Chief Judge Jobs at Judicial Service Commission in Uganda

 Job Title: Chief Judge

Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th August, 2013

Department : Industrial Court
Reference : ADM/140/202/01
Number of Vacancies : One (01)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
• Appointment on full time basis for a five (5) year term;
• Other terms and conditions of service are similar to those of a Judge of the High Court of Uganda.
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
• A Ugandan who is or has been a judge of a Court having unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters or a Court having jurisdiction in appeals from any such Court or has practiced as an advocate for a period not less than ten years before a Court having unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters.
• Any period during which a person has practiced as a public officer holding an office for which qualification as an Advocate is required shall be taken into account in calculating the period of practice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Presides over the proceedings of the Industrial Court.
• Arbitrates on labour disputes referred to the Court under The Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act No. 8 of 2006.
• Adjudicates upon questions of law and fact arising from references made to the Industrial Court under any other law.
• Receives and handles appeals from decisions of Labour Officers.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted, in triplicate,
 to either JSC or PSF 3 and submitted to;
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Farmers House,
 P. O Box 7679,
Kampala
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized
University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent.
Any relevant advanced/ post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage.
Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).

MAGISTRATE GRADE 1 Jobs at Judicial Service Commission in Uganda

  Job Title: MAGISTRATE GRADE 1,

Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th August, 2013.

Department : Courts Of Judicature
Reference : ADM/140/202/01
No. Of Vacancies : Four (4)
Age : 25 years and above
Salary : Uganda Government
Scale :U4

Qualifications:
• Candidates should be Ugandans who possess an Honours LLB degree from a recognized University/ Institution and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre.
• Any relevant post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibility:
• Adjudicates Civil and Criminal cases under his/her jurisdiction.
• Writes and delivers judgments.
• Supervises staff directly under him/her.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted, in triplicate,
 to either JSC or PSF 3 and submitted to;
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Farmers House,
 P. O Box 7679,
Kampala
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized
University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent.
Any relevant advanced/ post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage.
Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).

Global Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Jobs in Uganda at GOAL

 Job Title: Global Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Employer: GOAL
Duty Station: Kampala,Uganda
Application Deadline: 15th Aug 2013

Job Description
GOAL is an International NGO established in 1977, currently operational in 13 countries world-wide with an annual budget of €65m. GOAL is currently in its second year 2 of a 5 year strategic plan covering the period 2012-16, with an integrated programme model in complex operating environments. GOAL works in the following sectors: Health (including WASH, Nutrition and HIV), Livelihoods and Children’s Empowerment and Protection Programming.
GOAL’s work is a mixture of Development programming and Humanitarian response, we consider one of our keys strengths to be our adaptive and responsive approach to local contexts.
Specific tasks would include:
• Review of all evaluation terms of reference from country programmes and in coordination with the head of Programme Quality, provide HQ technical feedback and approval
• Leading procurement of consultants services to conduct external evaluations
• Establishing new and maintaining existing mechanisms to enable country programme technical recommendations to be tracked through to implementation
• Coordinate multi country thematic/sector specific evaluations
Dissemination/ Sharing of learning:
• Sharing internal best practices found through evaluations with other country programmes, senior management, technical team members and within the M&E team in GOAL.
• Sharing relevant journal/publication articles with technical team members on best practice or innovations that relate to M&E in their sector (Health, WASH, HIV, Nutrition, Livelihoods)
Networking/Representation with Donors:
• Attending and presenting at conferences and creating networking opportunities for GOAL in the M&E sphere with a view to learning and also demonstrating GOAL’s work
• Preparing and presenting evidence based presentations for donors, governments or other stakeholders to demonstrate GOAL’s work
Research:
• Identifying research needs/ opportunities in conjunction with country programmes, coordinating a very focused set of research priority topics per year
• Linking to or maintaining relationships with research institutes/ universities
Requirements:
• A primary degree in Development or related field with Masters level degree indicating experience in operational research, action research or associated field.
• Minimum 3 (three) years practical field experience in emergency and development humanitarian programmes, with a particular focus on planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to rural development
• Experience in report writing and proposal generation and familiarity with key donor monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
• Experience and skills in staff training and management.
• Appreciation of the aims and objectives of GOAL.
• Adept in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SMART and/or Epi Info, STATA, SPSS
• Fluent in spoken and written English with strong analytical skills
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application
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Programme Manager Grants and Monitoring & Evaluation Jobs at War Child Holland in Uganda

  Job Title: Programme Manager Grants and Monitoring & Evaluation

Employer: War Child Holland
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 14th Aug 2013

As Programme Manager Grants and Monitoring & Evaluation (PMG) you are responsible for the
planning of and reporting on all projects of War Child in Uganda. Additionally you will lead the development of project proposals and you will make sure that Monitoring & Evaluation are embedded in all projects and provide the basis for learning and accountability.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the appropriate planning and control of project implementation;
• Ensure that the Planning, Learning and Accountability cycle is up-to-date and being implemented consistently;
• Responsible for timely compilation of donor reports and maintains relationship with stakeholders;
• Lead the process for developing proposals ensuring they are in line with the strategy;
• Management of the Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator including coaching & guidance.
Profile
• Relevant academic background (social science and management) e.g. International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration;
• Min 3 years of experience in project development and implementation with an (I)NGO in an international humanitarian or developmental context;
• Proven experience in proposal development, fundraising and donor compliance;
• Knowledge of participatory planning and programming methods;
• Experienced in community development work using community based and other development approaches.
• Strong written and verbal expressions skills in English;
• Result- focused and persistent to achieve goals;
• Team player to manage, lead and to be part of a team;
• Good networking skills;
• Creative; seeking alternative solutions to problems;
• Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems.
War Child offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in The Netherlands. This position is open for both national & international candidates.
War Child offers good remuneration and excellent benefits. The exact package will determined on national or international candidature. Please visit our website www.warchildholland.org for more information on the organisation and the programme.
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Deputy Registrar Jobs in Uganda at Judicial Service Commission

  Job Title: Deputy Registrar

Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th August, 2013.

Department : Courts of Judicature
Reference : ADM/140/202/01
Number of vacancies : Seven (07)
Salary scale : U1SE

Working experience:
• Should have worked in the Courts of Judicature for at least 3 years as an Assistant Registrar or 6 years as Chief Magistrate or 3 years as a Senior Principal State Attorney.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists the Registrar in the administrative duties of the assigned Registry.
• Performs judicial functions within his/her jurisdiction in a given Court.
• Makes monthly reports on the position of the cases in the Courts of Judicature.
• Assists the Registrar in the management of Court premises, equipment/tools and other logistics.
• Plans and manages Court sessions in consultation with the Registrar.
• Supervises staff directly under him/her.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted, in triplicate,
 to either JSC or PSF 3 and submitted to;
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Farmers House,
 P. O Box 7679,
Kampala
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized
University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent.
Any relevant advanced/ post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage.
Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).

Disaster Risk Reduction Officer Jobs at Australian Red Cross in Uganda

 Job Title: Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

Employer: Australian Red Cross
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 12th Aug 2013

Help Uganda Red Cross develop monitoring and evaluation tools that can assess the impact of its
disaster risk reduction activities and identify areas for improvement.
As the frequency and impact of disasters such as landslides and flooding increase in Uganda, so does the demand on Uganda Red Cross’ disaster response operations.
To reduce vulnerability and build community resilience to disasters Uganda Red Cross implements a range of activities, from tree planting to promotion of energy saving technology to education. It is seeking the support of an Australian volunteer to develop a Disaster Risk Reduction strategy and gather documented evidence of how its activities have increased community resilience.
The volunteer will help to review existing documentation including program plans and strategies and develop recommendations for strengthening the disaster risk reduction program. They will provide technical support in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the impact of the program, document findings of good practice and share this with relevant stakeholders.
This is a volunteer assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. Airfares, living allowances, accommodation, insurance and other support is provided through the program.
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Principal Magistrate Grade 1 Jobs in Uganda at Judicial Service Commission

  Job Title: Principal Magistrate Grade 1

Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th August, 2013.

Department : Courts of Judicature
Reference : ADM/140/202/01
No. Of Vacancies : One (01)
Salary : Uganda Government
Scale: U2

Qualifications And Experience:
• Should have worked in the Courts of Judicature for at least 3 years as a Senior Magistrate or 6 years as a Magistrate Grade One.
Duties and Responsibility:
• Adjudicates Civil and Criminal cases under his/her jurisdiction.
• Writes and delivers judgments.
• Supervises staff directly under him/her.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted, in triplicate,
 to either JSC or PSF 3 and submitted to;
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Farmers House,
 P. O Box 7679,
Kampala
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized
University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent.
Any relevant advanced/ post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage.
Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).

Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor Jobs at Samaritan's Purse in Uganda

  Job Title: Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor (1658)

Employer: Samaritan's Purse
Duty Station: Kampala ,Uganda
Application Deadline: 12th Aug 2013

The advisor will specifically focus on training and capacity building of SP Veterinary & Agricultural field staff in monitoring, reporting, and compliance with donor regulations.
This position will be based in Uganda, but will support our offices globally. Travel may be up to 30-40% of the time to support both field and disaster relief activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support Vet/Agriculture/Livelihoods disaster relief efforts. Will include traveling to the field as necessary for temporary assigned field responsibility, project assessment, and consulting with field offices on specific technical issues.
 • Stay current with global livestock, agriculture & livelihoods programming trends and regulation changes as it pertains to implementation in the field.
 • Assist with visits to field projects and provide assessments/reports of current efforts. Work with field staff to integrate the spiritual aspects into each Vet/Agriculture intervention. Provide technical backstopping for vet/agriculture projects as needed. Consult with field offices on specific technical issues related to veterinary and agriculture programming, baseline surveys, monitoring and assessments.
 • Build the capacity of vet/agriculture staff in the field.
 • Write and/or review vet/agriculture portions of grant proposals. Work closely with Regional Directors (RDs), Country Directors (CDs) and Program Development Department (PDD) staff in project development. Actively pursue grant/funding opportunities in current fields and write and/or review vet/agriculture portions of grant proposals. Meet with regional and country donor communities, peer organizations and national partners to cultivate relationships at the technical level. At the country level, assist the CDs and country program managers in managing these relationships and training SP staff toward cooperation with vet/agriculture staff of other agencies.
 • Drive Vet/Agriculture program tracking and standardization by developing quality control and monitoring systems for all vet/agriculture projects and write technical manuals. Develop and maintain database of vet/agriculture projects and statistics. Engage in sharing best practices (through providing training or resources) with staff while maintaining excellence in the Vet/Agriculture sector.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
 • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
 • Master's degree or higher in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Animal Science, Agriculture or similar field.
 • One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
 • 5-10 years related experience living and working in developing countries; demonstrated success in cross-cultural situations.
• Expert knowledge and skills in Veterinary and Agriculture/Livelihood technologies as well as experience and expertise in community relations, mobilization, and sector training.
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills is critical to supporting staff in the field; must be able to write and/or provide constructive feedback on grant proposals.
 • Willingness to live and work in very basic conditions for up to several weeks at a time.
 • The desire and ability to mentor Vet/Agriculture field staff; build their technical and program management capabilities as well as encourage them spiritually.
• Experience in the grant/award process, a working knowledge of donor agency requirements and a working knowledge of logical frameworks and standard indicators is a plus.
 • Must be attentive to detail.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position can accommodate a family.
Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
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