Assistant Engineering Officer (Water) - -Wakiso District Local Government

Job title: Assistant Engineering Officer (Water)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: August 2, 2013 - 5pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• The job holder will be implementing cost effective water and sanitation programmes across the entire district
• Grow community awareness on the provision and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities.
• Providing collaborative mechanism with other stakeholders in the water and sanitation sectors.
• Compiling data on the status of water and sanitation in the district for further dissemination.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Assistant Engineering Officer (Water) should possess at least a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Additional certificate in Water and Sanitation
• Age Limit: 25 yrs & above
Contact/How to apply:
Send triplicate and thereafter addressed and submitted to:
The Secretary,
District Service Commission - Wakiso
P.O. Box 7218, Kampala, Uganda.
The applications should be filled with a PSC Application Form 3 (2008) obtainable from Public Service Commission-Kampala or the Secretary District Service Commission - Wakiso or any other District Service Commissions at your convenience.
Please adhere to these instructions else your application may be incomplete and disqualified on these grounds
For those already in service, Application should be routed through your respective Heads of Departments who should observe the closing date.
Applications must bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number 3. Only PHOTOSTAT copies of academic certificates and testimonials and NOT originals must be attached to the applications.
Passport size photographs (of your current appearance) should be attached on each of the forms for ease of identification.
Attach a Day time telephone contact numbers/E-mail address should be clearly indicated.

Country Manager - Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief

Job title: Country Manager

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 31, 2013 - 5pm
Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports services for children in need through partner organisations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme Direction: Improved quality of Terre des Hommes Netherlands reports, planning and strategizing.
2. Programme results: Improved quality of programmes consisting of project partner projects and appropriate services to beneficiaries.
3. Project Funding: Improved cohesion between project implementation and budgets and timely expenditure of the budgets on programmes.
4. Capacity building of partners: Improved quality of projects and assistance to beneficiaries and sufficient quality information to the donors.
5. Representation, networking and fundraising: Ensure good relationships with all kind of funding related organisations and institutions, good fundraising results and efficient information supply to the Marketing& communication department and to donors.
6. HR & leadership.
7. Finance and administration of the country office.
8. Legal affairs.
9. Safety and security.
10. Quality management, knowledge management and efficiency.
11. Be the National focal point child safeguarding.
12. Advice for the programme manager and cooperation with other country managers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• All candidates should hold a University level in sociology, development studies, child rights, health or education.
• Five years experience in a similar position, in development cooperation.
• A minimum of three years of management experience.
• Experience in Child Rights based programming and financial management.
• Skilled in report writing, computer literacy skills and fluency in English.
• Communication skills, team spirit and leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of programme management and the political, religious and social structures of the respective developing country/ region and the relevant foreign languages.
Contact/How to apply:
Terre des Hommes Netherlands offers the selected candidate a competitive package of Secondary benefits entailing a monthly gross salary based on existing salary scales. Candidates are invited to send their application letter (including your motivation), resume and at least two professional references by email: east.africa@tdh.nl
Applications open to Uganda National staff.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted Country Manager - Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief

Component Specialist – Youth and Education CARE International in Uganda

Job title:  Component Specialist – Youth and Education (CSYE)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 31, 2013 - 5pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the strengthening the capacity of implementing partners, more specifically empowering of women and youth for improved and sustained economic livelihood in Northern Uganda.
• Also be the lead in the Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of AS4Y Programme in collaboration with partners to achieve program objectives
• Manage relationships and represent CARE with partners and other stakeholders in pursuit of the program objectives.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Component Specialist should have a Masters degree in Development studies, Industrial/Community Psychology, Education with a bias to in Vocational Studies or its equivalent
• Five or more years program management experience in vocational and technical education programming or related field.
• Additional qualification in Entrepreneurship is an added advantage
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning capacities.
• Strong skills and experience in M&E
• Advocacy and report writing skills
• Participatory planning techniques and Human Resource Management
• Computer literacy skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Ability to drive especially a 4X4 Vehicle on and off road is an added advantage.
• Skills in team work, facilitation and training.
Contact/How to apply:
Send their applications together with detailed (CV), professional and academic papers and apply for the job online through the link provided.
And for any more details.
You can also send in hand delivered applications to our offices on Plot 17 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero, P.O Box, 7280 Kampala, Uganda addressed to the Human Resource Management Coordinator indicating the position applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Driver (5) - Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Job title: Driver (5)

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Certificate
Closing date: August 17, 2013 - 5pm
Job Summary:
The Drivers will offer provide transport services to all staff and maintenance of URA Vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, Rules and Regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Driver will offer transport services to URA staff as per the URA Fleet guidelines
• Keep the Vehicle in a clean and excellent mechanical condition according to the Fleet Management guidelines.
• Conduct periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and report accordingly and time
• Do delivery of items, for example mail/correspondence, stationery and supplies to the respective URA Offices and other stakeholders in line with the Administrative Guidelines
• Perform any other duties assigned by their respective Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Driver should have a valid driving Permit covering at least Classes C and E in the old system or classes B, CM and DL in the new system.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ driving experience
• The applicant must have attained O’ Level qualification with at least a Pass in English & Mathematics
• Computer Literacy is a Must
• Possession of Class A in the new system will be an added advantage
• Defensive driving skills will be an added advantage
• Specialized training and or skills in automobile/Vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage
• Knowledge and Proficiency in written and spoken English
• A high sense of precision and order
• Ability to handle and manage multiple tasks under pressure
Personal Competencies:
• Good Listener: Giving full attention to what other people are saying and understanding the implications of new information
• Problem sensitivity and Solving : The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and proposing effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with completing delivery requirements
• Excellent Customer and Personal service
• High Level Integrity &Confidentiality
• Time Consciousness: Managing Ones’ own time and the time of others
Contact/How to apply:
All those interested in working with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) should please visit the website link provided
For you to apply, start by creating an account using a valid e-mail address. Please note that communication from us will be sent through that e-mail
All applications shall be filled and submitted on-line.
Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt through your e-mail submitted in (a) above.
Please ensure that e-mail has adequate space
Applicants can be allowed to apply up to a maximum of two jobs and these should be clearly indicated at the point of filling your application.
Applicants can only submit an application form once.
In case you are not able to complete the application process, the information captured will not be lost but rather automatically saved in your log in account. This will enable you to return any time/day at your convince to complete the application process.

Programme Support Officer - Voluntary Services Overseas

Job title: Programme Support Officer

Our client VSO is a leading international development agency that works to fight global poverty and disadvantage. In Uganda, VSO focuses on livelihoods, education and health programming, working through local partners, skilled staff and international volunteers.
VSO is currently expanding its programs in Uganda and as a result it is seeking for passionate, committed and experienced individuals

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Gulu
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Required languages: English
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: August 9, 2013 - 5pm
Key Responsibilities
Programme Support
• Support programme staff in planning and implementation of the programme;
• Act as a key link between the programme and other support functions on day-to-day issues – operations, HR, finance;
• Assist with programme administration and documentation and knowledge management as well as internal team communications; Work with M&E Manager and Programme Manager to ensure monitoring activities are implemented and findings documented and actioned
• Capture learning from programme activities throughout the year and document lessons learnt and success stories for future use in reports
• Support the Programme staff in other activities as may be assigned
Volunteer Planning and Coordination
• Assist with the coordination of new programme volunteer arrivals and orientation;
• Support programme staff by coordinating volunteer work plans, scheduling and organizing support visits and ensuring volunteer reports are distributed and returned on a timely basis
• Develop and maintain a documentation system that contains up to date and accurate profiles of partners and volunteers as well as placement and partnership details
• To support other general aspects of this livelihoods programme
Key Performance Indicator
• Dynamic, transparent and effective networks are maintained (between VSO, training institutions, volunteers, and other stakeholders), which support the development of the programme
• Planned project activities are successfully implemented and accurately documented as per grant agreements and operational plans
• Feedback from volunteers and training participants is followed-up on corrective action is taken in collaboration with other staff
• Volunteer records are kept up to date and required professional registration is complete
• Volunteers are supported and their work is linked into the programme M&E;
• Support functions are linked in with programme activities on a timely basis
Skills required
Essential:
• Experience at programme planning and areas of support – administration, logistics, finance, procurement,
• Proven ability to work as part of a team in a pressured environment;
• Bachelors degree in relevant field;
• 2 years of relevant experience
• IT literate (Microsoft packages)
• Oral and written fluency in English, with confidence in communicating to a wide range of audiences.
Desirable:
• Knowledge and understanding of multi-sectoral development issues
• Practical experience gained within an NGO context
• Knowledge and experience of livelihoods programming
• Experience and knowledge of Northern Uganda
Contact/How to apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “VSO–Programme Support Officer/Operations Officer”. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

Directorate of Investment & Resource Mobilization - Deputy Director

Job title: Deputy Director (1)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: more than 10 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: August 5, 2013 - 5pm
Jobs at Makerere University, Directorate of Investment & Resource Mobilization - Deputy Director
Job Title: Deputy Director (1)
Salary scale: Makerere University M4
Required Qualification:
• At least a Masters Degree in Business Related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications (obtained by exam) in Fundraising, Investment, Accounting or Real estate management.
Required Experience:
• At least ten (10) Years’ progressive professional experience in Financial Services and / or related positions.
• Exposure with fundraising for non - profit entities, Endowment management or real estate will be an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Assist the Director with appropriate managerial and oversight support to implement Council resolutions and directives.
• Facilitates the development and strengthening of relationships between key donor prospects (including alumni) and Makerere University.
• Develop strategies for donor cultivation and stewardship and develop strong relationships between fundraising prospects and the Colleges of Makerere University.
• Transform the relationships into a fundraising work plan and drive its execution.
• Prepare stewardship reports, develop and co-ordinate the production of fundraising and appreciation materials in close liaison with the respective Colleges and the Public Relations Office.
• Participate in department strategies and solution in implementation of relevant Council policies.
• Assists the Director to carry out initial staff performance evaluation of direct reports.
• Any Other duties that may be assigned in the normal course of doing business.
Essential Skills and Competencies:
We are looking for a person with proper time management and networking skills, with attention to detail, consistency, proficiency, diligence and tenacity, Staff motivation and management control.
Age limit: Not more than 55 years
Tenure of appointment: Three year contract renewable subject to performance
Contact/How to apply:
Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their contact addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references supporting the applications by the closing date.
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062

Quality Assurance & Control Chemist /Officer - Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU)

Job title: Quality Assurance & Control Chemist /Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: August 2, 2013 - 5pm
Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) is seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance & Control Chemist /Officer
Duties
• To Provide quality assurance and quality control for the Pharmacy and
• Morphine Production Unit to ensure quality, safe oral morphine products and
• Adherence to good manufacturing, and pharmaceutical practices.
• Any other duties assigned
Contact/How to apply:
Send CV, copies of certificates and a cover letter to;
Human Resources & Administration Director;
Hospice Africa Uganda; Plot 130 Makindye Rd,
P. O. Box 7757 Kampala or to our site office –Lithe Hospice Hoima (LHH), and Mobile Hospice Mbarara (MHM),