Investment Advisors Jobs at UAP Financial Services.

Job Title: Investment Advisors

Organisation: UAP Financial Services.

Location:  Kampala


Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Investment Advisor will be responsible for the following:

• Planning and prioritizing personal sales activities geared towards achieving agreed business targets;
• Maintain and develop new customers through appropriate prospecting sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction;
• Manage and  retain clients through a thorough and professional customer service;
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk
• profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios;
• Carry out a detailed-fact find,  review of the potential clients and
• recommend appropriate investment products;
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries;
• Report on weekly sales according to organization requirements.
• An undergraduate degree and/or appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality business with the ability to work under strict deadlines and sales targets;
• Work experience in the financial services sector would be an added advantage.



UAP is an equal opportunities Organisation and offers successful candidates an attractive remuneration package, professional working environment and excellent career prospects.

To Apply:

Interested  candidates  are  requested  to  send  a  copy  of  their  Curriculum  Vitae, testimonials,  cover  letter  and  names  and  contacts  of  3  referees  by  email to: recruiting@uap.co.ug quoting the role in the header of the email.

For more career opportunities visit our website www.uap-group.com.

Applications can be hand delivered  to the

Business Development Manager,
UAP Financial Services.
P.O BOX 1610 Kampala
Communications House 1st  Floor


Closing Date: 31st January 2014

Headteacher Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Headteacher

Organisation: People Performance Group

Location:  Kampala



Key responsibilities:
• Developing termly and annual work plans with the help of the administrative committee.
• Planning for the general progress of the school with the help of the administrative committee and departmental heads.
• Supervising deputy head teachers and overseeing all teaching and learning activities and departments of the school.
• Responsible for all human resource management issues including but not limited to staffing needs identification and performance management, forwarding staff requisitions, and resignation letters to the director, signing staff appointment letters, contract letters, performance appraisals and following up on their renewals.
• Writing periodical reports about staff and school activities/programs for submission to the Director.
• Working as contact person for purposes of coordination with the education office.
• Scheduling, calling, chairing/being secretary to the various meetings as agreed.
• Controlling use of school properties and ensuring timely repairs and/or renovations.
• Chairing the school Editorial Board.
• Ensuring proper and timely PLE candidates registration, PLE writing exercise and collection of results.
• Performing all other duties as will arise in the course of employment.
• Advising management on issues of finance and other matters pertaining to school and being the overall school chief accountant officer.Responsible for drawing and termly and annual school budgets and presenting them to the management for their input and approval.In charge of the school publicity, as well as working as the school public relations officer, head customer care and the school spokesperson.
• Initiates, supervises, coordinates internal and external workshops and acts as a consultant in new school programs, policies and activities with consultation from the management.
• Head of school functions; identifying and coordinating potential chief of guests and other invited guests to these school functions.
• Responsible for staff and pupil suspension or dismissal letters in consultation with management.
• Custodian for staff and pupils personal information files, records and documents like UNEB pass slips.
• Responsible for competitively and competently working towards higher school enrollment, standards every year and general performance in all areas.
• Be the number one team player and role model to the staff and pupils.
• Responsible for the pupils’ and staffs’ discipline, punctuality, guiding and counseling.
• Responsible for recommending staff members for promotion, rewards or demotion with evidence in consultation with administrative committee and ensuring competent staff.
• In charge of the production of circulars to parents and any other official communication to the stakeholders in consultation with management.
• Responsible for making a follow up of the old boys and girls performance in secondary schools and reporting to management.
• Responsible for timely production, issuing and renewing of staff and pupils’ identity and visitation cards.
• Responsible for entering and explaining penalties/fines to staff or any other victims in consultation with management and account department.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of pupils, staff or school property within and outside the school.
• Responsible for creating awareness to the neighboring community on issues of disease outbreaks, security alerts.
• Execution of all the above mentioned duties to perfection without fear or favor.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• A postgraduate diploma in management.
• A proven track record of delivering results in an educational institution of comparable size and scope.

How to Apply:
Contact
Please send your application to any of the addresses below. Mark your application: ‘PPG – Head Teacher’. E-mails must not exceed 2MB. Closing date is 5PM on Friday 7th February 2014. 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: 7th February 2014

Earn shs 3 Million Monthly as Administrative Officer for Margaret Thatcher Fund

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Organisation: Margaret Thatcher Fund

Location:  Kampala


Duties
• Maintain effective communication channels with other departments as well as external organizations and individuals.
• Prepare notes, draft correspondence type letters and reports including document binding in accordance with agreed instructions in English
• Respond to telephone inquiries, giving information to callers and routing calls to appropriate officials and also placing outgoing calls in both English.
• Receive official visitors by ascertaining the nature of business and directing them accordingly.
• Receive, sort, record and distribute mail, general correspondence and documents to appropriate officials.
• Schedule appointments and screen requests for meetings, synchronize and update appointments.
• Prepare both local and international itineraries; confirm travel, freight and hotel  reservations.
• Locate and attach appropriate files to correspondence or queries as well as organize filing and retrieval systems.
• Oversee proper maintenance, storage, retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are accessible and secure
• Organize meetings and conferences and accurately record proceedings of various deliberations
• Operate and maintain electronic office equipment and tools including word processing and photocopying machines, scanning and binding equipment
• Monitor and track the progress of various assignments and regularly updating the Manager and other members of staff on specific deadlines and problems.



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree   in Office/ Business Administration, Secrétariat studies or other related  studies
• Computer Driving License backed by high level proficiency in computer keyboard operations and transcription skills (minimum 50 wpm typing skills)
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience preferably gained in providing support to top executive and senior management
• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and high APS score
• Proficiency and  exposure to Oracle ERP system  as well as the  French language is  an added advantage


The position is on general service terms and conditions of service. We offer competitive salary of USD 2450 to 2650pm and benefits package and a collegial working environment.

How to Apply:
Applicants are invited to send their applications via email to jobs@thatcherfund.org. Applicants should indicate “Application for Administrative Officer- Kampala” as the subject line of their email submissions

Closing Date: 27th February 2014

Chief Accountant Needed at Margaret Thatcher Fund in Uganda

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Organisation: Margaret Thatcher Fund

Location:  Kampala



Job Description
The Chief Accountant  is responsible for sound financial management and planning of the fund’s operations in the Horn of Africa a. The position requires a person who is dedicated to accuracy of details while at the same time able to see tasks from a more overall perspective and one who is able to manage a large number of different donors in a busy working environment.

Requirements:
• Must possess a degree in accounting/management/business administration;
• Chartered accountant certification or equivalent relevant education,
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience, preferably in an international ngo,
• Professional financial management background,
• Demonstrated it skills, knowledge of navision an advantage,
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills and excellent aps ,
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural team,
• Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads, and
• Deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours, pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player.


Remuneration
Monthly salary USD 2640 to 2740 based on skill and experience.

Group Life and medical cover.

4 days Rest and Recuperation(R&R) after 8 week in field location.


To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications including a one-page cover letter together with their CV (not more than 3 pages) with contacts of three professional referees to hr@thatcherfund.org

Please indicate “Chief Accountant Position” in the subject heading of the email application.

Closing Date: 27th February 2014

Procurement Logistics Officer Job at Mercy Corps

Job Title: Procurement Logistics Officer

Organisation: Mercy Corps

Location:  Kitgum


Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for procurement
• File Maintenance
• Asset Management
• Fleet management
• Supervision

Knowledge And Experience:

• Degree in a relevant business field is desired.
• 2-3 years of experience in large scale supply chain management;
• Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills. High computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.
• A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential. NGO experience preferred.


How to Apply

Applications: Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office on Plot 1102, Nsambya Estate Road in Nsambya or to Mercy Corps Offices in Kitgum. E-mailed applications with cover letter to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be accepted. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on 31st January 2014 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity Organisation; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 31st January 2014

Accountant Job at Oxfam International

Job Title:  Accountant (CA)

Organisation: Oxfam International

Location:  Kampala

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization’s mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.

Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.

Work with the regional Director on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state, and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.

Participate in developing new funding proposals, specifically: assist the Country Director and Programme Coordinator in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery. Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.

Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits. Provide the Programme Coordinator with an operating budget.

Work with the Programme Coordinator to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements.

This includes:

1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all Donor, local Government and contractual guidelines,

2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and

3) monitoring compliance. Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets. Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.

Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. and oversee donor reporting. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with IFRS and other required supplementary schedules and information.

Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee. Monitor banking activities of the organization. Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs. Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization’s Savings and Retirement Plan.

Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliation’s as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee.
Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of Salary Adjustments for the staff. Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
Oversee insurance plans and health care coverage analysis. Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with Donor Regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Not-for-profit accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IFRS, program regulations and compliance requirements, and appropriate specific donor regulations. Current trends, developments, and theories in job readiness training and adult education. Current trends and developments in welfare reform and the development of Welfare-to-Work programs. Issues, concerns, and barriers of employees newly entering the workforce. Laws, regulations, Resources of public and private social service and related agencies.

Organizational development, human resources, and program operations. General office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and MIP software (or other similar not-for-profit general ledger software) and use of databases. Ability to: Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.

Create and assess financial statements and budget documents. Supervise staff, including regular progress reviews and plans for improvement. Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Education and Experience Education:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Excellent score on Independently certified CAT test .

Experience:
Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.

One years of direct service delivery experience working with not for profit organization. Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Remuneration: USD 4160 pm to USD 4890 based on experience and academic qualification.

Medical & Group life insurance.
Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location.

How to Apply

To apply send application letter and detailed CV to howard.oxfam@outlook.com Closing Date is 28th February 2014. Qualified Female candidates are encouraged to apply.


Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Client Relations Manager Job at Marsh Uganda Limited

Job Title:  Client Relations Manager

Organisation: Marsh Uganda Limited

Location:  Kampala


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Management of client and insurer relations;
• Responsible for Business conservation;
• Take lead of Business growth;
• Assessment of clients’ insurance needs and devising suitable insurance solutions by negotiating appropriate insuring terms.
• Drive the management of the client insurance programs;
• Negotiating and managing client insurance claims to ensure quick, fair and equitable settlement;
• Preparing and presenting insurance proposals and reports to clients;
• Insurance premium collection;
• Preparing and presenting management reports;
• Leading and coaching departmental staff
• Perform any other duties as assigned in the administration realm.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
• Professional qualifications or working towards the attainment of the Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) or equivalent professional qualification;
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience 3 of which must be at management level in an insurance broking or underwriting company;
• Proven skills in written and oral communication;
• Proven strategic thinking and problem solving skills;
• Proven supervisory and people development skills;
• Excellent team player;
• Proven ability to pay attention to details
• Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send applications including current detailed CV, copies of academic transcripts / certificates and 3 references with contacts to The Human Resource Manager, Marsh Uganda Limited, P. O. Box 3190, Kampala, Uganda or sent by email to fnangobi@marsh-afrs.co.ug or dropped at Marsh Uganda Limited Offices on Plot 7 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi, Kampala. Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Closing Date: 3rd February 2014