS) which highlights the income inequity and non-income poverty especially particular to the marginalized North. Four key program areas work in synergy to specifically target poverty and social exclusion in the North: Rights in Crisis, Economic Rights, Pastoralist Rights and Social Rights. We implement these four program areas by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations. Three of the 17 Oxfam affiliates contribute to increase our impact on development in the framework of one joint strategy under one management structure.
Responsibilities:
In charge of ensuring quality in logistics support across the Uganda program and to the other affiliates
Update and maintain an overview of the logistics needs of the Uganda program and other affiliates; working with program managers / coordinators to identify logistics needs and develop strategies to meet them;
Ensure the logistics function is delivering timely, cost- effective, high quality and appropriate support; and supporting field teams in achieving and maintaining minimum standards in logistics work.
Establish and maintain good contacts with suppliers, government offices, UN agencies and other NGOs with regards to logistical matters
Maintain the local area network and the NT server. Ensure the reliability of the local e-mail and Internet systems in Kampala office and program field offices.
Manage network according to minimum standards, including: taking regular backups of all local data, ensuring that the virus protection software is installed on all machines & updated regularly, upgrading and installing new versions of software on the server and the workstations in the office like MS office, PeopleSoft etc as advised by the RISM.
Responsible for the management and maintenance of all computer systems in the Uganda Program, assessment of requirements on purchase of hardware/ software for the office.
Offers first line software support to all in country staff including troubleshooting all the software problems by themselves.
Recruiting Organisation: Oxfam
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Finance & Support Manager
About Oxfam:
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more than 90 countries to end poverty. Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. We have a conviction that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve citizens in our work. Oxfam in Uganda’s country strategy concentrates on the Greater North of Uganda. The focus is in response to the findings of the Joint country analysis Strategy (JCAS) which highlights the income inequity and non-income poverty especially particular to the marginalized North. Four key program areas work in synergy to specifically target poverty and social exclusion in the North: Rights in Crisis, Economic Rights, Pastoralist Rights and Social Rights. We implement these four program areas by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations. Three of the 17 Oxfam affiliates contribute to increase our impact on development in the framework of one joint strategy under one management structure.
Responsibilities:
In charge of ensuring quality in logistics support across the Uganda program and to the other affiliates
Update and maintain an overview of the logistics needs of the Uganda program and other affiliates; working with program managers / coordinators to identify logistics needs and develop strategies to meet them;
Ensure the logistics function is delivering timely, cost- effective, high quality and appropriate support; and supporting field teams in achieving and maintaining minimum standards in logistics work.
Establish and maintain good contacts with suppliers, government offices, UN agencies and other NGOs with regards to logistical matters
Maintain the local area network and the NT server. Ensure the reliability of the local e-mail and Internet systems in Kampala office and program field offices.
Manage network according to minimum standards, including: taking regular backups of all local data, ensuring that the virus protection software is installed on all machines & updated regularly, upgrading and installing new versions of software on the server and the workstations in the office like MS office, PeopleSoft etc as advised by the RISM.
Responsible for the management and maintenance of all computer systems in the Uganda Program, assessment of requirements on purchase of hardware/ software for the office.
Offers first line software support to all in country staff including troubleshooting all the software problems by themselves.
Technical Advisor - Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development Uganda
Vacancy: Technical Advisor
Recruiting Company: Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development
Project Name: Strengthening Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces (SSASHEW)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Commissioner Occupational Safety and Health
About SSASHEW:
The Government of Uganda is implementing a Project “Strengthening Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces (SSASHEW) (2013/14 - 2017/18), under the Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development whose objective is to promote safeguards, safety and health measures at workplaces.
The project is being implemented in fifty (50) districts of Uganda focusing on handling safeguards, safety and health concerns in the areas of oil and gas exploration and production, manufacturing, tourism, construction sites and public workplaces/offices.
Job Summary: The Technical Advisor will:
Advise the project team on various occupational safety and health aspects related laws, standards, procedures and guidelines
Maintain and follow up, assuring compliance with, occupational safety and health requirements such as specifications philosophies, procedures and equipment design ensuring that it meets project objectives, client company and industry standards guidelines and best practice for occupational safety and health, reliability and cost.
Recruiting Company: Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development
Project Name: Strengthening Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces (SSASHEW)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Commissioner Occupational Safety and Health
About SSASHEW:
The Government of Uganda is implementing a Project “Strengthening Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces (SSASHEW) (2013/14 - 2017/18), under the Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development whose objective is to promote safeguards, safety and health measures at workplaces.
The project is being implemented in fifty (50) districts of Uganda focusing on handling safeguards, safety and health concerns in the areas of oil and gas exploration and production, manufacturing, tourism, construction sites and public workplaces/offices.
Job Summary: The Technical Advisor will:
Advise the project team on various occupational safety and health aspects related laws, standards, procedures and guidelines
Maintain and follow up, assuring compliance with, occupational safety and health requirements such as specifications philosophies, procedures and equipment design ensuring that it meets project objectives, client company and industry standards guidelines and best practice for occupational safety and health, reliability and cost.
Finance and Administration Assistant - African Wildlife Foundation Uganda
Job Title: Finance and Administration Assistant
Organization: African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Program Finance and Administration Officer
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Assistant for the USAID AWF Project will offer administrative, logistical and financial support to its Tourism for Biodiversity Program in Uganda.
Responsibilities:
Technically support the supervisor in daily, real-time entry of program payables accounting data in Serenic, ensuring monthly close deadlines are adhered to
Follow-up on invoices with vendors for timely month close program payments
Assist in preparation and maintain office petty cash and expense trail for timely monthly report generation
Work in liaison with the supervisor to ensure staff receive the necessary support in planning field/business trips. This includes making flight and hotel reservations as well as process visa applications as required
Inform the supervisor of upcoming large payments
Organization: African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Program Finance and Administration Officer
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Assistant for the USAID AWF Project will offer administrative, logistical and financial support to its Tourism for Biodiversity Program in Uganda.
Responsibilities:
Technically support the supervisor in daily, real-time entry of program payables accounting data in Serenic, ensuring monthly close deadlines are adhered to
Follow-up on invoices with vendors for timely month close program payments
Assist in preparation and maintain office petty cash and expense trail for timely monthly report generation
Work in liaison with the supervisor to ensure staff receive the necessary support in planning field/business trips. This includes making flight and hotel reservations as well as process visa applications as required
Inform the supervisor of upcoming large payments
Commercial Manager - Radio - Monitor Publications Limited Uganda
Title: Commercial Manager - Radio
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: General Manager-Commercial
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 Commercial Manager – Radio will drive the advertising revenue and share of Radio in line with share holders demand through a well trained and highly motivated sales team
Responsibilities:
Take primary responsibility for the growth of all advertising revenue in the radio business
Promoting the services offered by the Radio to existing as well as potential clients,
Developing outbound communications that are geared towards enhancing the corporate image of the company among the advertising client base
The MPL Manager will be recruiting, training, motivating and evaluating the performance of the Radio Sales team
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: General Manager-Commercial
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 Commercial Manager – Radio will drive the advertising revenue and share of Radio in line with share holders demand through a well trained and highly motivated sales team
Responsibilities:
Take primary responsibility for the growth of all advertising revenue in the radio business
Promoting the services offered by the Radio to existing as well as potential clients,
Developing outbound communications that are geared towards enhancing the corporate image of the company among the advertising client base
The MPL Manager will be recruiting, training, motivating and evaluating the performance of the Radio Sales team
Research Technician - The International Livestock Research Institute Uganda
Vacancy: Research Technician (3 Career Opportunities)
Recruiting Organisation: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Project: 'Smallholder Pigs Value Chain Development in Uganda Project’ (SPVCD)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About ILRI:
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a non-profit-making and non-governmental organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We employ over 700 staff from about 40 countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium which works for a food-secure future.
Key Duties:
Support in carrying out value chain assessments of smallholder pig value chains with multiple stakeholders;
Assist in monitoring of field trials and other interventions with farmers and other actors of the pig value chain;
Enter field data into Excel or Access, analyze and draft technical reports;
Support in organizing project workshops;
Collect gender-disaggregated field data on specific indicators in line with the livestock and fish research program’s monitoring and evaluation framework for the Uganda pig value chain, in collaboration with the Gender and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist;.
Recruiting Organisation: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Project: 'Smallholder Pigs Value Chain Development in Uganda Project’ (SPVCD)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About ILRI:
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a non-profit-making and non-governmental organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We employ over 700 staff from about 40 countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium which works for a food-secure future.
Key Duties:
Support in carrying out value chain assessments of smallholder pig value chains with multiple stakeholders;
Assist in monitoring of field trials and other interventions with farmers and other actors of the pig value chain;
Enter field data into Excel or Access, analyze and draft technical reports;
Support in organizing project workshops;
Collect gender-disaggregated field data on specific indicators in line with the livestock and fish research program’s monitoring and evaluation framework for the Uganda pig value chain, in collaboration with the Gender and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist;.
Principal Internal Auditor - The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Vacancy: Principal Internal Auditor
Recruiting Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Job Summary: The Principal Internal Auditor will mainly be responsible for independent and objective evaluation of the Parliamentary Commission’s operations and processes for conformity with relevant statutory regulations
Responsibilities:
Participate in developing up to date audit frameworks and tools
Carry out and follow up on all internal audits, including preliminary surveys.
Prepare written post audit reports for submission to the Parliamentary Commission
Ensure compliance and adherence to acceptable audit practices, procedures and standards
Carry out special and forensic investigations and audits.
Conduct audits of computerized accounting systems.
Carry-out risk assessment and propose mitigation strategies
Prepare periodic audit reports.
Supervise and manage performance of subordinate staff.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Recruiting Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Job Summary: The Principal Internal Auditor will mainly be responsible for independent and objective evaluation of the Parliamentary Commission’s operations and processes for conformity with relevant statutory regulations
Responsibilities:
Participate in developing up to date audit frameworks and tools
Carry out and follow up on all internal audits, including preliminary surveys.
Prepare written post audit reports for submission to the Parliamentary Commission
Ensure compliance and adherence to acceptable audit practices, procedures and standards
Carry out special and forensic investigations and audits.
Conduct audits of computerized accounting systems.
Carry-out risk assessment and propose mitigation strategies
Prepare periodic audit reports.
Supervise and manage performance of subordinate staff.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Specialist – Internal Medicine - Nakasero Hospital Limited Uganda
Job Title: Specialist – Internal Medicine
Organisation: Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Medical Services
About NHL:
Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL) is a private hospital in Kampala that opened its doors to outpatient treatment in March 2009 and inpatient treatment, the same year. Our mission is to provide quality medical care to patients, to fill the gap which is created by lack of adequate medical facilities in the country.
Key Duties:
Manage all Internal medicine referrals
Run regular outpatient clinics in Internal Medicine
Look after inpatients admitted under their care
Actively collaborate with other Physicians in ensuring 24hr daily coverage of the Department
Review consults coming from other clinical departments and advise the referring clinicians accordingly
Oversee Medical officers, SHOs and other junior staff under their care
Carry out regular chart and mortality audits and advise management on how to improve quality of care
Coordinate CMEs in the department
Organisation: Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Medical Services
About NHL:
Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL) is a private hospital in Kampala that opened its doors to outpatient treatment in March 2009 and inpatient treatment, the same year. Our mission is to provide quality medical care to patients, to fill the gap which is created by lack of adequate medical facilities in the country.
Key Duties:
Manage all Internal medicine referrals
Run regular outpatient clinics in Internal Medicine
Look after inpatients admitted under their care
Actively collaborate with other Physicians in ensuring 24hr daily coverage of the Department
Review consults coming from other clinical departments and advise the referring clinicians accordingly
Oversee Medical officers, SHOs and other junior staff under their care
Carry out regular chart and mortality audits and advise management on how to improve quality of care
Coordinate CMEs in the department
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - International Justice Mission Uganda
Vacancy: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Recruiting Organisation: International Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About IJM:
International Justice Mission (IJM) is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole. As Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, you will help ensure that IJM’s programs have high-quality monitoring and evaluation in order to produce evidence of IJM’s performance and impact. This position is based in Kampala, Uganda with periodic domestic travel, reports to the Field Office Director and collaborates with Monitoring and Evaluation staff based in Washington, DC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement comprehensive and realistic monitoring and evaluation plans complete with appropriate data sources, collection methods, analysis plans, dissemination and use plans, quality controls and resources requirements;
Routinely engage in the development and implementation of baseline, mid-line and end-line evaluations;
Advise program leadership on the development and improvement of core implementation tools (e.g., detailed implementation plans, dashboards, risk management plans, budgets, etc.;
Develop and embed systems to track the collection, review and use of monitoring data;
Coordinate and participate in the collection, reporting and analysis of monitoring data;
Oversee the dissemination of key program monitoring data (organizational dashboard, etc.) to internal and external audiences;
Recruiting Organisation: International Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About IJM:
International Justice Mission (IJM) is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole. As Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, you will help ensure that IJM’s programs have high-quality monitoring and evaluation in order to produce evidence of IJM’s performance and impact. This position is based in Kampala, Uganda with periodic domestic travel, reports to the Field Office Director and collaborates with Monitoring and Evaluation staff based in Washington, DC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement comprehensive and realistic monitoring and evaluation plans complete with appropriate data sources, collection methods, analysis plans, dissemination and use plans, quality controls and resources requirements;
Routinely engage in the development and implementation of baseline, mid-line and end-line evaluations;
Advise program leadership on the development and improvement of core implementation tools (e.g., detailed implementation plans, dashboards, risk management plans, budgets, etc.;
Develop and embed systems to track the collection, review and use of monitoring data;
Coordinate and participate in the collection, reporting and analysis of monitoring data;
Oversee the dissemination of key program monitoring data (organizational dashboard, etc.) to internal and external audiences;
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Learning and Information Management Volunteer - Educate Uganda
Job Title: Learning and Information Management Volunteer
Organisation: Educate!
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About Educate!:
Educate! is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning and Information Management Volunteer to lead and facilitate the internal research and learning process at Educate! Uganda. Educate! is scaling up to work in 10 new districts and over 200 new schools in Uganda. To effectively inform program design at the stage of scale-up, methodological as well as technical research is of ever increasing importance.
Job Summary: This Learning and Information Management volunteership is a challenging opportunity to get engaged into promoting organizational learning processes as well as developing sustainable information management solutions for a thriving and growing youth development NGO.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Learning and Research Design:
· Carry out Learning and Research Needs Assessment on technical or methodological topics within Educate!
· Design and structure internal learning and research cycles within the M&E Team
· Propose and design continuous learning and research agenda for the M&E Team
Organisation: Educate!
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About Educate!:
Educate! is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning and Information Management Volunteer to lead and facilitate the internal research and learning process at Educate! Uganda. Educate! is scaling up to work in 10 new districts and over 200 new schools in Uganda. To effectively inform program design at the stage of scale-up, methodological as well as technical research is of ever increasing importance.
Job Summary: This Learning and Information Management volunteership is a challenging opportunity to get engaged into promoting organizational learning processes as well as developing sustainable information management solutions for a thriving and growing youth development NGO.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Learning and Research Design:
· Carry out Learning and Research Needs Assessment on technical or methodological topics within Educate!
· Design and structure internal learning and research cycles within the M&E Team
· Propose and design continuous learning and research agenda for the M&E Team
IT Risk & Assurance Staff - Ernst & Young (EY)
Vacancy: IT Risk & Assurance Staff - UGA00008
Organisation: Ernst & Young (EY)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: The IT Risk & Assurance Staff will be part of the Risk and Assurance team and contribute technically to IT Risk and Assurance client engagements and internal projects. The incumbent will be to actively participating in establishing internal and external relationships. The candidate must also identify potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young within existing engagements, and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team.
Responsibilities:
Actively participate in IT Risk and Assurance engagements
Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
Participate and assist in preparing for meetings with target management teams
Help prepare reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other services across the organization
Actively contribute to people-related initiatives including recruiting and retaining IT Risk and Assurance professionals
Organisation: Ernst & Young (EY)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: The IT Risk & Assurance Staff will be part of the Risk and Assurance team and contribute technically to IT Risk and Assurance client engagements and internal projects. The incumbent will be to actively participating in establishing internal and external relationships. The candidate must also identify potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young within existing engagements, and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team.
Responsibilities:
Actively participate in IT Risk and Assurance engagements
Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
Participate and assist in preparing for meetings with target management teams
Help prepare reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other services across the organization
Actively contribute to people-related initiatives including recruiting and retaining IT Risk and Assurance professionals
Technical Specialist (Global Pulse Lab) - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Vacancy: Technical Specialist (Global Pulse Lab)
Recruiting Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Lab Operations Manager
About Pulse Lab Kampala:
Global Pulse is establishing an innovation hub for real-time monitoring in Kampala. The Lab will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies to evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Kampala will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.
Job Summary: The Technical Specialist will apply data mining techniques (anomaly detection, association learning, cluster detection, classification, and predictive modeling) to create actionable insights from a broad range of structured and unstructured data that is growing rapidly in scale. The UNDP Data Scientist will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis and visualization of data from a variety of sources in order to i) help understand emerging human vulnerabilities to socio-economic shocks, ii) detect and highlight patterns that could indicate how people are coping with emerging hardship, and iii) gather evidence of changes in behavior and perception correlated with public sector policies and programmes.
Recruiting Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Lab Operations Manager
About Pulse Lab Kampala:
Global Pulse is establishing an innovation hub for real-time monitoring in Kampala. The Lab will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies to evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Kampala will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.
Job Summary: The Technical Specialist will apply data mining techniques (anomaly detection, association learning, cluster detection, classification, and predictive modeling) to create actionable insights from a broad range of structured and unstructured data that is growing rapidly in scale. The UNDP Data Scientist will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis and visualization of data from a variety of sources in order to i) help understand emerging human vulnerabilities to socio-economic shocks, ii) detect and highlight patterns that could indicate how people are coping with emerging hardship, and iii) gather evidence of changes in behavior and perception correlated with public sector policies and programmes.
Compliance Monitoring Officer - Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Vacancy: Compliance Monitoring Officer (CMO)
Recruiting Organization: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Principal Investments and Compliance Officer (PICO)
About UEDCL:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage Electricity distribution network and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company monitors Umeme Ltd investment, generation and distribution of thermal power in the districts of Moroto, Moyo, Adjumani and Kalangala, operation of the pole plant at Lugogo and execution of some rural electrification schemes and projects on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Job Summary: The Compliance Monitoring Officer will conduct monitoring and evaluation of UEDCL assets in the concession in accordance with requirements in the Lease and Assignment Agreement
Key Duties:
Carry out scheduled and unscheduled inspections and report on the state of the leased assets and others owned or introduced by UEDCL, hence assess compliance with the Lease and Assignment Agreement (LAA);
Work in liaison with Concessionaire to collect data on a continuous basis and assist in building and monitoring the asset inventory in the Distribution System in line with the asset management policy;
Perform system studies as and when required;
Recruiting Organization: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Principal Investments and Compliance Officer (PICO)
About UEDCL:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage Electricity distribution network and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company monitors Umeme Ltd investment, generation and distribution of thermal power in the districts of Moroto, Moyo, Adjumani and Kalangala, operation of the pole plant at Lugogo and execution of some rural electrification schemes and projects on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Job Summary: The Compliance Monitoring Officer will conduct monitoring and evaluation of UEDCL assets in the concession in accordance with requirements in the Lease and Assignment Agreement
Key Duties:
Carry out scheduled and unscheduled inspections and report on the state of the leased assets and others owned or introduced by UEDCL, hence assess compliance with the Lease and Assignment Agreement (LAA);
Work in liaison with Concessionaire to collect data on a continuous basis and assist in building and monitoring the asset inventory in the Distribution System in line with the asset management policy;
Perform system studies as and when required;
Front Desk Officer - The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Job Summary: Front Desk Officer
Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports To: Principal Assistant Seargeant-At-Arms
Salary Scale: PC 4
About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.
Job Summary: The Front Desk Officer will manage the Parliament front desk.
Responsibilities:
Conduct front desk administrative duties and offer good customer care services to both internal clients
Routinely collaborate with Parliamentary security personnel on control of access and adhering to security procedures
Offer general help desk services
Receive and direct visitors
Maintain a front desk visitor’s register
Actively participate in organizing parliamentary ceremonies and events
Deliver internal mail and personal documents services
Supervise and appraise subordinate staff
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports To: Principal Assistant Seargeant-At-Arms
Salary Scale: PC 4
About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.
Job Summary: The Front Desk Officer will manage the Parliament front desk.
Responsibilities:
Conduct front desk administrative duties and offer good customer care services to both internal clients
Routinely collaborate with Parliamentary security personnel on control of access and adhering to security procedures
Offer general help desk services
Receive and direct visitors
Maintain a front desk visitor’s register
Actively participate in organizing parliamentary ceremonies and events
Deliver internal mail and personal documents services
Supervise and appraise subordinate staff
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Field Administration/ Cashier - Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Uganda
Vacancy: Field Administration/ Cashier
Recruiting Organisation: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)
Duty Station: Karamoja/Kapenguria,
Country: Uganda
About ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to existing financial and administrative procedures and send all accounting documents to the Area Office.
Be accountable of his/her area accountancy;
Responsible for FLAT Management in the area level;
Recruiting Organisation: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)
Duty Station: Karamoja/Kapenguria,
Country: Uganda
About ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to existing financial and administrative procedures and send all accounting documents to the Area Office.
Be accountable of his/her area accountancy;
Responsible for FLAT Management in the area level;
Accountant jobs - Danish Embassy in Kampala Uganda
Vacancy: Accountant
Recruiting Organisation: Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
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 Danish Embassy Accountant will be primarily responsible for managing the day to day operations of our Accounts Office.
Responsibilities:
The Accountant will be handling approved bills and invoices for payment
Responsible for Bank, cash and general ledger account reconciliations
Support in the monitoring Danida programme disbursements against budgets and commitments
Ensure timely compliance with relevant statutory regulations incl. those of the URA
Ensure proper filing of all accounting records and documentation
Recruiting Organisation: Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
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 Danish Embassy Accountant will be primarily responsible for managing the day to day operations of our Accounts Office.
Responsibilities:
The Accountant will be handling approved bills and invoices for payment
Responsible for Bank, cash and general ledger account reconciliations
Support in the monitoring Danida programme disbursements against budgets and commitments
Ensure timely compliance with relevant statutory regulations incl. those of the URA
Ensure proper filing of all accounting records and documentation
Project Assistant, SGBV - Danish Church Aid (DCA)
Vacancy : Project Assistant, SGBV
Recruiting Organisation: Danish Church Aid (DCA)
Funding Source: European Union grant (EuropeAid)
Duty Station: Kampala, Moroto
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
About Project:
The To Protect and Promote Women and Girl’s Rights through Prevention and Response to Sexual Gender Based Violence among Female Genital Mutilation Practicing Communities in Southern Karamoja” is a two-year project funded by a European Union grant (EuropeAid). The project activities will take place in Amudat, Moroto and Nakapiripirit Districts in Karamoja among the Tepeth and Kadama communities, and will be implemented in a DCA-led consortium comprising three other organizations namely Italian Cooperation and Development (C&D), Reproductive, Educative and Community Health (REACH) and the Human Rights Network (HURINET).
Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Project Assistant, SGBV is to support DCA Programme Officer and Programme Coordinator in the overall field coordination in the implementation and coordination of the EuropeAid project.
Key Duties:
Support the Regional Representative in branding and communications efforts and in managing the content of media work in Uganda and internationally with particular focus on Denmark.
Technically guide and build capacity on communication and media to DCA programme staff and partner organisations, including in relation to advocacy campaigns.
Build and maintain relations with media, communities and others in order to plan and facilitate visits and the production of stories.
Recruiting Organisation: Danish Church Aid (DCA)
Funding Source: European Union grant (EuropeAid)
Duty Station: Kampala, Moroto
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
About Project:
The To Protect and Promote Women and Girl’s Rights through Prevention and Response to Sexual Gender Based Violence among Female Genital Mutilation Practicing Communities in Southern Karamoja” is a two-year project funded by a European Union grant (EuropeAid). The project activities will take place in Amudat, Moroto and Nakapiripirit Districts in Karamoja among the Tepeth and Kadama communities, and will be implemented in a DCA-led consortium comprising three other organizations namely Italian Cooperation and Development (C&D), Reproductive, Educative and Community Health (REACH) and the Human Rights Network (HURINET).
Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Project Assistant, SGBV is to support DCA Programme Officer and Programme Coordinator in the overall field coordination in the implementation and coordination of the EuropeAid project.
Key Duties:
Support the Regional Representative in branding and communications efforts and in managing the content of media work in Uganda and internationally with particular focus on Denmark.
Technically guide and build capacity on communication and media to DCA programme staff and partner organisations, including in relation to advocacy campaigns.
Build and maintain relations with media, communities and others in order to plan and facilitate visits and the production of stories.
Research Analyst Job - World Venture Uganda
Vacancy: Research Analyst
Recruiting Company: World Venture
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Job Summary: World Venture desires that the people of Uganda become well-educated and contributing citizens of integrity, godly family members, and globally-focused church leaders, in order to impact all sectors of society and the world for the glory of God. This will be realized through academic, vocational, and spiritual training of excellence. The Research Analyst will be analyzing programs and projects focusing on outcomes to help WorldVenture, the church and others be better servants of Christ, building his kingdom more effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Sequentially: Learn language and culture (depending on time commitment).
Develop appropriate and effective research techniques. Implement studies and make recommendations.
Work with a team of other missionaries and committed nationals to deliver spiritual and physical care.
Qualifications,
The ideal candidate for the World Venture Opportunity must hold an MA in research or statistics, PhD possible.
Recruiting Company: World Venture
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Job Summary: World Venture desires that the people of Uganda become well-educated and contributing citizens of integrity, godly family members, and globally-focused church leaders, in order to impact all sectors of society and the world for the glory of God. This will be realized through academic, vocational, and spiritual training of excellence. The Research Analyst will be analyzing programs and projects focusing on outcomes to help WorldVenture, the church and others be better servants of Christ, building his kingdom more effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Sequentially: Learn language and culture (depending on time commitment).
Develop appropriate and effective research techniques. Implement studies and make recommendations.
Work with a team of other missionaries and committed nationals to deliver spiritual and physical care.
Qualifications,
The ideal candidate for the World Venture Opportunity must hold an MA in research or statistics, PhD possible.
Business Executive - Contract Printing - Monitor Publications Limited Uganda
Vacancy: Business Executive - Contract Printing
Recruiting Company: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Production Manager
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.
Key Duties:
Proactively grow contract printing business by conducting daily Sales visits to potential and existing clients.
Coordinate the production of client's adverts and get their approval
Collect dues on all Contract printing sold on credit with in agreed timelines
Maintain sales contacts with appropriate representative of major clients and to follow-up and resolve any complaints.
Recruiting Company: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Production Manager
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.
Key Duties:
Proactively grow contract printing business by conducting daily Sales visits to potential and existing clients.
Coordinate the production of client's adverts and get their approval
Collect dues on all Contract printing sold on credit with in agreed timelines
Maintain sales contacts with appropriate representative of major clients and to follow-up and resolve any complaints.
Area Finance and Administration Officer - Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Uganda
Vacancy: Area Finance and Administration Officer
Recruiting Company: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)
Duty Station: Moroto,
Country: Uganda
About ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.
Responsibilities:
The Area Finance and Administration Officer will support ACTED activities across Karamoja.
Responsible for the accountability in the whole Karamoja region,
Also, s/he will supervise the field based cashier/administrator. With respect to ACTED financial and administrative procedures
Recruiting Company: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)
Duty Station: Moroto,
Country: Uganda
About ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.
Responsibilities:
The Area Finance and Administration Officer will support ACTED activities across Karamoja.
Responsible for the accountability in the whole Karamoja region,
Also, s/he will supervise the field based cashier/administrator. With respect to ACTED financial and administrative procedures
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Talent Manager - Umeme Limited
Vacancy: Talent Manager
Recruiting Company: Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Ref: 07/03/TM
Reports to: Umeme Head of Human Resources
Job Summary: The Talent Manager for Umeme will be mainly charged with driving talent management strategies, tools and processes including succession planning, career pipelining, talent assessment, and development planning to meet the current and future business needs.
Key Duties
Partner with key stakeholders including Heads of departments, management and senior leadership to analyze talent needs, and design long term talent solutions.
Design and be custody of the Annual and Multi Year Talent Plans, taking critical interest in the critical talent skills needs for the business.
Act as the project leader for the implementation and continued evolution of talent management functionality in the areas of performance management, succession planning and competency management.
Develop appropriate metrics and tracking mechanisms to building accountability, measure results and optimize the impact of the strategic talent management function.
Recruiting Company: Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Ref: 07/03/TM
Reports to: Umeme Head of Human Resources
Job Summary: The Talent Manager for Umeme will be mainly charged with driving talent management strategies, tools and processes including succession planning, career pipelining, talent assessment, and development planning to meet the current and future business needs.
Key Duties
Partner with key stakeholders including Heads of departments, management and senior leadership to analyze talent needs, and design long term talent solutions.
Design and be custody of the Annual and Multi Year Talent Plans, taking critical interest in the critical talent skills needs for the business.
Act as the project leader for the implementation and continued evolution of talent management functionality in the areas of performance management, succession planning and competency management.
Develop appropriate metrics and tracking mechanisms to building accountability, measure results and optimize the impact of the strategic talent management function.
HR Services Delivery Manager - Umeme Limited
Vacancy: HR Services Delivery Manager
Recruiting Company: Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Ref: 07/03/SDM
Reports to: Head of Human Resources
Job Summary: The HR Services Delivery Manager will oversee Umeme’s operations and continuous improvement of the HR solutions landscape to offer real time support to the business units while ensuring HR priorities are delivered seamlessly.
Responsibilities:
Charged with the design and manage the best in class employee HR experience from onboarding through to exit.
Deliver impeccable line management experience with the HR services suit and growing competencies of subordinates.
Generate and own HR Analytics to drive organizational decision making.
Oversee all contracted labour in the business through the various account managers of the body shops.
Develop and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with departments to guarantee a minimum acceptable standard of performance.
Recruiting Company: Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Ref: 07/03/SDM
Reports to: Head of Human Resources
Job Summary: The HR Services Delivery Manager will oversee Umeme’s operations and continuous improvement of the HR solutions landscape to offer real time support to the business units while ensuring HR priorities are delivered seamlessly.
Responsibilities:
Charged with the design and manage the best in class employee HR experience from onboarding through to exit.
Deliver impeccable line management experience with the HR services suit and growing competencies of subordinates.
Generate and own HR Analytics to drive organizational decision making.
Oversee all contracted labour in the business through the various account managers of the body shops.
Develop and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with departments to guarantee a minimum acceptable standard of performance.
Customer Care Attendant - National Medical Stores (NMS) Uganda
Vacancy: Customer Care Attendant- Karamoja Region
Recruiting Company: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Duty Station: Moroto,
Country: Uganda
Ref: NMS 2013/06
Job Summary: The jobholder will provide Customer Care support to the Customer Care Representative by way of ensuring that the customer service inquiries are either to Customer Care Representative or recorded for onward presentation to Customer Care Representative.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cordially answer Customer inquiries
Responsible for the receipt of documents and arrange for their delivery to NMS head office
In charge of receiving and directing all internal and external calls to appropriate destinations.
Act as the primary front desk person of the office
Conduct any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
Recruiting Company: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Duty Station: Moroto,
Country: Uganda
Ref: NMS 2013/06
Job Summary: The jobholder will provide Customer Care support to the Customer Care Representative by way of ensuring that the customer service inquiries are either to Customer Care Representative or recorded for onward presentation to Customer Care Representative.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cordially answer Customer inquiries
Responsible for the receipt of documents and arrange for their delivery to NMS head office
In charge of receiving and directing all internal and external calls to appropriate destinations.
Act as the primary front desk person of the office
Conduct any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
Communications and Relations Officer (CO) - Danish Church Aid Uganda
Vacancy: Communications and Relations Officer (CO)
Recruiting Organization: Danish Church Aid (DCA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Regional Representative
Job Summary: The Danish Church Aid (DCA) Communications and Relations Officer (CO) will be responsible for visibility, information and documentation for internal and external use, as well as building and maintaining external relations, particularly to facilitate visits to the office, partners and projects. The CO will also be taking lead and implementing a new Communication Strategy for DCA in Uganda.
Responsibilities:
Support the Regional Representative in branding and communications efforts and in managing the content of media work in Uganda and internationally with particular focus on Denmark.
Make certain that Danish Church Aid (DCA) and its partners fulfill the contractual obligations on visibility for projects funded by international donors.
In charge of documentation for accountability and facilitation of programmatic learning to key stakeholders incl. donors, government, partners, beneficiaries and the general public, e.g. annual report, programme/project fact sheets, web-site, etc.
Recruiting Organization: Danish Church Aid (DCA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Regional Representative
Job Summary: The Danish Church Aid (DCA) Communications and Relations Officer (CO) will be responsible for visibility, information and documentation for internal and external use, as well as building and maintaining external relations, particularly to facilitate visits to the office, partners and projects. The CO will also be taking lead and implementing a new Communication Strategy for DCA in Uganda.
Responsibilities:
Support the Regional Representative in branding and communications efforts and in managing the content of media work in Uganda and internationally with particular focus on Denmark.
Make certain that Danish Church Aid (DCA) and its partners fulfill the contractual obligations on visibility for projects funded by international donors.
In charge of documentation for accountability and facilitation of programmatic learning to key stakeholders incl. donors, government, partners, beneficiaries and the general public, e.g. annual report, programme/project fact sheets, web-site, etc.
Livelihood Information Management System (LIMS) Development Specialist - American Refugee Committee Uganda
Vacancy: Livelihood Information Management System (LIMS) Development Specialist
Recruiting Company: American Refugee Committee (ARC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About ARC:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries around the world. ARC Uganda invites applications from qualified persons for the LIMS Development Specialist for a partnership program between ARC and UNHCR in the refugee settlements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Intuitively study thoroughly the Baseline study reports pertaining to implementing partner's livelihood projects in the refugee settlements and incorporate the Baseline Indicator values into the LIMS.
Develop livelihood related software systems appropriate to the modern and effective tracking of the livelihood projects keeping in mind the study of IT networking and others issues (e.g. power, institutional capacity).
The systems will need to be assessed in a networked (office, internal server) and off-line (regular download) mode
The system will have provision of capturing data by CUT OFF DATA approach ( i.e. opening balance), data at regular intervals (i.e. monthly progress) as well as cumulative data for any period (e.g cumulative for a few months)
Recruiting Company: American Refugee Committee (ARC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About ARC:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries around the world. ARC Uganda invites applications from qualified persons for the LIMS Development Specialist for a partnership program between ARC and UNHCR in the refugee settlements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Intuitively study thoroughly the Baseline study reports pertaining to implementing partner's livelihood projects in the refugee settlements and incorporate the Baseline Indicator values into the LIMS.
Develop livelihood related software systems appropriate to the modern and effective tracking of the livelihood projects keeping in mind the study of IT networking and others issues (e.g. power, institutional capacity).
The systems will need to be assessed in a networked (office, internal server) and off-line (regular download) mode
The system will have provision of capturing data by CUT OFF DATA approach ( i.e. opening balance), data at regular intervals (i.e. monthly progress) as well as cumulative data for any period (e.g cumulative for a few months)
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager - Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Uganda
Vacancy : Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Recruiting Company: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.
Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will primarily supervise Project Cycle Management.
He / she will also be responsible for drafting the Log frame in collaboration with the Reporting and Finance Departments
Recruiting Company: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.
Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will primarily supervise Project Cycle Management.
He / she will also be responsible for drafting the Log frame in collaboration with the Reporting and Finance Departments
Child Psychologist - World Venture Uganda
Vacancy: Child Psychologist
Recruiting Company: World Venture
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About World Venture:
World Venture in Uganda, Uganda Venture, seeks to strengthen and enlarge the church of Jesus Christ as they minister holistically to children, youth, and adults, to those of minority groups, and to the disenfranchised, in partnership with the Baptist Union of Uganda and other local churches, through formal and informal education in leadership training and through strategic relationships. They do this envisaging creative, vibrant, and reproducing churches composed of mature believers of integrity, equipped through holistic training, who are committed to building strong family units, mentoring others, and impacting the circles in which they move in positive and profound ways.
Key Duties:
Learn language and culture (depending on time commitment).
Learn and the mental health care and mental hospital scene.
Work in Butabika hospital possibly teaching care givers in training.
Deliver Bible training.
Recruiting Company: World Venture
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
About World Venture:
World Venture in Uganda, Uganda Venture, seeks to strengthen and enlarge the church of Jesus Christ as they minister holistically to children, youth, and adults, to those of minority groups, and to the disenfranchised, in partnership with the Baptist Union of Uganda and other local churches, through formal and informal education in leadership training and through strategic relationships. They do this envisaging creative, vibrant, and reproducing churches composed of mature believers of integrity, equipped through holistic training, who are committed to building strong family units, mentoring others, and impacting the circles in which they move in positive and profound ways.
Key Duties:
Learn language and culture (depending on time commitment).
Learn and the mental health care and mental hospital scene.
Work in Butabika hospital possibly teaching care givers in training.
Deliver Bible training.
Learning & Development Specialist - Umeme Limited Uganda
Vacancy: Learning & Development Specialist
Recruiting Company : Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Ref: 07/03/L&DS
Reports to: Talent Manager
About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.
Job Summary: The Learning & Development Specialist will support the Talent Manager in designing and facilitating the implementation of Umeme's corporate training plan.
Key Duties:
Take lead in Umeme’s organization-wide training needs analysis to identify organizational learning opportunities and consult with the business on suitable learning solutions.
Design, plan and implement blended learning solutions aligned to Umeme's organizational strategy.
Plan, source and co-ordinate Training Programmes and Courses.
Design and implement formative and summative training assessments with a feedback mechanism incorporated for managers, participants and facilitators.
Recruiting Company : Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Ref: 07/03/L&DS
Reports to: Talent Manager
About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.
Job Summary: The Learning & Development Specialist will support the Talent Manager in designing and facilitating the implementation of Umeme's corporate training plan.
Key Duties:
Take lead in Umeme’s organization-wide training needs analysis to identify organizational learning opportunities and consult with the business on suitable learning solutions.
Design, plan and implement blended learning solutions aligned to Umeme's organizational strategy.
Plan, source and co-ordinate Training Programmes and Courses.
Design and implement formative and summative training assessments with a feedback mechanism incorporated for managers, participants and facilitators.
Internet Sub Editor - Monitor Publications Limited (MPL) Uganda
vacancy: Internet Sub Editor
Recruiting Company: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: On-Line Editor
Job Summary: The Internet Sub Editor will have the responsibility of compiling and editing relevant and appropriate breaking news and other content from MPL's news channels including the print, radio and digital, repackage it where necessary and post it on the website for online clients
Responsibilities:
Checks and corrects selected editorial copy, headlines and captions for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details and objectivity
Edits copy to appropriate length, clarity and style without distorting facts or dispensing with salient points
Selects and edits pictures and write/re-writes appropriate captions to enhance their quality
Ensure that online content is written and presented in a format that meets web usability standards (i.e. usage of keywords, meta tags, alt tags for images, etc)
Ensures proper laying out of copy and pictures/graphics in web pages
Tailors stories to reflect interests of international audience
Recruiting Company: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: On-Line Editor
Job Summary: The Internet Sub Editor will have the responsibility of compiling and editing relevant and appropriate breaking news and other content from MPL's news channels including the print, radio and digital, repackage it where necessary and post it on the website for online clients
Responsibilities:
Checks and corrects selected editorial copy, headlines and captions for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details and objectivity
Edits copy to appropriate length, clarity and style without distorting facts or dispensing with salient points
Selects and edits pictures and write/re-writes appropriate captions to enhance their quality
Ensure that online content is written and presented in a format that meets web usability standards (i.e. usage of keywords, meta tags, alt tags for images, etc)
Ensures proper laying out of copy and pictures/graphics in web pages
Tailors stories to reflect interests of international audience
Coordinator (Research & Partnerships - Global Pulse Lab)
Vacancy: Coordinator (Research & Partnerships - Global Pulse Lab)
Recruiting Company: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Job Summary:
The Research and Partnerships Coordinator will build and grow partnerships and lay the groundwork necessary for launching a fully operational Pulse Lab. The incumbent will work with the Data Scientist and Global Chief of Research to engage with stakeholders across the UN system, government and private sector to solicit Big Data project ideas, develop scopes of work and project proposals, identify appropriate research partners, and manage the execution and delivery of research project results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish and coordinate UN Global Pulse partnerships in Uganda;
Support initial research project discussions, design and implementation;
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant Government entities, UN specialists and other partners involved in research projects;
Advocate for the objectives of Global Pulse.
Recruiting Company: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Job Summary:
The Research and Partnerships Coordinator will build and grow partnerships and lay the groundwork necessary for launching a fully operational Pulse Lab. The incumbent will work with the Data Scientist and Global Chief of Research to engage with stakeholders across the UN system, government and private sector to solicit Big Data project ideas, develop scopes of work and project proposals, identify appropriate research partners, and manage the execution and delivery of research project results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish and coordinate UN Global Pulse partnerships in Uganda;
Support initial research project discussions, design and implementation;
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant Government entities, UN specialists and other partners involved in research projects;
Advocate for the objectives of Global Pulse.
Front Desk Assistant - National Medical Stores (NMS) Uganda
Job Title: Front Desk Assistant
Organization: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Country Uganda
Ref: NMS/2014/05
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 in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Front Desk Assistant for the National Medical Stores will mainly conduct reception service and telephone switchboard operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive, record bookings and make outgoing calls.
The Front Desk Assistant will also update and maintain records and verify telephone bills before forwarding for payment processing.
Organization: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Country Uganda
Ref: NMS/2014/05
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 in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Front Desk Assistant for the National Medical Stores will mainly conduct reception service and telephone switchboard operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive, record bookings and make outgoing calls.
The Front Desk Assistant will also update and maintain records and verify telephone bills before forwarding for payment processing.
Monday, 24 March 2014
Driver Urgently Needed - Peace Corps Uganda
Vacancy : Driver
Recruiting Company : Peace Corps Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 11th April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Operate official Peace Corps vehicles, Maintenance and Repairs in clean and serviceable condition.
Recruiting Company : Peace Corps Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 11th April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Operate official Peace Corps vehicles, Maintenance and Repairs in clean and serviceable condition.
Human Resource Specialist Jobs - Peace Corps Uganda
Vacancy: Human Resource Specialist
Recruiting Company: Peace Corps Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 11th April 2014
Job Description:
Key Duties:
• Manage human resources focused on recruitment, orientation, development, compensation and the direction of the people/staff among other functions.
Qualifications and Experience:
• One year of progressively responsible experience in human resources / personnel management work which includes position classification, financial accountability, wage administration, and other personnel operations. Familiarity with U.S, Government financial and contract management procedures is a plus, excellent computer skills, excellent command of English
Recruiting Company: Peace Corps Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 11th April 2014
Job Description:
Key Duties:
• Manage human resources focused on recruitment, orientation, development, compensation and the direction of the people/staff among other functions.
Qualifications and Experience:
• One year of progressively responsible experience in human resources / personnel management work which includes position classification, financial accountability, wage administration, and other personnel operations. Familiarity with U.S, Government financial and contract management procedures is a plus, excellent computer skills, excellent command of English
Research Associate for Monitoring and Evaluation - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Uganda
Vacancy: Research Associate for Monitoring and Evaluation
Recruiting Company : International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 31st March 2014
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
• Take leadership in developing the overall project monitoring strategy, and provide technical leadership for its operationalization;
• Develop and manage the project data base, pooling all data and outputs from the different project activities into one place where scientists and the policy actors can access it from;
• Basing on the result based management strategy, develop specific M&E strategies that the project can adopt to track progress of all project activities, their progress and measure their impact on participants’ knowledge, attitude and skills, and changes in policy implementation actions/strategies;
• Operationalization of the project result-based management plan and the M&E strategy
Teachers Needed at Little Harvard Nursery School and Daycare
Vacancy: Teacher
Recruiting Company : Little Harvard Nursery School and Daycare
Duty Station: Gulu,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th March 2014
Job Description:
Little Harvard Nursery School and Daycare Gulu seeks dynamic educators who possess a passion for teaching and learning, a commitment to their responsibilities, reflection and high standards within themselves and their students, and a demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Successful candidates will be expected to take an active part in school life beyond the classroom. They are also expected to contribute to the positive social, emotional and character development of the students.
Feed the Future Coordinator Careers at Peace Corps Uganda
Vacancy: Feed the Future Coordinator
Recruiting Company: Peace Corps Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 11th April 2014
Job Description:
Duties:
• Coordinate with USAID/Uganda and two regional technical coordinators as team leader in all aspects of developing and supporting Peace Corps Volunteer food security activities.
• Compile program reports for PC/ Uganda, USAID/Uganda and PC/HQ to demonstrate the use and impact of PC/Uganda’s contributions to Feed the Future.
• Develop Volunteer work sites with partners.
• Provide technical resource information and technical training and coaching to Volunteers and their counterparts.
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Research Associate for Monitoring and Evaluation - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE
Vacancy Research Associate for Monitoring and Evaluation
Recruiting Company INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Take leadership in developing the overall project monitoring strategy, and provide technical leadership for its operationalization;
• Develop and manage the project data base, pooling all data and outputs from the different project activities into one place where scientists and the policy actors can access it from;
• Basing on the result based management strategy, develop specific M&E strategies that the project can adopt to track progress of all project activities, their progress and measure their impact on participants’ knowledge, attitude and skills, and changes in policy implementation actions/strategies;
• Operationalization of the project result-based management plan and the M&E strategy
Recruiting Company INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Take leadership in developing the overall project monitoring strategy, and provide technical leadership for its operationalization;
• Develop and manage the project data base, pooling all data and outputs from the different project activities into one place where scientists and the policy actors can access it from;
• Basing on the result based management strategy, develop specific M&E strategies that the project can adopt to track progress of all project activities, their progress and measure their impact on participants’ knowledge, attitude and skills, and changes in policy implementation actions/strategies;
• Operationalization of the project result-based management plan and the M&E strategy
Organisational Development Officer - Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL)
Vacancy: Organisational Development Officer
Recruiting Company Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Guarantee the alignment of operations, systems and processes to Business Strategy.
• Develop and implement the organizational development strategy for the company.
• Develop and implement an action plan for managing and achieving changes that will support the organizational core objectives.
• Establish and maintain a cordial relationship between EUL and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing behavioral changes among staff and make appropriate recommendations to management
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the performance management process in the company.
• Monitor the implementation of HR management policies as per the company guidelines.
• Carry out organizational climate surveys bi-annually
• Offer technical support to managers and supervisors in dealing with staff that have behavior issues
• Conduct Human resources audit on a regular basis for human resources planning.
• Support the design improvement and implementation of the HRMIS and in it’s use and understanding by management and staff.
Recruiting Company Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Guarantee the alignment of operations, systems and processes to Business Strategy.
• Develop and implement the organizational development strategy for the company.
• Develop and implement an action plan for managing and achieving changes that will support the organizational core objectives.
• Establish and maintain a cordial relationship between EUL and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing behavioral changes among staff and make appropriate recommendations to management
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the performance management process in the company.
• Monitor the implementation of HR management policies as per the company guidelines.
• Carry out organizational climate surveys bi-annually
• Offer technical support to managers and supervisors in dealing with staff that have behavior issues
• Conduct Human resources audit on a regular basis for human resources planning.
• Support the design improvement and implementation of the HRMIS and in it’s use and understanding by management and staff.
Accounts Assistant - Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) Uganda
Vacancy: Accounts Assistant
Recruiting Company Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 31, 2014 - 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Receive all payments (cash and cheques) post them into books on a daily basis
• Deposit all receipts into the bank accounts on a daily basis
• Maintain a petty cash book and make bank withdrawals for purposes of timely replenishment of the imprest level
• Maintain monthly cash book balances to ascertain the actual amounts carried forward for the next period.
• Prepare payment vouchers with all their supporting documents, including but not limited to; invoices, receipts, memos and all available correspondences for approval.
• Write cheques, drafts and process bank transfers, upon authorized and approved payment vouchers and disburse cash to the respective beneficiaries
Recruiting Company Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 31, 2014 - 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Receive all payments (cash and cheques) post them into books on a daily basis
• Deposit all receipts into the bank accounts on a daily basis
• Maintain a petty cash book and make bank withdrawals for purposes of timely replenishment of the imprest level
• Maintain monthly cash book balances to ascertain the actual amounts carried forward for the next period.
• Prepare payment vouchers with all their supporting documents, including but not limited to; invoices, receipts, memos and all available correspondences for approval.
• Write cheques, drafts and process bank transfers, upon authorized and approved payment vouchers and disburse cash to the respective beneficiaries
Nurse job Opportunity - Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Vacancy: Nurse
Recruiting Company Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prompt visits to Health Care Institutions to confirm admissions.
• Liaise with the hospitals and doctors on prompt submission of the admission summary form, monitor procedures being carried out on patients and see to the general well – being of the patient.
• Maintain proper records and the statistics on medical claims records
• Process medical claims documents for payment within set timelines/ service level agreements
• Ensure reconciliation of hospital accounts.
• Perform any other duties assigned
Recruiting Company Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prompt visits to Health Care Institutions to confirm admissions.
• Liaise with the hospitals and doctors on prompt submission of the admission summary form, monitor procedures being carried out on patients and see to the general well – being of the patient.
• Maintain proper records and the statistics on medical claims records
• Process medical claims documents for payment within set timelines/ service level agreements
• Ensure reconciliation of hospital accounts.
• Perform any other duties assigned
Assistant and Communications Officer - Danish Church Aid Uganda
Vacancy: Project Assistant and Communications Officer
Recruiting Company Danish Church
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: April 4, 2014 - 5pm
Our Client DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based Danish NGO working closely with church-based as well as secular NGOs in Uganda and in the Great Lakes region. Our programmes cover four main areas: HIV/AIDS prevention and social support to people living with HIV/AIDS, Active Citizenship with a strong focus on good governance and democratization, Food Security as well as Humanitarian and Transitional Responses to conflict and natural disaster. DCA has supported emergency relief and development programmes in Uganda - including Karamoja - since 1979. DCA works through a gender-inclusive rights-based approach, which is mainstreamed throughout all DCA programme types as well as within the organization. For further information on DCA, please visit: www.danchurchaid.org
1. Project Assistant, SGBV:
The main function of the PA for SGBV is to assist DCA Programme Officer and Programme Coordinator in the overall field coordination in the implementation and coordination of the project entitled To Protect and Promote Women and Girl’s Rights through Prevention and Response to Sexual Gender Based Violence among Female Genital Mutilation Practicing Communities in Southern Karamoja. This two-year project is funded by a European Union grant (EuropeAid). Project activities will take place in Amudat, Moroto and Nakapiripirit Districts in Karamoja among the Tepeth and Kadama communities, and will be implemented in a DCA-led consortium comprising three other organizations namely Italian Cooperation and Development (C&D), Reproductive, Educative and Community Health (REACH) and the Human Rights Network (HURINET).
The PA reports directly to the Programme Coordinator through the Programme Officer.
Duty Stations: Moroto (90% time); Kampala (10% time), with frequent travel to Nakapiripirit and Amudat districts. Non-family posting.
Regional Sales Manager - New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Vacancy : Regional Sales Manager
Recruiting Company: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Country: Uganda
City: Mbarara
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Develop annual sales plans to ensure effective implementation on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Oversee and supervise the upcountry based sales teams on consistent performance and productivity in order to achieve budget sales volumes
• Initiate, develop cross functional innovations for product- market development in order to promote content driven sales ideas for the base platforms.
• Ensure financial and operational efficiencies for all upcountry Advertising, and Printing sales activities
• Ensure the planned sales, collections targets for Advertising, and Printing sales are met on a weekly basis
• Grow clientele acquisitions and retention through routine visits and interactions in order to win top of mind and preference for all Vision Group products and revenue streams.
Laboratory Technician Careers at Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd in Uganda
Vacancy : Laboratory Technician
Recruiting Company Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th Mach 2014
Responsibilities:
• Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps.
Recruiting Company Fresh Cuts (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th Mach 2014
Responsibilities:
• Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps.
3 Drivers Needed - Goodman International Ltd
Vacancy : Driver - 3 Posts
Recruiting Company: Goodman International Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th Mach 2014
The Driver will be responsible for the transportation of goods, staff, other persons and items to destinations as instructed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal Driver candidate should possess an Ordinary Level (O-Level) Certificate
• A minimum of three years' driving experience
Sourcing and Governance Manager - Barclays Bank Uganda
Vacancy: Sourcing and Governance Manager - BA3 - 00149300
Recruiting Company: Barclays Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th Mach 2014
Duties
• Deliver the Sourcing Ethics, Risks, Governance and Control activity in-country to realise significant control over the third party arena thereby enabling value delivery for business and build market leading sourcing capability:
• Deliver Sourcing Governance support in respect of SSMP guidance for the in country sourcing
• Set up and implement in-country sourcing governance, controls and process and train in-country sourcing function as required (Sourcing & Supplier Management Policy; P2P; Preferred Supplier Lists; Principle Risk Reports; Compliance Monitoring)
• Implement robust compliance monitoring tools and processes to ensure adherence to Global & EM Sourcing policies
• Responsible for the improvement for all Sourcing activity ensuring that these are successfully transitioned and embedded in the local country business in accordance with the Sourcing governance and control policies and processes
• In charge of development and building of relationships to influence the business and steer the strategic direction in local Sourcing activity
Recruiting Company: Barclays Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th Mach 2014
Duties
• Deliver the Sourcing Ethics, Risks, Governance and Control activity in-country to realise significant control over the third party arena thereby enabling value delivery for business and build market leading sourcing capability:
• Deliver Sourcing Governance support in respect of SSMP guidance for the in country sourcing
• Set up and implement in-country sourcing governance, controls and process and train in-country sourcing function as required (Sourcing & Supplier Management Policy; P2P; Preferred Supplier Lists; Principle Risk Reports; Compliance Monitoring)
• Implement robust compliance monitoring tools and processes to ensure adherence to Global & EM Sourcing policies
• Responsible for the improvement for all Sourcing activity ensuring that these are successfully transitioned and embedded in the local country business in accordance with the Sourcing governance and control policies and processes
• In charge of development and building of relationships to influence the business and steer the strategic direction in local Sourcing activity
Head of Networks - Smile Communications (U) Ltd
Vacancy: Head of Networks
Recruiting Company Smile Communications (U) Ltd
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Management of the turnkey network roll out projects including:
• Management of the appointed network vendors/partner responsible for network rollout and ensuring that they deliver as per the agreed specifications, timelines and costs;
• Management of the rollout of the IT and communications infrastructure of the company within the project timelines and costs;
• Delivery and management of passive infrastructure as per the project plans;
• Ensuring that all the contracted network KPI’s are delivered and improved as per target defined and by the managed services partner and network operations, especially related to the following areas, are managed efficiently:
• Network operation centres (NOC), data centres, switching centres, Radio Access Network, microwave and fibre transmission network, IP network, Smile platforms;
• Network performance and optimization;
Recruiting Company Smile Communications (U) Ltd
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Closing date: March 24, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Management of the turnkey network roll out projects including:
• Management of the appointed network vendors/partner responsible for network rollout and ensuring that they deliver as per the agreed specifications, timelines and costs;
• Management of the rollout of the IT and communications infrastructure of the company within the project timelines and costs;
• Delivery and management of passive infrastructure as per the project plans;
• Ensuring that all the contracted network KPI’s are delivered and improved as per target defined and by the managed services partner and network operations, especially related to the following areas, are managed efficiently:
• Network operation centres (NOC), data centres, switching centres, Radio Access Network, microwave and fibre transmission network, IP network, Smile platforms;
• Network performance and optimization;
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant - Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in Uganda
Vacancy Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Recruiting Company : Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Duty Station: Arua,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th Mach 2014
Job Summary:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will mainly support the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system for AKF’s new Strengthening Civil Society Programme in West Nile.
Qualifications,
• The ideal candidate should possess at least two years’ experience of research, learning and monitoring and evaluation in an International Development
• Past exposure and experience in participating in the design of M&E systems and tools, including baseline studies, at a project start-up (preferred).
• Proven track record of utilising M&E software such as Excel, SPSS to track and analyse M&E data.
• Past experience with M&E for civil society strengthening or gender programming (preferred).
Recruiting Company : Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Duty Station: Arua,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th Mach 2014
Job Summary:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will mainly support the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system for AKF’s new Strengthening Civil Society Programme in West Nile.
Qualifications,
• The ideal candidate should possess at least two years’ experience of research, learning and monitoring and evaluation in an International Development
• Past exposure and experience in participating in the design of M&E systems and tools, including baseline studies, at a project start-up (preferred).
• Proven track record of utilising M&E software such as Excel, SPSS to track and analyse M&E data.
• Past experience with M&E for civil society strengthening or gender programming (preferred).
Sales Executives Urgently - Shenzhen Right Net Tech Co. Ltd in Uganda
Vacancy: Sales Executive – 5 Posts
Recruiting Company: Shenzhen Right Net Tech Co. Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 4th April 2014
Key Responsibility:
• Master sales methods & skills, serve customers in the right order;
• Carry out sales channel & marketing scheme, manage channel agents and accomplish sales target & KPI;
• Follow up channel agents according to requirement, standardize and vivify marketing events;
• Follow up existed agents to get more orders;
• Develop new customers;
• Find out new sales chances to increase sales amount;
• Collect information from competitors;
• Other work from superiors.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree or diploma holders in business related field;
• Fluent in English is necessary;
• 2~4 years experience in sales and distribution management in Home Appliance or Electrical industries;
• Ever sold and being well familiar with any kind of the productions of DVD Players, Speaker, TV, Fans, (Bluetooth) Speakers and Voltage Regulators;
• Ability to conduct marketing research;
Recruiting Company: Shenzhen Right Net Tech Co. Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 4th April 2014
Key Responsibility:
• Master sales methods & skills, serve customers in the right order;
• Carry out sales channel & marketing scheme, manage channel agents and accomplish sales target & KPI;
• Follow up channel agents according to requirement, standardize and vivify marketing events;
• Follow up existed agents to get more orders;
• Develop new customers;
• Find out new sales chances to increase sales amount;
• Collect information from competitors;
• Other work from superiors.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree or diploma holders in business related field;
• Fluent in English is necessary;
• 2~4 years experience in sales and distribution management in Home Appliance or Electrical industries;
• Ever sold and being well familiar with any kind of the productions of DVD Players, Speaker, TV, Fans, (Bluetooth) Speakers and Voltage Regulators;
• Ability to conduct marketing research;
Software Engineering Internship - Ufindads Co. in Uganda
Vacancy: Software Engineering Internship
Recruiting Company: Ufindads Co.
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th March 2014
Job Description:
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work as a team with other interns on our core products and services as well as those who support critical functions of our engineering operations. Depending on your course and experience, you will be working in areas of Products and Systems Development, Enginering Productivity and Site reliability.
Apply
Applications received only throught site: http://ufindadvertising.com/www.ufind.com/products/categories/nerd-cafe/internship.html
Recruiting Company: Ufindads Co.
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th March 2014
Job Description:
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work as a team with other interns on our core products and services as well as those who support critical functions of our engineering operations. Depending on your course and experience, you will be working in areas of Products and Systems Development, Enginering Productivity and Site reliability.
Apply
Applications received only throught site: http://ufindadvertising.com/www.ufind.com/products/categories/nerd-cafe/internship.html
Chief Operating Officer - Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) Trust
Vacancy: Chief Operating Officer
Recruiting Company Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) Trust
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and lead the management of the aBi Trust to deliver the agreed work plans, budgets and strategic objectives;
• Act as the focal contact person within aBi Trust for stakeholder, development partners and sponsors engagement in the areas of enhanced productivity, effective producer and trader association collaboration, post-harvest handling, value chain development, access to market information systems, and creating linkages to domestic, commodity information on local, regional and international markets;
• Plan, coordinate and ensure implementation of the aBi Trust Value Chains and Financial Services Development Activities with the integration of Green Growth, Human Rights Based Approach to Development (HRBAD) and Gender matters into the work;
• Provide operational leadership, guidance for the Financial Services Development and Value Chains Development Chief Managers with reference to Governance framework documents;
• Identify strategic business development opportunities to drive growth in the agribusiness sector and carry out business development activities;
Recruiting Company Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) Trust
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and lead the management of the aBi Trust to deliver the agreed work plans, budgets and strategic objectives;
• Act as the focal contact person within aBi Trust for stakeholder, development partners and sponsors engagement in the areas of enhanced productivity, effective producer and trader association collaboration, post-harvest handling, value chain development, access to market information systems, and creating linkages to domestic, commodity information on local, regional and international markets;
• Plan, coordinate and ensure implementation of the aBi Trust Value Chains and Financial Services Development Activities with the integration of Green Growth, Human Rights Based Approach to Development (HRBAD) and Gender matters into the work;
• Provide operational leadership, guidance for the Financial Services Development and Value Chains Development Chief Managers with reference to Governance framework documents;
• Identify strategic business development opportunities to drive growth in the agribusiness sector and carry out business development activities;
Health Program Manager - Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Uganda
Vacancy: Health Program Manager
Recruiting Company Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with other program managers and analysts in a matrixed relationship on the country team to identify and advance other program’s objectives through eHealth technologies
• Work with MoH and partners to drive formal coordinating structures and participate actively in Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
• Identify, design and implement appropriate programs to solve pressing health system problems with technology solutions
• Establish detailed technical specifications and identify appropriate technological systems for various health programs in Uganda
• Work in liaison with multiple MoH departments, CHAI country, and CHAI global teams to develop or adapt detailed strategies and implementation plans for eHealth interventions
• Mentor, train and mentor internal and external staff in the use and maintenance of these technologies; establish sustainable training programs when necessary to be devolved to the MoH
• Offer support in identifying funding sources and develop resource mobilization plans for eHealth programs
• Launch and manage operational research pilots to evaluate and monitor the impact of these programs during and after implementation
• Develop program budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
• The eHealth team will also oversee all ICT needs for the office, including tech support, IT equipment inventorying, internet access, etc.
• Perform any other roles and responsibilities as per the activities, as needed
Qualifications
• The applicant must possess a good Master’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable field.
• Significant experience working in the developing world
• Prior experience of agile processes (interactive and incremental s/w development approach) and familiarity with applicable programming languages and database management software
• The applicant should possess five or more years’ experience with demonstrable skills in managing IT / software development projects and managing teams
• Good knowledge and understanding and demonstrable technical knowledge of the underpinnings of eHealth technologies and programs, and a solid knowledge of diverse programming languages
• Proven experience with project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project / Basecamp and versioning tools such as CVS, GIT as well as developing and managing budgets, work plans, and proposals
Recruiting Company Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with other program managers and analysts in a matrixed relationship on the country team to identify and advance other program’s objectives through eHealth technologies
• Work with MoH and partners to drive formal coordinating structures and participate actively in Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
• Identify, design and implement appropriate programs to solve pressing health system problems with technology solutions
• Establish detailed technical specifications and identify appropriate technological systems for various health programs in Uganda
• Work in liaison with multiple MoH departments, CHAI country, and CHAI global teams to develop or adapt detailed strategies and implementation plans for eHealth interventions
• Mentor, train and mentor internal and external staff in the use and maintenance of these technologies; establish sustainable training programs when necessary to be devolved to the MoH
• Offer support in identifying funding sources and develop resource mobilization plans for eHealth programs
• Launch and manage operational research pilots to evaluate and monitor the impact of these programs during and after implementation
• Develop program budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
• The eHealth team will also oversee all ICT needs for the office, including tech support, IT equipment inventorying, internet access, etc.
• Perform any other roles and responsibilities as per the activities, as needed
Qualifications
• The applicant must possess a good Master’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable field.
• Significant experience working in the developing world
• Prior experience of agile processes (interactive and incremental s/w development approach) and familiarity with applicable programming languages and database management software
• The applicant should possess five or more years’ experience with demonstrable skills in managing IT / software development projects and managing teams
• Good knowledge and understanding and demonstrable technical knowledge of the underpinnings of eHealth technologies and programs, and a solid knowledge of diverse programming languages
• Proven experience with project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project / Basecamp and versioning tools such as CVS, GIT as well as developing and managing budgets, work plans, and proposals
Accountant - People Performance Group Uganda
Vacancy: Accountant
Recruiting Company: Danish Embassy
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Closing date: March 31, 2014 - 5pm
Our Client the Danish Embassy in Kampala seeks to recruit an Accountant, on a 3 year contract, with possibility for renewal.
As our new colleague, you will work within the Finance, Administration and Consular team. You will be responsible for running the day to day operations of our Accounts Office, working under supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce
• A professional qualification in Accountancy - ACCA or CPA
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification working experience in Accounts – preferably working with an International Development Organisation
Knowledge and skills:
• A good understanding of the Ugandan tax laws and how they apply to diplomatic missions and development partners
• Experience using a Navision-based Accounting System would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• A broad knowledge and interest in the area of development assistance and aid effectiveness
• A high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
Recruiting Company: Danish Embassy
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Closing date: March 31, 2014 - 5pm
Our Client the Danish Embassy in Kampala seeks to recruit an Accountant, on a 3 year contract, with possibility for renewal.
As our new colleague, you will work within the Finance, Administration and Consular team. You will be responsible for running the day to day operations of our Accounts Office, working under supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce
• A professional qualification in Accountancy - ACCA or CPA
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification working experience in Accounts – preferably working with an International Development Organisation
Knowledge and skills:
• A good understanding of the Ugandan tax laws and how they apply to diplomatic missions and development partners
• Experience using a Navision-based Accounting System would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• A broad knowledge and interest in the area of development assistance and aid effectiveness
• A high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
Relationship Manager - barclays.uganda
Vacancy: Relationship Manager
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Maintain Relationship Account Plans for all customers in the portfolio such that contact with customers is prioritized.
• Carry out annual and if appropriate, interim reviews of customers borrowing facilities
• Conduct annual and if appropriate, interim reviews with non-borrowing customers
• Determine the key messages, e.g. agreed service standards, negotiated pricing, relationship team contact points and new product changes, deciding upon the most appropriate communication method
• Deal with and find adequate solutions to customer complaints
• Determine the products that are most effective in meeting customers’ needs and be able to sell these at short notice both reactively and proactively.
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Maintain Relationship Account Plans for all customers in the portfolio such that contact with customers is prioritized.
• Carry out annual and if appropriate, interim reviews of customers borrowing facilities
• Conduct annual and if appropriate, interim reviews with non-borrowing customers
• Determine the key messages, e.g. agreed service standards, negotiated pricing, relationship team contact points and new product changes, deciding upon the most appropriate communication method
• Deal with and find adequate solutions to customer complaints
• Determine the products that are most effective in meeting customers’ needs and be able to sell these at short notice both reactively and proactively.
Monday, 17 March 2014
Assistant Programme Officer - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Vacancy: Assistant Programme Officer
Recruiting Company: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10022186
Reports to: Associate Field Officer
Vacancy Notice: 004/2014
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
Job Summary: The Assistant Programme Officer will be mainly responsible for ensuring that the needs of persons of concern in the country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning and as well as ensuring that Implementing Partner (IP) agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Through a consultative process within the country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country.
Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions.
Support in organizing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.
Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities.
Recruiting Company: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10022186
Reports to: Associate Field Officer
Vacancy Notice: 004/2014
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
Job Summary: The Assistant Programme Officer will be mainly responsible for ensuring that the needs of persons of concern in the country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning and as well as ensuring that Implementing Partner (IP) agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Through a consultative process within the country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country.
Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions.
Support in organizing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.
Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities.
Procurement Officer - Telecommunication Company Uganda
Vacancy: Procurement Officer
Recruiting Company: Telecommunication Company
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job ID: 207
About Us:
Aikan was started in 2004 in Uganda by management consultants who shared a simple desire to help organizations improve their business performance through strategic HR. At the time, many organizations looking for practical solutions to HR challenges had to settle for management consultants because there were hardly any reputable local HR consulting companies in the country. Aikan is now recruiting for its valuable client, a leading multinational telecommunication company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain an up to date database of suppliers for locally sourced products and services.
Develop and maintain quality relations with key suppliers.
Order goods and services from approved suppliers and in line with business requirements and standards.
Manage all the documentation and record keeping related to the sections activities.
Manage, monitor and coordinate the availability of trading stock to avoid run out or overstocking.
Recruiting Company: Telecommunication Company
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job ID: 207
About Us:
Aikan was started in 2004 in Uganda by management consultants who shared a simple desire to help organizations improve their business performance through strategic HR. At the time, many organizations looking for practical solutions to HR challenges had to settle for management consultants because there were hardly any reputable local HR consulting companies in the country. Aikan is now recruiting for its valuable client, a leading multinational telecommunication company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain an up to date database of suppliers for locally sourced products and services.
Develop and maintain quality relations with key suppliers.
Order goods and services from approved suppliers and in line with business requirements and standards.
Manage all the documentation and record keeping related to the sections activities.
Manage, monitor and coordinate the availability of trading stock to avoid run out or overstocking.
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Programme Manager - Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
Vacancy: Programme Manager
Recruiting Company Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programmes (based in UK)
About WFD:
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is an independent political foundation sponsored by the Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID) specialising in parliamentary strengthening and political party development. It does this primarily by supporting the development of parliaments, political party structures and civil society organisations.
Established in 1992, WFD has supported transitions to democracy in central and Eastern Europe, strengthened multi-party democracies in Africa, and extended its work to Asia and Middle East and North Africa in recent years. In 2012, the organization celebrated its 20th anniversary – a year in which it’s set to greatly increase its role and impact as a world leader in supporting the development of democracy.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager, Uganda will have responsibility for leading the implementation of WFD’s parliamentary strengthening programme in Kampala, Uganda which includes managing the full programme cycle and maintaining oversight of the programme budget and expenditure. They will also play an important role in stakeholder management of senior parliamentary figures and democracy organisations. This will include maintaining crucial relationships with the leadership, Members and staff of the Parliament of Uganda, as well as with our partners Gulu Women Economic Development and Globalization (GWED-G), Reproductive Educative and Community Health Project (REACH) , Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), local CSOs and the Delegation of the European Union to Uganda. They will have the support of a Programme Administrator and Finance Assistant (PAFA) who they will have day to day line management responsibility for.
Recruiting Company Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programmes (based in UK)
About WFD:
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is an independent political foundation sponsored by the Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID) specialising in parliamentary strengthening and political party development. It does this primarily by supporting the development of parliaments, political party structures and civil society organisations.
Established in 1992, WFD has supported transitions to democracy in central and Eastern Europe, strengthened multi-party democracies in Africa, and extended its work to Asia and Middle East and North Africa in recent years. In 2012, the organization celebrated its 20th anniversary – a year in which it’s set to greatly increase its role and impact as a world leader in supporting the development of democracy.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager, Uganda will have responsibility for leading the implementation of WFD’s parliamentary strengthening programme in Kampala, Uganda which includes managing the full programme cycle and maintaining oversight of the programme budget and expenditure. They will also play an important role in stakeholder management of senior parliamentary figures and democracy organisations. This will include maintaining crucial relationships with the leadership, Members and staff of the Parliament of Uganda, as well as with our partners Gulu Women Economic Development and Globalization (GWED-G), Reproductive Educative and Community Health Project (REACH) , Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), local CSOs and the Delegation of the European Union to Uganda. They will have the support of a Programme Administrator and Finance Assistant (PAFA) who they will have day to day line management responsibility for.
Personal Assistant - Construction Company Uganda
Vacancy: Personal Assistant
Recruiting Company: Construction Company
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Finance Director and General Manager
About Us:
NFT Consult seeks to recruit for its valuable Client, a Hydraulic Engineering and Civil Engineering company with operations in 20 countries across the African continent. Our client therefore seeks to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual to fill the Senior Accountant Job vacancy.
Job Summary: The Personal Assistant will mainly support the Finance Director and General Manager in a multilingual environment with the administrative duties as below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of Document control and classification
Write letter in both French and English
Answering all phone calls and filter callers to the right person
Responsible for receiving all visitors and guest
Organize the FD and GM Agenda
Manage the monthly follow up folder, administration management, guarantee collection etc.
Remind supplier on actions to be done on project.
Recruiting Company: Construction Company
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Finance Director and General Manager
About Us:
NFT Consult seeks to recruit for its valuable Client, a Hydraulic Engineering and Civil Engineering company with operations in 20 countries across the African continent. Our client therefore seeks to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual to fill the Senior Accountant Job vacancy.
Job Summary: The Personal Assistant will mainly support the Finance Director and General Manager in a multilingual environment with the administrative duties as below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of Document control and classification
Write letter in both French and English
Answering all phone calls and filter callers to the right person
Responsible for receiving all visitors and guest
Organize the FD and GM Agenda
Manage the monthly follow up folder, administration management, guarantee collection etc.
Remind supplier on actions to be done on project.
Database/ Website Administration Officer - The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)
Vacancy: Database/ Website Administration Officer
Recruiting Company: The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Director Planning and Strategic Information
About UAC:
The Uganda AIDS Commission was established in 1992 by a Statute of Parliament, to coordinate and harmonize the national response to HIV/AIDS. The mission of Uganda AIDS Commission is to provide overall leadership in the coordination and management of an effective HIV/AIDS National Response.
Job Summary: The Database/ Website Administration Officer will be to maintain the back-end of the National AIDS Documentation and Information Centre (NADIC) website together with the databases to be hosted, analyse statistical information and build capacity of the human resource in NADIC for two years.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and implement software systems and web content management;
Evaluate, select, and implement enterprise software solutions to meet business need; Planning, Organize and Coordinate information sharing.
Website designing and maintenance Analyze statistical data generated through existing databases
Recruiting Company: The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Director Planning and Strategic Information
About UAC:
The Uganda AIDS Commission was established in 1992 by a Statute of Parliament, to coordinate and harmonize the national response to HIV/AIDS. The mission of Uganda AIDS Commission is to provide overall leadership in the coordination and management of an effective HIV/AIDS National Response.
Job Summary: The Database/ Website Administration Officer will be to maintain the back-end of the National AIDS Documentation and Information Centre (NADIC) website together with the databases to be hosted, analyse statistical information and build capacity of the human resource in NADIC for two years.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and implement software systems and web content management;
Evaluate, select, and implement enterprise software solutions to meet business need; Planning, Organize and Coordinate information sharing.
Website designing and maintenance Analyze statistical data generated through existing databases
Project Associate - Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Uganda
Vacancy: Project Associate
Recruiting Company: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Project Name: Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About IPA:
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
About ACT Health Project:
The Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health) project will be jointly implemented with GOAL Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve health outcomes in rural Uganda by improving the delivery of health services through a novel accountability and transparency intervention. The Principal Investigator for this project is Dan Posner (UCLA).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Managing several other project staff
Designing survey questionnaires
Carrying out qualitative research
Recruiting Company: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Project Name: Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About IPA:
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
About ACT Health Project:
The Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health) project will be jointly implemented with GOAL Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve health outcomes in rural Uganda by improving the delivery of health services through a novel accountability and transparency intervention. The Principal Investigator for this project is Dan Posner (UCLA).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Managing several other project staff
Designing survey questionnaires
Carrying out qualitative research
Resident Legal Advisor - United States Department of Justice Uganda
Vacancy: Resident Legal Advisor
Recruiting Company: United States Department of Justice
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Announcement Number: 14-CRM-OPD-052
Salary Range: $100,624.00 to $130,810.00 / Per Year
About United States Department of Justice:
The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, organized crime, corruption, financial crimes and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime..
Job Summary: The Resident Legal Advisor will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of a justice sector technical assistance program. The objective is to strengthen Uganda’s capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate allegations of criminal conduct with a particular focus on combating terrorism. More specifically, the RLA will work with Uganda justice sector officials on:
Legislative, procedural and policy reform;
Improving the basic skills of investigators, prosecutors and investigating magistrates; and
Improving Uganda’s capacity to pursue cases involving terrorism and cases involving transnational crimes.
Recruiting Company: United States Department of Justice
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job Announcement Number: 14-CRM-OPD-052
Salary Range: $100,624.00 to $130,810.00 / Per Year
About United States Department of Justice:
The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, organized crime, corruption, financial crimes and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime..
Job Summary: The Resident Legal Advisor will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of a justice sector technical assistance program. The objective is to strengthen Uganda’s capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate allegations of criminal conduct with a particular focus on combating terrorism. More specifically, the RLA will work with Uganda justice sector officials on:
Legislative, procedural and policy reform;
Improving the basic skills of investigators, prosecutors and investigating magistrates; and
Improving Uganda’s capacity to pursue cases involving terrorism and cases involving transnational crimes.
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Area Sales Manager - Steel and Tube Industries Limited Uganda
Job Title: Area Sales Manager (2 Career Opportunities)
Organisation: Steel and Tube Industries Limited (STIL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Business Development Manager
About STIL:
Steel and Tube Industries Limited is one of the Leading and most reliable manufacturer and supplier of Steel profile in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will cordially attend to customers.
Responsible for marketing STIL’s company products and increase sales.
Carrying out market intelligence and assessing competitor trends
Ensuring high level customer satisfaction and retention
Responsible for preparing timely and accurate sales reports.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Development Manager.
Qualifications,
The Area Sales Manager should ideally possess a good bachelor’s degree in marketing or any other related Business course
Organisation: Steel and Tube Industries Limited (STIL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Business Development Manager
About STIL:
Steel and Tube Industries Limited is one of the Leading and most reliable manufacturer and supplier of Steel profile in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will cordially attend to customers.
Responsible for marketing STIL’s company products and increase sales.
Carrying out market intelligence and assessing competitor trends
Ensuring high level customer satisfaction and retention
Responsible for preparing timely and accurate sales reports.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Development Manager.
Qualifications,
The Area Sales Manager should ideally possess a good bachelor’s degree in marketing or any other related Business course
Senior Accountant - Abt Associates
Vacancy: Senior Accountant
Recruiting Company: Abt Associates
Project Name: USAID Integrated Health Project
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Country Uganda
About Abt:
Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will technically offer technical support in the development, management, and monitoring of project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs.
The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for records expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts.
The job holder will also prepare payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
Prepares payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc).
Recruiting Company: Abt Associates
Project Name: USAID Integrated Health Project
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Country Uganda
About Abt:
Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will technically offer technical support in the development, management, and monitoring of project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs.
The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for records expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts.
The job holder will also prepare payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
Prepares payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc).
Senior Manager IT Service Management - MTN-Uganda
Vacancy: Senior Manager IT Service Management
Recruiting Company: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: General Manager Infrastructure & Service Management
Job Summary: The Senior Manager IT Service Management will be responsible for definition and execution of the IT Service Management Strategy within IT Shared Services and across the outsourced vendors for the MTN Uganda franchise.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible for establishment, maturing and optimization of the IT Service Management disciplines and processes in IT Shared Services, which include Incident, Configuration, Change, Problem and release management. Ensuring that the required tools are deployed and configured to support these processes.
Accountable for the IS Availability Management across all the IS services as listed in the Service Catalog.
Accountable for all IS Service Management reporting.
Responsible for the creation and execution of the Continuous Service Improvement program.
Accountable for the communication and training required to ensure that the IS Service Management processes are understood and performed effectively by IS support groups across IT Shared Services and its outsource partners.
Recruiting Company: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: General Manager Infrastructure & Service Management
Job Summary: The Senior Manager IT Service Management will be responsible for definition and execution of the IT Service Management Strategy within IT Shared Services and across the outsourced vendors for the MTN Uganda franchise.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible for establishment, maturing and optimization of the IT Service Management disciplines and processes in IT Shared Services, which include Incident, Configuration, Change, Problem and release management. Ensuring that the required tools are deployed and configured to support these processes.
Accountable for the IS Availability Management across all the IS services as listed in the Service Catalog.
Accountable for all IS Service Management reporting.
Responsible for the creation and execution of the Continuous Service Improvement program.
Accountable for the communication and training required to ensure that the IS Service Management processes are understood and performed effectively by IS support groups across IT Shared Services and its outsource partners.
Registered Midwife - Medecins Sans Frontieres Uganda
Job Title: Registered Midwife
Organisation: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Duty Station: Adjumani,
Country Uganda
About MSF:
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care.
Job Summary: The Registered Midwife will be responsible for the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care, neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a midwifery Diploma qualification
S/he must also be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council
Organisation: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Duty Station: Adjumani,
Country Uganda
About MSF:
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care.
Job Summary: The Registered Midwife will be responsible for the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care, neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a midwifery Diploma qualification
S/he must also be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council
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