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Wednesday 25 September 2013

Programme Assistant Job Opportunity in Uganda at ASARECA

Job Title: Programme Assistant
Organization: The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Reports to: Programme Manager, EAAPP
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

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

Job Summary: The Programme Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the Programme Manager in delivering his/her mandate in ASARECA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor and track EAAPP progress in the 4 centres of excellence by receiving periodic reports from stakeholders, reviewing and providing feedback on the quality of the reports.
Participate in planning of regional activities and participating in EAAPP country programme meetings (planning, priority setting, reviews)
Liaise with country programmes on programme development issues
Engage in information gathering, sharing and communication on best practices and application of ASARECA support and interventions


Director Human Resources and Administration Job in Uganda at The AIDS Support Organization

Job Title: Director Human Resources and Administration
Organization: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: TASO HQ, Kampala, Uganda

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 Director Human Resources and Administration will offer strategic direction to the Directorate, oversee the management of the human resource and administrative functions, and develop and monitor use of supportive systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and review human resource and administration policies, systems and procedures
Take lead in human resource planning to ensure optimum staff levels for all TASO units
Coordinate the development and implementation of work plans and budgets for the Human
Resource and Administration Directorate
Plan and supervise a performance management system
Advise Executive Director and top management on human resource issues
Oversee staff development to ensure competent staff at all levels.
Develop, review and implement compensation strategies.


Research Economist Job Vacancy in Uganda at The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development

Job Title:   Research Economist
Organization: The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MFPED)
Funding Source: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda

About MFPED:
The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MFPED) has received funding from UNDP, under the project "Strengthening the Capacity for Evidence-Based Analytical Studies that Promote Human Development and the MDGs in Uganda", to support the activities of the Economic Development Policy and Research Department (EDP&RD).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducting quantitative analysis of available household survey data to examine socio-economic trends in the country.


General Manager Job Opportunity in Uganda at Muhavura Extraction Limited

Job Title: General Manager
Organization  Muhavura Extraction Limited (Mel)
City Kampala,
Country  Uganda
Closing Date  30th Sept 2013

Muhavura Extraction Limited (MEL) is a private company focused on growing, and processing pyrethrum. MEL is a subsidiary of MGK, a global leader for Pyrethrum.

MGK headquarters is in Minnesota, USA and does business in over 50 countries world-wide. www.mgk.com, www.pyrerthrum.com.

MEL’s headquarters is located at its modern pyrethrum processing/extraction plant in Kabale, Uganda.


Research Manager Job vacancy in Uganda at BRAC Uganda

Job title: Research Manager
Organization BRAC Uganda
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Closing Date 30th Sept 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Developing a knowledge sharing strategy within the research unit and the BRAC
• Uganda office, as well as a strategy for disseminating Research Unit findings and information to a wider audience.
• Organize and facilitate monthly research team meetings
• Revise and edit research department reports and working papers
• Use research department data and writings to create research previews, research summaries, technical reports, and other documents for a variety of audiences
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share information with BRAC Programme Management
• Create and maintain in-house databases of relevant material, including completed and on-going BRAC Uganda research projects and external data such as journal articles or
• Uganda Bureau of Statistics data Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
• Develop and maintain the research department’s web presence
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share findings with a variety of outside audiences
• Liaise with other development and research institutions to foster collaboration in ongoing and potential projects
• Present research findings and projects at a variety of public forums, including to non research focused audiences
• Assist with data analysis on various research projects, when necessary and time allowing
• Undertake independent research projects, time allowing

Research coordinator Jobs in Uganda at BRAC Uganda

 Job Title: Research coordinator

Organization  BRAC Uganda
City  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Closing Date 4th Oct 2013

Requirement:
• Postgraduate degree, preferably Ph.D, in economics, agricultural economics, development economics, sociology, anthropology, rural development, or any other related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in conducting social science or economic field research. Experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
• Experience in conducting field research in developing countries.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.


Media Monitoring Services Careers in Uganda at Uganda Health Marketing Group

Job Title: Media Monitoring Services
Organization  Uganda Health Marketing Group
City Kampala,
Uganda Uganda
Closing Date 2nd Oct 2013


Duties
• Monitor  placement  of   radio  and TV  spot  adverts  on regional  and national   radio  TV  stations .
• Monitor sponsored properties and placement of other sponsorship benefits. (Sponsor  boards, endorsements, announcements, spot  ads  and others )
• Monitor  and  qualify  print  , PR, outdoor  and  social  media  in  completing  the mass media
• Generate  monthly  customized  hard  and  electronic  reports  for each  campaign  where  applicable .


Public Relations and Communication Manager Jobs at National Water and Sewerage Corporation

Job Title: Manager (Public Relations and Communication)

Organisation National Water and Sewerage Corporation

city Kampala,
country Uganda

Application Deadline: 11th Oct 2013

Qualifications
• A  Bachelor’s  degree  in Mass  Communication, Law,  Marketing  or Business studies  or any  other  related  field .
• Post  Graduate  qualification  in a  relevant  field

Experience
• Minimum  of seven  years work experience  with  four  years  at senior  management  level  in a  large organization.
• Demonstrated  experience  in design  and execution  of  communication  and public  relations  activities .
• Experience  in developing  and managing  budgets

Competencies
• The  individual  must  be a  strong  communicator , have excellent  written ,  presentation  and  communication  and  interpersonal  skills
• Possesses  strong  leadership  skills  , be able  to motivate  and influence  others .
• Be able to  think creatively  and  strategically  , have excellent  judgement  and be able  to work  in a changing environment

How to apply:

All interested  individual sliver they  should send their  applications  with  copies  of their  academic  and  professional  qualification  addressed  to the  Human Resource  Manager, P. O. Box  7053, Kampala
Human Resource  Manager, P. O. Box 7053, Kampala or  hand  deliver them  at our Head  Office  Plot  39  Jinja  Road

Chief Relationship Officer Job opportunity in Uganda at Future Options Consulting Ltd


 Job Title:  Chief Relationship Officer
Organization  Future  Options  Consulting  Ltd
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category Administration
Closing Date : 30th Oct 2013

Responsibilities:

• Develop  the overall  product , business  growth  and sales  objectives  and plans, and  monitor  performance  against  the  strategic  business  growth  plan .
• Responsible  for the growth  of the bank’s  loan  portfolio, ensuring  growth  and quality  targets  are  met  at all  branches .
• Carry out  business  development  initiatives  to seek  out  and target  new  customers  and new  sales  opportunities


Project Mentor Jobs opportunity in Uganda at AFENET

Job Title: Project Mentor
Organization AFENET Uganda
City  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category Management
Closing Date  27th Sept 2013

Responsibilities:

• Mentor  and support   district-level  Expanded  Program  on Immunization  (EPI)  and  surveillance  officers  in the  completion  of  field  project  in  Central  region .
• Provide  supportive  supervision  and on-line  job training  of district  staff as needed .
• Assist  with  VPD  outbreak  investigations  and  response.

Qualifications:
• Minimum  requirements
• Master’s  Degree  in medical  related  field  preferably  MPH
• At least  two years  experience  in routine  immunization  and/or  disease  surveillance


Peace Corps Medical Contractor - The United States Peace Corps Uganda

Job Title:  Peace Corps Medical Contractor (PCMC)
Organization:  The United States Peace Corps
City Kampala,
Country Uganda

Job Summary: The United States Peace Corps seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a contracted Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) in Kampala, Uganda.  The PCMC will provide health care to U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda and will work under the supervision of the Peace Corps Country Director in Uganda and the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services in Washington DC.
http://www.uganda.peacecorps.gov/

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Offer routine primary health care to Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers including treatment of common illnesses and injuries in accordance with Peace Corps medical guidelines
·         Individual short-term counseling on disease prevention, adjustment issues, stress management and cross-cultural problems
·         Response to emergency medical situations
·         Member of Senior Peace Corps staff in Uganda
·         Design and presentation of health training sessions
·         Site visits to Peace Corps Volunteers throughout  Uganda
·         Administrative tasks of the medical office including budget management
·         Inventory of medical supplies and equipment
·         Alternate 24 hour on- call duty with the other PCMO

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should be a graduate of accredited school
MDs must be a graduate of a school listed in this link, Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
http://www.faimer.org/resources/imed.html
Possess a valid license to practice
At least three years experience in a professional practice, hospital or clinic setting
Ability to communicate effectively in oral /written English.


Manager, Contracts Job opportunity in Uganda at Management Sciences for Health

Job Title: Manager, Contracts
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
City Mbale,
Country Uganda

About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including STAR-E in Eastern Uganda. STAR-E, a 5-year USAID-supported District-based HIV/TB Project ending in March 2015, focuses on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/TB in health facilities and communities. It is headquartered in Mbale, with activities in Budaka, Bududa, Bukwo, Busia, Butaleja, Kapchorwa, Mbale, Pallisa, Bulambuli, Kween, Kibuku and Sironko districts.

Job Summary: The Manager, Contracts has the major responsibility and accountability for the administrative, financial and contractual grants management component of the Project. S/he develops templates for solicitations and agreements as well as detailed procedures for the entire grants management cycle and works closely with grantees to develop their capacity to effectively manage grants and contracts. This may include developing their financial and audit systems, capacity for accounting and financial management, cost proposal development and operations according to USAID rules and regulations. Grants management procedures will be designed to ensure that NGOs, FBOs and CSOs are able to manage their grants efficiently and transparently in compliance with USAID regulations and in support of their technical scopes of work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist technical staff in formulating and negotiating specifications, objectives, and scopes of work for grantees.
Collaborate with technical staff in designing/revising mechanisms to solicit applications (if applicable), award grants, negotiate terms of reference, and monitor and report on financial activities, as appropriate.
Conduct workshops in proposal preparation and/or financial monitoring, as necessary.
Ensure the documentation process by which NGOs, FBOs and CSOs are selected for awards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of awards granted.
Assist grantees with the development of work plans, monitoring progress, tracking expenses, preparing reports, and facilitating grantees’ compliance with the terms of their agreements.
Work closely with the M&E team to ensure accuracy of results reported before funds are released.
Monitor the grantees by visiting NGO or CSO field activities, as necessary, to assess performance and identify areas of weakness that require action on the part of the grantee or that require external technical assistance and follow up to ensure appropriate action is taken.



Uganda jobs Procurement Officer opportunity at Office of The Auditor General

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organization: Office of The Auditor General (OAG)
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Reports To: Senior Procurement Officer



Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Liaising with end users and preparing draft procurement plans;
Guiding suppliers/vendors on procurement procedures;
Verifying procurement and disposal requisitions;
Preparing draft bid documents and participating in evaluation of bids as and when assigned;
Preparing draft monthly reports on procurement and disposal activities;
Compiling documentation and maintaining safe custody of procurement and disposal records;
Maintaining reliable and complete filling systems;
Entering sanctioned transactions on the procurement systems for further processing;
Liaising with suppliers/vendors and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
Administering and issuing approved contracts and local purchase orders;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
All applicants should be Ugandans holding EITHER an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management obtained from a recognized University/Institution OR an Honours Bachelor’s Degree plus a post graduate Diploma in procurement and supply chain management from a recognized Institution OR full professional qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience as a Procurement Officer in the public sector or reputable private sector organizations.
Practical experience of procurement planning, initiation, bidding & solicitation, evaluation & contract award and contract management processes will be an added advantage.
Age Limit: Below 35 Years

How to Apply:
All applications must be accompanied by:
Detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly support the job requirements;
Certified copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates;
Names of three professional (3) referees and their contacts and
a recent passport size photograph;

NB: All applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/ Department Headquarters and District Service Commission offices;
Applications through Post Office should be by registered mail;
Applications received shall be acknowledged by this office;
All serving officers should channel their applications through their Heads of Department;

All applications should be addressed to:
The Auditor General
Treasury Building
Plot 2/12 Apollo Kagwa Road
P.O. Box 7083
Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 4th October 2013

Station Supervisor Job in Uganda at BRAC International Uganda

Job Title: Station Supervisor (2 Positions)
Organization: BRAC International Uganda
City Soroti and Hoima,
Country Uganda

About BRAC:
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.

About Project:
 BRAC Research & Evaluation Unit is currently seeking a Research Station Supervisor to support fieldwork coordination within the framework of the Village Enterprise Impact randomized evaluation study. The Village Enterprise Impact randomized evaluation study aims to evaluate the effects of Village Enterprise’s programme, comprising of: business skills and financial literacy training, seed capital grants, business mentorship, and business savings groups. This programme will be compared to: the full programme minus business savings