Jobs at Jhpiego Uganda - Technical Advisor for Nutrition

Job Ttile; Technical Advisor for Nutrition

Organisation: Jhpiego

Location:  Kampala

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and nutritional expertise to support activities related to essential nutrition actions, such as exclusive breastfeeding, continued breastfeeding to two years, timely and appropriate complementary feeding, Vitamin A supplementation, continued feeding during illnesses, and early detection and management of malnutrition at the community level
• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in clinical and preventive nutrition
• Guide the integration of nutrition with maternal, newborn and child health services, FP/RH, HIV and TB, and malaria
• Refine evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of clinical and preventive nutrition to meet the needs of USAID and the Government of Uganda
• Provide mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level in clinical and preventive nutrition including but not limited to:
• Provide technical expertise in developing and strengthening clinical and preventive nutrition interventions for women and children at community and referral level
• Collaborate with donor, government and non-government agencies to coordinate clinical and preventive nutrition programs with food security programs at facility and community levels
• Lead “train the trainer” sessions, site strengthening, in-service and/or pre-service


Required Qualifications:
• A medical degree (doctor or nursing) or Master’s in Public Health
• Ugandan nationals strongly encouraged to apply
• At least 7 years’ experience applying clinical and preventive nutrition;
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing $10M per year in donor-funded projects and in the design and implementation of overseas health projects; preferably in the East and Southern Africa;
• Qualification as a “master trainer”; experience training health workers on clinical aspects related to clinical and preventive nutrition
• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels
• Skill in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, training, pre-service education, performance and quality improvement, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience with a mix of practical technical skills in clinical and preventive nutrition necessary for strengthening integrated service delivery at the regional, national, clinical and community-level
• The ability to liaise with senior MOH officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community;
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Ugandan healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Uganda preferred
• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English
• Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets
• Familiarity with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems
• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team work
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in the areas
• Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English
• Ability to travel up to 50% time

How to Apply:
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
To apply please apply at https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs via links noted by position.

Closing Date:  28th February 2014

Jobs at Motorcare Uganda Limited - Parts Manager

Job Title: Parts Manager

Organisation: Motorcare Uganda Limited

Location:  Kampala

   
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitors back orders periodically with the aim to reducing back order lead time and submits weekly reports to the Aftersales Manager.
• Analyses parts pricing quarterly through price surveys to maintain market competitiveness
• Design and develop sales and marketing plans in support of key initiatives as defined in the Parts marketing plan and Monitor monthly sales performance.
• Establishes and assures adherence to proper parts shop procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Nissan standards for parts inventory.
• Ensures maintenance of proper Inventory Control and strives to reduce cost of inventory
• Establishes, in conjunction with management, objectives to grow the parts business.
• Monitors and controls, in conjunction with After sales manager parts department results in the financial statements on a daily basis.
• Manage and Maintain inventory of parts, shop consumables and other materials to meet/increase fulfilment rate targets.
• Analyze lost sales and submit report to Aftersales manager.
• Manage and supervise the Parts Department staff and all stake holders to push for Parts Sales volumes.
• Check monthly summary of parts sales and submit report to the Aftersales manager.
• Assures efficient shelf layout, availability of adequate stock capacity maintenance.
• Submit proposals for purchase of new equipment.
• Ensures warranty claims against faulty/broken goods are processed.
• Reads periodically all service publications and assures that all employees are kept informed about product changes.
Requirement:
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Procurement/ Inventory Management preferred. Professional Qualifications of CIPS would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5years’ experience with Inventory Management preferably in the automotive industry or similar.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to build and/or run large businesses’ parts department.
• Clear focus on high quality and business profit.
• Ability to plan, execute and follow-up, high level of commitment and attention to detail. High degree of integrity, customer service, honesty and analytical ability.
• Familiar with applicable Quality standards.
• East African citizens are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
To apply, please send CV and application To Human Resource Manager, P.O Box 12704, Kampala.

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

IT Manager Jobs at HCRI-Uganda

Job Title: IT Manager

Organisation: HCRI-Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:
   
Responsibilities:

• Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes;
• Identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) to ensure organization’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Be familiar and troubleshoot all hardware, software and with network operating system; supervise preventative maintenance programs and system upgrades.
• Provide orientation to new users of existing technology, train staff about potential uses of existing and new technology; Provide individual training and support on request.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development.
• Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end users.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades.

Requirement:

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in an IT environment at a Managerial level the fields of project management, technical support, systems programming or computer operations.
• Tertiary level qualifications in Information Technology (or equivalent) at Degree level or above.
• Demonstrated experience with Web and Internet technologies.
• Demonstrated extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Windows client operating systems and Office package.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network and workstation operating systems

How to apply:

Contact
Please send your application to any of the addresses below.
Mark your application: ‘PPG – IT Manager’. E-mails must not exceed 2MB.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Program Manager Jobs at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop program operations strategy and lead activities between field operations, research/evaluation, information systems and support functions;
• Take lead in the performance management and professional development across the Uganda program;
• Contribute to setting program-wide research and development priorities.
• Offer supervision, guidance and support to the program management team, developing team members into future leaders of our initiative;
• Generate, manage and share knowledge for continuous program improvement;
• Build, mentor and strengthen partnerships with government and other organizations which leverage DSW’s ability to deliver high-impact programs;
• Responsible also for leading the Uganda team and oversee team growth and development essential for successful nationwide z dispenser service delivery

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Program Manager must possess a good track record of inspiring and empowering teams with the right level of structure and direction (at least 3 years of senior management experience);
• Prior experience leading scale-focused work with a major operations component – building systems, bringing together organizational functions, and developing teams with the ability to Possess a High level of comfort with information technology and databases;
• Prior experience working in the water sector desirable;
• Work experience in managing a cross-cultural team, ideally in Uganda/East Africa;
• Demonstrated knowledge of working on policy and partnerships desirable;
• Highly critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with a willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence;
• Inspired by our mission of cost-effectively bringing safe water to millions of Ugandans
• Possess a good track record of being a good steward of program funding and responsibly managing resources; alignment with our philosophy of building cost-effective program
• Exhibit high commitment to evidence-based practice and policy in the development field;
• High entrepreneurial spirit – the ability to lead in a fast-moving start-up environment;
• Possess a good sense of humor
• Possess willingness to spend ~50% of the time in the field in rural Uganda and Kenya

How to Apply:

If you so desire to join us, please kindly send your email CV and cover letter to jobs@evidenceaction.org with the subject line “Uganda Program Manager Application.”

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Organisation (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. The IPA EOE policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.


Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Generation Engineer Job at Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) in Uganda

Job Title: Compliance Engineer, Generation

Organisation: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively coordinate with generation companies to provide direction on compliance activities while promoting a culture of compliance.
• Review and analyse collected data for compliance monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop reports and presentations on activities, findings and needs of the compliance program.
• Report /comment on appropriateness of ERA performance codes & standards for impact on the compliance monitoring and evaluation program.
• Actively prticipate in the development and implementation of ERA compliance strategy; identify potential areas of regulatory compliance, and new government/regulatory developments.
• Develop, coordinate and implement a compliance program for licensed companies to comply with the applicable mandatory and enforceable ERA standards.
• Develop and update the compliance monitoring program with other staff in the compliance unit, ensuring that the selected reliability requirements are valid, measurable and that the process is fair and can be administered consistently.
• Steer internal and external regulatory audits for generation companies.
• Travel to licensed generation facilities to review processes, records, conduct audits and consult with staff
• Maintain job knowledge to ensure expertise on compliance standards and requirements.
• Participate in the review of investments for generation companies and the electricity sector.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honours University Degree  in Electrical or Electromechanical engineering.
• Possess at least three (3) years relevant working experience in the electricity sector with practical knowledge in the generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• The prospective ERA employee should be a registered Engineer by UIPE/ERB.
• Highly knowledgeable about the electricity supply industry in Uganda.
• Good working knowledge of Engineering operations and maintenance methodologies used in power utilities.
• Proficiency in professional computer packages is a must.
• Highly analytical and report writing skills.
• Possess high degree of integrity
• Excellent inter-personal and relationship skills .

Age:  Below 35 years old.

How to Apply:
     
Applicants should submit their application letters and enclosed copies of:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates,
2. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
3. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees

Applications should be delivered preferably by recorded on delivery and addressed to:

The Director Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
PLOT 15 Shimoni Road
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Jobs at Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) - Inspector of Works

Job Title: Inspector of Works

Organization: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Location:  Kampala


Critical  Outputs
• Service  infrastructure  in industrial  parks  constructed  to  specifications  schedule  and within  budget
• Functional  building  and services  constructed  according to  approved  building  plans ; Functional  utilities  in the  Industrial  Parks
Specifications
• Bachelors Degree  Civil  Engineering  or equivalent  from  a  recognized  university  and a Postgraduate  Degree in Civil  Engineering  or related (such  as  Project  Planning  Management  , Land  Economics  , Urbun  Planning  , Environmental  Engineering  or an  MBA  from a  recognized  institution;
• Formal  training  in Contracts  Management  from  a reputable  institution;
• Professional qualifications /training  in Urbun Planning  Construction/Project  ,Management ,  Architecture, Engineering  is an  added  advantage.
• 5 years  work experience  in Construction  Management  in a reputable institution
• Knowledge  of Government  of Uganda  Procurement  procedures ;
• Must  be  a  registered  Engineer  with  the  Uganda  Engineers  Registration  Board .

How to apply

Applications  with  comprehensive  CV , copies of certificates and/or testimonials  together with the  applicant’s telephone contact , names  , addresses  and  telephone numbers of three referees should be sent  to;

The  Executive  Director
Uganda  Investment  Authority
P.O.Box 7418, Kampala

Closing Date: 24th February 2014

Revenue Accountant Jobs at Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

 Job Title: Revenue Accountant

Organization: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Location:  Kampala


Main Duties
• Responsible  for the  proper  coding  and  reconciliation  od all  individual  client  accounts
• Identify  and resolve  all  discrepancies  identified  in revenue  reconciliations .
• Create  , review  and maintain  monthly  client  invoices .
• Monitoring , collecting  and  resolving accounts  receivable  aging  items

Specifications
• A  degree  or diploma  in the  field  Accounting
• A  minimum  of two  years  experience  in accounting  or finance .
• Proficiency  with  Microsoft  Office  applications
• Good  working  knowledge  of accounting  packages

How to Apply

Applications  with  comprehensive  CV , copies of certificates and/or testimonials  together with the  applicant’s telephone contact , names  , addresses  and  telephone numbers of three referees should be sent  to;

The  Executive  Director
Uganda  Investment  Authority
P.O.Box 7418, Kampala

Closing Date: 24th February 2014

ICT Investment Executive Jobs at Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Job Title: ICT Investment Executive

Organization: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Location:  Kampala

Responsibilities

• Installing  and  configuring  computer  hardware  operating  systems  and applications
• Monitoring  and  maintaining  computer  systems  and  networks

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s  degree  (at least  a second  upper) in Computer Science  or Information  Technology  from  a reputable  Institution
• Cisco  Certified  Network  Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco  Certified  Network  Professional  (CCNP)  is an  added advantage
• Two  years  experience  in a busy  corporate  setting
• Proficiency   in  programming  languages  and  graphics  design.
• Computer  repair  and  maintenance .

How to Apply

Applications  with  comprehensive  CV , copies of certificates and/or testimonials  together with the  applicant’s telephone contact , names  , addresses  and  telephone numbers of three referees should be sent  to;

The  Executive  Director

Uganda  Investment  Authority

P.O.Box 7418, Kampala

Closing Date: 24^th February 2014

ICT Administrative Assistant Jobs at Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

 Job Title: ICT Administrative Assistant

Organization: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Location:  Kampala




Specifications
Bachelors degree   in Computer Science  or  Information  Technology  or the  Equivalent  from  a recognized  Institution
One years Experience  in a similar  or  rejected job
Configuration  of the  OmniPCX  systems .
Working  knowledge of the  Joomia Content Management  System.
Network  (LAN  and  WAN) design, configuration  and maintenance
Computer repair  and maintenance
User  support  and training
Data   entry

How to Apply

Applications  with  comprehensive  CV , copies of certificates and/or testimonials  together with the  applicant’s telephone contact , names  , addresses  and  telephone numbers of three referees should be sent  to;

The  Executive  Director
Uganda  Investment  Authority
P.O.Box 7418, Kampala


Closing Date: 24th February 2014

Jobs at FINCA International Uganda

Job Title: Energy Coordinator

Organization: FINCA

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 20th February 2014


The Energy officer will be a field staff, who will be directly dealing with the clients on a daily basis. He/she is responsible for the mobilization, needs energy assessment and disbursement of energy loans for clients. He/she is in charge of disseminating information on energy products as well.

Role:
To mobilize, recruit clients and disburse energy loans to grow the Energy loan product portfolio in line with FINCA Uganda lending methodology.

Key Result Areas:
• To mobilize, recruit clients, disburse and recover energy loans in order to grow portfolio, in line with FINCA Uganda credit manual through:
• Market drives and sensitization on FU Energy products.
• Loan appraisals, disbursement and recovery.
• Should be in position to disburse at least 6 energy loans a month, of an average loan size of shs. 500,000. Hence, a total portfolio of atleast shs. 18,000,000 in six months.
• Marketing materials.
• Weekly visits to group meetings and create awareness to non clients.

 1.  To train clients about FINCA Uganda Energy Products in line with FINCA Uganda lending policies and procedures.

To assess the clients energy needs by:
• Analyzing clients energy expenditure
• Advise clients on best available energy options.
• Communications
• Maintain constant communication with branch staff  specifically Loan officers in the specific areas of Mobilization.
• Attend Weekly Group meetings.
• Constantly communicate with Micro Energy Coordinator, Branch Manager and ARS  on any issues rising at the branch in regard to the energy products.
• Customer care
• Liaise with Technical supplier and ensure that installations are done on time.
• Being sensitive to customers needs without portraying a negative image of F/U without compromising policies.
• Serving F/U customers with a smile.
• To prepare  monthly sales reports.
• To provide a written monthly progress/status report to the Micro Energy Coordinator  and Brach Manager on Monthly sales, challenges and recommended reviews on the energy program.

Qualifications:
• A University degree in a related field, and basic knowledge in Solar PV technology.
• Abilities and Personal Qualities:
• Ability to interpret solar quotations.
• Ability to work as a team player in diverse cultures.
• Ability to work with numbers and having analytical capabilities
• Ability to be flexible & spend over 70% of the time in the field with the FINCA branches.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Creativity and initiative
• Social consciousness Integrity and professional ethics
• Problem solving skills

Level of Authority
Determining appropriate system size to clients as per the needs assessment as  provided in the FU credit policy.
Make recommendations on product and customer care improvements
Make recommendations on marketing and efficient delivery of services to customers

Key Relationships:
Internally relate with all staff at the regional Office in day-to-day operations of the region
Externally relate with all stake holders on a regular basis as far as quality of services provided to them is concerned in a coordinated manner through the Micro energy coordinator.

How to Apply:


http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/detail/13548-energy-coordinator

Pursue a Business Lending Credit Manager at FINCA

Job Title: Business Lending Credit Manager

Organization: FINCA

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 20th February 2014


Responsibilities
The Credit Manager, Business Lending will be accountable for:
• Work on a daily basis with the staff in the branches in close coordination with the respective RM.
• Make sure every branch staff understands his/her role in the BL Credit Manual (i.e. BL LOs, BL SPV, BM, CCO, BOS and teller) by holding meetings, giving individual explanations and granting individual training
• Mentor LOs on the loan analysis handbook by accompanying them at business and home visits, and other activities (such as follow-up and confiscation). Make sure LOs fully understand the loan analysis and are able to carry-out high quality assessments and well excellent loan proposals to the credit committee.
• Mentor the SPV and BM to assure they are able comply with their responsibilities, in particular their archiving, supervision and credit committee chairing role
• Be present in the CC to assure high quality CCs and good decision making, i.e. a active and critical level of discussion, compliance with approval ratios and understanding of the graduation principle (of rewarding and punishing depending on the credit history)
• Make sure the BL Credit Manual is well maintained and all BMs know how to coordinate all the feedback from the field staff for the policy update.
• Make sure BMs, SPVs and LOs use the BL Credit Manual as a working basis.
• Make sure all documents and forms which are required according to the BL Credit Manual are available to the respective branch staff in all branches. Interact with the administration department in case of problems to solve shortcomings. All BMs need to have a softcopy of all documents and forms on their computers and have to be able to print them.
• Supervise and control compliance to the BL Credit Manual by every branch staff; especially by LOs in regards to loan analysis and proposal, and by SPV and BMs in regards to approval restrictions (ratios), supervision duties, handover, clustering, archiving and SAS (PAR) and all other duties described in the BL Credit Manual
• Discuss and gather feedback for policy improvement with the branch staff and RM; channel the feedback to the COO for product improvement
• Control efficiency and effectiveness of the IL Credit Manual in the field and propose improvements to COO
• Identifying staffing needs and coordinating with the HRM and actively participating in the recruitment process for IL credit staff as either part of the hiring committee and/or hiring approval process
• Coordinating with the Training Manager to build credit staff competency, designing courses and conducting training where required
• Develop strategies for portfolio growth and client outreach in existing and new regions.
• Other duties may be assigned where appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility
For credit related issues/initiatives, the Credit Manager, Business Lending closely works with Regional Managers and/or Branch Managers to ensure first-rate implementation and performance of FINCA UGANDA IL credit operations.  The Credit Manager, Business Lending will evaluate Branch Managers on their performance related to credit Committee responsibilities and operations.  In this context, the Credit Manager, Business Lending will be required to provide guidance and support in all areas of credit including technical aspects to enable credit staff to properly oversee the implementation of products and deliver on actual product performance (Growth and PAR).

Qualifications
• 5 years of relevant experience, 3 of which in banking and credit development focused
• Strong credit analysis skills and experience
• Exposure to microfinance

Education & Experience                                                
• Bachelors Degree in Business, MBA a plus
• Language Skills
• Fluency in English
• Computer Skills                                          
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.  

Key Deliverables
• Implement SME lending profile.
• Ensure the IL credit policy is up-to-date, understood by all employees, and properly implemented.
• Develop specific key market growth and outreach strategies and work with the COO (Head of Business) , Regional Managers, and Branch Managers to implement.
• Ensure information from marketing is acted upon to improve product policies and delivery.
• Staff Development
• Culture Change

Travel Requirements
Availability to travel (50%-70% of the time)


How to Apply:

To Apply Please Click Here
http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/detail/12682-credit-manager-business-lending

Collections Officer Job at FINCA

Job Title: Collections Officer

Organization: FINCA

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 20th February 2014


The Collections Officer will be responsible for the direct collection of delinquent loans.  S/he will also ensure efficient follow-up of severe cases of arrears of loan repayment.

Deliverables
- Contact clients whose accounts are in poor standing.
- Responsible for devising collections and recoveries
- Remain in regular contact with clients to establish why their accounts are out of order, and agreeing to strategies to bring the accounts back in order in the shortest time possible.

Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Economics, Business, Accounting Statistics, Law or other relevant field.
- 3 years’ experience in Debt Recovery in a reputable Bank, Microfinance Bank, other Financial Institution or Debt Collection firm.

How to Apply:

http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/detail/12674-collections-officer

Jobs at FINCA - Banking Operations Manager

Job Title: Banking Operations Manager

Organization: FINCA

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 20th February 2014


FINCA is looking for a Banking Operations Manager to be based at Head Office, Kampala. The position is a member of the Operations department. S/he will support banking operations to ensure adherence to operational policies and procedures and control operational lapses.

Key Result Areas:
- Supervision and control of centralized loans processing function
- Enhance productivity of business teams and ensure adherence to operational and accounting policies
- Enhance productivity of front office banking staff
- Periodic review of front and back office operations to ensure due diligence on teller
- Review operational oversight for system access by front and back office staff
- Develop and manage standardized format for collating and analyzing branch customer interactions
- Generate reports from collected data for management information
- Ideal profile:
- A degree in Business Administration or Commerce, Professional qualifications is an added advantage.
- At least 6years work experience in a recognized micro finance institution or commercial bank, with at least 4 years experience in cross functional, front & back office operations supervisory roles
- Practical knowledge of core banking applications
- Practical knowledge of credit processes and procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

To apply please Click Here
http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/detail/10295-banking-operations-manager

Jobs at GIZ Uganda - Programme Manager

Job Title: Programme Manager

Organization: GIZ

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 28th February 2014


Your tasks

As programme manager, you will be responsible for steering and managing the programme and all its components.

Specifically, you will assume the following tasks:

• Commission management, programme steering and monitoring
• Representing the programme within and outside the company
• Ongoing networking to ensure optimal implementation of the programme
• Acquisition of strategic partners and alliances
• Budget steering and financial management
• Ensuring that implementation within the programme contributes to GIZ’s long-term strategy
• Guaranteeing that GIZ’s instruments are used
• Managing a team of seconded personnel, national personnel and development workers, and incorporating integrated experts into the team

In addition, as programme manager, you will be responsible for the country package for Uganda in the Clean Development Mechanism/Joint Implementation (CDM/JI) Initiative operated by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).

Your profile

You have a university degree in the wider field of political science, economics or engineering and have had many years of professional experience in managing and steering complex projects. You are familiar with the topics of energy policy, renewable energies, energy efficiency and decentralisation and with the political processes in the energy context, ideally in Eastern Africa. As well as a thorough understanding of international cooperation (IC) and international donor structures in the energy and climate sectors, you also have a very good knowledge of GIZ and its long-term corporate strategy. As a manager, a high degree of self-organisation is one of your assets. You respond flexibly to change, are patient and have an in-depth understanding of intercultural issues, which has a positive impact on your interaction with other stakeholders. In addition, you are always keen to update your knowledge on energy and climate topics. You are confident in business German and English.
Assignment period

March 2014 to January 2017
What we offer you
With an international remit and a multicultural working atmosphere, we are successful because we share knowledge across disciplinary frontiers. Your professional and personal development is important to us. Whether it is the multifacetted day-to-day challenges in one of our partner countries or the considerable scope for applying creativity in your work – there are plenty of good reasons to join our motivated team.

Other information

Please note that we basically can only receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system. Should you not be able to do so, please contact the person named in the job advertisement.

To enable us to assess your existing skills and qualifications as part of our internal selection procedure, please complete the questionnaire on your competences when you apply online.

After submitting an application, please check your spam/junk folder regularly for incoming messages, as emails from our e-recruiting system are treated as spam by some providers.

We welcome job applications from people with disabilities.

How To Apply:

http://www.giz.de/de/jobs/3109.html?JobMarketParams=ac=jobad%26language=1%26id=17089