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Friday 28 February 2014

Gender Based Violence Training Manager - MIFUMI Uganda

Job Title: Gender Based Violence Training Manager
Organisation: MIFUMI
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

About MIFUMI:
MIFUMI is a development and Women’s Rights NGO working to strengthen community based and civil society responses to Gender Based Violence(GBV) and has been promoting protection for, and supporting the needs of women and children affected by Domestic Violence across Uganda since 1999 through a multi-agency approach. MIFUMI- is seeking to recruit a self-motivated and result oriented team player who is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of women and children.

Job Summary: The Gender Based Violence Training Manager will mainly coordinate and oversee the delivery of all of MIFUMI’s GBV training and capacity building initiatives across staff groups, community volunteer groups (championship programme), training for inter-agency collaborators at district and national level, and responding to requests from external audiences.

 Responsibilities:
·         Ensure all trainings organized by MIFUMI have clear objectives, budgets and all procedures are followed appropriately

Branch Accountant Job - Multi Community Based Development Initiative

Vacancy  Branch Accountant
Recruiting Company : Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI)
Duty Station: Agago,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Admin Manager

About MUCODABI:
Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI) is a local NGO founded in 2000 by Community Development Volunteers and currently working in Bugiri, Mayuge, Buikwe, Butaleja and Abim Districts. Our current programming focuses on Health, Human rights and Social Accountability, Livelihoods and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation. We are an independent, non-political, non-religious and Non-Governmental Organisation registered with the Uganda National NGO Board (Reg No: S.5914/7569)

About ACT Health Programme:
In partnership with GOAL Uganda, MUCOBADI will implement a 5- year programme for Health Sector Accountability (ACT-Health) in 3 Districts of Kitgum, Pader and Lamwo.

Vice Commercial Manager - Hongkong Offshore Oil Services Company (Uganda) Limited

Job Title:  Vice Commercial Manager
Organisation: Hongkong Offshore Oil Services Company (Uganda) Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Commercial Manager

About Us:
Hongkong Offshore Oil Services Company (Uganda) Limited is  a professional integrated energy servicing company focus on Oil-gas both in inland and offshore, Coalbed Methane development. The company provides services for CNPC, CNOOC, SINOCHEM,SINOPEC in China, and established strategic relationship with Weatherford China, together which developed yuedong oilfield, in this case, the company provide support with drilling rig, camps, drilling tools and OCTG etc, moreover, a long term cooperation relationship was established between PFT and Weatherford overseas company, such as Weather ford Australia, South America, Middle east and Middle Asia, until now, the company forming a international sales strategy of " field service in China and local service overseas".

Job Summary: The Vice Commercial Manager will be primarily responsible for the day to day running of the Commercial projects and management of dents in Rig Operations.

Sales Manager - New Products - Bayport Financial Services

Vacancy : Sales Manager - New Products
Recruiting Company: Bayport Financial Services
Duty Station: Uganda

About Bayport:
Bayport Financial Services is a leading Non-Deposit Taking Credit Institution and an equal opportunity employer, with operations in several African countries.  We are currently recruiting for the following positions for the Uganda Operations that are based at Head Office and our various Regional Offices.

 Responsibilities:
Supervising the sale of business products to Company customers and conducting needs analysis models for potential customers.
 Ensure increased product penetration tor the customers and participating in product campaigns to ensure that the products are explained to customers.

Chief Internal Auditor - The Microfinance Support Centre Limited

Vacancy: Chief Internal Auditor (CIA)
Recruiting Company: The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)
Duty Station:  MSC Head Office, Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports To: Executive Director/ Audit Committee of the BoD

About MSC:
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a linchpin of Government of Uganda
(GOU) micro credit programmes under the Rural Financial Services Strategy. MSC facilitates access to affordable, sustainable and convenient financial and Business Development services to active and productive Ugandans. MSC Ltd supports legally established entities engaged in the value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing enterprises.

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for the provision of prudent internal audit coverage to all elements of the company including its clients, for the management and coordination of all internal audits.

 Responsibilities:
Ensure organisational compliance with internal audit policies and procedures.
Develop and monitor the implementation of comprehensive plans and tools for providing Internal Audit services to the company and its clients.
Review system changes prior to implementation to identify potential deficiencies.
Determines whether the organization’s network of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management and the Board, is adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure risks are appropriately identified and managed.

Account Manager -Group Special Assets Management - Standard Chartered Bank Uganda

Job Title: Account Manager -Group Special Assets Management (GSAM)
Organisation: Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart)
Job ID: 420031
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda

About StanChart:
Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets and earns more than 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep relationships with clients and customers has driven the Bank's growth in recent years.

With 1,700 offices in 70 markets, Standard Chartered offers exciting and challenging international career opportunities for around 85,000 staff. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. The Bank's heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, Here for good.

Job Summary: The Account Manager will be responsible for the;
·         Overall management of accounts within your portfolio, assigned by the Area Head GSAM, East Africa.
·         Ensure that for designated account, all risks are properly identified and assessed
·         Ensure that designated accounts have action plans which are formulated and implemented so as to minimize risks, prevent losses, maximize recoveries and restore profits through rehabilitation, workout, direct recovery actions and legal processes.
·         Improve early identification of problem debt, by development of a proper process environment encouraging open and up front reporting from Relationship Managers

Medical Lab Technologists (Several Career Jobs) - Aga Khan Health Service

Job Title:  Medical Lab Technologists (Several Career Jobs)
Organisation: Aga Khan Health Service
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Centre Manager, Kampala

About US:
The Aga Khan University in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Uganda invites applications for the vacancies above based in Kampala. Uganda.

Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for provision of effective, efficient, quality laboratory services for the Aga Khan Health Service.

 Responsibilities:
Receive specimens for analysis and conduct tests as per client’s request;
Ensure cost-effective utilization of reagents;
Ensure all urgent and abnormal results are communicated to users;
Maintain accurate records of all conducted tests;

Accountability Program Officers - Multi Community Based Development Initiative

Vacancy: Accountability Program Officers (4 Career Jobs)
Recruiting Company: Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI)
Duty Station: Kitgum, Lamwo and Pader,
Country: Uganda

About MUCODABI:
Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI) is a local NGO founded in 2000 by Community Development Volunteers and currently working in Bugiri, Mayuge, Buikwe, Butaleja and Abim Districts. Our current programming focuses on Health, Human rights and Social Accountability, Livelihoods and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation. We are an independent, non-political, non-religious and Non-Governmental Organisation registered with the Uganda National NGO Board (Reg No: S.5914/7569)

About ACT Health Programme:
In partnership with GOAL Uganda, MUCOBADI will implement a 5- year programme for Health Sector Accountability (ACT-Health) in 3 Districts of Kitgum, Pader and Lamwo.

Job Summary: The Accountability Program Officers will mainly be responsible for the implementation of activities at Community. Health facility and District level as per Standard Operating Procedures and the ACT Health Strategy

 Responsibilities:  
Train community structures (VHTs. HUMCs) as per Set Standard Operating Procedures(SOP’s)
Implement activities of the project as per agreed upon plans of action and the set Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Organize and facilitate dialogue meetings and action plans using tools as per set Standard Operating Procedures(SOP's)
Ensure interests of marginalized members at the community (Women, Children, the elderly, people with disabilities and PLWHAs) are taken into account in project implementation process.
Collect most significant change stories throughout the life of the project with guidance from the MEL Officers.
Actively participate in the selection of most significant change stories
Ensure that all action plans developed by community participants and health service providers are SMART
Prepare and submit monthly activity plans and personal objective reports to MUCOBADI Accountability Manager
Documentation of work in communities using the appropriate report template as set out in the SOPs to report on various activities
Represent and maintain a credible image and protect MUCOBADI’s interests and assets

Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager - Samaritan's Purse Uganda

Vacancy: Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager, Uganda (2037)
Recruiting Company: Samaritan's Purse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: National Program Manager for Food Security

About Us:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

Job Summary:  The Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager will be charged with the coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the Food Assistance Project for Refugees across Western Uganda. The Program manager will guide, train, direct and support project staff in implementing food assistance activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed objectives. The Program Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely, orderly and effective food distribution to beneficiaries and for ensuring timely and accurate data collection, recording and financial management according to WFP and statutory guidelines. The employee will be responsible for regular project reporting to the Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Uganda Country Office and WFP, and must ensure effective coordination of project activities with the relevant District Local Government departments.

Key Duties
Guide line management of Food Assistance Operations Manager, Project Coordinator, Finance Officers and Administrative Officer in the districts of operation, including performance reviews, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction.
Update HR records for all Food Assistance project staff in the districts of operation, sending monthly reports to National Program Manager for attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise.
Guarantee effective budget management and administration of project finances, including adherence to Samaritan’s Purse and WFP financial management guidelines.
Act as official Samaritan’s Purse representative to stakeholders for all matters concerning Food Assistance in refugee settlements.
Establish a clear strategy and direction for Food Assistance Project in the districts of operation in collaboration with the Operations Manager and National Program Manager.
Work in close collaboration with the Operations Manager and National Program Manager to develop additional food security programs in districts of operation.
Coordinate effective implementation of clear security protocol for distribution with assistance of Operations Manager.
Ensure that all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work plan and proposal.
Coordinate updating of beneficiary lists, sending updates to WFP as required.
Send monthly and quarterly reports to National Program Manager, including activity summary, progress against objectives, commodity distributed, beneficiary caseload data, achievements to date, issues face, impact stories and financial expenditure.
Ensure coordination of all activities at District-level with stakeholders including, Office of Prime Minister, UNHCR, NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), as well as maintain constant coordination with WFP in strategic project implementation.
Conducts supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws: responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

Qualifications,
The Samaritan’s Purse Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager should hold a good Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Experience:
At least a year of college-level Biblical studies will be highly advantageous.
Prior food Assistance programmatic experience.
Solid leadership of field-based teams and operations management background.
Hands-on, quick, reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes.
Possess a clear understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
Excellent interpersonal and written oral communication skills.
Possess the ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to understand complex security situations and advise program design accordingly.
Willingness to travel in and out of field.
Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

 Apply:
If you so desire to work with one of the world’s leading Christian founded NGOs, Samarian’s Purse, Please Click We b link below to see full job details and thereafter express interest By Clicking “Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.

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Thursday 27 February 2014

Accounts Assistant - CARE International in Uganda

Vacancy:  Accounts Assistant
Recruiting Company: CARE International in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda

About CARE Uganda:
CARE International is a federation of 12 member countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia that implement programs in over 70 countries worldwide. CARE International has been active in Uganda since 1969 and working in the country continuously since 1979, implementing a diverse portfolio of programs and projects ranging from emergency services to economic development and civil society building.

CARE Programming in Uganda targets vulnerable communities such as the extreme poor, internally displaced people, and women and children to provide assistance and opportunities for sustainable development. CARE addresses the underlying causes of poverty through its varied interventions

Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for writing all cheques, and making banking and other bank run needs including drafting letter to banks; organize, transmit and file CO monthly financial information inclusive of vouchers, bank information, financial correspondence etc; ensuring orderliness within the finance department and will deal with all cash receipts and payments plus handling all cash advances to staff and other vendors.

Circumcision Nurse - AIDS Healthcare Foundation Uganda

Vacancy: Circumcision Nurse (2 Career Jobs)
Recruiting Company: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
Duty Station: Lukaya & Soroti,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Nurse in charge

About AHF:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles California, and is the largest community-based provider of HIV treatment and care services in the United States of America. AHF registered in Uganda as AHF-Uganda Cares, is collaboration between the Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV/AIDS services; including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings. AHF- Uganda Cares to-date operates in 15 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Mpigi, Lyantonde, Soroti ,Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Amuria, Butambala, Gomba ,Serere, Hoima and Tororo and supporting 21 clinic sites country wide.

Job Summary: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation-Uganda Cares is supporting the roll-out of Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) as part of HIV prevention initiating non- surgical circumcision with Prepex in Lukaya clinic. The Circumcision nurse will be part of the team working with clients receiving SMC services to ensure the highest quality service provision. Even though the main focus of the nurse will be SMC with Prepex. Among his / her duties will include support of other clinic activities.

 Responsibilities:
Attend and successfully complete on-the-job training on non- surgical male circumcision with Prepex
Screen and prepare patients for Prepex
Perform Prepex placement and removal procedures
Educate / tutor patients and conduct post-procedure counseling
Document client and procedure information

Banking Operations Manager - FINCA International Uganda

Vacancy: Banking Operations Manager
Recruiting Company: FINCA International Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda

About FINCA Uganda:
FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) is the very first licensed micro finance deposit taking institution in Uganda, and part of a global network which serves over 1,000,000 clients in 27 countries. FINCA Uganda currently offers loans, savings and money transfer services in Uganda, one of the most competitive and dynamic microfinance markets in the world.

Job Summary: The Banking Operations Manager will primarily support banking operations to ensure adherence to operational policies and procedures and control operational lapses.

 Responsibilities:
Supervision and control of centralized loans processing function
Enhance productivity of business teams and ensure adherence to operational and accounting policies
Enhance productivity of front office banking staff
Periodic review of front and back office operations to ensure due diligence on teller
Review operational oversight for system access by front and back office staff
Develop and manage standardized format for collating and analyzing branch customer interactions
Generate reports from collected data for management information

Collections Manager Jobs - Bayport Financial Services

vacancy: Collections Manager
Recruiting Company: Bayport Financial Services
Duty Station: Uganda

About Bayport:
Bayport Financial Services is a leading Non-Deposit Taking Credit Institution and an equal opportunity employer, with operations in several African countries.  We are currently recruiting for the following positions for the Uganda Operations that are based at Head Office and our various Regional Offices.

 Responsibilities:
Overseeing all Collections and ensuring that all loans in arrears are effectively monitored to significantly reduce loan delinquency.
Adequately formulate, develop and implement appropriate strategies to recover all arrears

Qualifications,
The applicant should ideally possess a Business degree or Master’s level in economics or business administration.

Civil Engineer Jobs - Q Sourcing Limited Uganda

Vacancy: Civil Engineer
Recruiting Company : Q Sourcing Limited
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Financial Administrator

About Q-Sourcing:
Q-Sourcing was incorporated in 2006 to provide management solutions to the East African service sector. We are a human resources consulting and outsourcing company, combining unparalleled experience and expertise across business functions. Q-sourcing would like to recruit for its client.

Job Summary: The Civil Engineer will be responsible for undertaking complex projects and assisting in providing direction to engineering staff.

Responsibilities:
Discussing requirements with the client and other professionals (e.g. architects)
Analyzing survey, mapping and materials-testing data with computer modelling software
Drawing up blueprints, using computer aided design (cad) packages
Judging whether projects are workable by assessing materials, costs and time requirements
Assessing the environmental impact and risks connected to projects

Accounts Manager - CARE International in Uganda

Vacancy : Accounts Manager
Recruiting Company: CARE International in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda

About CARE Uganda:
CARE International is a federation of 12 member countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia that implement programs in over 70 countries worldwide. CARE International has been active in Uganda since 1969 and working in the country continuously since 1979, implementing a diverse portfolio of programs and projects ranging from emergency services to economic development and civil society building.

CARE Programming in Uganda targets vulnerable communities such as the extreme poor, internally displaced people, and women and children to provide assistance and opportunities for sustainable development. CARE addresses the underlying causes of poverty through its varied interventions

Job Summary: The Accounts Manager  will be responsible for the review, approval & reconciliation of general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, and cash management activities; ensure appropriate segregation of duties within team; forecasting cash needs; performing treasury transfers; determining if new accounts/banking services are required and working with Headquarters to Bridge checks and establish services with new providers.  

Personal Banker (5 Career Jobs) - Barclays Bank Uganda

Vacancy :  Personal Banker (5 Career Jobs) - Wandegeya BA2: 00148407, Ntinda BA2: 00148384, Lira BA2: 00148389, Kabale BA2: 00146778 and Arua BA2: 00148404
Recruiting Company: Barclays Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country: Uganda

About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary: The Personal Banker will have the responsibility of delivering exceptional sales performance by identifying and meeting customer needs through selling & cross-selling of all Barclays Africa Retail products & services.

Data Analyst - Q Sourcing Limited Uganda

Vacancy: Data Analyst
Recruiting Company: Q Sourcing Limited
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Financial Administrator

About Q-Sourcing:
Q-Sourcing was incorporated in 2006 to provide management solutions to the East African service sector. We are a human resources consulting and outsourcing company, combining unparalleled experience and expertise across business functions. Q-sourcing would like to recruit for its client, a dealer with a telecom company in Uganda, owning Operational territories all over the country.

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for all the data analyses and also do reception work for the telecom company.

 Responsibilities:
Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities
Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Receive, direct and relay telephone messages

Public Information Assistant - World Health Organisation (WHO) Uganda

Vacancy : Public Information Assistant
Recruiting Company: World Health Organisation (WHO)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Health Promotion Officer

About WHO:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.  WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

 Responsibilities:
The Public Information Assistant for the WHO Country Office (WCO) will primarily be responsible for the following:
Prepare information for and maintains the WHO Country Office (WCO) websites
Prepare information and materials for social media such as Face Book, Twitter, My Space and others for promotional needs of the organization.
Act as a key liaison and coordinator with the media and assists in responding to their information needs in consultation with the supervisor.

Administrative Officer-Procurement - FINCA International Uganda

Vacancy : Administrative Officer-Procurement
Recruiting Company : FINCA International Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Administration Manager

About FINCA Uganda:
FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) is the very first licensed micro finance deposit taking institution in Uganda, and part of a global network which serves over 1,000,000 clients in 27 countries. FINCA Uganda currently offers loans, savings and money transfer services in Uganda, one of the most competitive and dynamic microfinance markets in the world.

Job Summary: The Administrative Officer-Procurement is responsible for the efficient, responsive and cost-effective procurement operations of FINCA Uganda. She/he shall assist the Administrative Manager in the coordination and management of the procurement and disposal of goods, services and works. This function will support the organisation through reliable and timely support services and will maximise value and effectiveness of goods and services received by FINCA Uganda. The Administrative Officer –Procurement will plan, manage and monitor all procurements in all FINCA offices and branches. She/he will follow, promote and enhance FINCA Uganda’s Administrative Policies and Procedures.

Key Duties
1. Purchase Planning & Support:
Analyze requests for purchases to determine whether to approve for onward submission to the Administration Manager for competitive bids.
Process invoices and ensure timely payment of suppliers and vendors
Raises Local Purchase Orders and related   documentation in the procurement process for approved procurements.

Wednesday 26 February 2014

Radiographers Several Career Jobs - Aga Khan Health Service

Job Title:  Radiographers
Organisation: Aga Khan Health Service
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Centre Manager, Kampala

About US:
The Aga Khan University in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Uganda invites applications for the vacancies above based in Kampala. Uganda.

Job Summary: The Radiographers will be charged with offering effective radiography services within the laid down standards, operating policies and procedures with the aim of achieving images of high quality diagnostic value.

 Responsibilities:
Make certain that adequate and correct information is given to the patients and care giver/family prior to conducting procedures
Prepare the treatment machines and treatment rooms for each patient adequately.
Monitor and record the patients’ condition throughout the procedure.
Verify and check that all the Radiation safety measures are in place at all times to protect the patient, public, yourself and other staff members.

Head, Bank Operations - Housing Finance Bank Ltd

Vacancy :  Head, Bank Operations
Recruiting Company : Housing Finance Bank Ltd (HFBL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports To: Executive Director, Operations Division

About HFBU:
Housing Finance Bank Ltd is a Commercial Bank with a leadership edge in mortgage financing and other financial derivatives. Our vision is to be the most innovative African bank that enables people realize their financial dreams. Housing Finance Bank was incorporated as a private company under the Companies Act in December 1967. HFBL has become a household name and has grown in leaps and bounds with a good track record among the pioneers of a mortgage lending. National Housing & Construction Corporation, a parastatal involved in real estate business has 5% shareholding and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) holds 50% and the Government of Uganda holds 45%. Today, Housing Finance Bank looks back with pride on the business accomplished in the mortgage lending business. Through innovation and placing emphasis on Honesty, Integrity, Efficiency and Customer care, Housing Finance Bank is the leader in the mortgage, holding a 90% market share. Housing Finance Bank is a financial institution regulated by Bank of Uganda.

Job Summary: The Head, Bank Operations will oversee Housing Finance Bank’s processes and procedures in relation to cash and payments and ensure efficient support to the frontline to achieve superior customer service delivery to our customers.

University Bursar Urgently Needed - Nkumba University Uganda

Vacancy : University Bursar
Recruiting Company :  Nkumba University
Duty Station: Nkumba University, Entebbe,
Country Uganda
Reports to: University Secretary

About Us:
Nkumba University is a private chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3 of 2007). Its mission is to provide an environment that enables the cultivation of Competence, Confidence, Creativity and Character in the academic, professional and social interaction. The University is strengthening its management and administrative systems to enhance both policy initiation and implementation through recruitment of highly qualified and committed individuals.

Key Duties
Coordinate the drawing up and managing of the University Budget
Periodically maintain and present books of Accounts of the University in accordance with the Financial Regulations made under the provisions of the University Charter.
Give regular financial reports
Supervise Staff in the Finance Department
Coordinate the Implementation and Development of Financial and operational management systems
Coordinate and Implement Financial policies

Credit Manager Job Opportunity - Bayport Financial Services

Vacancy : Credit Manager
Recruiting Company : Bayport Financial Services
Duty Station: Uganda

About Bayport:
Bayport Financial Services is a leading Non-Deposit Taking Credit Institution and an equal opportunity employer, with operations in several African countries.  We are currently recruiting for the following positions for the Uganda Operations that are based at Head Office and our various Regional Offices.

Key Duties
Develop and review collection analysis and risk management processes and tools, and offer guidance and mentorship to Departmental and Field staff in line with Bayport Uganda's lending policies and procedures.
Management of Bayport Financial Services' asset performance, and in charge of the development and structure of the full credit chain from originations, underwriting, account processing, collections, rehabilitation, and delinquency management.

Stores Officer jobs - Mengo Hospital Uganda

Vacancy : Stores Officer
Recruiting Company : Mengo Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About Mengo:
Mengo Hospital is the oldest hospital in Uganda which was established by Sir Albert Cook in 1897. Today, the hospital is an urban community hospital with all the amenities of a modern hospital.

Job Summary: The Stores Officer will primarily be responsible for the management of all aspects of stores management including inventory management, warehousing, supply and distribution, documentation and administrative routines in Mengo Hospital.

Qualifications,
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree (Hons.) in Stores Management or Supplies & Logistics Management from a recognized Institution.
Possession of a relevant professional qualification, in part or lull, such as CIPS, CHS is desirable and a competitive and distinct advantage.

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Planning & Reporting Analyst - MTN-Uganda

Vacancy : Planning & Reporting Analyst
Recruiting Company : MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Business Intelligence & Planning Manager

About MTN:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN Uganda launched commercial services in Uganda, just six months after acquiring and signing of the license. MTN has since grown to be the leading Telecommunications Company in Uganda servicing in excess of 6 Million customers and growing. Despite insufficient infrastructure, MTN has covered in excess of 90% of the population, providing services in over 150 towns and villages and their immediate environments.

Job Summary: The Planning & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of the MTN Business Plan and forecasts as well as monitoring company performance and business environment while interpreting data concerning customers, channels, competition and the macro-environment into relevant, accurate and usable strategic knowledge.

Drivers Needed at Monitor Publications Limited Uganda

Job Title: Drivers (Several Job Positions)
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Transport Supervisor

About MPL:
Monitor Publications Limited, a Nation Media Group Company is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating The Daily Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary: The Drivers will transport staff, deliver newspapers and parols to various destinations safely and securely within set deadlines.

Key Duties
Drives staff or deliver newspapers and parcels to various destinations as assigned. Keeps the vehicle in the cleanest and top mechanical condition.
Monitors the distances covered, book the vehicle for service and ensure it is serviced as required.
Maintains a work book for each assignment and logs in the distances covered.
Monitors the condition of the vehicle and reports defects for rectifying immediately. Fuels the vehicle, takes care of tools and accessories.
Checks duty roaster route and vehicles assigned.
Sorts and loads parcels ensuring the first-in-last-out order for efficient drops en route.
Signs off the loading strip list and leaves for destination within set deadlines.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Transport Supervisor.

Qualifications,
The prospective Driver should ideally possess an ‘O’ Level Certificate (Uganda Certificate of Education) or its equivalent
Possess a valid driver’s license, with at least 2 classes e.g. CM or DL

 Skills & Experience:
At least 3-5 years working experience as a company driver
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a very good command of English High drive for results and ability to work with deadlines
Very high personal standards
Working mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.

Apply:
All potential job suitors with a desire to work in one of Uganda’s leading Media Houses, Monitor Publications should please send your applications, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by to: The Resourcing & Talent . Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 5th March 2014


Business Manager - Barclays Bank Uganda

Vacancy :  Business Manager West- BA4 - 00149236
Recruiting Company : Barclays Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda

About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Key Duties
1. New Business Development:
Increase Barclays product penetration for the customers under management by reviewing their portfolio to determine potential cross sells and proactively recommend new products to customers.
Create customer proposals based on the needs analysis and follow through the sales process.
Refer to the relevant Barclays product area for specialist product help or advice (e.g. Asset Finance) when uncertain about the product delivery or application process. Respond directly to customers with the details.
Achieve agreed sales targets for new accounts, cards, assets and liabilities, through a proactive calling programme to Business Club customers.


Dairy Extension Officer - Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union Limited

Job Title:  Dairy Extension Officer
Organisation: Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union Limited (UCCCU)
Duty Station:  Mbarara,
Country: Uganda

About UCCCU:
Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union Limited (UCCCU) is a farmers’ organization whose main objective is to promote dairy farmers, coordinate their activities and work out programmes to improve dairy farming and processing within the region and collaborate with other stakeholders in the dairy sector in Uganda; UCCCU is implementing projects with various development partners in south western Uganda with an aim of assisting members on extension services.

 Responsibilities:
The job holder will be assisting dairy farmers in the production and supply of good quality milk.
Technically advising farmers on milk handling and supply of good quality milk.
Mentoring and training milk assistants from member unions and primary societies on texting and weighing of raw milk at milk collecting centres (MCCs)
Advising the organization i.e. UCCCU and its members on the new technologies of the latest technologies of testing and weighing in the booming dairy industry including modern systems of milk payments to farmers.
Take lead in the identification and dissemination of appropriate dairy production information to UCCCU and all its constituent members.

Property and Operations Manager - Aga Khan Development Network Uganda

Job Title: Property and Operations Manager
Organisation: Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: AKF Uganda Country Director

About AKF:
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a systemic and Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.

Job Summary: The Property and Operations Manager will primarily be responsible for effectively managing AKF’s property portfolio as well as supporting the provision of procurement and logistics services to the wider AKF Uganda organisation including its Programmes/Projects.

Monday 24 February 2014

Patient Services Coordinators - Aga Khan Health Service

Vacancy : Patient Services Coordinators (Several Vacancies)
Organisation: Aga Khan Health Service
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Centre Manager

About US:
The Aga Khan University in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Uganda invites applications for the following positions based in Kampala. Uganda.

Job Summary: The Patient Services Coordinator will primarily be responsible for front office operations and financial transactions including handling cheques and corporate agreements and correspondence.

Key Duties
Offer efficient and effective front office services to all clients;
Ensure that all internal and external clients visiting the Clinic are attended to promptly; Receiving and recording all cheques:
Maintain a list of postdated cheques and bank when due;
Process all patients’ refunds;
Ensure all the outgoing mails are collected the same day;
Responsible for File and retrieve documents & type any letters/memos as required
Process any enquiries that may arise as per stipulated guidelines and Hospital policy.

Technician needed - Engineering Group Uganda

Job Title:  Technician
Organisation: Engineering Group
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda
Reports to: Project Supervisor

About Us:
NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for it valuable client and engineering group.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offers guidance to the sub-contractors and coordinates all their electrical/telecom installation activities on his/her sites
Coordinates with the Client’s Site Representative(s) to ensure an efficient roll-out of the sites’ work
Proactively coordinates efforts with all sections of the company (Logistics & Procurement, Quality Control, HR & Administration and Accounts) as per i engineering’s internal procedures
Ensures that all electrical & telecom works being executed under his/her supervision conform with the Client’s specifications and the approved drawings
Ensures that all electrical & telecom tools and equipments are in accordance with the engineering standards and specifications
Reports all progress and troubleshooting at sites on daily basis to the Project Supervisor using i engineering’s reporting formats
Conducts all necessary tests and readings (earthing resistance, VSWR/BTF and BER) to ensure that all installations have been done according to the required specifications
Adheres to all safety, health and environmental standards (wearing of helmet, overall, safety boots, goggles, gloves and safety belts)
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Supervisor.

Senior Coordinator, Human Resources and Administration - Clinton Health Access Initiative

Vacancy : Senior Coordinator, Human Resources and Administration
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Country Director

About CHAI:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.

Job Summary: The Human Resources and Administration Senior Coordinator to undertake a broad range of activities to support the office. The HR and Administration Coordinator will majorly focus on staff welfare, professional development, office management, and administration.

Public Information Assistant - World Health Organisation Uganda

Job Title: Public Information Assistant
Organisation: World Health Organisation (WHO)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Health Promotion Officer

About WHO:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.  WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

 Responsibilities:
 The Public Information Assistant for the WHO Country Office (WCO) will primarily be responsible for the following:
Prepare information for and maintains the WHO Country Office (WCO) websites
Prepare information and materials for social media such as Face Book, Twitter, My Space and others for promotional needs of the organization.
Act as a key liaison and coordinator with the media and assists in responding to their information needs in consultation with the supervisor.
Plans and coordinates implementation of activities to meet specific WCO needs and objectives in media communications and public information.

Personal Banker - Barclays Bank Uganda

Vacancy :  Personal Banker (5 Career Jobs) - Wandegeya BA2: 00148407, Ntinda BA2: 00148384, Lira BA2: 00148389, Kabale BA2: 00146778 and Arua BA2: 00148404
Recruiter: Barclays Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country  Uganda

About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary: The Personal Banker will have the responsibility of delivering exceptional sales performance by identifying and meeting customer needs through selling & cross-selling of all Barclays Africa Retail products & services.

 Responsibilities:
The Personal Banker will actively participate in specific Barclays product campaigns by ensuring that the products are explained to customers.
Agree, meet and exceed targets for specific sales campaigns with the assigned Barclays supervisor.
Maintain own sales performance statistics for management information usage.
Own and manage personal product & channel sales targets to contribute towards the outlet sales objectives.
Intuitively refer to the appropriate area of delivery for specialist product help or advice (e.g. Schemes or Home Loans) when uncertain about the product delivery or application process. Respond directly to the customer.
Build, maintain and grow relationships with branch staff to ensure that non-sales staff refer customers to the Personal Banker when they identify a particular product or service need.

In integrated branches, build effective relationships with Customer Advisors to ensure that they refer standard customers who become eligible for Prestige products and services.
Complete account opening documentation together with customers and submit to the Barclays Bank Uganda Branch Manager for review before submitting to operations for processing.
When selling loans to the Barclays Retail prestige customers, complete the financial analysis and statement review on customer accounts. Where customers do not meet the minimum criteria, advise the customer, verbally or in writing as the customer requires. Report such denials to the Branch Manager on a daily basis.
Call customers when their accounts have been opened, generate welcome pack letters and send to customers to aid in the growth of the Barclays brand and presence.
The Barclays Personal Banker will also ensure accuracy of each new account application, loan document, Barclaycard application and bank account mandate change. The Personal Bankers are held personally accountable for accuracy and quality of these and supporting documents that they complete and submit.
Achieve operational rigour excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes personally undertaken to ensure green audit.
Follow the Retail end to end account opening ensuring new accounts are authorized and KYC compliant. Escalate any items that exceed the agreed service level time lines or where there are unresolved KYC requirements, to the assigned Branch Manager.
Comply with all general Barclays operational risk & rigour requirements e.g. KYC and anti-money laundering regulations.
Occasionally, lend a hand to the Branch Manager to open and close cashier tills at the beginning and end of each day.
Carry out as assigned by the Branch Manager.
Own customer queries and complaints around account opening, loans and card applications and resolve in a timely manner. Escalate any unresolved queries, or queries not resolved in a short period of time to the Barclays Prestige Branch Manager.
Build and grow relationships with internal service providers (Operations and KYC Helpdesk) to ensure a quick turnaround time of escalated queries and complaints.
Direct customers to the appropriate delivery channel to meet their needs e.g. cashiers, drop boxes, ATM etc.
Advise the Barclays customers as soon as cheque books, cards and other account items are ready for collection. Follow up with customers that have not collected the items within a reasonable time.
Advise customers as soon as new loans are approved and encourage draw-downs on the new loans.
When the Barclays branch is busy walk the queues- resolve quick inquires and direct customers to the correct counters.
Restocks merchandising materials (pamphlets, forms) in the  Branch and advise the Branch Manager if supplies are running low.
Together with the Barclays Branch Manager, open and close Prestige Cashier tills at the beginning and end of each day.
Authorise cashier transactions above their teller limits.
Act as cash custodian for the Prestige Branch. This involves checking cashier cash levels throughout the day, restocking cashiers or repatriating excess funds, and reordering cash from the external provider based on daily limits as set out.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Barclays Bank Personal bank must possess a good first degree or diploma or relevant experience in a front-line banking sales, marketing and or service environment

 Apply:
If you feel challenged by any of the above positions, and believe you can deliver on key deliverables as outlined above, upload your application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificate to our recruitment website detail below:

Click Here -> Job Number (Type 00148407 for Wandegeya, 00148384 for Ntinda,  00148389 for Lira, 00146778 for Kabale and 00148404 for Arua)

Barclays is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, develops and promotes people on merit, and rewards outstanding performance, regardless of background and gender.

For queries contact us on 0417122453 or email: barclays.uganda@barclays.com


Deadline:  27th February, 2014

Project Officer Jobs - Living Earth Uganda

Vacancy:  Project Officer (2 Career Positions)
Recruiter: Living Earth Uganda (LEU)
Project Name: Improving Access to youth employment in Western Uganda
Funding Source: DfiD and European Union
Duty Station:  Hoima & Buliisa,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Business Development Coordinator

About LEU:
Living Earth Uganda (LEU) a natural resources and environmental management NGO based in Uganda in partnership with Living Earth Foundation, UK, have secured funding from European Union and DFID to deliver a project titled Jobs and Oil: Improving Access to youth employment in Western Uganda. The project is designed to support the access to employment of disadvantaged groups, particularly the youth in Hoima and Buliisa Districts through targeted vocational and technical training and the promotion of local enterprise to supply workforce and service needs of the burgeoning oil sector.

Job Summary: The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the LEU project activities and support the project coordinators in facilitating, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities, brief the project coordinators, on biweekly basis, about the progress, constraints, challenges, lessons learned and achievements encountered during the course of implementing the project activities, responsible for several MSEs and other social enterprises.

Accountant opportunity - Uganda Christian University

Job Title:  Accountant
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono,
Country Uganda

About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.

In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.

Job Summary: The Accountant will primarily be responsible for accounting related functions in office of the Directorate of Finance at Uganda Christian University (UCU).

Accountability Field Officers - Friends of Christ Revival Uganda

Job Title: Accountability Field Officers (8 Job Careers)
Organisation: Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV)
Duty Station: Bukedea, Amudat, Tororo,  Katakwi,  Manatwa, Busia,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager

About FOC-REV:
Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV) Ministries Uganda is a non-governmental, nonprofit making, non -political, inter-denominational charitable organization that was established in 1999 by a group of volunteers as a response to a crisis caused by HIV &AIDS and poverty in rural communities in Uganda. Our development programs focuses mainly on social mobilization and policy advocacy work addressing issues of gender inequality and women's rights, food security and livelihood, orphan care and support, HIV & AIDS and its impact on education and other social, economic and cultural inequalities and injustices. Our approach emphasizes community based care for supporting marginalized groups

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Act as a frontline staff of the project to mobilize citizens groups user communities and service providers to participate in the different stages of the project as per Standard operating procedures(SOP's)
Implement project activities as per agreed up on plan of action in their assigned Locations
Organize and facilitate dialogue meetings and action plans using SA tools
Prepare and submit monthly activity plans and personal objective reports to the Health Accountability Manager
Documentation of work in communities by the following:

Human Resources Officer - KK Transporters (U) Ltd

Vacancy:  Human Resources Officer (2 Career Opportunities)
Recruiting: KK Transporters (U) Ltd
Duty Station:   Uganda

About KK:
KK Transporters (U) Ltd is a cross boarder transporting company based in Koboko and is seeking applications for the aforementioned vacancies to help grow its business portfolio.

Job Summary: The Human Resources Officer will offer technical support by planning, organizing and coordinating all functions of human resources relations through recruitment, reward management, employee maintenance and development, labour relations and employee exit.

Qualifications,
The applicant is required to hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, a post graduate diploma in HR Management is added advantage

Laboratory Technologist - Children’s AIDS Fund - CAF Uganda

Job Title:  Laboratory Technologist
Organisation: Children’s AIDS Fund - CAF Uganda (CAF U)
Duty Station:   Kampala,
 Country Uganda

About CAF U:
Children’s AIDS Fund - CAF Uganda (CAF U) is registered as a local organization in Uganda, dedicated to limiting  suffering of HIV-impacted children and families. We provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment, care, and support and prevention services through effective programming, integration, decentralization, strategic partnerships/collaboration and referral linkages. CAF U is committed to a cost-effective, innovative and sustainable model for the scale up of national HIV programs, Health Systems Strengthening and harmonization with Ministry Of Health guidelines and the Government of Uganda policy of Public Private Partnerships for Health. CAF U is supporting eight HIV treatment sites providing more than 26,000 clients with services including: Comprehensive HIV Care and treatment I services, including, HCT, ART, TB/HIV PMTCT EID as well as community outreach and complementary services for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and maternal Child Health(MCH).

The HIV treatment sites are Family Hope Centre Kampala (FHCK), Family Hope Centre Jinja (FHCJ), Kabwohe Clinical Research Centre (KCRC), Alive Medical Services, Namugongo Fund for Special Children, Nurture Africa, Buwenge Hospital and Health Center (BHHC), and Bushenyi Medical Centre (BMC).

Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will carry out phlebotomy duties and other routine laboratory procedures related to preparing human biological samples for microbiological, hematological, and chemical analysis; The incumbent will also conduct routine biological and chemical laboratory procedures related to preparing routine laboratory diagnostic procedures and diagnostic specimens for analysis; and related duties as required.

Sunday 23 February 2014

Finance and Administration Officers - Friends of Christ Revival Uganda

Vacancy: Finance and Administration Officers (3 Career Vacancies)
Recruiter: Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV)
Duty Station: Busia, Nakapiripirit,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager

About FOC-REV:
Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV) Ministries Uganda is a non-governmental, nonprofit making, non -political, inter-denominational charitable organization that was established in 1999 by a group of volunteers as a response to a crisis caused by HIV &AIDS and poverty in rural communities in Uganda. Our development programs focuses mainly on social mobilization and policy advocacy work addressing issues of gender inequality and women's rights, food security and livelihood, orphan care and support, HIV & AIDS and its impact on education and other social, economic and cultural inequalities and injustices. Our approach emphasizes community based care for supporting marginalized groups

Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Officer will ensure that FOC-REV adheres to all its grant financial management obligations.

Learning Commons Coordinator - Uganda Christian University

Job Title:  Learning Commons Coordinator
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono,
Country Uganda

About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.

In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage all learning commons and specialised computer lab activities.
Coordinate programmes and services with all collaborating faculties and departments
Provide reference and research assistance services.
Instruct and assist in the preparation and teaching of classes both individual and group patrons in the use of application software available in the learning commons and library training lab.

M&E Specialist - Behaviour Change, Health and Nutrition - ACDI/VOCA

Vacancy: M&E Specialist - Behaviour Change, Health and Nutrition
Recruiter: ACDI/VOCA
Project: Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: Moroto,
Country Uganda
Reports to: M&E Manager

About ACDI/VOCA:
ACDI/VOCA is carrying out the USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Assistance Program entitled "Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)". The RWANU Program is focusing on reducing food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties of Amudat, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit. The Program's strategic objectives are (1) improved availability and access to food and (2) reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five. The RWANU Program takes a preventive approach to reducing malnutrition, focusing on the first 1,000 days of life when conditional food rations will have the highest impact. RWANU will promote diversified livelihoods strategies including linkages to market opportunities to ensure long-term food security and resilience to food insecurity shocks. RWANU would like to recruit for the following position:

Job Summary: The M&E Specialist shall be responsible for the implementation the M&E strategy underthe program component of reducing malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five. The M&E Specialist will provide technical assistance to Health and Nutrition Director in evaluation, monitoring and reporting plus providing timely and relevant information for decision making. S/ He will conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments, carry out data analyses, prepare reports, and carry out knowledge management and learning exercises. The main focus of the position will be assessing and reporting behaviour changes in household health practices, nutrition and health / facility capacity.

Qualifications,
The applicant should ideally hold a Master's degree in public health and development studies (with strong competence in statistics).

Driver Job Opportunity - Friends of Christ Revival in Uganda

Vacancy: Driver
Recruiter: Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV)
Duty Station: Busia, Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administrative Manager

About FOC-REV:
Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV) Ministries Uganda is a non-governmental, nonprofit making, non -political, inter-denominational charitable organization that was established in 1999 by a group of volunteers as a response to a crisis caused by HIV &AIDS and poverty in rural communities in Uganda. Our development programs focuses mainly on social mobilization and policy advocacy work addressing issues of gender inequality and women's rights, food security and livelihood, orphan care and support, HIV & AIDS and its impact on education and other social, economic and cultural inequalities and injustices. Our approach emphasizes community based care for supporting marginalized groups

Qualifications,
The Driver should hold at least a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
Possess at least 2 classes of B.CM and CH. Possession of DL is a plus

Skills and Experience:
A minimum of six years’ proven clean driving record preferably with an International NGO (INGO), CSO or relevant institution.
Possess a clear understanding of the mandate and how NGO's work.

Director - Planning and Strategic Information - The Uganda AIDS Commission Uganda

Job Title:  Director - Planning and Strategic Information
Organisation: The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Director General

About UAC:
The Uganda AIDS Commission was established in 1992 by a Statute of Parliament, to coordinate and harmonize the national response to HIV/AIDS. The mission of Uganda AIDS Commission is to provide overall leadership in the coordination and management of an effective HIV/AIDS National Response.

Responsibilities:
Provides technical advice to guide the formulation of National and sector HIV/ AIDS response plans and information management strategies;
Coordinates the review and development of robust HIV I AIDS monitoring and Evaluation framework;
Coordinates the provision of technical support and guidance to sectors and local governments in the development, review and updating of planning and programmes for the HIV I AIDS response;
Coordinate the development and implementation of UAC’s ICT initiatives;
Act as a key liaison in the development of fiscal and other resource mobilization strategies for UAC plans and programmes;

Saturday 22 February 2014

Learning and Information Officer - Mercy Corps Uganda

Job Title:  Learning and Information Officer
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station:  Kotido,
Country Uganda

About Mercy Corps:
Mercy Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps has been fully registered in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing Food Security programs which comprises of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management Program in North and North Eastern Uganda.

Job Summary: The Learning and Information Officer (LIO) will primarily support staff in using a facilitative approach, build data gathering and analytical tools, maintain a set of data on results and behavior change, and conduct research into specific areas of data need. The LIO will ask staff tough questions on their approach, forcing them to consider whether or not their approaches maximize leverage and lead to behavior changes that catalyze systemic changes that grow and last beyond the project's direct intervention. S/he will hold staff accountable for gathering data and keep a system where it is easily accessible when needed. The LIO will also develop and support processes for integrating that information into program design (and re-design). S/he will work with teams to identify critical knowledge gaps and carry out targeted research on those areas, engaging external assistance, when necessary.

Laboratory Technician Jobs Opportunity - Reproductive Health Uganda

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (4 Career Opportunities)
Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Northern, Eastern and Western Regions,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Service Provider In-Charge

About RHU:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation.

Job Summary: The Laboratory Technician will provide Laboratory services at Reproductive Health Uganda service delivery points to compliment clinical services.

Key Duties
Process specimens, and help diagnose conditions and release quality and timely laboratory results
Oversee and maintain laboratory equipment and reagents in accordance with laboratory standards
Refer clients or specimens to relevant partner agencies as necessary
Plan for, budget and maintain adequate stock of laboratory reagents and equipment
Offer technical advice and guidance on ways of improving current laboratory services
Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the Service Provider In-Charge

Marketing Executives Career Opportunities - Entourage VIP

Job Title: Marketing Executives (Several Career Opportunities)
Organisation: Entourage VIP
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
Entourage VIP was founded in 2010 with its head offices situated in the United Arab Emirates. Entourage “which means a group of people who go with and also assist a person,” was formed to unite Africans that leave abroad and also help African brands do well in the international market. We have been very successful with introducing African Music to the world market as well as representing African Talent globally.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Review, develop and create visibility for the Entourage VIP Brand
Develop competitive marketable  products
Develop strategies for international market development
Conduct market research
Identify and develop viable key events source markets for Entourage VIP
Carry out promotion, publicity and exhibition campaigns
Develop, manage and implement client charters


Operations Manager - TaptoPay Ltd Uganda

Vacancy : Operations Manager
Recruiter: TaptoPay Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref: UGOP012

About Us:
TaptoPay Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., a publicly listed company in Hong Kong. TaptoPay provides Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems (or electronic ticketing system) for public transportation, such as for bus, rail, and ferry, using contactless smart cards.  It also provides electronic payment solutions for non-transit transactions including those at roads, parking gates, fast food chains, convenience stores and vending machines.  The system will be like the Oyster Card in London or Octopus Card in Hong Kong.

TaptoPay’s  system aims to enhance the efficiency of transportation fare and other micro payment collection by expanding customer base, increasing transaction speed and reducing operation costs.

The TaptoPay business is growing very rapidly owing to state-of-art technologies employed and owing to the vast network of customers established by ACS. We are inviting high caliber candidates to join our new company in Uganda. The company (TaptoPay Uganda) operates and maintains the AFC system for bus operators in Uganda and provides the services of card issuance and card reloading (i.e. to load money in the cards) at customer service counters and buses. Passengers holding a card with value will pay for the bus fare using the card. There is a team of cashiers, technicians, accounting and security staff in the company. In the future, the AFC system will expand to other sectors, e.g. retail shops, and become a common electronic purse system in Uganda.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Africa Development Corps Uganda

Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Recruiter: Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About ADC:
Africa Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS, education, youth development and food security. Our current programming in Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library construction and teacher training in rural areas. The program aims to facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages to learning in English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new English textbooks received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as well as train teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.

Key Duties
Keep track of all book distributions throughout Uganda.
Establish and maintain a computer tracking database that enables ADC to see how many books arrive per shipment and how many are sent to individual districts and schools.
Report any book damage to the Executive Director and Education Program Manager immediately.
Create a circulation spreadsheet and train teachers to use it. This will enable teachers to record the frequency of book usage and allow ADC to assess the success of the program.

Library Attendants Jobs - Uganda Christian University

Vacancy :  Library Attendants (2 Career Jobs)
Recruiter: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono,
Country Uganda

About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.

In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.

Key Duties
Ensuring security of library material
Checking all outgoing books and material.
Oversee the lending and returning of books in the library
Identifying people coming into the library

Accountant Opportunity - KK Transporters Uganda

Job Title:  Accountant
Organisation: KK Transporters (U) Ltd
Duty Station:   Uganda

About KK:
KK Transporters (U) Ltd is a cross boarder transporting company based in Koboko and is seeking applications for the aforementioned vacancies to help grow its business portfolio.

Job Summary: The Accountant will mainly be responsible for keeping accurate financial and accounting records and efficient general ledger management processes to enable timely reporting.

Qualifications,
The applicant should possess a good university degree in either B.Com or BBA or B.Sc from a recognised university, possession of professional qualification like CPA or ACCA

Data Officers Exciting Career at Children’s AIDS Fund Uganda

Vacancy :  Data Officers (2 Career Jobs)
Recruiter: Children’s AIDS Fund - CAF Uganda (CAF U)
Duty Station:   Kampala and Jinja,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Data Manager

About CAF U:
Children’s AIDS Fund - CAF Uganda (CAF U) is registered as a local organization in Uganda, dedicated to limiting suffering of HIV-impacted children and families. We provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment, care, and support and prevention services through effective programming, integration, decentralization, strategic partnerships/collaboration and referral linkages. CAF U is committed to a cost-effective, innovative and sustainable model for the scale up of national HIV programs, Health Systems Strengthening and harmonization with Ministry Of Health guidelines and the Government of Uganda policy of Public Private Partnerships for Health. CAF U is supporting eight HIV treatment sites providing more than 26,000 clients with services including: Comprehensive HIV Care and treatment I services, including, HCT, ART, TB/HIV PMTCT EID as well as community outreach and complementary services for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and maternal Child Health(MCH).

Office Manager needed at RTI International

VACANCY : Office Manager
COMPANY : RTI International
Project Name: Uganda Governance Accountability Participation and Performance Project (GAPP)
Funding Source: USAID
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

Accountant needed at KK Transporters (U) Ltd

VACANCY :  Accountant
COMPANY : KK Transporters (U) Ltd
Duty Station:   Uganda

About KK:
KK Transporters (U) Ltd is a cross boarder transporting company based in Koboko and is seeking applications for the aforementioned vacancies to help grow its business portfolio.

Job Summary:
The Accountant will mainly be responsible for keeping accurate financial and accounting records and efficient general ledger management processes to enable timely reporting.

Qualifications,

  • The applicant should possess a good university degree in either B.Com or BBA or B.Sc from a recognised university, possession of professional qualification like CPA or ACCA
  • At least three years’ work experience preferably in the transporting sector.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Past supervisory experience
  • Ability to effectively communicate in Swahili is desired.


How to Apply:
All candidates seeking to join KK Transporters in the aforementioned capacity should send a cover letter, CV, copy of certificate and three professional references to grouphr@kkt.co.ug
NB: Please clearly indicate Position Applied for in E-mail Subject.

Deadline: Friday, 28th February 2014.

Social Media and Communications Intern needed at Africa Development Corps (ADC)


VACANCY : Social Media and Communications Intern
COMPANY : Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About ADC:
Africa Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS, education, youth development and food security.

Our current programming in Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library construction and teacher training in rural areas. The program aims to facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages to learning in English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new English textbooks received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as well as train teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Business Customer Advisor needed at Barclays Bank Africa



Barclays Bank Africa


VACANCY :  Business Customer Advisor (9 Career Jobs) - Wandegeya BA3: 00149231, Tankhill BA3: 00149234, Mbale BA3: 00148410,  Ndeeba BA3: 00148412, Nakulabye BA3: 00149230, Luwum BA3: 00148413, Lugogo BA3: 00148414, Garden City BA3: 00148403, Busia BA3 : 00148411
COMPANY : Barclays Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Barclays Africa: 
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary:
The Barclays Business Advisor will primarily serve as the point of small business customer contact within a small business outlet and be responsible for a portfolio of Small Business customers comprising mostly Start-Ups and  non-borrowing Small Business customers.

Urban Development Officer needed at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps


VACANCY :  Urban Development Officer
COMPANY :
Duty Station:  Kotido, Uganda

About Mercy Corps:
Mercy Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps implements high-quality, analytical development work in very difficult places. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently implement development programs in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda with funding from USAID, EC, SDC, and USDA. We were recently awarded a market-development focused 5-year USAID/Food for Peace-funded program working in the northern half of Karamoja, and are in search of six creative problem solvers with private sector experience to fill the position of Economic Development Officers. The project, called Northern Karamoja Growth, Health and Governance (GHG), aims to support the immediate needs of program beneficiaries while promoting long-term development by spurring systemic improvements in key economic sectors of northern Karamoja. The Urban Development Project Manager will participate in strategy development and the daily implementation of long-term development programming through support to key business, local government and civil society partners working in urban areas across Northern Karamoja.

Job Summary:
The Urban Development Officers will be to design, implement and support facilitation projects that improve the performance of sectors that are key to sustainable urban development in the semi-arid environment of Karamoja. At the start, this will include water access, energy access, sanitation and construction, but will expand to new sectors as the urban project progresses. These activities will work almost exclusively through private sector actors, seeking to crowd in provision rather than displace or replicate private actors with donor-funded services. It will also require a high degree of fruitful coordination with civil society and local government.

Telesales Manager needed at Barclays Bank

Barclays Bank Africa 




VACANCY: Telesales Manager- BA4 - 00149243
COMPANY : Barclays Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Product Manager-Assets

About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary:
The Telesales Manager will primarily sell Barclay bank’s Retail products using telephone

Mobile VAS Programmer needed at The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd


The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd


 VACANCY: Mobile VAS Programmer
COMPANY : The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: VAS Manager

About New Vision:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).

Job Summary:
 The Mobile VAS Programmer will primarily be responsible for ensuring the excellence in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of VAS applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value to the New Vision franchise.

Monday 17 February 2014

Partner Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officers - GOAL Uganda

Job Title: Partner Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officers (4 Career Opportunities)
Organisation: GOAL Uganda
Duty Station: Kabarole, Bugiri, Lira & Agago,
Country Uganda
Project Name: Accountability Can Transform (ACT) Health
Funding Source: DfiD

About GOAL:
The GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL'S strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH and health accountability) and Livelihoods and mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organisations to give effect to the mission.

Job Summary: The Partner Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officers will technically support the implementation of the monitoring, evaluation and learning system that will provide information at district and programme level for the ACT Health programme. The officer will be responsible for the quality control of qualitative data, review, general reporting; conducting surveys and adherence to partner level protocols.

Assistant Representative - United Nations Population Fund Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Representative
Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: UNFPA Representative
Grade Level:           ICS 11 (NOD)
Position Number: 00006632

About UNFPA:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance UNFPA's mission. Two frameworks guide its efforts: the Programme of Action adopted at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and the Millennium Development Goals, eight targets to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. Since the date for achieving these goals and targets is fast approaching, work is being accelerated to analyze successes, to galvanize support and to redouble efforts. UNFPA is involved in the Beyond 2014 Review to engage world leaders from governments and civil society in the creation of a renewed consensus and global commitment to create a more equal and more sustainable world.

Business Analyst-Corporate Credit needed at Barclays Bank

 Barclays Bank


About Barclays Africa:
Barclays Africa encompasses Barclays Global Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Barclaycard operations in 10 countries organised in four geographic areas: North Africa (Egypt), East and West Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya),  Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe), and Indian Ocean (Mauritius and Seychelles).

Barclays Africa serves its 2.8m customers through a network of 573 branches and service centres providing a variety of traditional financial products including retail mortgages, current and deposit accounts, commercial lending, unsecured lending, credit cards, treasury and investments.

Job Summary:
The Business Analyst-Corporate Credit will mainly be maintaining the integrity of International Credit Advisor (CCRS) by ensuring all databases in the country are updated and contain current and accurate information. This will be primarily done through the;
Production of management information for local and SBU purposes
Development of new management information
Interpretation, presentation and commentary on management information
Maintaining a diary of management information  requirements, and timely production of MI reports in line with these requirements



Key Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Review Data Integrity Reports on CCRS and ensure appropriate action is done to rectify errors
  • Review Management Reports on CCRS to ensure consistency on all databases
  • Collect, collate, and analyse all data required, and present the information in a format that is useful for management decision making
  • Maintain diary system to ensure that all MIS aspects of Corporate Credit are proactively managed and properly actioned
  • Produce all relevant reports accurately and on a timely basis
  • Support  in the design and improvement of spreadsheets and databases for use within the team
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The Business Analyst must possess good knowledge of the Barclays Bank’s systems and various
  • Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications
  • Prior statistical Training will be highly preferred
  • Some knowledge of statistical techniques
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the Bank’s governance policies
  • Well developed planning and prioritization skills
  • Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
  • Good inter-personal skills and an excellent team player
  • Effective planning and organisation skills
  • Excellent IT skills that encompass knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other software
  • Possess the ability to manipulate data using query languages, pivot tables, etc


How to Apply:
upload your application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificate to our recruitment website detail below:

https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB

Barclays is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, develops and promotes people on merit, and rewards outstanding performance, regardless of background and gender.

For queries contact us on 0417122453 or email: barclays.uganda@barclays.com

Deadline:  21st February, 2014

Programme Coordinator needed at Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) 



About AKF:
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit, non- denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.

About Project:
AKF will commence a two-and-a-half year civil society strengthening project in West Nile, Uganda, in April 2014. The project aims to improve the status of girls’ education in the West Nile sub-region, through strengthened capacities of education-centric CSOs to mainstream gender in internal operations and education interventions. The project will be implemented in Arua, Koboko and Yumbe districts. These districts have been chosen in order to enhance the outcomes of AKF’s existing education and ECD programmes in West Nile, which aim to strengthen teacher education and support systems to improve and sustain learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy for boys and girls in primary and pre-primary school levels. To complement these education outcomes, advanced and intensive support will he provided via the strengthening civil society project to a broad range of education-centric CSOs to generate a critical mass of support for addressing the gender issues that impact girls’ education in West Nile.

Job Summary:
The SCS Programme Coordinator will be responsible for managing AKF’s Strengthening Civil Society Programme in West Nile. This will include managing a programme team to deliver and achieve project targets in compliance with grant agreements, work plans and budgets; designing plans to meet programming needs; managing programme budgets; and coordinating monitoring and evaluation to track measurement of achievements towards project goals. The job holder will be responsible for leading external stakeholder management for the SCS Programme and leading coordination and integration with other AKF programmes in West Nile. The Coordinator will also be responsible for the documentation and dissemination of programme results and lessons-learned to inform policy and responsive programme design.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and design plans to meet programming needs as per the approved programme implementation plan and budget.
  • Manage the implementation of all project activities, including sub-grants (as applicable), and ensure timely implementation and budget utilisation.
  • Broker and manage partnerships with project stakeholders, including partners CSOs.
  • Work in collaboration with the M&E team to ensure effective monitoring systems/ processes are in place for the project.
  • Responsible for financial grant management and ensuring compliance with donor and AKF regulations.
  • Work with the finance team to ensure AKF financial systems/ processes are adhered to in the project.
  • Manage project staff and, where necessary, recruit, orient, supervise and mentor staff.
  • Steer the project documentation and management of a project information system.
  • Coordinate with other Country Programme Managers to lead inter-programme planning, reviews and reflection on programme results.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The AKF Programme Coordinator should hold a bachelor’s degree (post graduate preferred) in social sciences, gender, international development or similar.
  • A minimum of three to five years of relevant sector experience with results-based management, grant management, financial management, project development and inception processes; and donor requirements and reporting processes.
  • Five or more years’ relevant experience in civil society strengthening with a similar organisation.
  • Prior experience in delivering civil society capacity development in gender mainstreaming, gender analysis and gender-centric planning.
  • Past experience and expertise of working with stakeholders (government, civil society, communities) at multiple levels and leading participatory development (at grassroots and institutional levels) is essential.
  • Possess the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and produce results.
  • Possess a proven ability to lead and motivate a project team.

How to Apply: 
Is you so desire to work with the Aga Khan Foundation in the aforementioned portfolio, please send a cover letter, updated CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees to: the Country Director, Aga Khan Foundation (Uganda) via e-mail to: akf.uganda@akdn.org Ref: Application - SCS Programme Coordinator.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:  21st February 2014 by 5.00pm;