Environment Officer at Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Title: Environment Officer

Job Salary Scale: U4

Organisation: Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Description:

Person Specifications

i) Qualifications:

• An Honors Bachelor's Degree in either Botany,Zoology,Forestry,Environmental Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution

ii) Competences:

• Planning,Organization and coordinating
• Records and information management
• Communication
• Public relations and customer care
• Assertiveness and self-confidence
• Concern for quality and standard
• Time management

Duties:

• Sensitizing the public on environment conservation policies,laws and regulations
• Supporting community initiatives for the renewal and sustainable exploitation of the natural environment
• Monitoring and supervising activities relating to the environmental within the District
• Enforcing implementation of the National and District environmental action plans
• Identifying opportunities and constraints to optimal use of wetlands resources
• Compiling reports on environmental degradation activities and practices.


How to Apply:

Application forms (PSC form 3 Revised 2008) filled in triplicate with 3 pass port size photographs and photocopies of their academic certificates attached should be submitted to:
The Secretary , District Service Commission,
P.O.Box 1
Bushenyi.

Closing Date: 15th Jan 2014

Program Management Specialist Jobs in Uganda at American Embassy

Job Title: Program Management Specialist

Organisation: American Embassy

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Description:

HOURS OF WORK:       40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:       FSN-11 (Ugshs. 72,127,325 to 104,083,095
                                                                  p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Program
Management Specialist, Malaria.

Basic Function of the Position:

Provides technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee mission supported malaria activities. The incumbent’s role includes planning, designing, organizing, directing, and coordinating development programs and monitoring and evaluation of activities implemented by Community Based Organizations, NGOs, UN agencies, and other partner organizations through grants, cooperative agreement and/or contracts.

Required Qualifications:

NOTE:

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education:

• A Master’s Degree in a public health-related field (including epidemiology and biostatics) or a medical degree.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in clinical medicine or public health including specific experience in the fields of communicable diseases and malaria.
• Experience working in health service delivery is particularly desirable.
• Work experience should include at least three years of planning, developing, implementing and managing public health programs in resource poor settings.

Language Requirement:

• Must be fluent in the English language proficiency, speaking and writing.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the national malaria control programs, malaria-related policies and guidelines, and of service delivery in the public and private sector in Uganda.
• Understanding of donor engagement in supporting malaria programs and malaria supply chain system strengthening efforts; must understand dynamics of working in a multicultural environment and must have familiarity and strong interest in public health issues related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, family planning, maternal and child health in Uganda.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a high-performing team is necessary.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working-level and management-level contacts within service delivery activities of the government and NGOs;
• Ability to work effectively with team and interagency environments;
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, database software, e-mail, and the internet; strong management skills, including financial management, administrative, and monitoring skills to track the performance of implementing partners and activities;
• Ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear written and oral formats; and the ability to travel within Uganda.

How to Apply

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)  A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed
 Staff – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
 (ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov

Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please include all documents in one attachment.

Telephone:  0414-259-791/5

Closing Date: 1st Jan 2014

Irrigations Manager Jobs in Uganda at Balton (U) Ltd

Job Title: Irrigations Manager

Organisation: Balton (U) Ltd

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the design, installation, testing and maintenance of irrigation systems as per the client requirement.
• Administration of contract specification and quality control.
• Documents and communicates system requirements, system layout, client information in a timely and accurate manner.
• The job holder will be in-charge of  maintaining and troubleshooting of simple and moderately complex water supply and irrigations systems as required.
• Overseeing locating, excavating and repairing or replacing damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Diagnosis and recommendation for solutions for irrigation problems at client sites.
• Develop departmental budgets & managing the department for growth.


Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
• At least six years’ experience in irrigation system design, installation, maintenance & equipment management.
• Good working knowledge in computer software programs including AUTOCAD, MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
• Proven ability to manage job sites and lead a high performance team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


How to Apply:


If you believe you are the right candidate for the position above, please forward your application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates with three professional referees to:
The Human Resources Office,
Balton (U) Ltd,
Mulwana Road, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: hr@balton.co.ug

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Independent reference checks will be conducted. Original certificates will be required for verification during the interview.

Closing Date: 5th Jan 2014

Programme Manager at Mountains of the Moon University

Job Title: Programme Manager VLIR-UOS Project

Organisation: Mountains of the Moon University

Job Location: Lake Saaka Campus, Uganda


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lend a hand to the programme coordinator in implementation of the project objectives
• Managing the VLIR-IUC programme finances
• Provide administrative services to VLIR-IUC participants
• Ensuring effective communication and reporting within the VLIR-IUC programme
• Facilitate administrative arrangement for Ugandan and visiting project team members.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services
• Develop and maintain VLIR-IUC programme data base
• Manage the project support unit.
• Write and review projects
• Monitor and evaluate the project.
• Report about all the activities of the project
• Account for all the project resources.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in Business (project planning and management), Agricultural Science (agro- business or extension agriculture) or equivalent.
• PhD is an added advantage.
• At least five years of working experience managing an international project.
• Good project proposal writing skills, project management and management skills and communication skills
• Good analytical and decision making skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Mountains of the Moon University,
P.O. Box 837, Fort-Portal, Uganda

And should include the following documents:

1. A complete and signed Application Letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
3. Copies of all Academic credentials
4. Names, contact numbers and address of three professional referees.

Closing Date: 20th Jan 2014

Compliance Engineer Careers in Uganda at Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Job Title: Compliance Engineer - Generation

Organisation: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary:

The Compliance Engineer – Generation will be responsible for:

1. Assist the Manager Technical Compliance and Monitoring in compliance supervision of licensed generation utilities
2. Provide relevant data for Grid Code committee reports and activities.
3. Enforce reliability standards through data collection, audits and investigations.
4. Participate in development of Codes of practice and standards.
5. Participate in Generation tariff and cost reviews.
6. Support Management in developing amendments to policy, legislation and regulations.
7. Contribute to the development of generation utility performance benchmarks for selected technologies
8. Maintain a liaison with the utility technical team on plant performance, availability and optimization matters
9. Support the investment team on data pertaining to generation segment performance and maintenance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct appraisals required for reliability parameters, establishing level of non-compliance against established bench marks, providing input for determining penalties, verifies mitigation plans, and participates in dispute resolution and preparing reports and findings.
• Gather information through spot checks and self-certifications.
• Develop and update the compliance monitoring program with other staff in the compliance unit, ensuring that the selected reliability requirements are valid and measurable and that the process is fair and can be administered consistently.
• Periodically communicate compliance monitoring program requirements to licensed generation companies
• Report and advise on appropriateness of ERA performance codes & standards for impact on the compliance monitoring and evaluation program.
• Process collected data as necessary for compliance monitoring and evaluation, performing statistical or other analysis as needed.
• Produce reports and presentations on activities, findings and needs of the compliance program.
• Provide liaison with the investment team on performance results and progress of investment and maintenance programmes.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Analytically review license conditions of generator companies and the Uganda Grid Code and checking for compliance areas.
• Monitor progress of implementation of mitigation measures for non-compliance.
• Development and application of an effective Compliance monitoring and evaluation framework.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant must hold an honors degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. Any postgraduate training in a relevant engineering or management field is added advantage.
• A minimum of two years of relevant working experience.
• Basic Knowledge of the Uganda Electricity sector, Practical/Working Engineering exposure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Engineering project and network software
• Good Interpersonal relations and polished communication skills.

How to Apply:

All candidates should endeavor to submit their application letters and with copies of:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates
Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees
The applications should be delivered preferably by recorded delivery Addressed to:
The Director Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

N. B: Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: 7th Jan 2014

Population Officer at Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Title: Population Officer

Job Salary Scale: U4

Organisation: Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Location: Bushenyi, Uganda


Job Description:

Person Specifications:

i) Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's of Arts Degree from a recognized University/Institution either in Sociology ,Economics,Geography,Demography,Development studies or statistics

ii) Competences:

• Planning,Organizing and coordinating
• Policy management
• Information Communication Technology(ICT)
• Records and Information Management
• Communication
• Time Management


Duties:

• Drawing population strategies and action plans for the District
• Collecting and analyzing data for integration into the District Development Plan

• Processing data into useful information for decision making
• Producing population related reports
• Organizing and implementing population surveys in the District
• Providing technical support to Local Government on Population matters

How to Apply:

Application forms (PSC form 3 Revised 2008) filled in triplicate with 3 pass port size photographs and photocopies of their academic certificates attached should be submitted to:
The Secretary,
District Service Commission,
P.O.Box 1 Bushenyi.

Closing Date: 15th Jan 2014

Senior Inspector of schools Jobs at Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Title: Senior Inspector of schools

Job Salary Scale: U3

Organisation: Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Location: Bushenyi, Uganda


Job Description:

Person Specifications:

i) Qualifications:

• Should hold an Honors Bachelor's Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution
• A Post graduate Diploma in Education planning and Management

ii) Work Experience:

• At least three(3) years working experience in the teaching profession and Education management as Education Officer

iii) Competences:

• Delegation
• Human Resource management
• Managing employee performance
• Concern for quality and standards
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Communicating effectively

Duties:

• Undertaking school inspection and preparing reports thereof:
• Preparing monitoring and evaluation reports
• Conducting teachers staff development programmes in collaboration with other stakeholders
• Tendering technical support and guidance to educational institutions
• Promoting collaboration with key stakeholders
• Coordinating co-curricular activities
• Interpreting and disseminating educational policies to stakeholders
• Supervising county school inspectors
• Approving operation of private education providers



How to Apply:

Application forms (PSC form 3 Revised 2008) filled in triplicate with 3 pass port size photographs and photocopies of their academic certificates attached should be submitted to:
The Secretary,
District Service Commission,
P.O.Box 1 Bushenyi.

Closing Date: 15th Jan 2014

Assistant Academic Registrar Jobs in Uganda at Mountains of the Moon University

Job Title: Assistant Academic Registrar in Charge of School of Health Sciences

Organisation: Mountains of the Moon University

Job Location: Lake Saaka Campus, Uganda


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for applications, admission and registration of students in the School
• Regularly update and furnish the office of Registrar Academics with updated list of registered students in the school
• Responsible for charge of issuing of students’ Identity Cards in the school
• To develop students’ personal data base in the School
• To be a secretary to the School Admission Committee
• To be responsible for the preparation of semester teaching time tables
• To be responsible for the allocation of lecture rooms in accordance with the timetable.
• Coordinate all documentation of the end of semester examination results in the school
• Oversee all the school activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Academic Registrar.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should possess a relevant Masters' in Education (Administration, Policy and Planning Education,) or related field obtained from a recognized awarding institution/University, or equivalent.
• Three or more years’ experience in general administration and management of academic institution.
• Computer literacy Skills i.e. Conversant with all the common office packages and data analysis like: Micro Soft Word for Windows, Microsoft Power Point, Data Management using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access spread sheets.
• Good communication, interpersonal, analytical, leadership and supervision skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Mountains of the Moon University,
P.O. Box 837,
Fort-Portal, Uganda

And should include the following documents:

1. A complete and signed Application Letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
3. Copies of all Academic credentials
4. Names, contact numbers and address of three professional referees.

Closing Date: 20th Jan 2014

Askari Jobs in Uganda at Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Title: Askari

Job Salary Scale: U8

Organisation: Bushenyi District Service Commission

Job Location: Bushenyi, Uganda

Job Description:

Person Specifications:

i)Qualifications

• O'Level Certificate with a training Security.

ii)Competences

• Security Planning and organizing
• Accountability
• Self-confidence
• Ethics and integrity
• Communication
• Public relations and customer care
• Time Management and Ability to speak Swahili

Duties:

• Checking and properly locking premises at the close of the day
• Apprehending and questioning suspects for proper identification
• Directing visitors to the reception for more information
• Reporting theft cases and preparing reports to the authorities
• Patrolling premises to ensure maximum security
• Maintaining security of government vehicles and
• Keeping security at important entry points

How to Apply:

Application forms (PSC form 3 Revised 2008) filled in triplicate with 3 pass port size photographs and photocopies of their academic certificates attached should be submitted to:
The Secretary,
District Service Commission,
P.O.Box 1 Bushenyi.

Closing Date: 15th Jan 2014

Examinations Officer at Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Job Title:  Examinations Officer – Cultural Subjects

Organisation: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Summary:

The Examinations Officer will make sure production of valid test papers in Art and Music at UCE and UACE level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying and recommending persons for appointment as setters and moderators.
• Compiling moderated items into draft test papers
• Convening subject panel meetings and recording minutes of such meetings
• Writing timely and periodic reports on work of Candidates
• Performing any other duties in line with UNEB’s key strategic mandates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Education in Industrial and Fine Arts OR Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts with a Diploma in Education.
• Possess five or more years' teaching experience in Fine Arts in a Secondary School
• Experience in setting and/or marking public Examinations will be an added advantage.

Age: Between 25 - 45 years

Benefits: The Vacancies above bear attractive packages which include housing allowance.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply and their applications should bear the title of the post, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and Postal address and telephone contacts of three referees. Please send either typed or handwritten applications on A4 paper should be submitted to:

The Executive Secretary,
Uganda National Examinations Board;
P. O. Box 7066
Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10th Jan 2014

Finance Manager at Stromme Microfinance East Africa Limited (SMF EA Ltd)

Job Title:  Finance Manager

Organisation: Stromme Microfinance East Africa Limited (SMF EA Ltd)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership on all financial issues including reporting to different stakeholders
• Participates in the development of an overall Business plan for SMF EA Ltd
• Participates in the formulation and review of the Company's policies and manuals
• Establishes and maintains all policies relating to financial management, financial controls and risk
• Manages liquidity and the appropriate level of assets and liabilities
• Supervises the accounting system and process
• Co-ordinates internal and External audits
• Ensures compliance to audits, legal and any other statutory requirements
• Secretary to Finance Committee of the Board and prepares Committee reports
• Handling administrative work for the company e.g. Procurement, managing contracts with service providers
• Supervises and appraises the accounting and support staff

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Business and Strategic Planning
2. Financial Report Preparation
3. Asset and Liability Management
4. Budgetary Management and Control
5. Human Resource Management
6. Resource Mobilization and Treasury Management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Accounting and/or Finance
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA or CPA-U ,etc) a must
• Additional post graduate qualification an added advantage.
• At least Five years working experience in microfinance and banking institution/economic and business development institution with at least two years at senior management position
• Excellent analytical skills
• Self-motivated team builder with good communication skills
• Good trainer, facilitator, coach
• Computer literacy skills
• Proficiency in using an accounting package and ability to adapt to a new one
• The Finance Manager should have capacity to work independently in developing and implementing action plans guided by the company's key Strategic Objectives.
• She/he must have excellent communication, good report writing and interpersonal skills.
Core Capabilities:

• Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
• Practicing innovation and change
• Practicing accountability and integrity
• Committed and practicing Christian

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining the job suitability  and stating your current and expected salary accompanied with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic credentials. Please also include the day time contacts for at least three referees one of whom must be your current supervisor.
All applications should be sent to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Stromme Microfinance East Africa Ltd
Plot 25, Bukoto Street Kampala
P. O. Box 27200,
Kampala-Uganda

Email: harriet.mulyanti@stromme.org

NB: Only Short listed Candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10th Jan 2014

Head of SME Jobs in Uganda at Ecobank

Job Title:  Head of SME

Job Ref: EB/HSME/2013-2

Organisation: Ecobank

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Summary:

The Head of SME is responsible for the management of the SME portfolio and co­ordinate all the relevant products, services and resources to achieve the agreed targets and profitability of the sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deploy a strategy and annually approved target market document with complete information on customer segmentation, target names, products, services, revenues and profitability.
• Effectively utilise the customer segmentation to drive growth and sustainability of financials and revenues in conjunction with Head of Domestic Banking.
• Establish strong relationships with key customers business partners, Central Bank, shareholders, local community etc. and leverage on this to gain a deeper insight of the business and develop the portfolio.
• Own and manage the unit's strategic credit risks and governance issues in line with governance and regal frameworks and procedures.
• Maintain and develop a culture of high performance, mutual respect, values and reputation in the Unit.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Excellent Business Performance
2. Relationship Management & Customer Service
3. Risk, Governance & Control
4. People Management & Teaming

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business discipline.
• Additional post-Graduate in SME related discipline.
• A minimum of  7-10 years of experience in financial services with focus on credit portfolios.
• Strong Business Acumen
• Ability to Lead and Supervise
• Execution
• Self-development capability
• Excellent collaboration skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates with a desire to work with Africa’s leading pan-african bank should submit their application letters, and updated CVS which should include three professional referees and E-mail them to:  recruitmentug@ecobank.com.

Closing Date: 3rd Jan 2014

Personal Secretary Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Job Title: Personal Secretary (2 Posts)

Organisation: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties and Responsibilities:

• The job holder will be facilitating Communication channels between Office of Deputy Secretary, Senior Management and other staff as well as external individuals or other visitors.
• Preparing notes, correspondences and reports using a variety of computer software packages.
• Overseeing the proper maintenance, storage, security and retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are properly filed and readily available for use.
• Performing any other duties in line with UNEB’s key strategic mandates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The Personal Secretary should possess a Bachelors' degree in Secretarial studies with Operational speeds of 50/100 in typing and short hand respectively.
• Hold an Advanced Level Certificate of Education with at least 2 credits including English language and three (3) passes at Ordinary Level Certificate.
• Eight or more years' experience in Secretarial duties in a public or reputable private Organization.
• Computer Literacy Skills i.e. Proficiency in using Office Management software packages
• A post graduate qualification or internationally recognized professional qualification in a relevant field is of added advantage;

Age: Between 25 - 45 years

Benefits: The Vacancies above bear attractive packages which include housing allowance.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply and their applications should bear the title of the post, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and Postal address and telephone contacts of three referees. Please send either typed or handwritten applications on A4 paper should be submitted to:

The Executive Secretary,
Uganda National Examinations Board;
P. O. Box 7066
Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10th Jan 2014

Chemical Sales Engineer /Quality Officer Jobs Vacancy at Pearl Engineering Company Ltd (PECL)

Job Title: Chemical Sales Engineer /Quality Officer

Organisation: Pearl Engineering Company Ltd (PECL)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Market BASF Construction Chemicals and Coordinate the replenishment of stocks.
• Prepare monthly and annual sales reports
• Manage a team of applicators and apply the chemicals at customer premises.
• Visit company worksites and conduct quality audits / checks, raise corrective action request forms and track implementation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The prospective employee should possess a Higher Diploma /Degree in a Civil Engineering discipline
• At least three years’ experience on construction sites
• High Integrity, team player & motivated.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good negotiation skills;
• Ability to select appropriate technology option for a given application;
• Good understanding and appreciation of Quality issues.
• Computer Literacy Skills
• Ability to ride a motorcycle in course of her/his work

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who meet the above specifications should email their applications with detailed C.Vs in pdf format to:
The Human Resources Manager
Pearl Engineering Company Ltd
Plot 816, Nsambya Road-Kabalagala
P. O. Box 7553, Kampala, Uganda

Email: Info@pearl-engineering.com

NB. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. If you do not hear from us within one month from the deadline of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 14th Jan 2014

Assistant Accountant Careers at Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Accountant – Expenditure

Organisation: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Summary:

The Assistant Accountant – Expenditure will offer technical support for the ERA expenditure accounting processes and account reconciliations. Critically the holder of this office has to be versatile across various accounting functions internal to ERA. This role is necessary to relieve the workload of the expenditure accounting function which is dominated by time intensive always urgent activities like the GL maintenance and the payments cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Payables recognition pre-payment processing:
• Understand the ERA payment cycle and model the ERA liquidity profile.
• Ensure prompt capturing of all payables and completeness of the payables ledger.
• Provide an expenditure forward linkage to the Expenditure Accountant to inform liquidity requirements.

2. Cheque and other payment instructions preparations:

• Prepare cheques and other payment instructions.
• Develop a data base of standing payees account details for verification

3. Petty Cash and Project Advances Management:

• Competently manage cash float imprest system to cater for day to day cash needs of the organization.
• Responsibility for safe custody of all petty cash on office premises.
• Ensure project advances are available to relevant staff in good time and properly accounted for after the field or project visits.

4. Support the Budget Function:

• Support the Management Accountant with the Budget Function ensure GL readiness.

5. Provide Backup as assigned for any Finance related function in the organization:

• Must gain competence with Microsoft Dynamic NAV accounting system.
• Ensure continuity of Expenditure Accountant Functions when primary office holder is absent for short periods.
• Provide inputs for Audit processes for internal and external auditors

6. Resource Mobilization:

• Participate in the development of work plans and budgets for the Section

7. Public Relations: Liaison with Licensees, banks, suppliers

8. Staff Responsibility:

9. Perform any other official duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Manager, Technical compliance.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Payables recognition pre-payment processing
2. Cheque and other payment instructions preparations.
3. Bank Account reconciliations
4. Support to the budget function

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold an Honors degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration or other related disciplines. Should be a registered student with an IFAC recognized body of professional accountants and have successfully finished the certificate level (thresh hold). OR An eligible member of an IFAC recognized body of professional accountants (successfully completed training) ACCA, CPA, ICAEW.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in a reputable organization
• Financial Accounting Skills
• Proficiency with Computerised Accounting packages especially Microsoft Dynamic NAV,
• Good working knowledge of the use of Spreadsheets, Financial Management, Tax competence, Budgeting basics.

How to Apply:
All candidates should endeavor to submit their application letters and with copies of:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates
Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees
The applications should be delivered preferably by recorded delivery Addressed to:
The Director Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

N. B: Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: 7th Jan 2014

Agronomists Jobs at Balton Uganda Ltd

Job Title: Agronomists (2 Posts)

Organisation: Balton Uganda Ltd

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying and providing solutions to overcoming technical problems such as diseases, insect pests, nutritional deficiencies, physiological & others
• Providing extension and agro-support services to customers based on their needs.
• Perform field investigations, experiments and trials on crops to secure more efficient production, yield and improved quality of produce.
• Responsible for sale of agriculture inputs & equipment by identifying new customers and developing action plans for sales territory growth

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Degree in Agriculture, with a bias towards Crop Science and or Soil Science.
• Three or more years’ of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of crop protection products, soil amendment, fertilizers, green house, irrigation systems and agriculture implements.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the position above, please forward your application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates with three professional referees to: The Human Resources Office,
Balton (U) Ltd,
Mulwana Road,
Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: hr@balton.co.ug

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Independent reference checks will be conducted. Original certificates will be required for verification during the interview.

Closing Date: 5th Jan 2014

Stenographer Secretary Jobs at Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Job Title: Stenographer Secretary 2 - Posts

Organisation: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:

The Stenographer Secretaries will offer Secretarial and office managerial services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Stenographer will be taking and transcribing dictation and producing error free work;
• Receiving and disseminating correspondences, mails and other information for the office;
• Organizing meetings and circulating decisions to the relevant action offices;
• Performing any other duties in line with UNEB’s key strategic mandates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The job seeker should hold a Degree in Secretarial studies with Operational speeds of 50/100 in typing and short hand respectively
• Possess an Advanced Level Certificate of Education with at least 2 credits including English language and three (3) passes at Ordinary Level Certificate.
• Holder of at least stage II and III UNEB certificates in typing and shorthand will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy Skills i.e. Proficiency in using Office Management software packages
• At least two years' experience in in a public or reputable private Organization.

Age: Between 25 - 45 years

Benefits: The Vacancies above bear attractive packages which include housing allowance.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply and their applications should bear the title of the post, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and Postal address and telephone contacts of three referees. Please send either typed or handwritten applications on A4 paper should be submitted to:

The Executive Secretary,
Uganda National Examinations Board;
P. O. Box 7066
Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10th Jan 2014

Principal Jobs in Uganda at Windle Trust Uganda (WTU)

Job Title: Principal

Organisation: Windle Trust Uganda (WTU)

Job Location: Isingiro, Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing centre Annual work plan and budget by consolidation plans and budget from various departments for onward submission to WTU Education manager.
• Disseminate Management Committee’s decisions to the Management Team, Tutors and other staffs through meetings, directives and circulars. In a view to lead them in the right direction as per WTU/ UNHCR education strategies
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly centre reports by evaluating progress reports from different departments in view to improve the centre.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The Principal must possess a degree in Education, Diploma in Vocational Teacher Education or equivalent from recognised university/ Institution
• A minimum of five year’ work experience in the relevance field, 3 years of which should be at senior level;

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should send their applications including detailed curriculum Vitea, three referees and copies of their relevant academic and professional documents addressed to:
Human Resource and Administration officer,
Windle Trust Uganda
P. O. Box 24230
Kampala, Mawanda Road, Mulago Hill, Uganda .

NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 6th Jan 2014

Administrative Assistant Jobs in Uganda at Mountains of the Moon University

Job Title:  Administrative Assistant - Directorate of Post Graduate

Organisation: Mountains of the Moon University

Job Location: Kabundaire Campus, Uganda

About Us:

Mountains of the Moon University was established in 2005 as not for profit community university whose ownership is expressed through the various representative communities which include, the districts, municipalities, religious communities and the business communities of the Rwenzori region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the office
• Data formation and management
• Records and filling systems management
• Handling incoming and outgoing communication;
• Attending to students, staff and other stake holders affairs
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Office and Information Management from a recognized university;
• The Administrative Assistant should have at least two years’ experience working in a busy office;

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to the Human Resource Manager, Mountains of the Moon University, P.O. Box 837, Fort-Portal, Uganda

And should include the following documents:

1. A complete and signed Application Letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
3. Copies of all Academic credentials
4. Names, contact numbers and address of three professional referees.

Closing Date: 20th Jan 2014

Company Pharmacist Careers at Norbrook Laboratories Limited in Uganda

Job Title: Company Pharmacist

Organisation: Norbrook Laboratories Limited

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda


About Norbrook:

Norbrook Laboratories Limited is one of the world's leading companies within the Pharmaceutical Industry with a reputation for achieving results within competitive markets. The following vacancy has arisen in our subsidiary, Norbrook Uganda Limited:-

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda.
• Good working knowledge and experience with registration requirements and processes for pharmaceuticals as well as the regulatory requirements for operations of a pharmaceutical company.
• At least two years’ supervisory experience in a distribution facility preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage aspects of the QA function.
• A working knowledge of good management Practices, together with the ability to manage an expanding company and motivate a team within a dynamic group.
• Knowledge of import and export procedures will be an added advantage but not essential requirement.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working with Norbrook, Please feel free  to send an updated curriculum vitae (CV) indicating a day time telephone number to:

The Human Resource Department,
Norbrook Uganda Limited,
Plot 703, Warehouse No. 7,
Banda / Jinja Road,
P. O. Box 24271,
Kampala, Uganda

Email: enquiries@norbrook.co.ke

Closing Date: 4th Jan 2014

Farm Manager at National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

Job Title: Farm Manager

Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda



Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, supervising and implementing farm plans
• Responsible for all field operations which include ploughing, discing, planting, weeding and harvesting of crops
• Supervising labor on the farm for various field activities
• Assisting scientists to set up their experiment
• Ensure properly running utilities e.g. water, power etc
• Keeping proper farm inventories and farm records
• Ensuring proper maintenance of buildings, machinery and other resources
• Ensuring proper storage and sale of excess of farm produce
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director.
• Monitoring and inspecting cultivated fields to determine maturity of crops and to estimate potential yields or crop damage from the weather, pests or disease.
• Understanding weather patterns and its implications and making contingency plants if the planned activities cannot be carried out.
• Monitoring the development and production of hybrid plan.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture
• Three years working experience in farm management and research extension
• Good understanding and knowledge of farming principles, techniques, methods and systems
• Demonstrated ability, experience and skills to organize and supervise farm workers and achieve results
• Good in use of farming machines and electric equipment

How to Apply:

All those suitably qualified and interested should submit his/her application together with CV and academic transcripts to KOPIA office. Please clearly indicate your telephone contact and e-mail address. Send to:

Dr. Jee, Hyeong-Jin    
E-mail: hjjee1126@gmail.com

OR

The Director,
National Agricultural Research Laboratories – Kawanda
P. O. Box 7065, Kampala. Uganda
karidir@imul.com

Closing Date: 31st Dec 2013

Administrative Assistant Jobs in Uganda at National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining communication channels between the office of the Director and other departments as well as external organization and individuals.
• Preparing notes, correspondence and reports in accordance to instructions
• Responding to telephone inquiries, giving information to callers and routing calls to appropriate officials and also placing outgoing calls.
• Receiving official visitors and walk-in customers by ascertaining the nature of business and directing them accordingly.
• Receiving, sorting, recording and distributing mails, general correspondence and documents appropriate officials.
• Scheduling appointments and screening reports for meetings, synchronizing and updating the Director’s appointments
• Preparing both local and international itineraries, confirming travel, flight and hotel reservations.
• Locating and attaching appropriate files to correspondence or queries as well as organizing filing and retrieval systems.
• Overseeing the proper maintenance, storage, retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are accessible and secure.
• Organizing meetings and conferences and accurately recording proceedings of various deliberating
• Monitoring and tracking the progress of various assignments and regularly updating the Director and other members of staff on organizational deadlines and problems.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial studies/Administration.
• Proficiency in using word processing and other computer software packages, including use of the e-mail, the internet as well local and wide area network system.
• At least three (3) years of progressive experience gained in a busy executive office.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an attention to detail
• Possess the ability to analyze and evaluate different types of information.

How to Apply:

All those suitably qualified and interested should submit his/her application together with CV and academic transcripts to KOPIA office. Please clearly indicate your telephone contact and e-mail address. Send to:

Dr. Jee, Hyeong-Jin      
E-mail: hjjee1126@gmail.com

OR

The Director,
National Agricultural Research Laboratories – Kawanda
P. O. Box 7065, Kampala. Uganda
karidir@imul.com

Closing Date: 31st Dec 2013

Property Management Officer Jobs at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Job Title:  Property Management Officer

Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Location:  Kampala

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing the Corporation's property;
• Advising on the re-development of property;
• Providing technical support to the Corporation's Procurement and Disposal Unit during the procurement of property professional services;
• Supervision and/or management of property professional services procured by the Corporation;
• Providing the liaison and support required by the Privatisation Unit (Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development) during the disposal of the Corporation's non-core assets;
• Perform any other work relating to property assigned by the Chief Civil Engineer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Property Management Officer must hold a Bachelor's degree in Property Management, Land Economics or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Prior work experience of at least five (5) years as a Property Manager or Land Officer or other similar position with a busy public-sector or private-sector organisation involved substantially in the management of property especially land;
• Be fluent in MS Office and MS Project.
• Knowledge of ARCHICAD or other similar software will be an added advantage; 4. Have excellent writing skills;
• Possess the ability to work with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines and on multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Be able to supervise teams at diverse locations around the country for management and maintenance of Corporation Property;
• Possess a high level of integrity and professional ethics.

How to Apply:

All suitably interested and qualified candidates with relevant qualifications, experience and the core competencies should submit their applications in a sealed envelope marked "Application for Position of…. “clearly addressed to the Managing Director, URC, P.O. Box 7150, Kampala, Uganda. Plot 57, Nasser Road, and delivered at the office of the Managing-Director, URC. The application should be accompanied with an updated CV/resume, present position, current remuneration, Certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials and complete addresses of three (3) referees with working telephone contacts and email addresses.

Closing Date: 3rd January 2014

Jobs at Nile Breweries Limited - Brewing Operator

Job Title:  Brewing Operator (Chibuku)

Organisation: Nile Breweries Limited

Location:  Jinja

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
• Comply with safe, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Maintain repair and optimize plant and associated devises
• Operate plant and process equipment
• Continuously improve (optimize) plant, process equipment and systems
• Apply Manufacturing way principles
• Ability to work in Teams
• Perform other duties in line with organizational objectives

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Microbiology or Biology
• At least a year’s experience in the Food and beverages Manufacturing Company
• Process knowledge and Product Knowledge
• Basic brewing Process and engineering understanding
• High degree of integrity and attention to detail
• High energy, balanced personality self discipline and drive, conceptualizing and innovative thinking, goal orientation and a strong output bias.
• Proactive mindset, self driven, self starter and with initiative;
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written),
• Possess a Go getter attitude, Team player, Proactive and customer focused
• Computer literacy skills i.e. good understanding of Word, PowerPoint and Excel is an added advantage

How to Apply:

The Company will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates. All candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should please send their CVs, which should include details of email address [if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the undersigned

Human Resources Specialist -Technical; Nile Breweries Ltd; P. O. Box 762, Jinja/Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: : 31st December 2013

Jobs at One Acre Fund Uganda - Local Government Officer

Job Title:   Local Government Officer

Organisation: One Acre Fund (1AF)

Location:   Kamuli

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish regular contact with officials at the district, county, sub-county, parish and village levels, and maintain a positive relationship on behalf of One Acre Fund
• Help to compile data and develop quarterly reports on 1AF operations in each district, and deliver them to government officials
• Track risks and issues emanating from officials that affect 1AF’s operations and coordinate resolutions
• Report back to operations staff on local government relations, including risk/issue reporting
• Engage continuously with the operations team to remain informed of the latest program developments
• Maintain key local government official contacts database and track interactions
• Be a resource on, and point of contact for, the Ministry of Agriculture and other national government organizations
• Plan and execute 1AF involvement in district shows and agricultural sector functions, including by giving presentations
• Host local and national stakeholders for regular field visits
• Help with various tasks and projects where needed including research and analysis of specific topics, programs and government policies

If you have skills and experience in these areas please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

We are seeking professionals with a minimum two years of work experience, some of which will have been in or with government institutions. S/he will demonstrate a long-term passion for agricultural development in Uganda and will be familiar with the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kamuli district and Eastern Uganda. We are looking for extraordinary candidates who are organized and proactive. Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• The applicant should possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution
• At least two years work experience in a demanding professional environment such as government, business or NGO
• Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
• A willingness to commit to living in Kamuli for a long-term position
• Proven ability to set and meet targets
• Fluent in English, Lusoga and Luganda
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
• Leadership and management experience at work or outside of work preferred
• Please highlight the following skills if you have them:
• Experience working in agriculture and/or rural development
• Experience in dealing with government officials at local and national levels
• Experience in producing neat and timely reports for internal and external audiences
• Experience in communications across project teams, including coordination of meetings and memos

Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Benefits: National health insurance, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:

Please send your Email applications with a cover letter and resume only to local.government.uganda@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Local Government Officer + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.

NB: Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.

Closing Date: 10^th December 2013

Finance and Administrative Assistant Jobs at Village Enterprise

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant

Organisation: Village Enterprise

Location:  Soroti

Contract Duration: Minimum of 2 years, opportunity to extend.

Start Date: January 2014

The organization seeks to recruit a self-motivated, dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the vacancy of Assistant Finance & Administration.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Senior Finance and Administrative Associate, assist in the following tasks:

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly financial reports
• Maintain and file financial records and post accounts data into Quickbooks
• Update accounting records as and when transactions take place, and ensure that proper documentation is filed for each transaction
• Conduct cash counts on regular basis
• Provide feedback on budget verses actual expenses
• Make wire requests for the office operations
• Maintain the books of accounts and database
• Assist in monthly reconciliations
• Liaise with Senior Finance and Administrative Associate on Financial Planning
• Other tasks as assigned/delegated by supervisors
• Required Competencies and Attributes
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
• Passion to work in a rural community setting
• Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment

Qualifications

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

• Part III of CPA (U) or its approved equivalent qualification OR a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Commerce or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications, Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel a must and Accounting based Applications are an added advantage.
• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of one (1) year in a busy organization
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should send the following documents via email to winniea@villageef.org and copy to (cc) collinsb@villageef.org  by close of Business 18th January, 2014.

Cover Letter (Include where you found this job posting)

CVs (Include details of your academic qualifications and any relevant work experience)

3 references with details of their day time contacts and email addresses

Academic transcripts and relevant certificates.

Please ensure that the subject line reads: “Finance and Administrative Assistant”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by phone/ email for an interview.

Closing Date: 18th January 2014