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Friday, 29 November 2013

Several Vacancies in Uganda at Uganda Management Institute

Job Title:  Lecturer in Business Administration (2 Vacancies), Lecturer in Public Administration-(2 Vacancies and 1 Lecturer in Public Procurement (5 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Scale:           UM 4a
Reports to:            Respective Heads of Department


About UMI:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “To Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management Capacity”.  It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors.  In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels.  The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.

Key Duties
Developing high quality graduate-level training programmes
Marketing UMI training programmes
Developing world-class training materials and case studies
Facilitating on training programmes of the Institute


Laboratory Technician - Hope Sharing Family (HOSFA) Uganda

Job Title:  Laboratory Technician
Organisation:  Hope Sharing Family (HOSFA)
Duty Station: Mityana,
Country  Uganda
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer

About HOSFA:
Hope Sharing Family (HOSFA) is a not- for- profit Organisation established in 1993 with a mission of contributing to a process where the deprived have access to basic human needs and promote self sustenance. HOSFA provides health services through its Medical Department- St. Francis Health Centre IV in Mityana district. HOSFA is undertaking a ONE year project" Human Resources for Health support for recruitment" with support of MildMay Uganda. The project aims at increasing availability of skilled health workers in Uganda's Health system to deliver quality HIV/AIDS services.

Qualifications,
The Laboratory Technician should hold a diploma in medical laboratory technology from a recognised institution
A minimum of two years working experience in a busy diagnostic or research laboratory environment.
Hold evidence of prior training in relevant techniques will be an added advantage.

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Bursar - Victorious Education Services

Job Title: Bursar
Organisation:  Victorious Education Services
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

Key Duties
Provide accounting, book keeping and cashing services to the institution.
This should result in effective internal controls, tracking of all transactions
Maintaining accurate books of accounts
Provision of timely and relevant information for effective management decision making and financial reporting.

Qualifications,
The applicant should possess a degree in finance or accounting with at least an experience of working in a school environment.

Driver Job in Uganda - Uganda Management Institute

Job Title:  Driver (3 Career Opportunities)
 Recruiter Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Salary Scale:  UM 8a
Reports to: Administrative Officer - General Office

About UMI:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “To Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management Capacity”.  It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors.  In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels.  The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.

Key Duties
Driving assigned passengers and being on call at all times.
Delivering messages, documents and letters as required.
Noting vehicle mileage to track departure and return schedules.
Ensuring vehicle service is on schedule.

Deputy Executive Director - Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in Uganda

Job Title:  Deputy Executive Director
Organisation: Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to:  Executive Director

About UTB:
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is a statutory organization established by the Tourism Act, 2008. The objectives of UTB are to promote and contribute to the development of the tourism sector both within and outside Uganda; to coordinate with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and the private sector in the implementation of the national tourism policy and to such activities as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.

Job Summary: The Deputy Executive Director (DED) is responsible for the organization’s business and technical operations.

Key Duties
Deputizes the Executive Director and helps him/her to synchronize the technical and administrative aspects of the various functions in the institution.
Directly be responsible for the core technical functions of UTB and supervise the managers.
Operationalisation of the strategic and operational plans of UTB.
Tourism Quality assurance, Regulation and Licensing.
Will be responsible for executing all activities as per business, strategic plans and monitoring their progress
Will recommend for approve all resources for technical tasks

Volunteer - PMTCT Program Officer - Clinton Health Access Initiative in Uganda

Job Title: Volunteer - PMTCT Program Officer
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda

About CHAI:
Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works to broaden access to life-saving diagnostics, treatment, care and support for patients in the poorest parts of the world. CHAI began its programs in the area of HIV/AIDS and it is still one of the biggest spheres of work. Today, CHAI works across a wide array of programs that improve health outcomes in HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Essential Medicines, etc. CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication skills in order to fill a volunteer role of PMTCT program officer. The candidate must be able to function independently and flexibly and have a strong commitment to excellence.

Job Summary: The PMTCT program officer will support the Program Coordinator to provide technical assistance to MOH for implementation of Uganda’s campaign to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child (including data collection and analysis, supportive supervision, developing presentations and briefings, and coordination with stakeholders).

Key Duties
The job holder will support the HIV systems team with other team’s HR or administrative duties as needed. Specifically, key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Assist with the design, collection and analysis of data related to various surveys and pilot studies utilized in the wide-scale implementation of PMTCT Option B+ and other interventions planned by MOH

Systems Administrator - Uganda Management Institute Uganda

Job Title:  Systems Administrator
Organisation: Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Salary Scale:           UM 3b
Reports to:            ICT Manager

About UMI:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “To Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management Capacity”.  It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors.  In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels.  The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.

 Responsibilities:
The Systems Administrator will be responsible to the ICT Manager in the performance of the following duties.
1. Overseeing the provision of systems (application/ information systems) support services with specific emphasis in on instruction and learning activities within the Institute.
Liaising with the IT Infrastructure Support Engineer in ensuring the continuity, maintenance and security of the Institute’s information, ICT infrastructure and resources.
Liaising with key stakeholders in the development, implementation, management and support of; e-learning programmes, Students Information System, Library Information System


Civil Construction Engineer - CNOOC Uganda Limited Uganda

Job Title:  Civil Construction Engineer
Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited (CNOOC)
Duty Station: Kampala and mobilized to the Lake Albert region, other construction sites or other cities as required

About CNOOC:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda Limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Civil Construction Engineer will be responsible for the supervision of construction works in the Kingfisher Discovery Area — Kingfisher access road over the escarpment as well as the in-field roads and other facilities i.e camps, pads etc.

Responsibilities:
Provide assistance for the construction sites layout.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and company's QHSE Standards.
Direct construction, operations and maintenance activities at project sites.
Offer technical advice regarding design, construction, modifications and structural repairs of facilities to the project team.
Taking part in the allocation of roles among the subordinates of different disciplines in the site construction project.

Accountant - Uganda Management Institute Uganda

Job Title:  Accountant
Organisation: Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Salary Scale:UM 4b
Reports to: Institute Bursar

About UMI:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “To Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management Capacity”.  It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors.  In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels.  The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.

Key Duties
Facilitating the budget management process
Maintenance of the purchases ledger
Maintenance of the fixed assets’ register
Processing of the expenditure journals

Chief Field Office - United Nations Children’s Fund in Uganda

Job Title: Chief Field Office
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Grade: P-4
Vacancy No:  E-VN-2013-002469
Duty Station:  Moroto,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Field Operations and Emergency

About UNICEF:
For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Summary: The Chief Field Office is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the national level programme of cooperation as it pertains to the area served by the zonal office, including emergencies, that address the consequences of the ongoing conflict and insecurity. As head of the Moroto Zone office, the incumbent directs a significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer the current country programme.

Office Assistant - Uganda Management Institute Uganda

Job Title:  Office Assistant (2 Vacancies)
Organisation: Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station:  Gulu and Mbale,
Country Uganda
Salary Scale:UM 8b
Reports to: Centre Administrators

About UMI:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “To Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management Capacity”.  It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors.  In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels.  The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.

 Responsibilities:
Providing support for Secretarial services including collecting and delivering documents, photocopying and collecting stationery from the stores
Ensuring office refreshments are served on a regular schedule
Ensuring office and lounge furniture is cleaned on a regular basis
Performing other duties as may become necessary for the smooth running of the Department or Institute as a whole

Financial Analyst - United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Vacancy Number: 098-2013              
Job Title:     Financial Analyst, FSN-435
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station:  USAID, Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office
Salary:   FSN-11  (Ugshs. 63,911,537 to 95,867,307 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

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 Financial Analyst (FA) provides a full range of financial management and advisory services in support of USAID/Uganda Development Objective (DO) teams. He/she performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls. The incumbent provides professional financial guidance to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities; participates as a key member of the technical/DO teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises, etc. In addition, the FA participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, closeout reviews, etc. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements; prepares and executes the annual audit management plan. The FA is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); and participates in the assessment of partner country public financial management and procurement systems. The FA reports to the Deputy Controller.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Financial Analysis and Advisory Services (45%)
The FA:
·         Provides professional financial advice to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities, such as estimated costs and required budgets; internal controls; fiduciary risk management and compliance; and other issues.
·         Contributes to USAID’s decision and policy making process by providing recommendations and suggestions for improving operational efficiencies, financial management practices, and the accuracy of financial reporting.
·         Provides technical guidance on U.S. federal government and USAID rules and regulations to the technical DO teams, implementing partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and host government officials.
·         Prepares the financial aspects of project design and procurement planning documents, such as budgets and financial plans for Implementation Letters, Grant Agreements, and other relevant implementing mechanisms.
·         Assists activity managers in development of appropriate payment procedures in accordance with project implementation requirements.
·         Performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls.
·         S/he will monitor the execution of such documents to ensure compliance with financial plans and report on the financial status of those instruments to the Controller and other Technical Office Directors or Team Leaders
·         Participates as a key member of the technical (Development Objective) teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises and other such activities.
·         Performs the quarterly project accounting analyses and supports the Technical Teams in development of accrual estimates. Identifies and recommends adjusting entries to the accounts to bring the project/program pipelines into accurate levels. Investigates any variances between projections and actual disbursements or accrued expenditure and provides the results to Activity Managers.
·         Performs continuous and specific quarterly 1311 reviews for Mission’s activities to fully support outstanding Commitments, Obligations, Sub-Commitments and Sub-Obligations to provide support for the Controller’s 1311 Certification; conducts special analysis of historical accounting data and recommends management actions or alternatives which can be taken when the data discloses unfavorable trends, situations, and/or deviations from budget plans
2. Audits, Pre-award assessments, Financial and Compliance Reviews, Internal Control Assessment (40 %)
The incumbent:
Is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. She/he prepares and maintains the Mission’s audit inventory, which includes following-up on the receipt of audits from contracted audit firms, and also involves tracking the progress of open recommendations, and developing the annual audit management plan. The Financial Analyst:
·         Establishes and monitors the non-federal audit program for NGOs based outside the United States. When required, requests and reviews copies of those audit reports evaluating any findings that may have an impact on the implementation of the DO Team activity.
·         Follows up on the audit process until the final audit report is accepted and issued by RIG/Pretoria. This involves working closely with implementing partners, auditors and RIG/Pretoria to provide required support and guidance. This also entails drafting the scopes of work and reviewing final reports for each audit. She/he updates aid recipients on OIG approved eligible audit firms, and provides new guidance on audit requirements to recipients and the firms that audit them.
·         Updates the Mission on the status of audits and recommendations. She/he notifies all relevant parties inside and outside the Mission of the initiation and completion of required audits to ensure proper participation in entrance and exit conferences.
·         Serves as the Mission contact and subject matter expert on technical questions arising in the course of audits regarding USAID regulations and procedures. This includes attending entrance, mid-term and exit conferences with all parties related to audits.
·         Coordinates correspondence with all stakeholders inside and outside the Mission, including senior management in the Mission and at Agency Headquarters in Washington, regarding all aspects of audit procedures from initiation to closure.
·         Reviews audits for adequacy and compliance with requirements as specified in OMB-Circulars.
·         Ensures that audit recommendations receive appropriate and timely management decisions from Mission Senior Staff and that the final actions on audit recommendations are achieved within required timeframes. This involves working closely with the COR/AORs, Activity Managers, Agreement Officer and implementing partners to coordinate the formulation, implementation and follow-up of management decisions as well as closure of open audit recommendations.
·         Will jointly serve as USAID/Uganda’s Audit Management and Resolution Officer, responsible for all financial and performance audits, and the preparation and monitoring of the Mission’s annual audit plan.
·         He/she will be responsible for preparation and/or review of Mission responses to the Regional Inspector General’s audit report recommendations, and for closing out audit recommendations with USAID/Washington’s Chief Financial Officer; and will liaise with Inspector General’s office, and advise the Controller and the Mission Director on the status of audits.
·         Participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, and compliance reviews. These include control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, disbursement reviews, indirect cost rate reviews, pre-closeout and closeout reviews on USAID-funded organizations to determine the levels of accountability and adequacy of control environments within those entities.
·         Oversees the OFM Annual Financial Review Plan for the DO Teams and actively leads/participates in the performance of financial reviews, internal control assessments and financial management trainings for implementing partners.
·         Incumbent also will establish and implement annual plans for performing financial management reviews of the Mission’s implementing partners in Uganda; review the performance of implementing partners/agencies;
·         Prepare site visit reports to detail findings and recommendations; and track and follow up on implementation of recommendations. When a review or an assessment is outsourced, She/he will be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this award.
·         Serves as the coordinator for all Mission Control Review Committee (MCRC) related issues and findings by tracking and monitoring actions required to strengthen internal controls in the Mission.
·         He/she is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); guides and advises Mission staff on their responsibilities for maintaining effective internal control, operating systems and procedures; proposes recommended courses of action to correct management deficiencies and reported material control weaknesses, and takes responsibility for tracking the Mission’s progress in addressing progress made to remedy deficiencies/weaknesses.
3. Public Financial Management and Capacity Building (10%):
The incumbent:
·         Participates in (a) rapid appraisals of host country systems; (b) assessments on public financial management and procurement systems; (c) host country contracting and/or financial management capability assessments as a precondition to award approvals and contracting capability certifications; (d) Host country and donor discussions on public financial management, procurement and other related forums.
·         Advises Mission management on the reliability of host country systems, and the effectiveness of the underlying internal control; advise Mission management on weaknesses and possible recommendations. He/she identifies or coordinates the capacity building needs endorsed and/or determined from assessments conducted on the Host Government Agencies, both at the National and Local Levels, develops an Action Plan or a SOW to address those, and oversees implementation.
·         In conjunction with assessments conducted, participates in the conduct of relevant FM training and technical assistance to the Host Country entity, aimed at strengthening internal controls and management systems; and at building the capacity of NGOs and Host Country Government Implementing Agencies.
4. Other Duties (5%)
·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

·         The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required. In addition, a professional certification, (e.g. CPA or ACCA) is required. A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is highly desirable.
·         Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in professional financial analysis, accounting or auditing; preferably with an international development organization or accounting firm, are required.

Financial Analyst - United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Vacancy Number: 098-2013              
Job Title:     Financial Analyst, FSN-435
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station:  USAID, Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office
Salary:   FSN-11  (Ugshs. 63,911,537 to 95,867,307 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

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 Financial Analyst (FA) provides a full range of financial management and advisory services in support of USAID/Uganda Development Objective (DO) teams. He/she performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls. The incumbent provides professional financial guidance to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities; participates as a key member of the technical/DO teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises, etc. In addition, the FA participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, closeout reviews, etc. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements; prepares and executes the annual audit management plan. The FA is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); and participates in the assessment of partner country public financial management and procurement systems. The FA reports to the Deputy Controller.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Financial Analysis and Advisory Services (45%)
The FA:
·         Provides professional financial advice to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to the financial management aspects of proposed activities, such as estimated costs and required budgets; internal controls; fiduciary risk management and compliance; and other issues.
·         Contributes to USAID’s decision and policy making process by providing recommendations and suggestions for improving operational efficiencies, financial management practices, and the accuracy of financial reporting.
·         Provides technical guidance on U.S. federal government and USAID rules and regulations to the technical DO teams, implementing partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and host government officials.
·         Prepares the financial aspects of project design and procurement planning documents, such as budgets and financial plans for Implementation Letters, Grant Agreements, and other relevant implementing mechanisms.
·         Assists activity managers in development of appropriate payment procedures in accordance with project implementation requirements.
·         Performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls.
·         S/he will monitor the execution of such documents to ensure compliance with financial plans and report on the financial status of those instruments to the Controller and other Technical Office Directors or Team Leaders
·         Participates as a key member of the technical (Development Objective) teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises and other such activities.
·         Performs the quarterly project accounting analyses and supports the Technical Teams in development of accrual estimates. Identifies and recommends adjusting entries to the accounts to bring the project/program pipelines into accurate levels. Investigates any variances between projections and actual disbursements or accrued expenditure and provides the results to Activity Managers.
·         Performs continuous and specific quarterly 1311 reviews for Mission’s activities to fully support outstanding Commitments, Obligations, Sub-Commitments and Sub-Obligations to provide support for the Controller’s 1311 Certification; conducts special analysis of historical accounting data and recommends management actions or alternatives which can be taken when the data discloses unfavorable trends, situations, and/or deviations from budget plans
2. Audits, Pre-award assessments, Financial and Compliance Reviews, Internal Control Assessment (40 %)
The incumbent:
Is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. She/he prepares and maintains the Mission’s audit inventory, which includes following-up on the receipt of audits from contracted audit firms, and also involves tracking the progress of open recommendations, and developing the annual audit management plan. The Financial Analyst:
·         Establishes and monitors the non-federal audit program for NGOs based outside the United States. When required, requests and reviews copies of those audit reports evaluating any findings that may have an impact on the implementation of the DO Team activity.
·         Follows up on the audit process until the final audit report is accepted and issued by RIG/Pretoria. This involves working closely with implementing partners, auditors and RIG/Pretoria to provide required support and guidance. This also entails drafting the scopes of work and reviewing final reports for each audit. She/he updates aid recipients on OIG approved eligible audit firms, and provides new guidance on audit requirements to recipients and the firms that audit them.
·         Updates the Mission on the status of audits and recommendations. She/he notifies all relevant parties inside and outside the Mission of the initiation and completion of required audits to ensure proper participation in entrance and exit conferences.
·         Serves as the Mission contact and subject matter expert on technical questions arising in the course of audits regarding USAID regulations and procedures. This includes attending entrance, mid-term and exit conferences with all parties related to audits.
·         Coordinates correspondence with all stakeholders inside and outside the Mission, including senior management in the Mission and at Agency Headquarters in Washington, regarding all aspects of audit procedures from initiation to closure.
·         Reviews audits for adequacy and compliance with requirements as specified in OMB-Circulars.
·         Ensures that audit recommendations receive appropriate and timely management decisions from Mission Senior Staff and that the final actions on audit recommendations are achieved within required timeframes. This involves working closely with the COR/AORs, Activity Managers, Agreement Officer and implementing partners to coordinate the formulation, implementation and follow-up of management decisions as well as closure of open audit recommendations.
·         Will jointly serve as USAID/Uganda’s Audit Management and Resolution Officer, responsible for all financial and performance audits, and the preparation and monitoring of the Mission’s annual audit plan.
·         He/she will be responsible for preparation and/or review of Mission responses to the Regional Inspector General’s audit report recommendations, and for closing out audit recommendations with USAID/Washington’s Chief Financial Officer; and will liaise with Inspector General’s office, and advise the Controller and the Mission Director on the status of audits.
·         Participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, and compliance reviews. These include control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, disbursement reviews, indirect cost rate reviews, pre-closeout and closeout reviews on USAID-funded organizations to determine the levels of accountability and adequacy of control environments within those entities.
·         Oversees the OFM Annual Financial Review Plan for the DO Teams and actively leads/participates in the performance of financial reviews, internal control assessments and financial management trainings for implementing partners.
·         Incumbent also will establish and implement annual plans for performing financial management reviews of the Mission’s implementing partners in Uganda; review the performance of implementing partners/agencies;
·         Prepare site visit reports to detail findings and recommendations; and track and follow up on implementation of recommendations. When a review or an assessment is outsourced, She/he will be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this award.
·         Serves as the coordinator for all Mission Control Review Committee (MCRC) related issues and findings by tracking and monitoring actions required to strengthen internal controls in the Mission.
·         He/she is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); guides and advises Mission staff on their responsibilities for maintaining effective internal control, operating systems and procedures; proposes recommended courses of action to correct management deficiencies and reported material control weaknesses, and takes responsibility for tracking the Mission’s progress in addressing progress made to remedy deficiencies/weaknesses.
3. Public Financial Management and Capacity Building (10%):
The incumbent:
·         Participates in (a) rapid appraisals of host country systems; (b) assessments on public financial management and procurement systems; (c) host country contracting and/or financial management capability assessments as a precondition to award approvals and contracting capability certifications; (d) Host country and donor discussions on public financial management, procurement and other related forums.
·         Advises Mission management on the reliability of host country systems, and the effectiveness of the underlying internal control; advise Mission management on weaknesses and possible recommendations. He/she identifies or coordinates the capacity building needs endorsed and/or determined from assessments conducted on the Host Government Agencies, both at the National and Local Levels, develops an Action Plan or a SOW to address those, and oversees implementation.
·         In conjunction with assessments conducted, participates in the conduct of relevant FM training and technical assistance to the Host Country entity, aimed at strengthening internal controls and management systems; and at building the capacity of NGOs and Host Country Government Implementing Agencies.
4. Other Duties (5%)
·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

·         The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required. In addition, a professional certification, (e.g. CPA or ACCA) is required. A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is highly desirable.
·         Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in professional financial analysis, accounting or auditing; preferably with an international development organization or accounting firm, are required.

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Project Officer needed at Midmay Uganda

 Mildmay Uganda


Job Title: Project Officer – CSF Prevention Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Medical Services

About Mildmay:
Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training centre also providing Health Systems Strengthening to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in 16 districts of Central Uganda. It is situated on Entebbe Road, Lweza, south of Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary:
 The job holder will provide oversight for the day-to-day project activities ensuring timely planning, implementation and monitoring of the project activities. In addition the job holder will also support the scale up and access of comprehensive HIV prevention services to other MUg supported MARPs/key population projects and other prevention interventions to improve health outcomes and contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The candidate should possess University degree in a Social Sciences field or its equivalent from a recognised university.
  • A Diploma in Project Planning & Management is an added advantage)
  • At least 3 years experience in community health work
  • Current knowledge on HIV prevention, care and treatment.
  • Knowledge and experience in the Ugandan Health Sector /district health service delivery.
  • Knowledge and experience in OVC service delivery
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in various MS office packages and working knowledge of English and local language(s) are crucial.
  • Hard working, trust-worthy, and holding the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Must be flexible, reliable, able to work under pressure; and in sympathy with the Christian values of Mildmay Uganda.
  • Evidence of a non-judgemental approach regarding race, religion, culture, sexuality and lifestyle is critical.  


How to Apply:
All interested candidates persons who meet the above job requirements should send their applications to: The Human Resource Manager at Mildmay Uganda, Entebbe Road, Lweza at hr@mildmay.or.ug. Please clearly indicate in the subject of the email,  the position applied for or post to P.O. Box 24985, Kampala, Uganda

NB: The applications should contain certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV indicating current salary and other benefits should be provided, and two professional referees (one of which should be a former employer). Candidates with incomplete information will not be short-listed

Deadline: Friday 29th November 2013

Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer needed at AMREF


AMREF


Job Title: Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer
Reports to: Program Manager, The Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer will offer technical lead technical lead of all AMREF MCH/ SRH projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
He/She is responsible for provision of overall strategic and technical oversight of the program and to ensure the successful implementation of quality Sexual Reproductive Health projects.
He/She is expected to have specific responsibility for reporting to and liaising with donors on respective projects.
He/She is expected to ensure approved program deliverables are achieved according to agreed contractual obligations.
He/She will oversee the implementation of the technical components of the projects and will work closely with other line Managers to ensure efficient and effective strategic implementation of the program and creation and sustenance of high levels of linkages with relevant government of Uganda, Health development agencies and other implementing partners

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a Masters degree in Public Health
A medical Background is an added advantage.
Five years of progressive diverse experience in the direct implementation of SRH/ MCH projects, 3 of which should be at a senior Managerial level.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 29th November 2013

Program Officers Inclusive Modern Markets needed at VECO EAST AFRICA

VECO East Africa




Job Title: Program Officers Inclusive Modern Markets (Uganda)
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda - FFV UG
Reports to: Regional Coordinator IMM

About VECO:
VECO East Africa is a regional branch of Vredeseilanden VZW that is currently implementing sustainable agriculture chain development programs in Tanzania and Uganda. Vredeseilanden is a Belgian international NGO with its head office in Leuven that operates in 7 regions in 18 different countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
Within the East African program, VECO is working in selected geographical areas of Uganda and Tanzania to support Organized Family Farmers (male and female members) to actively participate in and equitably benefit from sustainable agricultural market chains and related economic processes for the enhancement of sustainable food and income security. VECO also works with relevant market actors, networks, and development institutions along identified agricultural market chains to maximize strategic partnerships in the interest of agricultural and economic development.

Job Summary:
The Program Officer will enhance inclusive and durable trading relationships between FOs and private companies

Key Duties and Responsibilities
plan, implement, monitor and adjust innovation/change pathways in inclusive business models in selected pilot chains within the IMM program in the country plan, coordinate, implement and monitor actions leading to set structural changes for inclusion of smallholder farmers at national level for Uganda: possible contact point for government
Develop, strengthen and support business linkages between FOs and private companies (facilitation and brokering role)
Strengthen the entrepreneurial attitude, skills and capacities of FOs (business plan development, offer of business support services to its members, commercial accounting, access to finance, quality control systems, Global Gap approval, production planning, …)
Provide strategic and technical guidance to FOs ensuring their inclusion in the chain
Design, test, and validate change/innovations in the linked business models
Monitor and document the change/innovations processes in the business models, the changes in behavior at the level of the involved FOs and companies, and the results of these in terms of improved small-holder livelihoods, and draw lessons
Make inventory and document experiences of other organizations with inclusive business models in the country
Contribute to the organizational development and strengthening of farmer organizations and export companies.
Document and translate the outcomes of the pilots as evidence for achieving structural changes and up-scaling at national level
Coordinate/implement the actions of/with the various partners in the achievement of the structural change agendas
Build up a close relationship with other private companies interested in sustainable sourcing from smallholder farmers
Network with other organizations that have a stake in the structural change agendas
Analyze and document the changing national context in relation to the business environment, the value chain, the market … and with regard to opportunities with/demands from other companies
Monitor and document the achievement of the national structural change agendas
Provide information, analysis, lessons learned to allow program management to readjust its programs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a Masters in Agriculture, Economics, or equivalent by experience
At least 3 years in value chain development in East- Africa, working with Farmer Organisations and private companies.
Experience as entrepreneur or farmer is an asset
Has an in depth understanding of the functioning of value chains from production to consumption and of their institutional environment
Has a good understanding of sourcing policies of companies
Has a good understanding of and experience working with Farmer Organisations
Has a good understanding of national and global market dynamics
Can apply methods to improve professionalism in all parts of the chain.
Communicates clearly in a variety of settings and styles and has good networking skills
Listens actively
Can persuade and inspire individuals and groups.
Can get messages across that have the desired effect
Is creative and has a sense for innovation and experiments
Experience in the horticultural sector.



How to Apply: 
Please send a copy of your Motivation Letter, CV, mention your Salary Expectation & Availability Date to veco-ea@veco-eastafrica.org
Please refer in the subject to the specific function you apply for.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview by phone or Skype on the 5th, 6th or 10th of December.

Deadline: 1st of December 2013

Clinical Officer needed at marie stopes uganda

 Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)



Job Title: Clinical Officer (5 Vacancies:
Duty Station: Kampala, Soroti, Lira, Masaka, Kabale, Uganda
Reports to: Centre Manager

About MSU:
Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) is a marketing-focused, results-oriented social business that uses modem management and marketing techniques to provide family planning and reproductive healthcare across every district of Uganda. We aim to contribute 15 points to Uganda’s contraceptive prevalence rate by 2015 saving and improving many thousands of Ugandan lives. MSU has 25% of the market share in modem contraceptives and, In 2010/2011, safely delivered 50,000 babies and contributed 4 points to Uganda’s contraceptive prevalence rate. MSU has enjoyed 20% year on year growth since 2007 MSU is part of a global network, Marie Stopes International (MSI), and subscribes to MSI goal and mission, to prevent unwanted births and to ensure individual’s rights to Children by Choice not Chance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Client care
               Provide comprehensive client counseling on reproductive health and other health matters
Take necessary step 3 to ensure that all centre clients are treated with sensitivity, reaped, and consideration
If complaints are raised, be able to effectively manage and resolve them.

2. Budgetary Control
                  In partnership with the centre manager;
Carefully monitor medical stock supplies required and utilized at the centre for maximum efficiency.
Take steps to ensure that medical supplies are adequate, but not excessive.

3. Technical Excellence
                  Based on client history, examination, laboratory test reports and findings and above all client needs, prescribe appropriate drugs.
Perform appropriate procedures that including Intravenous Therapy, Tubal Ligation. Vasectomy. Norplant IUD insertion, Pap smear, MVA procedure and VCT.
Ensure responsible follow up and treatment of complications Follow the Ugandan Clinical Guidelines for appropriate management of most conditions and illnesses
Refer complicated conditions to a hospital for further management.
Ensure that the highest standards of reproductive health and general clinical services (including HIV/AIDS services) are achieved, as laid down in the Marie Stopes Partnership Manual.
In collaboration with the center manager, ensure that the centre complies with MSI policies and protocols for vocal local, infection prevention and emergency preparedness (including resuscitation).
4. Record Keeping and Reporting
              In collaboration with the Center Manager;
Ensure that all company/corporate clients claim forms are duly completed and signed by you immediately after treatment of each individual client
     Ensure that all claim forms are checked for errors and correctness before submissions to SO.
Ensure that SO reporting and record keeping guidelines for all clients are adhered to.
Promotional and External relations Activities
5. In consultation with Center Manager
                   Conduct outreach activities including VSC, CHW network development
Fully participate in planned promotional activities including radio programs and MSI-U condom social marketing activities.
Represent MSU in ail meetings held with the DDHS, as well as representing MSU on district training and workshops.
Maintain good working relationship with district authorities in conjunction with the Center Manager and provide Feedback to the Centre Manager on outcomes of such meetings.
Team development
Ensure that team members are updated on new drugs and technological and SRH developments.
Work hand in hand with the Centre Manager tor technical support, clinical updates and daily running of the centre.
Participate in district training where appropriate and inform the Centre Manager of additional skills gained or required by lean members.
Develop and implement work plan activities in consultation and collaboration with the Centre Manager.
Support the Centre Manager in ensuring that all team members contribute creatively, meaningfully and actively to the development and implementation of the work plans.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
2 years active service in a Clinical setting
Valid Medical Practicing License Computer Literacy (MS Packages)

How to Apply:
If interested in working with Marie Stopes Uganda, Please send a CV and Cover letter by email to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug  or post to the Senior Manager, People and Development. Plot 1020, Kisugu- Muyenga, P.O Box 10431, Kampala-Uganda, quoting the position title. Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Mane Stopes Uganda is thankful to all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet alt requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday 29th November, 2013 by 6pm

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist - Malaria Consortium Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Organisation: Malaria Consortium
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports To: Project Coordinator

About MC:
Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity. Malaria Consortium is a global leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, the control of neglected tropical diseases and the promotion of child health.

Background:
Due to a number of upcoming funding opportunities, Malaria Consortium anticipates scaling up its work in malaria and child health over the coming year and is looking to strengthen its team in a number of technical and programme management areas.

Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will provide technical leadership in monitoring and evaluation for this high profile, high value project, working closely with host country governments and other partners.

Pharmacist Job - Mildmay Uganda

Job Title: Pharmacist
Organization: Mildmay Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Director Medical Services
About Mildmay:
Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training centre also providing Health Systems Strengthening to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in 16 districts of Central Uganda. It is situated on Entebbe Road, Lweza, south of Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Pharmacist will give technical oversight as a specialist for the provision of Pharmaceutical Services on behalf of Mildmay Uganda; to ensure improved quality and reliable service delivery to clients and communities served by Mildmay Uganda so as to contribute to the achievement of its strategic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To build capacity of Mildmay pharmacy staff on-site and district health workers based on training needs so as to improve performance in pharmaceutical logistics services and supply chain management. Including, but not limited to:
Working in liaison with Pharmacy coordinator ensure that the national and MUg Standards and Procedures in pharmaceutical logistics and supply management are in place and adequately followed
Develop a mentorship plan and carry out regular on job mentorships of MUg pharmacy teams as part of support for continuous professional development in line with the organisational strategic aims
Participate and give regular CMEs and updates in IDT, other staff development fora in line with HR and directorate goals for continuous skills enhancement and development of staff
Ensure that the pharmacy team engage in HR skills development activities, participate in IDT/Journal clubs and other CME activities to promote staff professional

Human Resources Manager - AMREF Uganda

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary: The Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer will offer technical lead technical lead of all AMREF MCH/ SRH projects.

 Responsibilities:
Participating in the development and implementation of Country programme strategic plan and specifically the Human resources aspect.
Ensuring consistency in the interpretation and implementation of AMREF HR policies and Procedures.
Participating in the design and implementation of organizational change processes needed to achieve organizational goals.
Manpower planning and staffing within the country program with a focus on diversity.

Technical Advisor – Malaria - Malaria Consortium Uganda

Job Title: Technical Advisor – Malaria
Organisation: Malaria Consortium
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports To: Project Coordinator

About MC:
Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity. Malaria Consortium is a global leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, the control of neglected tropical diseases and the promotion of child health.

Background:
Due to a number of upcoming funding opportunities, Malaria Consortium anticipates scaling up its work in malaria and child health over the coming year and is looking to strengthen its team in a number of technical and programme management areas.

Job Summary: The Technical Advisor will be a key member of this team, providing malaria specific programmatic guidance to Malaria Consortium and its partners.

Research Officer Job - Mildmay Uganda

Job Title: Research Officer
Organization: Mildmay Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Director Medical Services

About Mildmay:
Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training centre also providing Health Systems Strengthening to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in 16 districts of Central Uganda. It is situated on Entebbe Road, Lweza, south of Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Research Officer will be responsible for collecting, organising, analysing and disseminating information using ethical methodologies in order to enhance the conduct and documentation of an ethical and sustainable Mildmay Uganda Research Programme that will inform policy, training and practice, for integrated prevention, care and treatment of HIV and other health priorities in the Resource Limited Settings.

Qualifications,
The candidate should possess a Bachelors Degree preferably in public health; statistics; population and reproductive health; or Social Sciences with specific training in research methodologies and research Ethics.
S/he must have at least three years of Operations Research experience in relevant health programs with demonstrable knowledge and understanding of health research; implementation research and research grant writing.

Programme Manager jobs in Uganda - AMREF Uganda

Job Title Programme Manager
Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary: The Programme Manager SCHAP will provide technical and management leadership focusing on all the strategic and operational aspects of HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities and develop valuable networks with the districts, Ministry of Health and CDC.

 Responsibilities:
Spearhead the project strategy development and implementation within the relevant districts and ensure that all AMREF initiatives in the region are fully aligned to the Uganda country strategy.
Offer leadership to the development and implementation of high quality projects in line with AMREF’s values and principles.
Ensure that AMREF is represented at local and district levels that are relevant to the Foundation’s work.
Liaise and network with relevant AMREF partners and collaborators to improve AMREF visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.

Accountant Jobs in Uganda - Allied Health Professional’s Council

Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Allied Health Professional’s Council (AHCP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager

About AHCP:
The Allied health professional’s council was established by an Act of Parliament in 1996, cap 268. The Council is a body corporate with a perpetual succession. It may sue or be sued in its corporate name and subject to this statute may do or suffer all other things and acts as body corporate do or suffer.

Job Summary:  The Accountant will manage the budgeting, revenue collection and accountability of council funds

Key Duties
Ensure compliance with applicable taxes and other requirements including VAT, PAYE, NSSF, Insurance etc
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports,
Manage, control and account for the financial resources in the financial year,
Supervise the collection of revenue,
Counter-checking financial requisitions,
Check alignment of activity work plans to Council budgets,
Prepare budgets and work plans for the Council

Administrative Assistant Jobs in Uganda at United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Job Title:     Administrative Assistant, FSN-120
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 097/2013
Duty Station: USAID, FO OFFICE,
Country Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-7 (Ugshs28,606,023 to 41,210,417 p.a.. inclusive of allowances).

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties assigned by the Deputy Mission Director, perform special Front Office functions, serve as Roving Secretary/back up Secretary/Office Manager to USA.

For a full job description, please visit the link below with all duties and responsibilities on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1.  Deputy Mission Director’s Duties 30%
Perform office management and administrative duties for the Deputy Mission Director by ensuring policies and practices are implemented which facilitate work.
Plan, establish prioritize, organize and carry out administrative and clerical function including the preparation of drafts and finals for various documents such as cables, letters, memoranda, reports, tables, or other similar routine correspondence as requested.
Review documents submitted for the Deputy Mission Director’s signature to ensure that they are grammatically correct, free of spelling or typographic errors and adhere to format.
Ensure changes, new procedures and decisions made by the Deputy Mission Director are communicated to the responsible office in a timely manner.
Maintain Deputy Mission Director’s calendar and schedule of appointments for meetings and conferences with Embassy staff, the Government of Uganda, officials of other donor agencies, implementing partners,other public and the private sector organizations.


Principal Personal Secretary Jobs - Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board

Job Title: Principal Personal Secretary
Organisation: Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Ref: UBTEB/HRM/020/11/2013

About UBTEB:
Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) is one of the national Examinations Boards in Uganda. This is a professional Examinations Board with the mandate to streamline, regulate, coordinate and conduct credible examinations and award Certificates and Diplomas in the Business, Technical and Vocational professions. The Board therefore conducts Business, Technical and Vocational examinations, including Applied Science specialties such as Biological Sciences (Agricultural, Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, Bee Keeping and other related fields), Physical Sciences (Meteorology, Surveys and Land Management, and other related fields), Cooperatives, Social Development, Hotel, Catering and Tourism. UBTEB is committed to conduct quality applied knowledge and skills examinations with an ultimate goal of enabling the students to access further upward academic progressions and employment in the world of work.

Stores Assistant Job - Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board

Job Title: Stores Assistant
Organisation:Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board  (UBTEB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Ref: UBTEB/HRM/028/11/2013

About UBTEB:
Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) is one of the national Examinations Boards in Uganda. This is a professional Examinations Board with the mandate to streamline, regulate, coordinate and conduct credible examinations and award Certificates and Diplomas in the Business, Technical and Vocational professions. The Board therefore conducts Business, Technical and Vocational examinations, including Applied Science specialties such as Biological Sciences (Agricultural, Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, Bee Keeping and other related fields), Physical Sciences (Meteorology, Surveys and Land Management, and other related fields), Cooperatives, Social Development, Hotel, Catering and Tourism. UBTEB is committed to conduct quality applied knowledge and skills examinations with an ultimate goal of enabling the students to access further upward academic progressions and employment in the world of work.

 Responsibilities:
Receiving and recording suppliers' invoices: checking and verifying issue notes and invoices; Maintaining efficient storage and fast retrieval systems;
Supervising loading and offloading of stores and supplies;
Taking stock on stores and supplies;
Recording and disposing off damaged, obsolete and expired stores;
Keeping records of all stores received and issued out;


Sunday, 24 November 2013

Procurement Specialist - The AIDS Support Organization Uganda

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Reports to: Director Human Resources & Administration
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Ref: TS/HR/PU 001

About TASO:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.

Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist will manage the procurement function of TASO, provide technical assistance to the procurement committees on procurement matters and give support to departments in regard to procurement activities.

 Responsibilities:
To develop procurement policies, systems, guidelines and procedures for TASO and ensure compliance to them
Prepare, authorize and approve contracts and Memorandum of understanding with suppliers. Provide technical support and guidance to TASO management and departments on procurement issues
Prepare and submit periodic reports on procurement activities
Lead the process of timely pre-qualifying suppliers on annual basis.
Develop and maintain organizational procurement capacity by providing training and support to staff with regard to procurement process and governance.

Area Coordinator - Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Job Title: Area Coordinator
Duty Station: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Country Coordinator

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

About Country Programme:
Capital Office: Kampala National Staff: 108 International Staff : 7 Areas : 2 (Northern Uganda, Karamoja) On-going programmes : 9 Budget : 2.4 M € (Euros). ACTED has been active in Uganda since May 2007, both in the northern region and Karamoja. In the North, ACTED supports the early recovery process with a specific focus on the needs of returning populations displaced by years of conflict. It also expands access, retention, equity and quality of primary education. In Karamoja, the focus is enhanced food security and resilience to disasters, especially droughts, as well as improving the primary education sector. ACTED focuses its intervention on strengthening livelihoods through improved resource management, conflict mitigation and capacity building. In Northern Uganda, as internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned home and gained access to land, ACTED is working with farmers on infrastructure and capacity development to rebuild agricultural livelihoods. In the Karamoja/Pokot area, ACTED responds to severe food insecurity caused by the drought in the Horn of Africa, providing support to agro-pastoral communities to increase their purchasing power and protect their assets, reducing vulnerability to natural disasters. As part of its integrated cross-border strategy between Uganda and Kenya, ACTED maintains its community-driven disaster risk reduction (DRR) focus and promotes conflict mitigation to ensure peaceful and sustainable access to shared resources. In 2013, ACTED maintains a strong focus on this approach and looks at extending it further along the border with Kenya. ACTED continues working with community-level structures and initiatives such as the APFS, the CDMCs or the DEWS to continue building the communities’ resilience to disasters.

Key Duties
Management of a local and expatriate staff team;
Close supervision and monitoring of the finance, administration and logistics teams;
Supervise program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
Management and supervision of ACTED's programmes in Karamoja/Pokot North and their timely implementation according to financial and programmatic frame;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes;

m2m Program Coordinator - mothers2mothers (m2m)

Job Title: m2m Program Coordinator
Organisation: mothers2mothers (m2m)
Project: Optimizing HIV Treatment Access Among Pregnant Women in East Central Uganda (OHTA)
Duty Station: Jinja,
Country Uganda
Reports to: m2m Uganda Country Coordinator

About m2m:
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an international non-governmental organization based in Cape Town, SA, dedicated to providing education and support to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV, and preventing mother-to-child transmission. m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, testing and services. m2m currently operates in 7 countries in Africa. For further information please visit, www.m2m.org.

Key Duties
·         Manage the day-to-day programme operations of m2m in East Central Uganda under the OHTA project
·         Serve as the m2m focal point for the OHTA project, including consistent liaison with partner projects , UNICEF field teams and MoH
·         Work with the Country Coordinator to develop m2m’s OHTA program plans and budgets
·         Work with Country Coordinator to set m2m Uganda program goals and  develop detailed workplans for program improvement
·         Working closely with the m2m Uganda technical team, oversee  overall implementation of OHTA program plans ensuring timely delivery of all key outputs
·         Coordinate data use for program decision making; analyze program data and modify program activities accordingly
·         Ensure close working relationships with the USAID-funded STAR-EC project, and other partner organizations to ensure harmonized efforts at  district and  site level
·         Support  planning and delivery of training activities and ensure the ongoing relevance of m2m’s curriculum content in relation to national policy

Procurement Officer - The AIDS Support Organization

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Reports to: Procurement Specialist
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Ref: TS/HR/PU/002

About TASO:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.

Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will process procurement requests, seek for quotations and prepare supplier’s payments in line with the procurement and disposal policy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support services and take minutes of the Procurement Committee
Follow up orders placed with suppliers to expedite the delivery of the required items or services
Establish and maintain a Contact Register; Maintain an up-to-date database on the existing and potential sources for procurement of the items and services required by TASO
Process valid procurement requests


Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Training Co-ordinator - Mildmay Uganda

Job Title: Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Training Co-ordinator
Organization: Mildmay Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: The Consultancy Manager

About Mildmay:
Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training centre also providing Health Systems Strengthening to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in 16 districts of Central Uganda. It is situated on Entebbe Road, Lweza, south of Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Training Co-ordinator will primarily be responsible for co-ordinating the design, delivery and monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based training and mentorship for managers (at district & facility level) and health care workers in the MUg supported districts, contributing to the strengthening of systems’ capacity to deliver quality, sustainable care and support for people living with HIV and other emerging health issues.

Key Duties
1. Co-ordinate the development of curricula to meet identified needs.
Conduct training needs identification, assessment and prioritization to ensure development of relevant and applicable programmes for improved service delivery
Conduct district stakeholders meetings aimed at disseminating of findings from the various analyses and to develop district-specific training plans
Work with identified technical working groups to develop curricula ensuring that the cognitive, psychomotor and emotive dimensions of learning are captured and that identified learning needs are well-addressed
Review developed curricula to ensure they meet the required standards for the different levels and they are in-line with national guidelines and policies
Lead teams to pilot curricula and make the necessary adaptations.
Continuously monitor curricula and document any areas that may need review

Finance Manager - Mungereza & Kariisa Consultants Limited

Job Title: Finance Manager
Organisation: Mungereza & Kariisa Consultants Limited
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: General Manager

About Us:
Our client, a leading Media company requires Person Specifications: the services of an experienced Finance. The client is looking for a professional with the Manager to join the Senior Management team following experience and qualifications: driving growth of the company.

Key Duties
Designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of financial system of the Company.
Ensuring that the budgeting process is carried out within the specified time.
Ensuring all financial reports are produced accurately and delivered within agreed timeliness.
Ensuring efficient and effective financial management.
Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the debt collection system in place, and ensuring that a credit policy in place is functioning properly.

Technical Advisor – Child Health - Malaria Consortium

Job Title: Technical Advisor – Child Health
Organisation: Malaria Consortium
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports To: Project Coordinator

About MC:
Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity. Malaria Consortium is a global leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, the control of neglected tropical diseases and the promotion of child health.

Job Summary: The Child Health Technical Advisor will be a key member of this team, providing child health specific programmatic guidance to Malaria Consortium and its partners.

Key Duties
Offer technical expertise at country level to the Ministry of Health (MoH) as it relates to all issues on capacity building child health
Represent the project at the MoH and in technical meetings related to child health
Review, develop, and prepare project training and communications activities on child health


Friday, 22 November 2013

MOTIVATION,

“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.” - Robert Kiyosaki

Assistant Information Management Officer - The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)

Job Title: Assistant Information Management Officer
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Reports to: Information Management Officer
Duty Station: TASO Service Centre / Rukungiri,
Country Uganda
Ref: TS/HR/PSID/007

About TASO:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.

Job Summary: The Assistant Information Management Officer will lend a hand to the Information Management Officer to ensure proper management of data and information systems at the Centre.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the sorting process of physical files before entry into computers
Ensure timely entry of quality data by Part time Data Entry Clerks
Carry out routine entry of service centre data
Do routine data cleaning and validation
Carry out routine data analysis and reporting
Make daily data backups
Provide technical support to Part time Data Entry Clerks and Records Clerks
Monitor to ensure proper usage and smooth running of all information systems at the centre
Effectively participate in service centre surveys and operational research
Offer technical support and training to data collectors and other end-users
Ensure proper usage and maintenance of ICT equipment at the service centre
Enter data
Provide logistical support to the PSI department.

Key Result Areas:
Data routinely validated and cleaned
Data entry supervised
Data backup ensured
Logistical support to Part time Data Entry Clerks
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should possess a Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science or Business Computing
At least two years in Data Management preferably in health related work
TASO policy on data management, Ethical issues in data management, and Rights of PLWHAs
ICT Skills
Data Management Skills
Communication Skills
Good analytical skills
Interpersonal Skills
 Apply To
All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, Download Here, which can be down loaded from the TASO Website at www.tasouganda.org or any TASO Center.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward your applications to: The Director Human Resource & Administration TASO Uganda P.O. BOX 10443 Kampala, Uganda. “OR hand deliver your application to TASO Headquarters Level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital

Deadline: 29th November 2013 by 4:30 pm.

Graduate Youth Internship Opportunities - Restless Development Uganda

Job Title: Graduate Youth Internship Opportunities
Organisation: Restless Development Uganda
Duty Station: Greater Kampala; Kamwenge, Kasese, Ibanda, Bushenyi, Isingiro; Iganga, Kamuli, Jinja, Mbale, Sironko, Bugiri, Busia; and Gulu, Pader, Amuru, Oyam, Lira and Dokolo,
Country  Uganda

 Job Summary: Are you a fresh graduate looking for productive work experience with a reputable organisation? Are you looking to gain the employability skills that will enable you to flourish in the current competitive job market? Do you have an educational background in telecommunications, agriculture, banking and finance, tourism, or community development? If so, then we would like to hear from you. Undertaking an internship through the YouthMap Internship Programme will enable you to gain real life work experience and prove yourself to a potential employer.

About Organisation:
Restless Development is the leading, youth-led development agency. We have been supporting youth programming in Uganda for over 15 years and are currently implementing an ambitious, five year national strategy (2010-2015). Our programming is focused on three key areas of young people’s lives: livelihoods and employment; sexual and reproductive health; and civic participation. Find out more here: www.restlessdevelopment.org.

Qualifications,
We are looking for talented young graduates. To participate you must:
The applicant should hold a diploma (of at least two years) or university degree (first or upper second)

Skills & Experience:
Demonstrate leadership experience or potential
Demonstrate commitment to help others, and promote community development
Be entrepreneurial and open to new challenges and ideas
Be ready to commit to a placement for six months
Reside in the districts where the internship opportunities are available. Currently, we have opportunities in the following USAID priority districts: Greater Kampala; Kamwenge, Kasese, Ibanda, Bushenyi, Isingiro; Iganga, Kamuli, Jinja, Mbale, Sironko, Bugiri, Busia; and Gulu, Pader, Amuru, Oyam, Lira and Dokolo.
Be a citizen of Uganda
Age limit 23 and 30 years

 Apply To
You can download an application pack from: Click Here. Or you can request an application pack from: graduateinternship@restlessdevelopment.org.
All completed electronic forms must be submitted to graduateinternship@restlessdevelopment.org .
All handwritten applications can be delivered to:

Restless Development
Plot 975, Lutaya Drive, Bukoto
P.O. Box 599, Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda.

Note to Applicants:
Applicants who previously applied can reapply. You must be available to participate in a selection day between Monday 9th December, 2013 and Friday, 20th December 2013. The programme will run for a period of six months, from January to July 2014. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an internship contract with their host employer. Due to the large number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one week of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Deadline: 29th November 2013 by 5 pm.

Consultant For a Feasibility Study - Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)

Job Title Consultant For a Feasibility Study
Recruiter Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)
Country Uganda
City Kampala
   
Background
Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU), affiliated to Habitat
for Humanity International (HFHI), is a Christian nonprofit
organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating
poverty housing.
Habitat for Humanity Uganda is seeking for the services
of a consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study to assess
the viability of a Housing Microfinance intervention
amongst the Low Income Earners in the Slums of 2
selected Divisions of Kampala City.
1. Position: Consultant For a Feasibility Study
The Objective of the Feasibility Study:
The feasibility study aims to assess the viability of
implementing a housing microfinance initiative amongst
the low income earners in urban slums of Kampala City.


Consultant for INTERNAL CONTROL SERVICES - Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) -

Job Title Consultant for INTERNAL CONTROL SERVICES
Recruiter Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)
City Kampala
Country  Uganda

Background
Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU), affiliated to Habitat
for Humanity International (HFHI), is a Christian nonprofit
organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating
poverty housing.
Habitat for Humanity Uganda is seeking for the services
of a consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study to assess
the viability of a Housing Microfinance intervention
amongst the Low Income Earners in the Slums of 2
selected Divisions of Kampala City.
2. Consultant for INTERNAL CONTROL SERVICES
HFH Uganda is looking for a qualified and experienced
local internal/control Consultant to work with the country
team in undertaking a routine review of the internal
controls of its country programme operations on a semiannual
basis. The function will inform Management and
support governance in regard to Board decisions.

ProJecT Manager-TesT and TreaT - AHF –Uganda cares Test and Treat project -

Job Title ProJecT Manager-TesT and TreaT
Recruiter AHF –Uganda cares Test and Treat project
City Kampala
Country Uganda
   
AHF –Uganda cares Test and Treat project, operates in 4 districts of Kalungu, Masaka, Lwengo and
Bukomansimbi of Uganda. The project is seeking for dynamic, self motivated and experienced
individual, to fill in the vacant position below:
Job Title : ProJecT Manager-TesT and TreaT
duty station : Lukaya, Kalungu District, with 50% field related activities
reporting to : Prevention Program Manager
duration : 1 year initially, but renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.
essential duties and responsibilities:
• Provide requisite leadership to all Test and
Treat project components i.e. (Demand
creation, HCT, Linkages and HIV care and
treatment).
• Supervise project activities and ensure
compliance to national guidelines for
provision of HIV services.

FINANCE MANAGER in Uganda at Media company

Job Title FINANCE MANAGER
Recruiter Media company
City Kampala
Country Uganda

Our client, a leading Media company requires the services of an experienced Finance Manager to join the Senior Management team driving growth of the company
The Finance Manager will be reporting to the General Manager

Key Responsibilities:
Designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of financial system of the Company.
Ensuring that the budgeting process is carried out within the specified time.
Ensuring all financial reports are produced accurately and delivered within agreed timeliness.
Ensuring efficient and effective financial management.
Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the debt collection system in place, and ensuring that a credit policy in place is functioning properly.
Develop and implement an effective Internal Control System and monitor its effectiveness.
Preparation and review of the monthly performance report and rolling 12 months forecast.
Interpret and implement tax regulations, ensuring that all statutory taxes are reconciled and paid on time.
Maintain an up – to – date asset register.
Maintain good business relationships with all stake holders.

General Manager jobs in Uganda at CA Global Headhunters

Job Title General Manager
Recruiter CA Global Headhunters
City  Kampala, Central Region,
Country Uganda

Responsibilities:

To provide strong management control over all business disciplines – sales, marketing, operations, development, finance and human resources, as well as to call upon additional Group resources where and when they may be required to assist and support the entire business-delivery process

To ensure that the best utilisation is made at all times, of all physical assets that we may own, through maximising the efficiencies and application of all resources that are at a General Manager’s disposal.

To manage and deliver stated business objectives, in accordance with approved budgets, set and agreed to by the Directors

To actively drive sales and manage the full sales function so as to meet annual revenue budget. Preparation of Forecasts and Sales Reports

To build loyalty with our staff that provides them with job security, peace of mind, the opportunity to grow and develop as individuals within the Branch, the Division, or the Group, and furthermore, to reward them appropriately on a performance driven basis through standard and incentivised remuneration

Sales Manager- DATUM AFRICA LIMITED Uganda

Job title: Sales Manager
Employment type: Part time
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Closing date: December 1, 2013 - 5pm

DATUM AFRICA LIMITED
Datum Africa is a young and dynamic company focused on building long term brands in East Africa. Based in Kampala, a natural hub for the East African region, we specialize in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), including food and non-food products
We are looking to fill the following position; this challenging opportunity requires an individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of technical and managerial ability in specific areas with great attention to detail.

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR
Key Responsibilities
Answer all inquiries from customers and respond to customer requests, converting inquiries into opportunities and additional sales.
Provide customers with product and service information, and generate quotations as required.
Ensure that all confirmed orders are registered with immediate supervisor for prompt delivery of material
Ensure that products appear in the right stores, at the appropriate time and in correct quantities
Work closely with customers to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator - Restless Development Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Organisation: Restless Development Uganda
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Salary: UGX 31,800,185 annual gross pay

About Us:
Restless Development is taking up the position of global banner carrier for youth-led development; demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development. Over the past five years Restless Development has more than tripled the size of its budgets and programmes, and has been repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF and others. For more information on Restless Development please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.


Job Summary: In line with this growth, and drawing on over 15 years of experience supporting youth-led development, Restless Development Uganda is preparing to embark on the second phase of its ambitious, five year national strategy. To support this exciting agenda we are seeking a talented and committed individual to support the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to ensure the efficient monitoring, reporting and evaluation of all programmes. The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will lead in the design and implementation of the reporting framework and monitoring systems ensuring that all internal and donor commitments are met.

Key Duties

·         Develop appropriate M&E systems, indicators and tools for decision making within Restless Development Uganda

·         Oversee of implementation of M&E systems and tools across Restless Development

·         Disseminate monitoring and evaluation data and reports internally and externally

·         Line manage unit staff and build the capacity of staff and peer educators in M&E
Financial Planning & Management

·         Develop appropriate M&E systems, indicators and tools for decision making within Restless Development Uganda

Regional Operations Manager - World Vision Uganda

Job Title:      Regional Operations Manager
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Reports to:     Integrated Programmes Director
Duty Station:          Karamoja,
Country Uganda

About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary: The Regional Operations Manager will provide overall leadership, support and management of WV Uganda integrated ministry programmes and operations in Karamoja Region in a manner that meets set standards and facilitates the wellbeing of children, households and communities.

 Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Coordination:
Lead and coordinate integration of programs and operations from different funding steams.
Provide guidance on integration of advocacy and disaster risk reduction in field level development programmes and programme/ project designs and implementation strategies.
Dissemination and support implementation of Partnership and NO strategies, guidelines, initiatives and policies in the region.
Steer the implementation of management decisions/recommendations in the region and programmes/ projects in order to met quality standards, and promote alignment with strategies and standards.
Develop regional human resource development plan, and manage staff development/ growth in order to build a cadre of high performing staff and regional teams.
Support rolling out of partnership and national level initiatives and adaptation of policies/guidelines.
2. Operations Planning and Management:
Provide overall guidance and support to the region and programmes in development of regional Annual Operating Plan, and programme and project designs, annual plans and budgets.
Monitor and guide regional programmes and projects in the implementation of designs and plans, DME processes and budgets.