Driver Careers at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Job Title: Driver

Organisation: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 21st April 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive UCDA vehicles as directed and ensure their safety;
• Report to the Supervisor all mechanical problems including when servicing is due, or when maintenance or major repairs are required;
• Check vehicles to ensure that they are in proper and good running condition including but not limited to oil, tyre pressure, lights and fuel;
• Maintain vehicles by ensuring their cleanliness, regular service and repair;
• Maintain vehicle records including service cards, keep accurate log sheets and give accountability of fuel used.
• Keep safe custody of tools and vehicle equipments;
• Prepare documentation necessary for servicing of the vehicle;
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments;
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Should possess at least 2 classes, (B and DL) for the driving permit.
• A-level certificate of education.
• A certificate in motor vehicle maintenance is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in driving with a clean record.
• A person of high integrity and honesty.

Deployment

The successful candidates shall be deployed at the UCDA Headquarters but with regular assignments upcountry.

How to Apply:

Interested persons who meet the above requirements should send their applications together with copies of: academic qualifications, valid identity card, driving permit, and detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees to; - The Board Secretary, Uganda Coffee Development Authority, Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road P.O Box 7267, KAMPALA.

Program Manager at Läkarmissionen (LM) in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: Läkarmissionen (LM)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 5th May 2014

Job Description:

Duties:

• Key to the role is to ensure that the overall regional programs are consistent with LM:s mission, Focus Areas and methods.
• In close cooperation with local partners, increase the quality in all aspects of the project such as the actual program, the financial reporting, narrative reports, etc.
• Apart from following up existing interventions, actively look for new project ideas and partnerships for potential future interventions or enhancement of existing projects.
• Strengthen and develop the relations with in-field project partners and ensure that they continuously develop their competence and capacity.
• Develop funding proposals and periodic reports to funding agencies and ensure that institutional objectives are performed in cooperation with partner organizations.
• Ensuring that LM has a comprehensive approach towardsdevelopment and qualitative synergy between project components in a way that several components relevant to LM focus areas are represented in a project/program and thus forms a value chain that transports benefi ciaries towards a better living situation.
• Networking with likeminded NGOs, and fi rms. Create platforms for exchange and encourage partner organizations both locally and regionally to network more actively.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree within Humanities, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a similar position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication both in English and French.
• Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Regional experience

Person Specifications:

• A creative individual who possesses energy, self-confidence, and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Development Education concepts and Livelihoods development of the poor.
• Should be adaptable, be a good team player and of high integrity.
• Possess leadership qualities as well as excellent people and mentoring/coaching skills.
• Should be willing to travel extensively locally and regionally.
• Hold Christian ethos.

How to Apply:

If you believe you fit the above profile, please e-mail your application to: marcus.holmgren@lakarmissionen.se with a copy to ove.gustafsson@lakarmissionen.se

Please attach electronic copies/scanned copies of your curriculum vitae, capability statement, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, photocopies of relevant testimonials; and contacts of three referees by 5th May, 2014

Driver at InterAid Uganda

Job Title: Driver

Organisation: InterAid Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 11th April 2014

Job Description:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The prospective candidate should hold an ordinary level Certificate.
• Possess a valid driving permit with classes CM & DL

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to:

Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Kabaka-Anjagala Rand,
P.O. Box 737,
Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Office Manager/Accountant Careers at Famine Early Warning Systems Network in Uganda

Job Title: Office Manager/Accountant

Project: Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III)

Organisation: Chemonics International Inc

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 13th April 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage all financial and accounting operations including but not limited to, maintaining or verifying petty cash transactions, reconciling petty cash balances at least once a week, maintaining bank balances up-to-date and reconciling accounts on a monthly basis, and requesting funds, as necessary, through wire transfer from home office.
• Enter accounting transactions into Abacus Software on a daily basis, assist home office field accounting and project management staff in reconciling intercompany accounts, respond without delays to home office accounting questions or concerns.
• Prepare backup documentation for each transaction before submitting to COP for approval and issuing payment.
• Oversee all project procurements and the inventory/maintenance of all equipment, materials and supplies necessary to the execution of project activities.
• Keenly verify vendor invoices and deliveries, and make sure that all supporting documents are received and correct.
• Maintain equipment inventory, verifying all inventory items twice a year to make sure that the value of all items booked in Abacus under inventory accounts matches with the total value indicated in the inventory report.
• Guarantee that all inventory are labeled in accordance with USAID guidelines.
• Review all vendor invoices for accuracy, monitor vendor balances, issue and send checks signed by the COP to appropriate beneficiaries.
• Carry out payroll and make disbursements.
• Monitor and track all personnel benefits including vacation and sick day balances and bonuses.
• Process and submit required documentation and personnel taxes (as requisite by local law) to Ministry of Finance.
• Process travel advances to local staff and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Verify and process expense reports generated by the staff.
• Work closely with the National Technical Manage and home office team to develop a management system for monitoring the budget for project activities, level of effort. Support the technical departments with the financial monitoring of activities in the field according to established procedures and calendars, as and when needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of contractually required financial reports, as well as any other financial reports required by Chemonics International.
• Upon financial audit, provide the necessary technical support to the auditors conducting the audit and assure the implementation of any audit-based recommendations.
• Offer oversight and supervision to office administrative assistant, if applicable, and driver.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Masters preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in accounting, financial and procurement management.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English required.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Office Software, Word Processing and Spreadsheets required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be a strong team player.
• Present a professional demeanor and exercise professional judgment.
• Possess the ability to prioritize work assignments; capable of making decision which will foster timely work completion.
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to perform well with minimal supervision.

How to Apply:
All those interested in this vacancy should send their CVs and cover letters to: fewsugandaoma@gmail.com

NB: Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted.

NGO Jobs - Project Manager at International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Job Title: Project Manager

Organisation: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 18th April 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Offer overall project management and direction on strategy implementation of project goals, including the development of the annual operational plan, drafting internal and external project reports.
• Offer final project financial oversight, including: analysis of budget, financial reports and provision of recommendations to The Union on project budget forecasts and expenditures.
• Act as the key project liaison and spearhead collaborations with the Ministry of Health (MoH), District Health Offices, Divisional Health Offices and implementing partners.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the District and Divisional Heath Officers and the Private Health Providers in the areas of TB control, TB/HIV and the Public-Private Mix (PPM) and conducts site visits as necessary.
• Review monthly and quarterly progress reports drafted by project staff and take action as necessary, and submit monthly internal progress reports to the Director of the country office and quarterly external reports for WHO-TB REACH Secretariat
• In charge of supervising partner collaboration, particularly the National
• Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP) and the District Health offices, inducting ensuring effective implementation of agreed activities and accurate reporting (Technical and financial).
• Recruit and supervise project staff.
• Ensure the integrity of the project and The Union such that they are  represented in all project activities.
• Responsible for overseeing specific Union office project-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with The Union’s Standard            Operations Manual.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Director the Country office

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must be a Medical Doctor with a Masters Degree in Public Health.
• Three or more years' experience in a similar position.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding and experience of tuberculosis control.
• Good knowledge and experience in working with international donors, and the reporting (financial and technical) requirements required
• Ability to produce workplans and technical reports.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Excellent professional approach.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skis.
• Strong coordination and representation skills.
• Good computer literacy skills especially in MSOffice, email and internet Strong written and oral communication skate.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Prior work experience in the private health sector and/or with the NTLP an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are required to send a cover letter and your resume to: uganda@theunion.org and dlutaaya@theunion.org

Kindly note that preference will be given to local candidates.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Programme Manager Careers at InterAid Uganda

Job Title: Programme Manager

Organisation: InterAid Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 11th April 2014

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, management oversight and strategic direction of the InterAid Field Programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for supervision of all field staff in the program me, reporting and managing relationships with donors, and partner agencies at field level.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• The Programme Manager should hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Post Graduate in Project Planning and Management
• Three or more years’ professional experience in programme management.
• Fluency in English and Kiryandongo local language proficiency is an added advantage. In addition, the ideal candidate should have relevant work experience with refugees in relation to Protection and Community Services, WASH, Environment and livelihoods in a settlement setting,
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high — level professional working relationships
• Exceptional written / oral communication skills.
• Possess the ability to ride is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to:

Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Kabaka-Anjagala Rand,
P.O. Box 737,
Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Training and Quality Assurance Manager Job Opportunity at RUFORUM in Uganda

Job Title: Manager, Training and Quality Assurance

Organisation: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 2nd June 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish standards for service delivered by RUFORUM to its stakeholders.
• Guarantee execution of corrective actions for improvement of services.
• Supervise technical staff Identify training needs of universities in line with RUFORUM mission and strategic objectives
• Design and manage RUFORUM training and education strategy Design, implement and follow-up of training plans with member universities and partner institutions
• Identify opportunities and threats to the existing training initiatives including Curriculum reform and development Design and manage a quality assurance system for RUFORUM Track and maintain a database of training beneficiaries

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a PhD required in relevant field of science, such as agriculture, biological or social sciences and/or environmental/natural resource sciences.
• At least seven years’ teaching experience at university level, with excellent peer-reviewed publication record
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of training needs and changing market demand for university graduates in the region
• Excellent track record of facilitating professional development of university staff and other actors
• Excellent computer skills
• Willingness and ability for frequent and sustained travel.
• Knowledge of other language (s), particularly French and Portuguese, is an advantage

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three professional referees and the applicant’s telephone contact should be sent electronically on-line in pdf form to:

Dama Consultants Limited,
10th Floor Uganda House,
P.O. Box 3967
Kampala Uganda

Tel: +256-414-235 944; +256-70-4843380

Email: damaconsultantsltd@gmail.com

Careers at InterAid Uganda - Sanitation Assistant

Job Title: Sanitation Assistant

Organisation: InterAid Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 11th April 2014

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Sanitation Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and provision of service in the agreed sectors of all activities. The candidate will work closely with the refugees to ensure efficient delivery of safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices in the assigned zones in the settlement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a good university degree or Higher Diploma in Sanitation Engineering, Health Education & Promotion, Public Health, Disaster Risk Reduction or Social Sciences.
• At least three (3) years or more working experience in a similar field.
• Possession of TOT training in either PHAST, CHAST, CLTS or DRR methodologies will be an added advantage in addition to the ability to ride.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and Acholi is desirable.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to:

Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Kabaka-Anjagala Rand,
P.O. Box 737,
Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Accounts Assistant Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Dynapharm (2014) Limited

Job Title:  Accounts Assistant – 4 posts

Organisation: Dynapharm (2014) Limited

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 21^st April 2014

Job Description:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidates should have part professional accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA or CA up to at least Level / Stage 1
• At least two years’ working accounting experience
• Prior experience in an audit or finance environment
• Prior experience include accounting for the sales and debtors cycle, or the purchases and creditors cycle, or stocks, or cash and bank
• Practical Computerized Accounting Systems (“CAS") experience
• Ability to prepare routine accounting reconciliations
• Ability to work under intensive pressure
• Basic computer literacy skills
• The ideal candidate must also have you been part of a professional team of five or more, for at least one year
• Possess a yearning to learn and excel in what they do

How to Apply:

If you believe you are one of the individuals that we are looking for and meet the above criteria and, then hand-deliver vour application, curriculum vitae, and certified copies of your academic papers to our Head of Human Resource (Alice) at the address below:

Dynapharm (2014) Limited,

Ground Floor, Kamu Kamu Plaza,

Plot 6, Entebbe Road,

Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: alyce-me@hotmail.co.uk

Child Protection Counselor Jobs Vacancy at InterAid Uganda

Job Title: Child Protection Counselor

Organisation: InterAid Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 11th April 2014

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Child Protection Counselor will be responsible for implementing activities in the program me and in the refugee communities to strengthen child protection, and promote Protection integration in coordination with other stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in child protection work, related counselling experience, and community work.
• Extensive knowledge of the Southern Sudanese languages (Arabic, Nuer, Acholi) and ability to work with people of different background is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to:

Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Kabaka-Anjagala Rand,
P.O. Box 737,
Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Associate Manager Careers in Uganda at Deloitte East Africa

Job Title: Associate

Organisation: Deloitte East Africa

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 4th June 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As an Associate, you will be a valuable resource in our Audit department in Uganda, focusing on the following:
• Support in planning work on assigned segments of the audit;
• Execute detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports and procedures and conducting audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements;
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports and analytical reviews, as necessary;
• Prepare work papers which record and summarise audit procedures performed and ensure that working papers are filed per approved firm guidelines;
• Support in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement;
• Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frame and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets;
• Keep the manager updated on any issues arising from the assignment;
• Assist with departmental administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files; and
• Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• The Fresh Graduates must hold an Upper Second class honours degree;
• A minimum of 17 points at 'A' Level;
• Possess a first Grade in 'O' Level (with credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
• The applicant must be a good team player,
• Be interested in pursuing a career in Audit and Accounting;
• Demonstrate strong communication, numerical and analytical skills;
• Be willing to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly; and
• Be result oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.

NB:

Prior experience in this kind of work is not a requirement for this position.
Successful candidates will be required to pursue a professional accounting course, which will be financed by the firm.
To the successful candidate, the firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package and a highly energised team environment composed of individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

How to Apply:

If you so desire to join one of the World’s prestigious audit firms, Deloitte, please feel free to visit the e-recruitment website below.

Click Here to Apply
http://careers.deloitte.com/jobs/eng-global/details/j/EAU-86137-JN/audit-associate

Programme Officer Careers at Trocaire in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer

Organisation: Trocaire

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 21st April 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribution to the development and implementation of country/ thematic annual and strategic plans
• In charge of the analysis of project proposals and project partners - context analysis, budgets, etc.
• Technically advise whether or not to give the proposal further consideration and discuss the analysis with the Country Manager in preparation for final decision making.
• Prepare the necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and project proposals according to the TdH guidelines and formats.
• Technically support and monitor the programmes and project partners through regular communications and programme visits.
• Support the marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
• Ensure that all scheduled partner and project reports such as progress reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, analyse the received information and compile the necessary reports.
• Inform relevant persons/organisations/institutions on support given to project partners, project activities and expected results.
• Maintain the database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
• Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners.
• Enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without compromising on supervisory responsibilities.
• Responsible for Capacity building of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio.
• Perform any other functions, responsibilities or portfolio which may be assigned by the Trocaire management

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of experience in a similar position in a similar organisation
• Extensive knowledge of development cooperation, sociology, child rights, health
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in project planning, project cycle management and logical framework
• Past experience with Child Rights based programming
• Extensive experience with financial management
• Prior working knowledge of the political, religious and social structures of the respective country/ region and the relevant languages
• Excellent writing skills in English, an additional language is an asset

How to Apply:

All suitable candidates should send your CV with an application letter with at least two professional references to Trocaire via E-mail to: east.africa@tdh.nl. Please include “Programme Officer” in the subject of your email application.