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Saturday 10 August 2013

Opportunity for Senior Projects Accountant needed at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd


Job Title: Senior Projects Accountant

Employer: Uganda  Electricity  Transmission  Company  Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th Aug 2013


Job Description:

Uganda  Electricity  Transmission  Company  Ltd  is responsible for  bulk to the  distribution  companies  throughout Uganda .

Key Result Areas
•    Ensure  all  statements  of  affairs  position  and Project expenditure summaries  are recorded  and signed  off  on a  monthly  basis .
•    Review inputs of payment vouchers , Adjustment Journals , coding system  for vochures  and ensuring   Capturing  in Sun System  is accurate . Reconciliation of ledger accounts and  to  ensure that necessary  journals are made and filled.
•    Liaise  with  complete  finance on matters concerning  Project Expenditures
•    Co-ordinate  the preparation  of revenue and capital  budgets for Projects  including  but not limited  to giving guidance  and technical support to budget Centres .


Immunology Lecturer Jobs needed at Makerere University College of Health Sciences


Job Title: Lecturer in Immunology

Employer: Makerere University College of Health Sciences

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Application Deadline: 31st Aug 2013

Job Description:

Makerere  University  College  of Health  Sciences  is  recruiting  qualified  candidates  for the vacant position above.

Job Requirements:


General Summary
•    The  successful  applicant  will be  expected  to fully  participate  in Departmental  activities  , including  setting  up a  research  program  within  the  Department  and taking  an active  role  in promoting  the establishment  of a new  Department  of  Immunology .
•    Funds  to support  a technician , research  expenses  and  travel  are  available .
Education
•    Essential : A  PhD  in a  relevant  discipline


Procurement Advisor job opportunity at Management Science for Health in Uganda


  Job Title: Procurement Advisor
Organization : Management Science for Health

City : Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Aug 2013

Job Description:

Management Science for Health  is an international  non-profit  public health  organization  with headquarters  in  USA, whose  purpose  is to strengthen  health  programs  worldwide.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities
•    Provide  strategic  , managerial  and technical  support  for  USG  funded  procurements
•    Represent  SCMMS   and PFSCM  at various  supply  chain  management  related  technical  meetings with  other   coorperating  agencies  implementing  partiners  , Ministry  of Health  and/or  donor  agencies .
•    Collaborate  with the  SCMS  PMO  been to prepare the quarterly  commodity financial  forecasting  for  antiretroviral  medicines and other related   commodities . Complete   requests for  ad-hoc  analysis  of commodity  forecasts,  consumption , logistics  and/or  financing  to  guide  decision  making  re lated to HIV/AIDS  commodities  .  Relay  timely  information  to the  PMO  on program  changes  needs  and targets  .

Product Manager urgently needed

Job title Product Manager
Category :           Management
Industry :             Consulting
Location :             Kampala (Central), Uganda
Job description                
The Product Manager should be an engineer or technical product manager to oversee design and manufacture of locally appropriate energy efficient technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving startup focused on creating cutting-edge market-based solutions to energy access. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of products and research programs across a vast network of partners, including energy-efficient cookstoves and water treatment systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee user-centered design modifications for existing products, with focus on improving usability and aesthetic while reducing cost of goods sold.
Manage relations with design consultants, ensuring completion of project objectives as well as capture and knowledge management of project learnings.
Manage evaluation and market research
Work in liaison with market research team and design consultants, interface with customers to develop product requirements for the R&D team.
Manage selection of design concepts, drive prototyping and testing to ensure performance, usability and ease of manufacturing
Work with manufacturing network to turn prototypes into production models

Logistics: Equipment and product procurement, Importation, Warehousing, Deliveries
Market Research: Sample product testing and research
Oversee scale-up of manufacturing locations, ensuring quality assurance and control
Assist in the development of tooling and manufacturing systems at Ugandan factories
Work with entire team on after-sales product support to identify areas for product improvement
Work with partners to leverage market feedback and warranty reports to determine additional design or operational changes


Registrar job vacancies at Courts of Judicature

Job Title Registrar (4 positions)

Country :Uganda
Organization Courts of Judicature
Description:
Job description              
 Duties and Responsibilities:
Handles the day to day duties of the assigned Registry.
Performs judicial functions within his/her jurisdiction.
Makes monthly reports on the position of the functions in his/her jurisdiction to the Chief Registrar.
Responsible for the premises, equipment/tools and other logistics under him/her.
Supervises staff directly under him/her.
Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Responsible to the Chief Registrar.
Gender: Indifferent
Candidate description    Qualifications, Skills & Experience: The Registrar should have worked in the Courts of Judicature for at least 3 years as a Deputy Registrar or 6 years as an Assistant Registrar
Work Terms and Conditions of Service:
Appointment on full time basis for a five (5) year term;
Other terms and conditions of service are similar to those of a Judge of the High Court of Uganda.
How to Apply:
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent
Any relevant advanced/post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage. Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).
Applications are invited from suitable and eligible Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the Courts of Judicature. Applications should be submitted, in triplicate, to either JSC or PSF  and submitted to the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission, Farmers House, P. O Box 7679, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 19th August, 2013


Director for the Land Development Division needed at Uganda Investment Authority

JOB TITLE: Director for the Land Development Division

ORGANISATION: Uganda Investment Authority
CITY KAMPALA
REPORTING TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 Background
The Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Investment Authority, intends to develop a well diversified portfolio of Industrial Business Parks all over the country which will be embedded in specific sector strategies such as Agro processing, ICT or Logistics, taking advantage of the regional comparative advantages.
The business parks will form the platform for special economic zones, export processing zones, free ports, etc.
Uganda Investment Authority now seeks to recruit a Director for the Land Development Division.

REPORTING TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure that services land sites within designated industrial parks and other agricultural land are available to investors.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
• Take lead in the development and implementation of Industrial Parks Policy.
• Manage the planning and development of a network of Industrial and Business Parks across Uganda both owned and run by UIA in partnership with District Authorities and private sector developers and investors.
• Lead the Division on the development of a comprehensive Land Development Division
• Take lead in the development annual budget and work plan.
• Supervise the implementation of major works in the designated Industrial & Business Parks and ensure that works are completed on time and within budgets.
• Develop and regularly review the UIA Land Allocation Policy and Criteria.
• Supervise the physical allocation of plots in the designated Industrial & Business Parks.
• Ensure that all physical developments in the designated parks are as per the approved zoning and development guidelines and National Industrial Parks Planning Committee approvals.
• Provide adhoc support to Government and other stakeholders on all issues related to the provision of property for investors in Uganda.
• Liaise with Government Institutions in planning, development and management and promotion of Industrial and Business Parks.
• Liaise with other Divisions in UIA in the promotion of Industrial and Business Parks.
• Leverage other partners and stakeholders to enhance
Industrial and Business Parks development across the country
• Prepare regular performance reports on UIA land issues activity and prospects
CRITICAL OUTPUTS
• Industrial and business parks approved by the UIA Board are developed and managed appropriately in designated areas in Uganda
• Kampala Industrial and Business Park at Namanve is developed according to approved plans.
• Land allocation Criteria developed and updated regularly.
• Land Investment Fund is established and managed effectively.
• List of potential investors in need of land drawn and regularly updated.
• Databank of landlords with land for sale, lease or joint venture partnerships is generated and up dated.
• Plots allocated to investors following approved procedures.
• Land Leases prepared and issued to owners.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• Bachelors Degree Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university and a
• Postgraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or related (such as Project Planning Management, Land Economics, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering or an MBA (Management) etc..) from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualifications /training in Urban Planning, Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Engineering is an added advantage.
• 5 years work experience in Construction Management in a reputable