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Thursday 10 April 2014

Civil Engineer - InterAid Uganda

Vacancy: Civil Engineer
Recruiting Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Civil Engineer is to oversee Inter Aid Uganda programme civil works as the technical lead, Develop BOQ's and drawings of different civil works as requested by donors, and in line with the area of operation Government standards and in consultation with District Engineers. The incumbent will also be required to supervise the work of foremen, and refugee support teams.

Sanitation Assistant - InterAid Uganda

Vacancy:Sanitation Assistant
Recruiting Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Sanitation Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and provision of service in the agreed sectors of all activities. The candidate will work closely with the refugees to ensure efficient delivery of safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices in the assigned zones in the settlement.

Qualifications,
The applicant should possess a good university degree or Higher Diploma in Sanitation Engineering, Health
Education & Promotion, Public Health, Disaster Risk Reduction or Social Sciences.

Driver - InterAid Uganda

Vacancy: Driver
Recruiting Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The IAU Driver will be responsible for driving and ensure that Project vehicles are maintained in good condition.

Associate Attorney/Public Sector Liaison - International Law Institute-African Centre for Legal Excellence

Vacancy: Associate Attorney/Public Sector Liaison
Recruiting Organisation: International Law Institute-African Centre for Legal Excellence (ILI-ACLE)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda

About ILI-ACLE:
Fifteen years ago, we established an Institute dedicated to providing affordable and high-level post-professional education to public and private sector officials in Uganda in the areas of law, governance, finance and project management to equip these professionals with practical tools to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and compete effectively with other professionals across the globe. The relevance of our approach was quickly recognized, and over the years, we began to draw public and private sector professionals engaged in development from across countries in Africa.

Today, ILI-ACLE enjoys continuing collaboration with partners such as the Open Society Initiative for East Africa in the area of International Criminal Law and with the Danida Fellowship Centre in the areas of Promoting Government Integrity and Anti-Corruption and the Human Rights-Based Approach to Development. ILI-ACLE is also pursuing partnerships with major U.S. and international law schools, including a new ABA approved collaboration with the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, to develop opportunities for more diverse and sustainable capacity building for practicing lawyers, law students and law professors. ILI-ACLE’s partnerships will continue to raise the bar for the region’s public and private sector institutions, and we strive to be ever-relevant and ready to meet the region’s evolving needs.

Manager Partnership Business Management - Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture

Vacancy: Manager Partnership Business Management
Recruiting Organisation: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary

About ROFORUM:
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to recruit qualified and competent staff for its Secretariat based in Kampala, Uganda. RUFORUM was established in 2004 with vision to create a vibrant agricultural sector linked to African universities, which can produce high- performing graduates and high-quality research which is responsive to the demands of Africa’s farmers for innovations; and able to generate sustainable livelihoods and national economic development.
RUFORUM has established partnerships and operates with a consortium of 32 universities in eighteen countries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa to achieve its mission. The countries include Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa and Namibia.

SGBV Counselor - InterAid Uganda

Vacancy:SGBV Counselor
Recruiting Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The InterAid Uganda SGBV Counselor will implementing programme activities for the prevention and response of SGBV in the refugee communities in the settlement, and promote protection integration activities in coordination with other stakeholders.

Qualifications,
The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or any related field

Lecturer - Agriculture - Uganda Christian University

Vacancy : Lecturer - Agriculture
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono,
Country Uganda

Job Summary: The Lecturer - Agriculture will be charged with conducting research, teaching, mentoring and administration within Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Agricultural Sciences and Entrepreneurship. The incumbent will also oversee students’ practical attachments/ training at the university Farm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Dean of Faculty.
Actively engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
Supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate and graduate (Masters) students.
Significantly contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
Support the development of learning materials and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
Actively participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
Offer pastoral care and support to students.
Take part in the administration of the department’s programmes of study and other activities as requested.
Significantly contribute to departmental, faculty, wide working groups or committees as requested.
Maintain own continuing professional development.

Reporting Intern - Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Uganda

Vacancy: Reporting Intern
Recruiting Organisation:  Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Reports to: Reporting Manager
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda

About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

Job Summary: The Reporting Intern ensures the production of timely reports for the Reporting Manager as well as the Country Director. He/she assists the Reporting Manager and the Country Director in developing internal and external country communication strategies.

Responsibilities:
The Intern will mainly collect and synthesize data from the field, and draft reports in cooperation with project management, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and other field coordination departments
Assist the Reporting Manager in developing project proposals, addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalysing action on specific projects or components of projects
Work in collaboration with external partners and represent ACTED in coordination and information meetings with NGOs, donors, and other humanitarian actors.

Medical Officer - Faith Mulira Health Care Centre Uganda

Vacancy: Medical Officer
Recruiting Organisation: Faith Mulira Health Care Centre
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Job ID: 287

About Us:
Aikan HR Consultants seek to recruit for their valuable client, a not for profit community based health care provider- Faith Mulira Health Care Centre.

 Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the Clinical Unit’s strategy.
Requisition, store and account for the Clinical Unit’s assets and supplies.
Lead in providing health care treatment to patients in compliance to the acceptable medical standards.
Participate in the Centres’ out- reach programs.
Participate in the Centres' health education programs.
Manage, develop and motivate the Clinical Unit’s staff.

Qualifications,
The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in Medicine (MBChB) from a reputable University.
Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental practitioners’ Council.
Possess a valid medical practicing license.

Reception Centre Caretaker - InterAid Uganda

Vacancy: Reception Centre Caretaker
Recruiting Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Reception Centre Caretaker is mainly responsible for managing the reception centre, and ensure proper reception of the new arrivals, provision of information and guidance, provision of proper shelter, hot meals and other services. The Reception Centre Caretaker will also have a responsibility of ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation, and support the registration/documentation of the new arrivals.

Qualifications:
The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences and any other related field
A minimum of three years’ experience in community management work experience, dynamic, quick thinking and responsible.

Human Resource Manager - Action Against Hunger Uganda

Vacancy: Human Resource Manager (HRM)
Recruiting Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
Gross Annual Salary: UGX 23,400,000
Reports to: Assistant Country Director

About ACF:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian Non profit Organization (INGO). For over thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods; Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gutu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto Districts.

Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager is responsible for overall administrative and managerial roles of HR functions in the mission. The HRM performs work on the application of employment, benefits and workers compensation laws and regulations and ACF employment policies in the contexts of hiring, discipline, employment termination, training, compensation, benefits, leave, equal opportunity and other human resources issues.

 Responsibilities:
Follow- up on expats' work permits through our external consultant, perform work when required;
The HRM is responsible for registration, Uganda Special passes, dependants’ passes and visas, follow up of visa and passport expiry dates and ID cards;
Responsible of arranging flights and visa for break, leave, end of mission, etc.;
Responsible for compiling monthly timesheets;
In charge of the management of national staff in Kampala office (contracts, salaries, leave. insurance, etc.);
To ensure that ACF Uganda HR policies are in line with applicable laws;

Driver Job - Uganda Coffee Development Authority Uganda

Vacancy: Driver
Recruiting Organisation: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Vacancy: Uganda
Reporting to: Administration Officer

About UCDA:
The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was established by statutory mandate in 1991 following the liberalization of the coffee industry. The Statute mandates UCDA to: "oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimise foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to farmers.".

Job Summary: The incumbent will drive UCDA vehicles as and when required, and transport persons and other goods to their intended destinations.

Water Field Officer - InterAid Uganda

Vacancy: Water Field Officer
Recruiting Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Water Field Officer will be responsible for setting up an early water alert system at water points in cases of breakdowns, devise ways of improving the water at community level by preventing major contamination by unsafe water and poor hygiene practices.

Qualifications,
The ideal candidate for this job opportunity should hold a diploma in Water Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Sales and Marketing of the Distillery Products - Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL)

Vacancy: Sales and Marketing of the Distillery Products
Recruiting Organisation: Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL)
Duty Station: Lugazi,
Country Uganda

About SCOUL:
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of mill white Sugar in the Country. It’s located at 45kms on Kampala – Jinja Highway, just within the vicinity of Lugazi Town Council – Buikwe District.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The jobholders should possess be a qualified graduate or diploma holder with wide experience in marketing.

Project Manager - International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Job Title: Project Manager
Organisation: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director

About Us:
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is an international non-governmental organization strong in technical assistance, operational research and education, addressing the challenges of tuberculosis, lung disease, HIV/AIDs and tobacco control in low- and middle-income countries. It is also a Federation with more than 15,000 members and subscribers from 150 countries committed to the same vision: health solutions for the poor.

Job Summary: The Project Manager will offer direction and management of The Union’s SPARK-TBplus Project, in Uganda, as well as ensure the smooth and efficient running of the technical, administrative and financial operations.

 Responsibilities:
Offer overall project management and direction on strategy implementation of project goals, including the development of the annual operational plan, drafting internal and external project reports.
Offer final project financial oversight, including: analysis of budget, financial reports and provision of recommendations to The Union on project budget forecasts and expenditures.
Act as the key project liaison and spearhead collaborations with the Ministry of Health (MoH), District Health Offices, Divisional Health Offices and implementing partners.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to the District and Divisional Heath Officers and the Private Health Providers in the areas of TB control, TB/HIV and the Public-Private Mix (PPM) and conducts site visits as necessary.

Lecturer - Development Studies - Uganda Christian University

Job Title: Lecturer - Development Studies
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Dean Faculty of Social Sciences

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 Lecturer - Development Studies will primarily conduct research, teaching, mentoring, supervision and administration within the department, especially in the area of Development Studies.

 Responsibilities:
Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Dean of Faculty.
Actively engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
Supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate and graduate (Masters) students.
Significantly contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
Support the development of learning materials and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.

Programme Manager - InterAid Uganda

Job Title: Programme Manager
Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, management oversight and strategic direction of the InterAid Field Programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for supervision of all field staff in the program me, reporting and managing relationships with donors, and partner agencies at field level.

Qualifications,
The Programme Manager should hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Post Graduate in Project Planning and Management

Director of Finance and Administration - Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration
Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party
Job ID: 13-7416

About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide.

About USAID Project:
MSH seeks to strengthen the Government of Uganda’s health system and to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS). The goals of this procurement are to 1) strengthen the policy and legal environment governing pharmaceuticals in Uganda and in particular the financing at all levels of EMHS; 2) strengthen finance, affordability and equity of EMHS in Uganda; 3) strengthen pharmaceutical financing through improved financial and commodity tracking and information management; 4) strengthen cost recovery and other co-financing mechanisms and 5) strengthen pharmaceutical financial management capacity at health facility level.

Strengthening Civil Society Programme Officer - Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Uganda

Job Title: Strengthening Civil Society Programme Officer
Organisation: Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Strengthening Civil Society Programme Coordinator

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.

Manager, Training and Quality Assurance - Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture


Job Title: Manager, Training and Quality Assurance
Organisation: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary

About ROFORUM:
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) was established in 2004 with vision to create a vibrant agricultural sector linked to African universities, which can produce high- performing graduates and high-quality research which is responsive to the demands of Africa’s farmers for innovations; and able to generate sustainable livelihoods and national economic development.

RUFORUM has established partnerships and operates with a consortium of 32 universities in eighteen countries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa to achieve its mission. The countries include Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa and Namibia.

Job Summary: The Manager Training & Quality Assurance is to support the design and management of RUFORUM training and education offered by RUFORUM.

Cluster Head - NFT Consult Uganda

Job Title: Cluster Head
Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managed Services Manager

About NFT:
NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm whose 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure quality of work / job, performed measures to the required standard.
Ensure cleanliness of the base stations at all times
Advice management and client on areas requiring attention to minimize breakdowns and therefore emergency call outs
Coordinator between company and Client and subcontractor
Monitoring fuel stations to make sure all stations are always at the required levels (500 litres minimum)
Be certain that quantities of fuel purchases match with deliveries
Ensure sub-contractors are paid on time to maintain close business relationships and prompt supplies of material.
Role between Linksoft, subcontractors and clients i.e. Safaricom