Accounts Assistant at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Job Description:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited  (UEDCL) is seeking to recruit an Account Assistant.

Duties to be Performed
•    Carry out sales  analysis  on monthly  basis .
•    Ensure  all accounting  entries  are booked  in the ledger .
•    Prepare  monthly  bank  , collection  , billing  and ledger reconciliations
•    Support  staff  in terms  of understanding  financial  procedures

Required Qualifications
•    A Bachelors  degree  in Commerce,  Business  Administration   (Accounting  option), pursuing  a professional  qualification  (ACCA or  CPA)  will added  advantage .

Experience
•    Experience  of not less  than  1  year in a relevant  field  from a recognized  organization.

Skills
•    Computer  literacy  with  competences  in  Sun  systems, Microsoft  office.
•    Self  driven, analytical  skills, high  level  of integrity.


How to apply
Send application  letter , CV,  copies  of academic /professional  certificates  with three  professional  references to ;
The  Head , Human  Resources  and  Administration ,
Uganda  Electricity  Distribution  Co.  Ltd  ,
Plot  37, UEDCL  TOWER,

Deadline: 19 /07 /2013

Federation Finance & Administration Officer Job at Child Fund International

Job Title: Federation Finance & Administration Officer
Job Location: Area Office in Gulu District with frequent visits to fields in Kitgum and Agago.

Duties to be performed

Management and oversight on Federation financial resources.
Federation Assets oversight and management.
Payroll management.
Financial reporting.
Ensuring proper accountability.
Supervision of line reports.
Grants management.

Qualifications
A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance), Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance) or any other Finance management related field with a relevant experience.
Partial professional qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage
Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is an added advantage

Skills and Experience
Practical computer skills and experience with any accounting software is desirable.
Excellent reporting skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Highly flexible and able to work beyond normal working hours, as need arises.

How to Apply

Send  CV, cover letter and relevant academic documents attached with a day time contact to the address below to The Chairperson, Acholi Child and Family Programme P.O. Box 737 Gulu, Gulu Town Opposite Diana Gardens or  email; acfpfedn@gmail.com and ChildFund National Office on Namirembe Road plot 71/72.

Deadline: 13th July 2013

Health Specialist Jobs at Compassion International Uganda

Job Title: Health Specialist PT1

Reporting to the Partner Training and Support Manager.

Duties to be Performed

• Interprets and contextualizes global physical development and health parameters as captured in the PFM.
• Works with PF and industry resources to identify needs, resources and trends. Networks with professional counterparts and identifies possible resources and alliances to benefit three core ministries.
• Supports, as a part of the Training and Support Department, the development and implementation of physical development and health curriculum for the three core ministries (where applicable).

• Participates in the design and utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation Process for physical development outcomes. Collaborates with key stakeholders and analyzes reports and epidemiological trends.
• Delivers learning opportunities within the health specialization. Delivers training on different platforms/blended learning to mid-to-large group events.

The candidate should have:

Personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

• University master’s level degree, or equivalent experience, in Public Health, human medicine or Nursing.
•  Three years’ experience in primary and preventative health care field.
• Ability to effectively train non-medical personnel in basic health subjects and help lay leadership adapt best practices to the local context.
• Computer literate, experience with the internet, applications of Microsoft Office and presentation software.
• Ability to speak, read and write English, including the demonstrated ability to write professionally presented proposals.
• Maintains current/valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

Send Applications including a cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable, detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O.Box 8936 Kampala - Uganda.

Clearly Indicate the position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope.

Deadline: 18th July 2013

Field-Based Partnership Facilitator PP1 Job at Compassion International Uganda

Job Title: Field-Based Partnership Facilitator PP1
Reporting to the Partnership Facilitator Supervisor

General Duties:
The Field-Based Partnership Facilitator is the key link in the relationship with the local church and the cornerstone in Compassion’s strategy to build up the capacity of the local church for holistic child development.

Works with the church partner to pursue the common vision and goals reflected in the child/CSP mother-child, sponsor/donor and partner development outcomes.

Responsible for Compassion’s side of the partnership relationship as reflected in the Program Field Manual (PFM) and relates with church partners in a manner characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service.

Resides in or near a cluster of project partners and works from a home-based office.

Additional duties

Acts as an advocate for children by raising awareness of the needs and potential of children in poverty by challenging and enabling those within his/her influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of children.
Serves the local church partner with a vision to build its capacity to achieve effective, holistic child development.
Casts vision and develops collaborative relationships with the pastor, Church Partner Committee and Project Director.
Manages Compassion’s requirements as well as its obligations to the church within the partnership relationship.
Conducts Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting activities for project partnerships.
Perform any other duties assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge and  Skills

• Christian maturity characterized by a strong Christian testimony, a heart for ministry, and knowledge of the Scriptures.
• Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference towards field-related Social Sciences, Christian Ministry or Management.
• A minimum of three years professional or intensive volunteer experience relevant to managing Christian ministry and/or other service activities.
• Willingness to submit to local church authority.
• Good leadership, general management, and problem solving skills. Ability to reflect Compassion’s Leadership Principles.
•  Customer service orientation.
• Ability and desire to learn new things.
• Excellent written communication skills, especially reporting, and strong verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with using IT and Internet technology in remote and unique environments.
• Committed to working with the broad spectrum of Evangelical denominations and churches.
• Ability to travel domestically and be away from home for up to two weeks at time and no more than 100 nights in a year. Travel will vary downward depending on the location of church partners and whether or not the person is field-based.
• Maintains current/valid driver’s license.

She should have:

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is a strong Christian witness who demonstrates a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and also faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.


How to Apply

Send Applications which include A cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable, detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O.Box 8936 Kampala - Uganda.

Clearly Indicate the position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 18th July 2013

Business Services Supervisor Jobs at Compassion International

Job Title: Business Services Supervisor
Reporting the Ministry Services Manager.

Compassion International is seeking to recruit a Business Services Supervisor
Responsibilities

• Working within one’s influence, serves as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing other to care about children who are in need.
• Oversees purchasing and service contracts. Selects and manages ongoing relationships with external suppliers (for example: cleaning, maintenance contractors, equipment and furniture vendors, landscaping and others) to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service. Conducts regular cost comparisons and open bidding on services and supplies.
• Manages country office vehicle fleet. Ensures regular maintenance of vehicles. Coordinates scheduling and availability of vehicles.
• Supervises facility utilization and maintenance. Works toward optimal utilization of office space and compliance with Compassion global facility guidelines as appropriate. Ensures healthy and clean facility. Responsible to provide security measures to create/maintain a safe and secure office environment. Oversees security personnel and contracts.
• Supervise a team of support staff to ensure a safe, secure, healthy and clean working environment. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (To be determined by each country office)

The candidate Should Have; 

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

• University degree in Business Management/Administration or comparable work experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in facilities management including basic maintenance knowledge of generators, vehicles and physical buildings.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Customer service mentality.
• Maintains current/valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

Send Applications which include a cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable, detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O.Box 8936 Kampala - Uganda.

Clearly Indicate the position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope.

Sponsor & Donor Services Associate at Compassion International

Job Title: Sponsor & Donor Services Associate AS2

Reporting to the SDS Supervisor.

Compassion International is seeking to recruit a  Sponsor & Donor Services Associate

Duties to be Performed

• Working within one’s influence, serves as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are in need
• Coordinates with Partnership Facilitators and LDP Specialist in the gathering of communications resources from the Church Partner. Provides production schedules with deadlines as well as feedback on the quality of information received.
• Collaborates with other Program Communications team members, Program Specialists and LDP Specialists for various communications information processing.
• Performs other tasks as assigned 

The candidate should have;
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Information Technology or equivalent related qualification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Achievement orientation to quality, quantity and timeliness.
• Should be ready to work under unstable working conditions.

How to Apply

Send Applications which include a cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable, detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O.Box 8936 Kampala - Uganda.

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope.

Deadline: 18th July 2013