Research Fellow Job Vacancy at MAKERERE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH in Uganda

Qualifications:
PhD
A minimum of three (3) publications in Refereed journals
A  minimum  of  three  (3)  years  ofproven  Research
At least two (2) Research reports

Area of Specialization:
Political Economy: Agrarian Studies; Economic Theory and History; Late Industrialization and International Political Economy
History,  with  a  specialization  in  Pre-Colonial African and Indian Ocean History and/or Histo-riography and Historical Methods

Political  Theory: 
modern  and  pre-modern;
Western and non Western Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies:
World and African Literature;  Social  and  Cultural  Anthropology;
post-colonial studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
Publish at least one Article a year;
Teach at least two MISR graduate courses annually, and the 3rd Year PhD Colloquium;
Give at least one Research Seminar a year;
Participate in planning and carrying out MISR core Research Projects;
Prepare and submit an Annual activity Report;
Actively  participate  in  service  to  the  Institute and University;
Participate in workshops run by the Institute;
Supervision of Students to completion;
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Tenure of appointment:
Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates  for  the  listed  posts  below.  Interested  applicants  should  submit  application,  Curriculum  Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal and email addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications  by  the  time  of  submission  of  the  application.

Applications should be addressed to;
The Director
Human Resources
P. O. Box 7062
Kampala Uganda
And  delivered  to  the  Employment  Division  Office,
Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University.

Deadline: 5/Jan/2017

Senior Research Fellow Job Vacancy at MAKERERE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH in Uganda

Qualification:
PhD
A minimum of six (6) new publications in Refereed journals
A  minimum  of  five  (5)  years  of  proven  Research
Not less than ten (10) Research reports
Contribution to the intellectual life in the area of  specialization

Area of Specialization:
Political Economy: Agrarian Studies; Economic Theory and History; Late Industrialization and
International Political Economy
History,  with  a  specialization  in  Pre-Colonial African and Indian Ocean History and/or Histo
-riography and Historical Methods

Political  Theory:  modern  and  pre-modern;Western and non Western Comparative
Literary and Cultural Studies: World and African Literature;  Social  and  Cultural  Anthropology;
post-colonial studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
Publish at least two Articles a year;
Teach  two  MISR  graduate  courses  annually,and the 3’d Year PhD Colloquium;
Give at least one Research Seminar a year;
Participate in planning a MISR workshop and book publication annually;
Participate in planning and carrying out MISR core Research Projects;
Participate in writing at least one policy brief annually in the area of specialization;
Prepare and submit an Annual activity Report;
Actively  participate  in  service  to  the  Institute and University;
Participate in workshops run by the Institute;
Supervision of Students to completion;
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Tenure of appointment:
Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates  for  the  listed  posts  below.  Interested  applicants  should  submit  application,  Curriculum  Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal and email addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications  by  the  time  of  submission  of  the  application.

Applications should be addressed to;
The Director
Human Resources
P. O. Box 7062
Kampala Uganda
And  delivered  to  the  Employment  Division  Office,
Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University.

Deadline: 5/Jan/2017

Communications and Marketing Specialist Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Role overview

Assess the needs and build the capacity of the two partner VTIs to develop and implement communications and marketing strategies; so they are able to market/promote their courses and production units to generate more income towards become self-sustaining VTIs.

Communications and Marketing Specialist will also contribute to documentation and developing of materials to share learnings from the project internally and externally.

This project is part of a 3 year livelihood project, funded by private supporters of VSO’s work in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in communications and marketing
• Experience of developing and supporting implementation of marketing and communications plans
• Experience of developing communications materials for wide range of audiences
• Graphical/ design skills
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/ grass root organisations
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to adjust and adapt easily to a new environment, culture and situation; address multiple challenges in the workplace and be able to work without much supervision.
• A team player able to work alongside their local colleagues in a spirit of partnership.
• Proactive, supportive, adaptive and accommodative

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.


VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSO standards in terms of security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/communications-and-marketing-specialist-%E2%80%93-vocational-training

Deadline: 1/Mar/2017

Private Sector Engagement Specialist at VSO in Uganda

Location:    Hoima and Kasese, Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the technical and networking capacity of staff, management and board members of selected vocational training institutes to develop and implement strategies to strengthen access and linkages to private sector companies in oil and gas related sectors; to increase marketability and relevance of courses as well as apprenticeship, internships, sponsorship and private sector investment opportunities.
The placement is part of a 3 year GIZ funded livelihood project - Skills and Capacity for Organisational (VTI) Productivity and Employment (SCOPE) under the Employment for Sustainable Development - Skills for Oil and Gas Africa (E4D/SOGA) programme in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• Degree or equivalent in respective field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Oil and Gas sector at senior management level
• Experience with apprenticeship schemes
• Experience of corporate social responsibility schemes
• Experience of identifying labour demand; skills needs
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience of local labour schemes
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/grass root organisations
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSOs requirements for security and facilities

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/private-sector-engagement-specialist

Deadline: 28/Feb/2017

Agribusiness Training Specialist On-farm Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Location:    Lira (Alito), Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the technical (and operational) capacity of instructors (and staff) within the Vocational Training Institute (VTI) so they can deliver quality, agricultural market relevant and industry demanded standards of skills training and services. Support the VTI staff in conducting market assessments, curriculum development based on identified agricultural related on-farm market trades, like horticulture, crop-production, piggery, poultry and apiary etc.

Furthermore, jointly with VSO volunteer - Business Development Advisor- builds the capacity of the VTI to generate income from their agricultural production units.

This project is part of a 3 year youth livelihood project, funded by private supporters of VSO’s work in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Vocational and technical training experience in Agricultural related sectors (crop and animal production)
• Experience of curricular development
• Experience of training and coaching others in lesson planning; schemes of work; lesson delivery; competence based learning; formative and summative assessments
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/ grass root organisations
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Experience of Preparation for work
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn


Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to adjust and adapt easily to a new environment, culture and situation; address multiple challenges in the workplace and be able to work without much supervision.
• A team player able to work alongside their local colleagues in a spirit of partnership.
• Proactive, supportive, adaptive and accommodative

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.


VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSO standards in terms of security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/agribusiness-training-specialist-on-farm-%E2%80%93-vocational-training

Deadline: 28/Feb/2017

Business Development Advisor – C&D Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Location: Lira Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the business skills and practice of the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), to develop and implement strategies to become a self-sustained VTI that delivers, quality, agricultural market relevant, industry demanded standards of training skills and services.

This project is part of a 3 year youth livelihood project, funded by private supporters of VSO’s work in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree in Business, Administration, Organizational management or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in supporting organisations to develop and implement strategic- and business plans
• Experience of Change Management, organisational transformations.
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Knowledge and experience in agri-business sector; markets and value chain
• Experience within vocational/agricultural training organisations
• Experience with youth / livelihoods projects
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to adjust and adapt easily to a new environment, culture and situation; address multiple challenges in the workplace and be able to work without much supervision.
• A team player able to work alongside their local colleagues in a spirit of partnership.
• Proactive, supportive, adaptive and accommodative

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSO standards in terms of security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/business-development-advisor-%E2%80%93-vocational-training-institute-cd

Deadline:28/Feb/2017

Business Development Advisor Job Vacancy at VSO AruaTech in Uganda

Role overview

Assess the needs and build the business skills and practice of the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), to develop and implement strategies to become a self-sustained VTI that delivers, quality, agricultural market relevant, industry demanded standards of training skills and services.

This project is part of a 3 year youth livelihood project, funded by private supporters of VSO’s work in Uganda
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree in Business, Administration, Organizational management or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in supporting organisations to develop and implement strategic- and business plans
• Experience of Change Management, organisational transformations.
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Knowledge and experience in agri-business sector; markets and value chain
• Experience within vocational/agricultural training organisations
• Experience with youth / livelihoods projects
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to adjust and adapt easily to a new environment, culture and situation; address multiple challenges in the workplace and be able to work without much supervision.
• A team player able to work alongside their local colleagues in a spirit of partnership.
• Proactive, supportive, adaptive and accommodative

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.


VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSO standards in terms of security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/business-development-advisor-%E2%80%93-vocational-training-institute-arua

Deadline:28/Feb/2017

Vocational Training Advisor Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Location: Kasese Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the technical (and operational) capacity of instructors (and staff) within the vocational training institute so they can deliver quality, market relevant, internationally recognised (City and Guilds) and industry demanded standards of skills training and services; so the local population have increased preparedness for employment in the oil and gas and related sectors; as part of a 3 year GIZ funded livelihood project - Skills and Capacity for Organisational (VTI) Productivity and Employment (SCOPE)
Skills, qualifications and experience

• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Senior Lecturer or Head of Department who has overseen/delivered C&G and/or NVQ curricular
• Vocational and technical training experience Oil and Gas and related sectors (C&J, WMF, B&C, EI, MVM, Plumbing, Hotel tourism and catering)
• Experience of training and coaching others in lesson planning; schemes of work; lesson delivery; competence based learning; formative and summative assessments
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience of internal or external verification
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meeting VSO requirements for security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/vocational-training-advisor

Deadline: 15/Feb/2017

Vocational Training Advisor – Oil and Gas Industry Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the technical (and operational) capacity of instructors (and staff) and policy/practice improvements within the vocational training institute so they can deliver quality, market relevant, internationally recognised (City and Guilds) and industry demanded standards of skills training and services; so the local population have increased preparedness for employment in the oil and gas and related sectors; as part of a 3 year GIZ funded livelihood project - Skills and Capacity for Organisational (VTI) Productivity and Employment (SCOPE)
Skills, qualifications and experience

• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Senior Lecturer or Head of Department who has overseen/delivered C&G and/or NVQ curricular
• Vocational and technical training experience Oil and Gas and related sectors (C&J, WMF, B&C, EI, MVM, Plumbing, Hotel tourism and catering)
• Experience of training and coaching others in lesson planning; schemes of work; lesson delivery; competence based learning; formative and summative assessments
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience of internal or external verification
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSO standards in terms of security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/vocational-training-advisor-%E2%80%93-oil-and-gas-industry-and-related

Deadline:15/Feb/2017

Organizational Development Specialist - Human Resource Management Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the operational, management and governance capacity of staff, management and board members of the vocational training institutes so they have the leadership, policies and practices to support the delivery of quality, market relevant agricultural related trainings and services to youth so they can access employment as part of the MasterCard funded DYNAMIC project
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in supporting organisations to develop and implement to strategic and business plans;
• Experience of developing and putting into practice HR, procurement and finance policies and procedures
• Experience of Change Management
• Familiarity with governance practise
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience within vocational training organisations
• Experience of conducting and rolling out organisational capacity assessments
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/grass root organisations
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to adjust and adapt easily to a new environment, culture and situation; address multiple challenges in the workplace and be able to work without much supervision.
• A team player able to work alongside their local colleagues in a spirit of partnership.
• Proactive, supportive and accommodative

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but VSOs standards for security and facilities

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/organizational-development-specialist-human-resource-management

Deadline: 1/Feb/2017

Organizational Development Specialist Job Vacancy at VSO Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the operational, management and governance capacity of staff, management and board members of the vocational training institute so they have the leadership, policies and practices to support the delivery of quality, market relevant, internationally recognised (e.g. City and Guilds) and industry demanded standards of skills training and services; so the local population have increased preparedness for employment in the oil and gas and related sectors; as part of a 3 year GIZ funded livelihoods project - Skills and Capacity for Organisational (VTI) Productivity and Employment (SCOPE)
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in supporting organisations to develop and implement to strategic and business plans;
• Experience of developing and putting into practice HR, procurement and finance policies and procedures
• Experience of Change Management
• Familiarity with governance practise
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience within vocational training organisations especially those offering C&G and/or NVQ
• Experience of conducting and rolling out organisational capacity assessments
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/grass root organisations
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but VSOs standards for security and facilities

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/organizational-development-specialist-technical-vocational

Deadline: 15/Jan/2017

Organizational Development Specialist Job Vacancy at VSO Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the operational, management and governance capacity of staff, management and board members of the vocational training institute so they have the leadership, policies and practices to support the delivery of quality, market relevant, internationally recognised (e.g. City and Guilds) and industry demanded standards of skills training and services; so the local population have increased preparedness for employment in the oil and gas and related sectors; as part of a 3 year GIZ funded livelihoods project - Skills and Capacity for Organisational (VTI) Productivity and Employment (SCOPE)
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in supporting organisations to develop and implement to strategic and business plans;
• Experience of developing and putting into practice HR, procurement and finance policies and procedures
• Experience of Change Management
• Familiarity with governance practise
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience within vocational training organisations especially those offering C&G and/or NVQ
• Experience of conducting and rolling out organisational capacity assessments
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/grass root organisations
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/organizational-development-specialist-vtis

Deadline: 31/Dec/2016

Agribusiness Training Specialist Off-farm – Vocational Training Institute - Arua Tech Uganda

Role overview

Assess the needs and build the technical (and operational) capacity of instructors (and staff) within the Vocational Training Institute (VTI) so they can deliver quality, agricultural market relevant and industry demanded standards of skills training and services. Support the VTI staff in conducting market assessments, curriculum development based on identified agricultural related off-farm market trades (for example manufacture/repair of high impact, low cost intermediate technology agricultural tools, equipment and machines; processing, value addition and marketing of produce etc.)

This project is part of a 3 year youth livelihood project, funded by private supporters of VSO’s work in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Vocational and technical training experience in Agricultural – off farm related sectors (manufacture/repair of low cost agricultural tools, equipment and machines; processing; value addition and marketing of produce etc)
• Experience of curricular development
• Experience of training and coaching others in lesson planning; schemes of work; lesson delivery; competence based learning; formative and summative assessments

Desirable:
• Experience of delivering Training of Trainers
• Experience of Preparation for work
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/agribusiness-training-specialist-off-farm-%E2%80%93-vocational-training

Deadline: 31/Dec/2016

Graduate Associate 2017 Job Vacancy at PWC in Uganda

At PwC, you will have a distinctive experience and we will provide you with the opportunity to develop new ways of thinking, creating value for you, for PwC and for our clients. We would like you to be part of this experience. We are receiving applications from fresh university graduates from all disciplines. We are interested in candidates who are in their final year or graduated early 2016.

Ugandans completing their degrees from colleges and universities outside Uganda are welcome to apply.

This is an experience for you to learn, get challenged, grow, feel recognized and valued. It's an experience to reach your full potential and shape your future. Select from available opportunities in Assurance and Tax Services
Minimum Requirements
For your application to be successful you need to have:
·A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of upper second class honours or its equivalent and an outstanding academic track record
·Innovation and creativity
·Flexibility and adaptability
·Good communication and interpersonal skills.
·High levels of motivation and enthusiasm
·Personal initiative and drive

How to Apply:
https://pwc_africa.recruitmentplatform.com/uganda-careers-site/UK/details.html?nPostingID=3110&nPostingTargetID=47139&option=52&sort=DESC&respnr=1&ID=P5MFK026203F3VBQB796GLOZ9&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=ugandacareerssite

Deadline: 30/Apr/2017

Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at PWC in Uganda

The Company
PwC helps organisations and individuals create the value they're looking for. We're a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating environments in Uganda and the region enables us to put ourselves in our clients' shoes and offer truly tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions to unique business challenges

Uganda Voucher Plus Activity is a 5 year maternal health voucher program. The program will distribute approximately 385,000 vouchers to poor pregnant mothers in Eastern and Northern Uganda.

Abt Associates has sub-contracted PwC as the Voucher Management Agent (VMA) that will manage the entire cycle of the voucher program from printing and distribution of vouchers to partners, contracting of Voucher Service Providers

Roles & Responsibilities
•Day to day running of project affairs including liaison with the client on operational matters
•Collaborate with partner organisations in the voucher scheme
•Supervision of all staff working on the project
•Attend client/donor meetings
•Prepare / review all routine progress reports and financial reports to the client
•Conduct field visits

Requirements
•Significant experience in management of projects
•Experience in management of processes and development of procedures in complex environments
•A relevant master’s degree with a bias in project management, ACCA is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
https://pwc_africa.recruitmentplatform.com/uganda-careers-site/UK/details.html?nPostingID=3146&nPostingTargetID=47241&option=52&sort=DESC&respnr=1&ID=P5MFK026203F3VBQB796GLOZ9&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=ugandacareerssite

Deadline: 30/Dec/2016

Strategy Realisation Partnership Leader Job Vacancy at World Vision Uganda

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position will provide leadership and act as a key focal point for the 2030 strategy adoption and alignment across World Vision Partnership and near-team strategy realisation to maximise impact for children and the poorest of the poor. Lead the Global Office of Strategy, Collaboration & Innovation (GOSCI) and the Strategy Realisation Office (SRO) and facilitate the network of strategy professionals within entities across the partnership.

This position, in collaboration with others will ensure the application of a consistent model for strategy implementation, appropriate high level content/focus, and the coordination of all entities efforts to both.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall accountabilities include integrating, facilitating, and realising the strategic initiative portfolio, proactively working with sponsors and initiative leads to manage interdependency of scope and delivery of initiative realisation, and proactively leading collaboration and communication across the strategic portfolio.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Ensure that each strategic initiative has a well-documented project plan designed to achieve both installation and realisation goals.

Establishes effective governance processes that actively engage relevant sponsors in oversight and decision-making.

Measures progress and tracks risks against installation and realisation goals across the portfolio of initiatives.

Strategy Alignment and Adoption:
The Partnership Leader draws the attention of leadership to the impact of issues and decisions on strategic intent. The strategic planning process provides a mechanism to ensure that the organisation moves forward in a consistent direction. The Partnership Leader must resolve the strategy – that is, clarify it for the GOSCI and for every business unit and function, ensuring that all employees understand the details of the strategic plan and how their work connects to corporate goals. This is crucial for building the federation necessary to enact change.

Ensure Capacity of Organisation to think and work Strategically, Collaboratively and Innovatively:

The GOSCI continues to develop capacity within the organisation to think and work strategically, collaboratively and innovatively in a consistent and effective manner. This capacity is built across the Partnership using a strong and well-functioning Partnership strategy, collaboration and innovation networks.

Innovation, External Landscape and “Futurism”:

Create and implement a global approach to identifying and scaling innovative approaches that will benefit the entire partnership. Ensure appropriate funding is available to support and lead innovation in the marketplace. Ability to scan and interpret the external landscape and trends, and ability to translate into understandable implications for World Vision.

Leverage organisational capital through innovation, corporate and industry structures and assure that all of these are planned, filtered and executed against a continual review and updating of Global Mega Trends and Future Change.

Futurism is the ability to apply strategic foresight. By leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data, and continually scanning the macro-environment for mega- trends (i.e. where societal, technological, environmental, economic and political trends emerge and converge). Providing the tools to help the organisation make sense of emerging landscape, develop aspirational futures, and develop scenarios that guide strategic decision-making.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:
Master’s degree preferred in economics, business administration, public administration/management, international development or related field experience.

Extensive international experiences (minimum of 10 years) and comfort in working across cultures and within complex organisational structures.

Demonstrated breadth of business and organisation development experience and facilitation of processes.

Proven ability and successful track record in seeing the “big picture” in complex situations by linking information or applying theoretical frameworks, by taking a systems view, or by considering an abstract, innovative, broader or longer-term perspective.

Ability to perform strategic business planning including settling organisational objectives, overseeing competitive analysis, strategy implementation communication and opportunity/innovation recognition.

Work Environment:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.

How to Apply:
https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/global/executive/partnership-leader-strategy-realisation/6399

Deadline: 31/Dec/2016

PEPFAR Program Assistant Job Vacancy at U.S. Embassy Kampala in Uganda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 110-16

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time, 40 hours/week

POSITION GRADE: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN8- Ugshs 58,497,999p.a.
Inclusive of allowances
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-6*
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

START DATE: The selected candidate must be able to start work within four weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may not be considered.

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ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of PEPFAR Program Assistant.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the operational, logistical, and administrative assistant in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Coordination Office. The direct supervisor is the PEPFAR Coordinator, who reports to the Ambassador and is supervised by the Deputy Chief of Mission. The incumbent contributes to the goals and objectives of PEPFAR in Uganda and works with the in-country PEPFAR staff to ensure the successful outcome of PEPFAR-funded activities. Major duties include assisting with the preparation of the $300 million Country Operational Plan each year, instructing Washington where to reprogram budget lines three-four times per year, and maintaining the database covering the 360 USG staff funded by PEPFAR.

This is a Fixed Term position for 9 Months. Fixed Term means that this appointment is for a fixed period of time (typically 9 months) and that the Human Resources Office may terminate this contract at the convenience of the U.S. Government. The Human Resources Office also advises that you are not a permanent employee and shall not be eligible for severance/retirement benefits that are due to permanent employees upon separation.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of University degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences or Education is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in program/project management, or administration, including working with more senior staff in the organization is required.

3. LANGUAGE:
Level IV (fluent – written and spoken) English ability is required.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced training in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and Outlook and is required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to process large amounts of information and organize it into useful formats is required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must possess good knowledge of USG policies and procedures as they relate to the implementation of PEPFAR. Must have good understanding of the operations of the GOU, NGOs, and civil society organizations working in HIV/AIDS.

SELECTION PROCESS
When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
1. All applications must be submitted online.
2. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link below http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/. For further assistance call 0414306450
3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.

IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).

WHERE TO APPLY:
http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/
Telephone: 0414306001

ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Deadline: 4/Jan/2017

Public Affairs Assistant at U.S. Embassy Kampala in Uganda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 109-16

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources

POSITION TITLE: Public Affairs Assistant (Fixed Term)

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time, 40 hours/week

POSITION GRADE: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 Ugshs 42,954,740 p.a.
Inclusive of allowances
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7*
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

START DATE: The selected candidate must be able to start work within four weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may not be considered.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Affairs Assistant.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer, provides logistical, clerical and administrative support for all of Embassy Kampala’s public affairs programs.
This is a Fixed Term position for 9 Months. Fixed Term means that this appointment is for a fixed period of time (typically 9 months) and that the Human Resources Office may terminate this contract at the convenience of the U.S. Government. The Human Resources Office also advises that you are not a permanent employee and shall not be eligible for severance/retirement benefits that are due to permanent employees upon separation.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of university degree in liberal arts is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressively responsible work in advanced secretarial or program administration experience is required.

3. LANGUAGE: List both English and host country language(s) by level and specialization.
Level IV in written and spoken English required.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skill in personal computing, excellent work processing skills, as is experience with database management and internet resources is required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of Uganda’s government institutions and cultural, educational, and media organizations required.

SELECTION PROCESS
When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
1. All applications must be submitted online.
2. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link below http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/. For further assistance call 0414306450
3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.

IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).

WHERE TO APPLY:
http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/
Telephone: 0414306001

ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Deadline: 5/Jan/2017