Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Employer: Ministry Of Education and Sports
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Age: 28 Years and above
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with a bias in Structural Analysis and Design plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Housing Studies or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
• Applicants should be registered Engineers with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB)
• Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience in Civil Engineering Works particularly, construction supervision and management and dealing with Engineering Consultants, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• Applicants should have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, leadership and management qualities and should be computer literate.
Duties:
• Providing technical advice in Civil Engineering
• Supervising the Engineers and Assistant Engineers directly under him.
• Supervising construction of civil works to ensure compliance to contractual specifications and time frames.
• Overseeing and supervising consultants, where applicable and ensuring that their performance leads to successful implementation of the project.
• Attending construction site meetings.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the Construction Unit
• Checking that payment certificates and of value for money.
• Representing the Assistant Commissioner in meetings.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Application Deadline: 6th Nov 2013
Thursday 10 October 2013
Careers at Office of the President (Directorate of Ethics and Integrity) in Uganda
Job Title: Senior Communication Officer
Employer: Office of the President (Directorate of Ethics and Integrity)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Age: 30years and Above
Minimum Qualification and Working Experience:
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism.
• He/She should have a minimum of three (3)years relevant working experience as Communication Officer in the area of Public Relations/Communication in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties:
• Participating in all activities of the Directorate in order to cover those activities or publicity.
• Participating in analysis and review of policies of the Directorate
• Carrying out research, participating in data analysis and report writing
• Handling duties of the Directorate’s Public Relations Officer
• Preparing audio and visual releases to be made in the local media
• Reviewing media releases and preparing responses, where necessary for the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also accepted.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Application Deadline: 6th Nov 2013
Employer: Office of the President (Directorate of Ethics and Integrity)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Age: 30years and Above
Minimum Qualification and Working Experience:
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism.
• He/She should have a minimum of three (3)years relevant working experience as Communication Officer in the area of Public Relations/Communication in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties:
• Participating in all activities of the Directorate in order to cover those activities or publicity.
• Participating in analysis and review of policies of the Directorate
• Carrying out research, participating in data analysis and report writing
• Handling duties of the Directorate’s Public Relations Officer
• Preparing audio and visual releases to be made in the local media
• Reviewing media releases and preparing responses, where necessary for the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also accepted.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Application Deadline: 6th Nov 2013
Careers at Ministry Gender, Labour and Social Development in Uganda
Job Title: Director Labour
Employer: Ministry Gender, Labour and Social Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Age: 38 Years and Above
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Management or Law plus a minimum of a Master’s Degree in any of the above disciplines from a recognized University/Institution
• Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Commissioner in management of the labour laws or safety and health legislation, in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have the following competencies:
• Understanding of Labour, Employment,
• Industrial Relations,
• Occupational Safety and Health Legislation,
• Knowledge of International Labour Standards,
• Policy Management,Planning,
• Organizing and Coordinating,
• Strategic thinking,
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills,
• Leadership and Networking,
• Financial Management,
• Ethics and Integrity
Duties:
• Developing policies related to employment, occupational safety and health, social security, regulations, detailed rules and procedures for the implementation of the labour/employment laws.
• Providing guidance to Employers and Trade Unions on policies related to labour and employment and social security, legislation and regulations.
• Supporting mutual settlement of disputes between workers and employers by working closely with the Industrial Court.
• Developing advocacy programmes for the Directorate of Labour, employers, workers and the community on their rights at the workplace and risks to their health.
• Advising the Permanent Secretary on the management of all policies, plans and programmes of action under the Directorate of Labour.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Application Deadline: 6th Nov 2013
Employer: Ministry Gender, Labour and Social Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Age: 38 Years and Above
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Management or Law plus a minimum of a Master’s Degree in any of the above disciplines from a recognized University/Institution
• Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Commissioner in management of the labour laws or safety and health legislation, in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have the following competencies:
• Understanding of Labour, Employment,
• Industrial Relations,
• Occupational Safety and Health Legislation,
• Knowledge of International Labour Standards,
• Policy Management,Planning,
• Organizing and Coordinating,
• Strategic thinking,
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills,
• Leadership and Networking,
• Financial Management,
• Ethics and Integrity
Duties:
• Developing policies related to employment, occupational safety and health, social security, regulations, detailed rules and procedures for the implementation of the labour/employment laws.
• Providing guidance to Employers and Trade Unions on policies related to labour and employment and social security, legislation and regulations.
• Supporting mutual settlement of disputes between workers and employers by working closely with the Industrial Court.
• Developing advocacy programmes for the Directorate of Labour, employers, workers and the community on their rights at the workplace and risks to their health.
• Advising the Permanent Secretary on the management of all policies, plans and programmes of action under the Directorate of Labour.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Application Deadline: 6th Nov 2013
Careers at Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in Uganda
Job title: Commissioner Industry And Technology
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Kampala
Job category: IT/Software Development/Administration
Min. years of experience: more than 10 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:
• Possession of additional training relevant to industrial and policy development will be an added advantage.
• He/she should have the ability to coach, mentor and develop subordinates.
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above or the following fields: Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Management and Project Management from a recognized University/Institution.
• Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• He/she should be registered with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board.
Duties:
• Planning, coordinating and supervising programs and activities of the Department.
• Ensuring initiation, formulation and harmonization of policies related to industrial development in conformity with the National Development Plan and other Government initiatives.
• Leading in the provision of technical guidance on policy development within the department.
• Participating in the formulation of the Ministry’s BFP and Policy Statement, especially supervising the DIT inputs.
• Controlling and managing the expenditures of the Departments budget.
• Monitoring and evaluating the status of implementation of the Council and Summit directives.
• Participating and making presentations in the Ministry’s awareness and publicizing activities.
• Taking record of the proceedings of the meetings.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Closing date: November 6, 2013 - 5pm
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Kampala
Job category: IT/Software Development/Administration
Min. years of experience: more than 10 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:
• Possession of additional training relevant to industrial and policy development will be an added advantage.
• He/she should have the ability to coach, mentor and develop subordinates.
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above or the following fields: Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Management and Project Management from a recognized University/Institution.
• Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• He/she should be registered with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board.
Duties:
• Planning, coordinating and supervising programs and activities of the Department.
• Ensuring initiation, formulation and harmonization of policies related to industrial development in conformity with the National Development Plan and other Government initiatives.
• Leading in the provision of technical guidance on policy development within the department.
• Participating in the formulation of the Ministry’s BFP and Policy Statement, especially supervising the DIT inputs.
• Controlling and managing the expenditures of the Departments budget.
• Monitoring and evaluating the status of implementation of the Council and Summit directives.
• Participating and making presentations in the Ministry’s awareness and publicizing activities.
• Taking record of the proceedings of the meetings.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Closing date: November 6, 2013 - 5pm
Computer Forensic & Incident Management Manager Careers at National Information Technology
Job title: Computer Forensic & Incident Management Manager
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: IT/Software Development
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Key Result Areas/ Accountabilities;
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for incident response and forensics
• Manage and perform incident response activities including:
a. Searching device and server logs.
b. Locating malware on a computer
c. Identifying the attack vector
d. Remediating infected computer(s)
e. Building a timeline showing how the incident unfolded.
f. File carving
g. Briefing customer on extent of incident and response strategy
h. Perform storage forensics and Utilize Company-owned forensic tools (Encase, FTK, Helix, Wireshark, etc.) and other incident responses tools in the course of investigations
i. Utilize other Incident response tools such as nmap, Wireshark and Snort,
j. Perform network storage forensics (for example, capturing network traffic for analysis)
k. Perform file-system analysis and file carving (for example, to extract email, documents, and other trace evidence)
l. Establish timelines and patterns of activity of individuals and electronic devices and software
m. Follow forensically sound practices, including preserving chain of custody
n. Consult with Company legal team on privacy, policy and compliance concerns
o. Develop company wide remediation plan of actions as a result of investigative discovery within company business and IT infrastructure
p. Adequately communicate with all key stakeholders to ensure both confidentiality of information and expedient evidence collection
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems information Security or a related field from a recognized university
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) credential is an added advantage
• A post graduate in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Networking and Operating Systems certifications / credentials.
Essential skills/competences:
• Strong understanding of networking protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, network tools such as wireshark and nmap and networking principles such as subnet masks, CIDR and spanning-tree protocol
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Analytical and problem –solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and report writing skills.
• Capacity to establish credibility, trust and partnership.
• Broad information security knowledge and experience
• Working knowledge of forensic tools such as Encase, FTK, Helix, Knoppix, Slax, Sleuthkit, SIFT, BlackLight and/or MacForensicsLab
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Active Directory, Virtualization platforms, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, LDAP, Active Directory, 802.11 wireless, firewalls, routers, network protocols and architecture, databases, VPN/RAS, IDS/IPS
• Understanding of risk-based frameworks
• Understanding of one or more frameworks: PCI-DSS, Sarbanes Oxley, NERC-CIP, HIPAA, FISMA, ISO, COBIT, NIST
• Very good understanding of MS Windows architecture and design
Required Experience:
• At least 3 years active experience as part of an incident response team working as an IR Handler (either in-house or as a consultant)
• Experience managing large and small scale incidents
• Experience leading digital forensic investigations
How to apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to submit their application form (which can be down loaded from the NITA-U official website www.nita.go.ug), with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below. Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
No application will be accepted without a duly signed standard application form.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug
Closing date: October 14, 2013 - 3pm
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: IT/Software Development
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Key Result Areas/ Accountabilities;
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for incident response and forensics
• Manage and perform incident response activities including:
a. Searching device and server logs.
b. Locating malware on a computer
c. Identifying the attack vector
d. Remediating infected computer(s)
e. Building a timeline showing how the incident unfolded.
f. File carving
g. Briefing customer on extent of incident and response strategy
h. Perform storage forensics and Utilize Company-owned forensic tools (Encase, FTK, Helix, Wireshark, etc.) and other incident responses tools in the course of investigations
i. Utilize other Incident response tools such as nmap, Wireshark and Snort,
j. Perform network storage forensics (for example, capturing network traffic for analysis)
k. Perform file-system analysis and file carving (for example, to extract email, documents, and other trace evidence)
l. Establish timelines and patterns of activity of individuals and electronic devices and software
m. Follow forensically sound practices, including preserving chain of custody
n. Consult with Company legal team on privacy, policy and compliance concerns
o. Develop company wide remediation plan of actions as a result of investigative discovery within company business and IT infrastructure
p. Adequately communicate with all key stakeholders to ensure both confidentiality of information and expedient evidence collection
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Information Systems information Security or a related field from a recognized university
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) credential is an added advantage
• A post graduate in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Networking and Operating Systems certifications / credentials.
Essential skills/competences:
• Strong understanding of networking protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, network tools such as wireshark and nmap and networking principles such as subnet masks, CIDR and spanning-tree protocol
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Analytical and problem –solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and report writing skills.
• Capacity to establish credibility, trust and partnership.
• Broad information security knowledge and experience
• Working knowledge of forensic tools such as Encase, FTK, Helix, Knoppix, Slax, Sleuthkit, SIFT, BlackLight and/or MacForensicsLab
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Active Directory, Virtualization platforms, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, LDAP, Active Directory, 802.11 wireless, firewalls, routers, network protocols and architecture, databases, VPN/RAS, IDS/IPS
• Understanding of risk-based frameworks
• Understanding of one or more frameworks: PCI-DSS, Sarbanes Oxley, NERC-CIP, HIPAA, FISMA, ISO, COBIT, NIST
• Very good understanding of MS Windows architecture and design
Required Experience:
• At least 3 years active experience as part of an incident response team working as an IR Handler (either in-house or as a consultant)
• Experience managing large and small scale incidents
• Experience leading digital forensic investigations
How to apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to submit their application form (which can be down loaded from the NITA-U official website www.nita.go.ug), with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below. Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
No application will be accepted without a duly signed standard application form.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug
Closing date: October 14, 2013 - 3pm
Administrative and Finance Assistant Job Vacancy in Uganda at African Development Bank (AfDB)
Job title: Administrative and Finance Assistant
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank office in Kampala (UGFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. The office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Uganda. The major functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country programming, project administration, promoting participation, regional integration, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact. UGFO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position. This is a local position, and posting will be in the Uganda Field Office (Kampala) of the African Development Bank Group.
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Administrative/Clerical
Min. years of experience: 6 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Job Summary:
Under the overall administrative authority of the Resident Representative, the Finance and Administrative Assistant will undertake to implement the UGFO’s administrative services including accounting and budgeting, human resources activities and supervision of use of office facilities and resources. He/she will carry out effective recording, control and management of Bank resources, the Office’s operational activities in keeping with the Bank’s policies and guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Budget preparation and implementation:
• Participate in drawing up the administrative budget of the Bank’s Office following the schedule set by the Budget Department while taking into account the particular investment needs of the Office;
• Ensure recording, up-dating and monitoring expenditure in accordance with the Bank’s internal control rules and procedures
• Report periodically on the status of budget implementation and propose possible revisions.
• Establishing procedures and controls to improve efficiency of service and identify cost savings and promote efficient use of Bank resources.
• Advise the management on methods to improve control environment in the Field Office
Finance and Accounting:
• Ensure timely payments of all bills for UGFO in line with established financial procedures and regulations.
• Ensuring proper documentation of payment vouchers and all other supporting documents.
• Process for payment and maintain individual staff mission expenditure; advances and balances.
• Keep and maintain daily updates of all the required Field Office books of accounts, records, inventory and files in order, and all financial transactions captured and entered in SAP.
• Produce for review and final approval of the Resident Representative, all the Office monthly financial and budget execution reports.
• Undertake timely preparation and verification of reports, statements and schedules for auditing of the Country Office activities
Human Resources Management:
• Keep all staff records/Files up-dated.
• Up-date and submit monthly reports on personnel management.
• Manage office staff benefits in accordance with the Human Resources policy and instructions in force.
General Administration:
• Ensure all administrative documents necessary for the proper functioning of the office and staff are obtained from the relevant authorities.
• Proper management and control of office stores and petty cash.
• Ensure administrative support to all the Field Office staff and bank’s visiting mission as required.
• Ensure that proper filing is undertaken in the Field Office;
• Ensure that proper control mechanism and segregation of duties are in place, and that Bank procedures are fully implemented.
• institutional procurement of goods and services and Management of property and equipment
• Undertake procurement of goods and services in keeping with the Bank’ rules and procedures.
• Manage the preparation and monitoring of service providers’ contracts.
• Keep stock of Office supplies and inventory of Bank property and equipment.
• Management of office vehicles in accordance with the bank’s transport policy and instructions in force.
• Ensure the quality of Bank facilities in Uganda, including workspaces, property and equipment as well as service provision relating to the upkeep, maintenance and security of facilities according to Bank standards.
• Organize, supervise and monitor the activities of administrative staff and ensure appropriate training for the latter in order to obtain quality services;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Finance; combined with membership to an internationally recognized professional accounting body (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) with knowledge and experience in administrative; financial accounting and full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance.
• At least six years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a similar post in a multilateral organization will be considered an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment and to function effectively as a member of various groups
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (SAP, Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of French will be considered an advantage.
Terms of Employment:
Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance. This position does not attract international terms and conditions. The post holder will be considered as local staff and will therefore not have international status.
Contact/How to apply:
Please visit the web link below to express your interest in the above vacancy. Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available online from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating their date of birth and . The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged
Click here to apply (external link)
Closing date: October 25, 2013 - 5pm
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank office in Kampala (UGFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. The office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Uganda. The major functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country programming, project administration, promoting participation, regional integration, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact. UGFO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position. This is a local position, and posting will be in the Uganda Field Office (Kampala) of the African Development Bank Group.
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Administrative/Clerical
Min. years of experience: 6 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Job Summary:
Under the overall administrative authority of the Resident Representative, the Finance and Administrative Assistant will undertake to implement the UGFO’s administrative services including accounting and budgeting, human resources activities and supervision of use of office facilities and resources. He/she will carry out effective recording, control and management of Bank resources, the Office’s operational activities in keeping with the Bank’s policies and guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Budget preparation and implementation:
• Participate in drawing up the administrative budget of the Bank’s Office following the schedule set by the Budget Department while taking into account the particular investment needs of the Office;
• Ensure recording, up-dating and monitoring expenditure in accordance with the Bank’s internal control rules and procedures
• Report periodically on the status of budget implementation and propose possible revisions.
• Establishing procedures and controls to improve efficiency of service and identify cost savings and promote efficient use of Bank resources.
• Advise the management on methods to improve control environment in the Field Office
Finance and Accounting:
• Ensure timely payments of all bills for UGFO in line with established financial procedures and regulations.
• Ensuring proper documentation of payment vouchers and all other supporting documents.
• Process for payment and maintain individual staff mission expenditure; advances and balances.
• Keep and maintain daily updates of all the required Field Office books of accounts, records, inventory and files in order, and all financial transactions captured and entered in SAP.
• Produce for review and final approval of the Resident Representative, all the Office monthly financial and budget execution reports.
• Undertake timely preparation and verification of reports, statements and schedules for auditing of the Country Office activities
Human Resources Management:
• Keep all staff records/Files up-dated.
• Up-date and submit monthly reports on personnel management.
• Manage office staff benefits in accordance with the Human Resources policy and instructions in force.
General Administration:
• Ensure all administrative documents necessary for the proper functioning of the office and staff are obtained from the relevant authorities.
• Proper management and control of office stores and petty cash.
• Ensure administrative support to all the Field Office staff and bank’s visiting mission as required.
• Ensure that proper filing is undertaken in the Field Office;
• Ensure that proper control mechanism and segregation of duties are in place, and that Bank procedures are fully implemented.
• institutional procurement of goods and services and Management of property and equipment
• Undertake procurement of goods and services in keeping with the Bank’ rules and procedures.
• Manage the preparation and monitoring of service providers’ contracts.
• Keep stock of Office supplies and inventory of Bank property and equipment.
• Management of office vehicles in accordance with the bank’s transport policy and instructions in force.
• Ensure the quality of Bank facilities in Uganda, including workspaces, property and equipment as well as service provision relating to the upkeep, maintenance and security of facilities according to Bank standards.
• Organize, supervise and monitor the activities of administrative staff and ensure appropriate training for the latter in order to obtain quality services;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Finance; combined with membership to an internationally recognized professional accounting body (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) with knowledge and experience in administrative; financial accounting and full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance.
• At least six years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a similar post in a multilateral organization will be considered an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment and to function effectively as a member of various groups
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (SAP, Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of French will be considered an advantage.
Terms of Employment:
Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance. This position does not attract international terms and conditions. The post holder will be considered as local staff and will therefore not have international status.
Contact/How to apply:
Please visit the web link below to express your interest in the above vacancy. Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available online from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating their date of birth and . The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged
Click here to apply (external link)
Closing date: October 25, 2013 - 5pm
Town Clerk Vacancies at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
Job title:Town Clerk(3 Positions)
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Kampala
Job category: Administration
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:
•Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Arts, Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in either Urban management or Public Administration or Human Resource Management or Management or Development Studies from a recognized University/Institution.
•A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration and Management or Urban Planning and Management or Development Studies or Finance and Accounting or a Certificate in Administrative Law or Project formulation and implementation from a recognized University/Institution and Membership with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
•Applicants should have a minimum of seven (7) years working experience in a reputable corporate organization three (3) years of which should have been gained at management level.
•Experience of working in the private sector will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
•Integrity and confidentiality,
•Management and supervision competences,
•Ability to manage a business unit with multiple and challenging tasks,
•Strategic thinking and planning,
•Ability to set up a high performing team,
•Oral and written communication competences,
•Interpersonal relations,
•Ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and
•Challenging tasks and
•Ability to meet timeliness and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Duties:
•Planning and setting benchmarks for the management of the Division, implementation of Division policies, strategies and business objectives in line with the KCCA Act.
•Providing technical advice to the Division Urban Council on Government policies.
•Preparing and presenting Division annual budget to the Authority in line with KCCA financial guidelines.
•Monitoring the delivery of services to the community and taking remedial action where service delivery standards are below the expected standards.
•Mobilizing the Urban community for development and sustainability of the infrastructure and services in the Division.
•Developing a system for managing the utilization and safeguarding of assets and records of the Division in line with the KCCA asset management policies and procedures.
•Implementing Ordinances made by KCCA and Bye-laws made by the Division Urban Councils.
•Preparing and submitting reports to the Executive Director of KCCA on the management of the affairs of the Division as per the KCCA Act.
•Managing and developing the performance of staff under direct supervision of the Town
•Clerk in accordance with the performance management guidelines.
•Any other duties as may be assignedfrom time to time.
How to apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Closing date: November 6, 2013 - 5pm
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Kampala
Job category: Administration
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:
•Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Arts, Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in either Urban management or Public Administration or Human Resource Management or Management or Development Studies from a recognized University/Institution.
•A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration and Management or Urban Planning and Management or Development Studies or Finance and Accounting or a Certificate in Administrative Law or Project formulation and implementation from a recognized University/Institution and Membership with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
•Applicants should have a minimum of seven (7) years working experience in a reputable corporate organization three (3) years of which should have been gained at management level.
•Experience of working in the private sector will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
•Integrity and confidentiality,
•Management and supervision competences,
•Ability to manage a business unit with multiple and challenging tasks,
•Strategic thinking and planning,
•Ability to set up a high performing team,
•Oral and written communication competences,
•Interpersonal relations,
•Ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and
•Challenging tasks and
•Ability to meet timeliness and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Duties:
•Planning and setting benchmarks for the management of the Division, implementation of Division policies, strategies and business objectives in line with the KCCA Act.
•Providing technical advice to the Division Urban Council on Government policies.
•Preparing and presenting Division annual budget to the Authority in line with KCCA financial guidelines.
•Monitoring the delivery of services to the community and taking remedial action where service delivery standards are below the expected standards.
•Mobilizing the Urban community for development and sustainability of the infrastructure and services in the Division.
•Developing a system for managing the utilization and safeguarding of assets and records of the Division in line with the KCCA asset management policies and procedures.
•Implementing Ordinances made by KCCA and Bye-laws made by the Division Urban Councils.
•Preparing and submitting reports to the Executive Director of KCCA on the management of the affairs of the Division as per the KCCA Act.
•Managing and developing the performance of staff under direct supervision of the Town
•Clerk in accordance with the performance management guidelines.
•Any other duties as may be assignedfrom time to time.
How to apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
Selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Closing date: November 6, 2013 - 5pm
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