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Monday 31 March 2014

Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Computer Science) - Uganda Prisons Service

Vacancy: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Computer Science) - 2 Career Opportunities
Recruiting: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country: Uganda
REF:  HRM/PA 76/193/07
Reports to: Head of Information and Communications Technology Unit

About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-

 Responsibilities:
Designing, implementing and maintaining Prisons Management Information System responsive to Service needs.
Responsible for the maintenance of Computer networks at various levels of the organization.
Designing, updating and maintenance of various databases.
Conducting regular hardware and software maintenance on the designed system and routine trouble shooting.
Carrying out regular systems audit and to determine information needs of the service and make proposals to management for adoption and approval.
Designing ICT training programmes for prisons staff;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidates must be Ugandans holding Honours Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science from recognized Universities or Institutions.
Age: 22-30 Years

Laboratory Technologist; FSN-8 - United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Vacancy: Laboratory Technologist; FSN-8
Recruiting Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 002/2014
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Foreign Service Health Practitioner (FSHP) and the Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS)

About US Embassy in Uganda:
The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda.  The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide a full range of professional clinical laboratory services.  Those services will include, but are not limited to: phlebotomy, accepting and analyzing specimens, performing the required laboratory tests, maintenance of laboratory equipment, performance of quality assurance and quality control procedures and procurement of laboratory supplies. In addition this position will be responsible for implementing a post wide water quality monitoring program, cafeteria inspections and training of domestic staff/cafeteria workers in safe food practices.

Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Mechanical Engineer) - Uganda Prisons Service Uganda

Vacancy: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Mechanical Engineer)
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country:Uganda
REF:  HRM/PA 76/193/08
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Engineering

About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-

Responsibilities:
Offer technical assistance and advice on Mechanical Engineering services.
Supervising mechanical works (new projects and maintenance works) to ensure compliance with contractual specifications and time lines.
Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the Mechanical Unit.
Supervising and Building capacity of staff in mechanical engineering.

Technical Coordinator - Action Against Hunger-USA Uganda

Vacancy: Technical Coordinator
Recruiting Organisation: Action Against Hunger-USA
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country:Uganda
Reports to: Country Director

About ACF:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an International Humanitarian NGO. For over' thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gulu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto Districts.

Job Summary:  The ACF Technical Coordinator takes lead of  the program team in Kampala and in the field (project managers). The incumbent is a key member of the Mission Coordination Team responsible for the identification, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of projects and that they are consistent with the Country Strategy with focus on integration amongst sectors and gradual transition toward long-term development interventions. The TechCo is responsible for overall technical strategy development and follow up, contextual surveillance and assessments, field-based research and partnerships.
 Responsibilities:
1: Contextual analysis of humanitarian, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Nutrition, DRR and WASH in Uganda.
Technically support the ongoing analysis of the broad humanitarian and development context in Uganda, malnutrition causal factors and linkages through regular high quality field assessments, consultation with stakeholders and collection of secondary data
Take lead in regular market price surveillance activities in the operational areas and if relevant, integrated nutrition surveillance activities through provision of strategic direction on development of tools, methodology, analysis and interpretation, etc.

Accounts Assistant - NFT Consult Uganda

Vacancy: Accounts Assistant
Recruiting Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country:Uganda

About NFT:
NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry requirements and are geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and control of resources.

Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant performs a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities related to the payment and receipt of money; computes, classifies, records, and reconciles transactions into the organization's financial accounting systems. Checks transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies. Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and policies governing the business.

Key Duties:
Accurately reconcile & generate customer & supplier statements from the accounting system.
Accurately post customer and supplier payments in the financial accounting software i.e. payments from clients, payments to suppliers, advance recoveries and bounced salaries.
Co-ordinate with the respective client partners to make collections from customers and send monthly customer and supplier account statements.
Processing and submitting customer and supplier ageing reports to the respective teams every beginning of week.

3 Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Medical Officer) - Uganda Prisons Service

Vacancy: Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (Medical Officer) - 3 Career Opportunities
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country:Uganda
REF:  HRM/PA 76/193/10
Reports to: Medical Superintendent, Murchison Bay Hospital

About Us:
The Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-

 Responsibilities:
Conduct diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
Evaluating patients and referring them for specialized health care.
Delivering quality health care to patients.
Adhering to the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Responsible for outreach and community health programmes.

40 Sales Executives - Insurance Company of East Africa Uganda

Job Title: 40 Sales Executives No Experience Jobs
Organization: Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Unit Manager, Life and Pensions Agency

About ICEA:
ICEA UGANDA is a subsidiary company of Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA) Kenya limited and is looking to recruit commission-based Sales Executives. Insurance Company of East Africa is the insurance company in East Africa providing both long-term and short term insurance.
Job Summary:  The Sales Executives will be responsible for implementation of marketing and selling initiatives and collaboration of business development strategies to build and establish a strong brand identity for ultimate sales and profitability performance.


Key Duties:
Identify markets, schedule meetings with potential clients and follow up on the developed accounts
Assess client needs and advise them on suitable options, pricing and any other required information
Develop and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders
Avail client servicing through timely delivery of all documentation and follow-up with customers on all open or unresolved issues


Maintain strong knowledge of all company products and policy features, industry competitors and provide critical market feedback
Maintain consistency in production and performance
Maintain and keep appropriate records of clients

Traffic Controller - Monitor Publications Limited Uganda

Job Title: Traffic Controller
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:  Credit Controller

Job Summary: The Traffic Controller will be responsible for booking all client orders in accordance with specifications and capture revenue for aired advertisements for invoicing within agreed terms and maximise on revenue generation to meet KFM and Dembe FM business objectives.

Key Duties:
Receives space orders from Sates Executives and certifies that the charging rates applied are correct
Ensures that the booked adverts are approved by the Commercial Manager- Radio and the Credit Controller
Captures the revenue in the database and books the approved advertisements for running
Previews the advertisements, ensures that they meet all the specifications and signs them off for transmission
Previews the previous day's transmission report to confirm that all booked adverts are actually aired
Books all radio advertisements directly into the Traffic and billing software, ensures that all the booked advertisements have audios, signs them off for airing and checks the next day to ensure they were aired as required
Checks all the radio adverts aired and takes the space orders to the credit control for invoicing
Perform any other duties as assigned by management, especially those related to presenting, producing and music

Qualifications,
The ideal candidate for the Traffic Controller vacancy should hold a Bachelor's degree in any business-related course
Professional CPA Level 1 qualification

Skills and Experience:
A minimum of three years' experience
Computer literacy skills especially in PowerPoint, Word and Spread sheets.
Excellent analytical skills
High standards of personal integrity
Excellent report writing skills
High business acumen and financial literacy
Results oriented attitude
Excellent communication skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Strong follow through to completion

Apply:
All potential job suitors with a desire to work in one of Uganda’s leading Media Houses, Monitor Publications should express their interest by sending their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents with a working daytime telephone contact to:  The Resourcing  & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Limited, P.O. Box 12141, Kampala. Uganda or via E-mail to:  resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com.

Deadline: 10th April, 2014

Commodity Security Coordinator - Management Sciences for Health Uganda

Job Title: Commodity Security Coordinator
Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: USAID TRACK TB Project
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP)

About USAID TRACK TB Project:
MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including TRACK TB. TRACK TB is a 5 - year USAID-funded project that focuses on in-creasing Tuberculosis (TB) Case Detection Rate (CDR) and Treatment Success Rate (TSR) in Kampala and USAID supported districts to meet the national targets for reducing the burden of TB, MDR-TB and TB/HIV co infection.

Job Summary: The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Commodity Security Coordinator will technically support the harmonizing the planning and procurement of anti TB and anti-Leprosy commodities within the comprehensive procurement plan of MOH. S/he will also support strengthening the existing systems and procedures for quantification, forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution of anti-TB and anti-Leprosy commodities. The jobholder will also play a key liaison link role between NTLP, the Planning Department, Pharmaceutical Division, and National Medical Stores, procurement agents, Health Development Partners and the districts. The incumbent will also support the districts to improve on the management and distribution of anti TB and anti-Leprosy commodities.

Key Duties:
Work closely with the Pharmacy Division to strengthen and streamline the TB commodity quantification process in line with the existing procurement and supply chain management plan.
Offer support to the Pharmacy Division to ensure that TB and leprosy commodity pipeline is monitored and information obtained used to guide decision making and interventions.
Rigorously monitor the TB commodities stock status (SLD, FLD and lab supplies) taking into account the expiry dates and efforts to mitigate expiries and stock-outs.

Travel Assistant - United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Job Title:  Travel Assistant; FP-7 FSN-7
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda

About Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda.  The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda.  The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control
Peace Corps

Key Duties:
The job holder assists travelers making travel arrangements to include making recommendations, consistent with all travel regulations and post guidance, about travel routes, lodging options, per diem allowances, mixed transport options, etc.
Advises USG direct hire staff about their travel related entitlements and ensures that their travel authorizations conform to the regulations.

Receptionist - United Nations Development Programme Uganda

Vacancy: Receptionist
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Country Director/Operations
Post Level: SB-2


Job Summary: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Receptionist will primarily serve as a liaison between the staff and external counterparts by properly handling incoming and outgoing calls and receiving, screening, and guiding visitors. The incumbent will be providing services to all UN agencies co-located in the shared premises and will be required to be equally responsive to their needs.

Key Duties:
Quickly respond to all incoming calls and transfer them to the relevant staff members and make outgoing calls upon request by staff members;
Receive and transmit verbal and written messages to relevant staff members;
Receive, screen, and assist visitors by giving them direction and/of information;
Render support with registry tasks and keep close collaboration with the Assistant in charge of the Registry;
Assist with scheduling of appointments.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Assistant 1 Assurance - KAM0000S (Internship Jobs) - Ernst & Young (EY) Uganda

Vacancy: Assistant 1 Assurance - KAM0000S (Internship Jobs)
Recruiting Organisation: Ernst & Young (EY)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda


Job Summary: The Assistant 1 Assurance will serve as a Junior Auditor who will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which Ernst & Young is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

Justification: Assurance gives organizations and their investors the confidence that the results they report give a true and fair picture of their business. As an assurance professional at Ernst & Young, you'll work in a high-performing and inclusive environment that offers you great opportunities to develop an interesting and fulfilling career, wherever you are in the world. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to handle complex issues and resolve challenges for leading companies. We'll support you in your professional development so you achieve your potential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Assurance candidates will be working in a team will interact with the client in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.
Possess a positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
Work constructively with team

Qualifications,
The ideal Ernst and Young will hold a good first class or a good Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial or any Science Degree from a recognized university.
Professional full or Part qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage

Skills & Experience:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus);
Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Self-motivated, positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Keen eye for detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
High desire to exceed expectations
Interest in the different fields of assurance
User level IT (Microsoft Office) knowledge
Must be a Ugandan Citizen

 Apply:
All those interested in working with Ernst and Young should apply via their website by visiting the web link below

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Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator - United Nations Development Programme Uganda

Vacancy: Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator
Recruiting Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project: Global Pulse
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Resident Representative/ Resident Coordinator (RR/RC)


About Pulse Lab Kampala:
Global Pulse is establishing an innovation hub for real-time monitoring in Kampala. The Lab will function as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies to evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Kampala will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.

Job Summary: The Executive Associate to Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator must guarantee effective and efficient functioning of the RR/RC office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate can supervise the secretarial and clerical staff of the office. The Executive Associate to RR/RC works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, RC Office staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Manager, Legal Services - Electricity Regulatory Authority Uganda

Vacancy: Manager, Legal Services (Compliance and Enforcement)
Recruiting Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About ERA:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body established in 2000 in accordance with the Electricity Act 1999 to regulate the generation, distribution, transmission, sale, export, import of electrical energy in Uganda and to guide liberalization of the electricity industry,, manage licensing, rates, safety and other matters concerning the industry.

Job Summary:  The Manager, Legal Services (Compliance and Enforcement) will mainly offer legal services, monitor and enforce compliance by Licensees.

Key Duties:
Contribute to the development of the departmental work plans & budgets.
Oversee the Authority’s legal and regulatory compliance, monitoring, enforcement and oversight of sector legislation, regulations, mandate, licenses and permits.
Strengthen, manage and disseminate industry rules and guidelines for protection of consumers and promotion of competition.
Review existing and new permits and licenses, monitor and support enforcement of licensees’ and permit holders’ adherence to their license terms and conditions, Authority directives, Electricity Act and the regulations and to ensure performance standards and targets are achieved.