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