Project Accountant - Belgian Technical Agency (BTC)

Job Title: Project Accountant

Organization: Belgian Technical Agency (BTC)
Duty Station: MOH Headquarters, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About Project:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with the Belgian Development Agency, is implementing the Institutional Capacity Building Project in Planning, Leadership and Management in the Health Sector. The project has been designed to support MoH in its endeavor to strengthen its capacity in those areas, which have been identified to be very weak at all levels of the health system. The project was designed in close collaboration with MoH to ensure that it is in line with the ministry's priorities and will tally entirely with the strategic vision as laid out in the NHP II and will support the implementation of the Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan 2010/11 —2014/15 (HSSIP).
Job Summary:  The Project Accountant will cooperate closely with the Technical Adviser and will assist with all issues related to the management of the project. The Project Accountant will report to the Assistant Commissioner Accounts MOH and the Project Coordinator.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Project Coordinator and Technical Adviser in planning and executing the project budget (financial planning)
Execute all project related accounting activities (i.e. prepare and process all payments according to GOU and BTC financial regulations, maintain advance ledgers, verify submitted accountabilities, preparation of periodic reconciliations, etc.)
Process BOU payment procedures, such as preparing security forms, submission to BOU and follow-up on statements (cash withdrawals and deposits on project accounts excluded).
Record all project transactions in the financial software (FIT), maintain accurate files of all supporting documentation and support the quarterly cash call process and reporting to BTC
Follow up and check budget availability for all activity proposals
Produce routine and ad-hoc financial management information and reports to support the project management
Support the procurement process (i.e. advise and assist BTC UGANDA Belgian Development Agency  preparing tender dossiers, monitor the implementation of contracts and liaise with BTC representation administrative staff)
Prepare payroll of project staff and ensure correctness and timely payments of the salaries and deductions;
Support strengthening of the MoH financial management system by using the national procedures and working in close collaboration with MoH administrative and financial staff
Support internal and external audits (preparation as well as preparation of responses on audit queries)
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by AC Accounts, project Coordinator or Technical Advisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Degree in accounting, such as B.B.A (Accounting), B.Com (Accounting) or BSc Finance & Accounting Professional qualification is an asset e.g. ACCA, CPA, or CIMA
A minimum of three (3) years proven experience in financial and administrative management. Working experience with Government of Uganda (central or local) or a reputable ngo or bilateral organization is an added advantage.
Specific project management experience is an added advantage.
Good computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing, accounting packages and internet. Able to initiate new ideas, discuss and question them
Good communication and interpersonal skills (negotiation, moderation, representation, presentation of results)
Excellent in oral and writing skills in English
Able to work independently and to take full responsibility of financial and administrative management

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should send their applications accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates with at least two recent professional references should send it to: The Project Director Attention: ICB Project Officer Ministry of Health Headquarters Room D 113 (new annex) Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 7272 Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 12th August, 2013 Project Accountant Job at Belgian Technical Agency (BTC)

Personal Secretary Jobs - Sugar Cooperation Limited in Jinja

Job Title: Personal Secretary

Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of mill white Sugar in the Country.
Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
• Age limit; 30-45 years
• Technical skills: Type writing stage 111 (50-WPM)
• Short hand stage 11 (80/90 WPM)
• Computer skills; Must be conversant with Word, Excel, Power Point & Internet.
• Must be able to use Scanning and Faxing machines
• Experience: 5 years as a Stenographer in a busy office.
• NB; Males are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Handwritten application with a detailed CV and photocopies of Academic Certificates /Testimonials , names and address of 2 referees , letter of recommendation from the previous employer and telephone contact should be submitted by post or direct delivery to the following address ;
The DY .G.M. Human Resources
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd
P. O. Box 1-Lugazi.
Deadline: 10 /08 /2013

Accounts Assistant Jobs - Sugar Cooperation Limited in Jinja

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of mill white Sugar in the Country.
Qualifications
• B.Com or BBA in Accounting and Finance
• Experience; At least 3-5 years in a Manufacturing or trading organization.
• Competencies; Must be conversant with maintenance of all books of accounts in any of the accounting packages preferably in Tally.
Responsibilities
• Preparing MIS for presenting to management.
• Preparation of balance sheet every quarter/half year
• Attending to Auditors.
• Remunerations; Very attractive depending on qualification and experience.
How to apply
Handwritten application with a detailed CV and photocopies of Academic Certificates /Testimonials , names and address of 2 referees , letter of recommendation from the previous employer and telephone contact should be submitted by post or direct delivery to the following address ;
The DY .G.M. Human Resources
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd
P. O. Box 1-Lugazi.
Deadline: 10 /08 /2013

Skilled Volunteers- Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU)

Job Title Skilled Volunteers – Kampala, Hoima and Mbarara

Job Information               

Since 1993, Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain and symptom control as well as “whole-person” (holistic) care for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to promote spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Hospice Africa Uganda has a head office in Kampala, site offices in Mbarara and Hoima Districts. HAU wishes to recruit dynamic, skilled, and caring Ugandan staff committed to palliative care

Purpose
To boost the HAU team in provision of a comprehensive and integrated care for terminally ill cancer/or AIDS patients and their families at Hospice, in Hospital and the community.
Interested and skilled volunteers in the following areas are encouraged to apply.
• Palliative Care Nursing
• Social Work
• Occupation Therapy
• Human resources
• Project planning and management
• Public relations and communication
• Information Technology
• Procurement
• Administrative services
• Guest house keeping; Catering; Compound management etc.

To apply: Send CV, copies of certificates and a cover letter to:
Human Resource & Administration Director; Hospice Africa Uganda; Plot 130 Makindye Rd, P. O. Box 7757 Kampala or to our site office – Little Hospice Hoima (LHH), and Mobile Hospice Mbarara (MHM), Or by email on humanresource@hospiceafrica.or.ug For full details please visit our
website : www.hospiceafrica.or.ug
Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd August 2013.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. HAU is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other legally protected status.

Drivers and Security Guards – Hospice Africa Uganda

Job Title Drivers and Security Guards  Kampala, Hoima and Mbarara
Purpose:
To provide driving and security services to aid provision of comprehensive and integrated care for terminally ill cancer/or AIDS patients and their families

Job Information               

Since 1993, Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain and symptom control as well as “whole-person” (holistic) care for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to promote spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Hospice Africa Uganda has a head office in Kampala, site offices in Mbarara and Hoima Districts. HAU wishes to recruit dynamic, skilled, and caring Ugandan staff committed to palliative care

To apply: Send CV, copies of certificates and a cover letter to:

Human Resource & Administration Director; Hospice Africa Uganda; Plot 130 Makindye Rd, P. O. Box 7757 Kampala or to our site office – Little Hospice Hoima (LHH), and Mobile Hospice Mbarara (MHM), Or by email on humanresource@hospiceafrica.or.ug For full details please visit our

website : www.hospiceafrica.or.ug

Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd August 2013.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. HAU is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other legally protected status.

Project Coordinator – Kampala Hospice Africa Uganda

Job Title Project Coordinator

Job Information
Since 1993, Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain and symptom control as well as “whole-person” (holistic) care for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to promote spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Hospice Africa Uganda has a head office in Kampala, site offices in Mbarara and Hoima Districts. HAU wishes to recruit dynamic, skilled, and caring Ugandan staff committed to palliative care

Purpose:
To oversee development of home-based care services for those needing additional care after hospitalization or due to a degenerative illness or accident. This is an income-generating activity for HAU to subsidize the free services offered to patients and their families for end of life palliative care

To apply: Send CV, copies of certificates and a cover letter to:

Human Resource & Administration Director; Hospice Africa Uganda; Plot 130 Makindye Rd, P. O. Box 7757 Kampala or to our site office – Little Hospice Hoima (LHH), and Mobile Hospice Mbarara (MHM), Or by email on humanresource@hospiceafrica.or.ug For full details please visit our

website : www.hospiceafrica.or.ug

Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd August 2013.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. HAU is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other legally protected status.

Senior Civil Engineer Jobs - UETCL Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Uganda Electrical Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda.
Key Result Areas
• Design and implement the Civil Engineering /Structural projects in accordance to engineering standards and Company objectives,
• Prepare and collate inputs to the annual sectional budgets and ensure implementation of the approved budget program activities.
• Verify and certify civil works, supplies and services payment certificates in accordance with financial regulations
Requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management or Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Member of UIPE
• Age: Not above 35 years
• Experience of at least three years in supervision of works and projects; preparation of Bills of Quantity; Civil Engineering and Structural designs
• Significant experience with donor funded projects and reporting practices.
How to apply
Suitably qualified persons should send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualifications certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address , daytime contact telephone and giving three referees to ;
The Manager
Human Resource and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P. O.Box 7625,
Kampala
Deadline: 07 /08 /2013

Accounts and Administration Officer Jobs - LASPNET in Kampala Uganda.

Job Title: Accounts and Administration Officer

The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a Non-Governmental Organization established in Uganda.
Responsibilities
• To perform all duties in compliance with the financial policy of LASPNET
• To initiate preparation of the monthly financial returns and statements
• To receive and enter requisitions into the accounting system for all expenses
• To coordinate the monthly roster of interns and volunteers in liaison with managers
• To perform any other related tasks as may be assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Studies with accounting option.
• At least 3 years in a similar role for handling both accounting and administrative tasks
• Knowledge of core accounting practices for donor funded Non Governmental Organizations.
How to apply
To apply please send your application, CV and credentials to the National Coordinator indicating in your subject line the name of position being applied for via laspnet.ug@gmail.com but considering the deadline.
For any further inquiries please call +256 (0) 312513733
Deadline: 02 /08 /2013

Information Communication and Documentation Officer Jobs - LASPNET in Kampala Uganda

Job Title: Information, Communication and Documentation Officer

The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a Non-Governmental Organization established in Uganda.
Responsibilities
• To develop a documentation system and controls that provides the necessary feedback and amplifies the voice on key issues
• To develop a communication strategy and guidelines for LASPNET
• To write and produce quality communication materials in order to maintain an effective national presence for LASPNET
• To liaise with the website host and IT support providers for the Secretariat
Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Sociology/social work, Law development studies, Economics, Project Management Studies, IT or Library Science.
• At least 4 years in a related field within the local or international NGO sector.
• Knowledge of the Justice, Law and Order Sector including information on key actors in legal aid.
How to apply
To apply please send your application, CV and credentials to the National Coordinator indicating in your subject line the name of position being applied for via laspnet.ug@gmail.com but considering the deadline.
For any further inquiries please call +256 (0) 312513733
Deadline: 02 /08 /2013

Senior Business Analyst Jobs - UETCL Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst

Uganda Electrical Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda.
Key Result Areas
• Business Process Analysis
• Economic Evaluation of Investments and Project Proposals
• Financial and economics risk analysis of new investments
• Participate to forecasts for load demand and other economic parameters
• Quarterly Business Risk analysis of the transmission business and single buyer business including risk mitigating measures.
Requirements
• University Degree in Economics or Business Administration or Commerce or equivalent professional qualification
• Not above 40 years of age.
• Significant experience from key corporate businesses dealing with risk-management, financial modeling / forecasting, quantitative analysis and investment appraisal.
• Computer literate.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and strategic skills, and a significant track record of conceptual and operational work.
How to apply
Suitably qualified persons should send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualifications certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address , daytime contact telephone and giving three referees to ;
The Manager
Human Resource and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P. O.Box 7625,
Kampala
Deadline: 07 /08 /2013

Research and Advocacy Officer Jobs - LASPNET in Kampala Uganda

Job Title: Research and Advocacy Officer

The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a Non-Governmental Organization established in Uganda.
Responsibilities
• To identify advocacy issues and implement advocacy plan and strategies
• To establish and maintain network linkages and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• To take a lead role in media and public –relations activities to contribute to raising the profile of LASPNET
• To take a lead role in the legislative lobbying function
• To work clearly with the information, Documentation and Communication Officer
Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Sociology /Social Work , Law , Development Studies , Economics , Project Management Studies , Economics , Project Management Studies , or Mass Communication .
• At least four years work in a related field within the local or international NGO sector.
• Knowledge of the Justice, Law and Order Sector including published work on Access to Justice.
How to apply
To apply please send your application, CV and credentials to the National Coordinator indicating in your subject line the name of position being applied for via laspnet.ug@gmail.com but considering the deadline.
For any further inquiries please call +256 (0) 312513733
Deadline: 02 /08 /2013Research and Advocacy Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda