Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Save the Children
Job Information
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world.

Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives.

We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.


 Senior Officer Child Rights Governance (01 position)

Duty Station; Western Region, Kasese Office

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Senior Officer takes overall responsibility for the technical implementation of the local level CRG thematic programme in the region; and participates in national level activities including supporting synergy between and linking up local and national level activities.

The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications;

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, law, or any relevant field with specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming.

Post Graduate training in Project Management and Community Development is an added advantage.

At least 3 years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with International NGOs.
Application information;

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O. Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

• The closing date for receiving applications is 8th February 2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Feb 8, 2013

apacity Building and Organizational Development Specialist

     Save the Children
Job Information
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world.

Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives.

We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.

Capacity Building and Organizational

Development Specialist (01 position)

Duty Station; Kampala

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Partnership Manager, the incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, facilitating, monitoring and documenting all Save the Children’s internal and external partnership-related capacity building and OD processes.

The Specialist may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications;

• Hold an academic degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Organizational Studies, Pedagogy or other relevant field.

• Have at least five (5) years of documented practical work experience with capacity building/OD processes; and demonstrate robust understanding of organizational dynamics and change processes.

• Have a good grasp of pedagogical principles and teaching methodologies.

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O. Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

• The closing date for receiving applications is 8th February 2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female cand

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Feb 8, 2013                                                                          

District Planner (Principal Planner)

Mukono Municipal council
Job Title: Senior Planner

Salary Scale: U3

Report to: District Planner (Principal Planner)

Responsible for: Planner

Job Purpose

To foster local development through planning management, Monitoring and evaluation of district programmes and projects.

Key Functions:

i. Collecting, analysing and storing data into useful information for end users;

ii. Developing and maintaining a data bank for planning and decision making purposes;

iii. Providing technical advice on matters related to planning;

iv. Preparing and coordinating work plans and budgets;

v. Developing and constantly reviewing District plans, projects and local government policies; and

vi. Monitoring and evaluating Implementation of Local Government plans, programmes and projects.

Person specification:

(i) Qualification:

An Honours Bachelors Degree in Economics from a recognized Institution; plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Management from a recognized institution.

(ii) Experience

Must have three (3) years of working experience in the area of planning in the Public or a reputable Organisation;

(iii) Competencies

• Planning, organizing and coordinating;

• Project management;

• Financial management;

• Information Communication Technology (ICT);

• Results orientation
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant post currently available in Mukono Municipal council

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 110, Mukono to be received not later than Monday 4th/March/2013.

The application forms are obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/ Department Headquarters and District Service Commission offices.

Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants should attach three (3) SETS OF CERTIFIED photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent passport photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Head of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission on completion of the selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Mar 4, 2013

Senior Proc urement Off icer

Mukono Municipal council
Job Title: Senior Proc urement Off icer

Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Principal Procurement Officer

Responsible for: Procurement Officer

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of assets function for the Local Government to ensure value for money.

Key Functions

i. Procuring goods and services in a timely and costeffective manner;

ii. Enforcing, adhering to procurement regulations (Government or Donor);

iii. Preparing bidding documents and contracts;

iv. Developing appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for procurement secretariat and contracts committee;

v. Evaluating bids for high value and specialized procurements and disposals;

vi Preparing, administering and issuing approved contracts; and

vii. Liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services done.

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications:

• EITHER an Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement/ Purchasing and Supplies or Business Administration (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies) or Commerce (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies), plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized institution.

• OR full Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (GIPS) plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution.

(ii) Experience

Should have at least three (3) years of relevant working experience as a procurement officer from a public or reputable organization.

(iii) Competences

• Procurement, Disposal and Contract Management;

• Information and Communications Technology;

• Ethics and Integrity;

• Concern for integrity and standards;

• Communication;

• Time management
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant post currently available in Mukono Municipal council

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 110, Mukono to be received not later than Monday 4th/March/2013.

The application forms are obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/ Department Headquarters and District Service Commission offices.

Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants should attach three (3) SETS OF CERTIFIED photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent passport photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Head of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission on completion of the selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Mar 4, 2013

Senior Internal Auditor

 Mukono Municipal council
Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor (Urban Council)

Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Chairperson, Urban Local Council

Responsible for: Internal Auditor

Job Purpose:

To pre-audit payments to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations; and monitor and examine financial operations to ensure value for money.

Key Functions:

i) Reviewing financial and accounting systems and procedures to ensure efficiency;

ii) Auditing procurement and payment procedures to facilitate efficient and effective transaction in the Urban Council;

iii) Auditing manpower in line with the budgets and laws;

iv Conducting Stores Audit for safe custody, efficiency and economic usage of resources;

v) Undertaking council audits in liaison with the Auditor General;

vi) Planning, coordinating and monitoring Departmental programmes and

vii) Preparing and submitting annual and quarterly departmental work plans and budgets.

Person Specifications:

i) Qualifications

EITHER an Honors Bachelors degree in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized University plus full Professional qualifications in Accounting or auditing from a recognized Institution.

OR full Professional qualifications in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized Institution plus a minimum of Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.

(ii) Experience

At least 3 years working experience at the level of an Internal Auditor in a public or reputable Organization.

(iii) Competencies

• Financial management

• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating

• Information Technology

• Coaching and mentoring

• Accountability

• Ethics and integrity

• Concern for quality and standards
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant post currently available in Mukono Municipal council

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 110, Mukono to be received not later than Monday 4th/March/2013.

The application forms are obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/ Department Headquarters and District Service Commission offices.

Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants should attach three (3) SETS OF CERTIFIED photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent passport photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Head of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission on completion of the selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Mar 4, 2013

Physical Planner needed by Mukono Municipal Council

Mukono Municipal Council
Job Title: Physical Planner
Salary Scale: U4

Reports to: Senior Land Management Officer/ Town Clerk

Job Purpose:

To undertake physical planning of towns and trading centres within the District and ensure that building plans conform to the master plan.

Key Functions:

i. Planning towns and trading centres in the District;

ii. Guiding developers in processing proper building plans;

iii. Enforcing the Town and County Planning Act, 1964; and other relevant laws;

iv. Drawing the structural land use layout;

v. Drawing site plans for plot (building) developments and processing their approval;

vi. Demarcating plots in towns/ trading centres;

vii. Inspecting structures/ buildings in town/ trading centres to ensure compliance with the land use plan;

viii. Maintaining the District planning information, equipment and records; and

ix. Guiding District Authorities on balanced development.

Person Specifications:

i) Qualifications

• An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Physical Planning; Regional Planning; Urban Planning or any other relevant qualification from a recognized training Institution.

• Knowledge of computer software application packages specially Geographical Information Systems (G.I.S.) and Automated Computer Aided Design (AUTOCAD)

ii) Competences

• Information technology;

• Accountability;

• Records and information management;

• Quality and standards;

• Communication; and

• Time management.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant post currently available in Mukono Municipal council

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 110, Mukono to be received not later than Monday 4th/March/2013.

The application forms are obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/ Department Headquarters and District Service Commission offices.

Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants should attach three (3) SETS OF CERTIFIED photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent passport photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Head of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission on completion of the selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Mar 4, 2013

Senior Personnel Officer needed by Mukono Municipal Council

Mukono Municipal Council
Job Information
 Job Title: Senior Personnel Officer

Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Principal Personnel Officer

Responsible for: Personnel Officer, Records Officer

Job Purpose

To assist the Principal Personnel Officer in managing Human Resource issues in the District including recruitment, promotion, transfers, training, Payroll, staff welfare and motivation.

Key Functions:

i. Preparing submissions for District Service Commission, in respect of appointment, discipline, Study leave and confirmation;

ii. Carrying out staff performance appraisals for purposes of effecting rewards to deserving staff members;

iii. Managing the welfare of staff in the Local Governments;

iv. Preparing departmental work plans, budgets and performance reports;

v. Identifying Training needs and training staff for purposes of proper career development;

vi. Interpreting and advising public officers on application of existing Human Resource rules, regulations, procedures and standing orders;

vii. Up dating personnel data in form of staff list, and other personnel tools such as leave roster, probationers’ register and schedule of staff on training;

viii. Managing and harmonizing the pay roll with the staff list and wage bill; and

ix. Providing guidance and counseling to staff.

Person specification

(i) Qualifications:

• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) or Human Resources Management or Management Science or Social Sciences (with Personnel/Human Resource Management as an option) or Arts (with Personnel/Human Resource Management as an option) from a recognized University.

• A post-graduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management from a recognized University/ Institution is an added advantage;

(ii) Experience:

• Professional working experience of at least three (3) years in Human Resource Management at the Level of Personnel Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Competences:

• Human Resource Management

• Coaching and mentoring

• Concern for quality and standards

• Ethics and Integrity;

• Communication; and Time management.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant post currently available in Mukono Municipal council

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 110, Mukono to be received not later than Monday 4th/March/2013.

The application forms are obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/ Department Headquarters and District Service Commission offices.

Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants should attach three (3) SETS OF CERTIFIED photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent passport photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Head of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission on completion of the selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Mar 4, 2013