Jobs at Brac in Uganda-Senior Credit Officers

Job Title: Senior Credit Officers (Female Only) – No Experience

Organisation: BRAC
Duty Station: Lira, Soroti, Gulu, Fort portal, Arua/Koboko, Rukungiri or Kabaale, Uganda

About BRAC:
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance.

Job Summary: The Senior Credit officers will be subject to attend a Branch Manager Trainee examination process after three months of joining. Selected Branch Manager Trainee will be given official and field training. After successful completion of 6 months probation period, they will be given the responsibility of respective Branch in the capacity of Branch Manager, while those who will be unsuccessful with the trainee interviews will continue working as senior Credit officers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Responsible for Group formation in field/village level
=In charge of Right borrower selection and loan disbursement
=Perform loan appraisal ,disburse Loan and realize
=Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required and submit On time
=Maintain office discipline and work according to organization rules and regulations

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Credit Officer should hold a good Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2nd class upper division in Development Studies, Economics,Commerce, Business Administration or Statistics from a recognized Institution
=Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
=Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work with staff
=Age: 30 years and below

NB: All interested candidates MUST be individuals who are fluent in the local languages of the following places/areas: Lira, Soroti, Gulu, Fort-portal, Arua/ Koboko or Rukungiri /Kabaale languages and should be coming from specifically the above named places.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who meet the above requirements, must send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data as : Date of birth. Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least two professional references), photocopy of academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LCI letter and a day time contact number to BRAC Uganda-HRD, P.O Box 31817 (Clock tower), Plot 90, Busingiri Zone, Off Entebbe Road, Nyanama , Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 21st February, 2014

Jobs at Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) in Kampala, Uganda-Internal Auditor

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Organisation: Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director

About MTAC:
Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) desires to promote enterprise development and sound management practices through advisory, training and entrepreneurship development services.  Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) has set its self as an institution of first choice for stakeholders interested in acquiring relevant and functional knowledge, skills and work practices.

Job Summary: The Internal Auditor performs objective analysis of systems and arrive at appropriate recommendations on all aspects of MTAC's activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Internal Auditor must hold a good Master's Degree;
=Professional financial qualifications i.e. APA, ACCA, IIA
=At least four years’ experience as an Auditor

How to Apply:
If you so desire to work with MTAC in the above portfolio, please fill in this form, download here,  attach an updated CV and copies of professional credentials and send them to: Human Resource & Administration Manager, Management Training and Advisory Centre, P.O. Box 4655, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 28th February 2014.

Project Officer Job Vacancy at Lutheran World Federation in Kampala

Job Title: Project Officer – Community Services

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Project: South Sudan Emergency Response
Funding Source: Act Alliance and other Funding agencies
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About LWF:
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda Program is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Rwamwanja, Koboko, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule. Following the massive influx of refugees into the west Nile districts of Adjumani, Koboko and Arua

Job Summary: The Project Officer – Community Services will be primarily responsible for monitoring and supporting all community-based activities, including all stages of the mapping exercise and oversight and coordination of the Community Facilitators. The job holder will work closely with other unit staff to improve the proper operations and management of Community Services in the camp.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must possess a good University Degree in human rights, social sciences, social work or related field;
=At least three years’ humanitarian experience in community services in a humanitarian setting;
=Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff and other stakeholders
=Possess the ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse team

How to Apply:
All candidates that so desire to work with the Lutheran World Federation in the aforementioned capacity should embark on delivering their applications with detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment  to the address below:
The Administrator/Human Resource Manager, Lutheran World Federation, Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda
For E-mail applications: Send motivation letter and curriculum vitae electronically to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:February 17, 2014

Vacancies at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Kampala-Assistant Representative

Job Title: Assistant Representative

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: UNFPA Representative
Grade Level:           ICS 11 (NOD)
Position Number: 00006632

About UNFPA:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance UNFPA's mission. Two frameworks guide its efforts: the Programme of Action adopted at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and the Millennium Development Goals, eight targets to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. Since the date for achieving these goals and targets is fast approaching, work is being accelerated to analyze successes, to galvanize support and to redouble efforts. UNFPA is involved in the Beyond 2014 Review to engage world leaders from governments and civil society in the creation of a renewed consensus and global commitment to create a more equal and more sustainable world.

Job Summary: The UNFPA Assistant Representative designs, develops and manages an innovative and responsive country programme. He/she responds creatively to complex challenges and frequently changing demands in terms of a fluctuating resource base, multiple funding arrangements and donor contacts, and complex programme/project execution modalities. The Assistant Representative advances the ICPD policy agenda in a politically sensitive environment responding to changing substantive priorities of Governments and in line with Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness. The Assistant Representative facilitates and coordinates technical advisers and experts and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi¬lateral agencies and civil society. He/she contributes to. UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives, including delivering as one. The Assistant Representative leads the programme team, inspiring it to translate the regional and country goals into specific solutions and results.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Carries out substantive policy dialogue with government counterparts and UN and other development partners to facilitate the incorporation of UNFPA programme priorities and ICPD agenda into national plans and strategies, UN systems initiatives and development frameworks (such as CCA, UNDAF, , NDPs, SWAPs, CAPs, MDG)
=Endeavours to translate global strategies into country specific advocacy strategies, creates and delivers effective evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities.
=Promotes a results based approach and integrates innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of country programmes, sub- programmes and projects based on strategic priorities and responsive to the countries' needs in the areas of reproductive health, population and development and gender.
=Assists of the UNFPA achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating substantive and technical inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring substantive monitoring and oversight and coordinating and evaluating the inputs of consultants and technical experts.
=Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning, testing, linking and documenting innovative strategies, approaches, lessons learned and best practices inside and outside UNFPA and replicating these strategies and approaches.
=Ensures that programme staff integrate new substantive policies, methodologies and tools (RBM, gender concepts etc)
=Mobilizes co-financing resources for support to the country programme recommending a strategic approach and encouraging Country Office action. Assists the government and other executing agencies in the coordination of assistance for population programmes. Advises on building
=Prior excellent technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD agenda through all national institutions networks, alliances and coalitions.
=Coaches, mentors and supervises national professional and support staff; responsible for staff performance and advises on development needs; undertakes capacity building among UNFPA staff and first-line counterparts for issues pertaining to programme management and advocacy towards ICPD goals

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The UNFPA Assistant Representative must hold a PHD or Master's degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Health Economics, Population studies, and/or other related fields
=At least eight years’ experience preferably in programme/project management either private or public sector.
=Language proficiency: Fluency in oral and written English (French and Spanish, depending on duty station).
=Computer literacy skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

Personal Competencies:
Functional Competencies:

=Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
=High results-based programme development and management skills
=Innovation and marketing of new approaches
=Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Bui Iding strategic alliances and partners
=Excellent resource mobilization skills

Core Competencies:
UNFPA Values: Integrity/Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity
=Managing Relationships: Working in teams, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and self management
=Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
=Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/ Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making

How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to work in the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) should send their applications including a cover letter and a UN P11 Form, Download Here to vacancyug@unfpa.org.

NB: All applications should be less than 10MB.The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.

Deadline: 10th March 2014
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance.

Sales Assistant Jobs at First Insurance Company Limited in Kampala

Job Title: Sales Assistant

Organisation: First Insurance Company Limited (FICO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About FICO:
First Insurance Company Limited (FICO), one of the fastest growing insurance companies in the country, invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Sales Assistant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Reconcile Agents performance with system entries
=Drive FICO’s business portfolio in line with corporate strategy
=Receive, check and file daily returns as well as reconcile receipts and stickers sold
=Compile Agents’ commission
=Improve service delivery in Sales through timely issuance of stickers to agents, among other tasks
=Prepare and order for Motor 3rd Party stickers
=Comply to all statutory requirements and reporting deadlines
=Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on Agents’ performance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must hold a Bachelors’ degree in a business related field.
=The Sales Assistant should possess good computer literacy skills
=Good working knowledge and experience in use of the SIMs system and people management skills.
=All applicants with professional qualifications and relevant experience will have an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All applications who desire to work with FICO in the aforementioned position and they should be addressed to the: Finance and Administration Manager, First Insurance Company Limited, P.O. Box 5245, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 19th February 2014.

Communication and Advocacy Specialist Jobs at RTI International in Kampala

Job Title: Communication and Advocacy Specialist

Organisation: RTI International
Project Name: USAID Uganda School Health and Reading Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party

About RTI:
RTI International is for the USAID Uganda School Health and Reading Program, a five-year, USAID program that aims to improve early grade reading outcomes for children in primary grades and develop sustainable health education systems that support national HIV/AIDS prevention efforts.

Job Summary: The Communications and Advocacy Specialist will steer the USAID project’s communication and Advocacy strategy. S/he will be responsible for maintaining close relationship with the MoES, partners and other organizations to raise the profile of early grade reading and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Advise the RTI program staff on communication and advocacy issues including approaches, consistency of language and content of publications and press releases.
=Support the implementation of strategic plans for corporate communication and advocacy priorities, and ensure proper use of the program’s branding
=Assist raising awareness of the program’s work, generate public support and interest for its advocacy agenda and increase visibility of its work.
=Develop communications & advocacy work plans and budget including the development of a calendar of events that targets strategic groups, organizations and media.
=Be the primary custodian of the program’s branding strategy and marking plan.
=Perform any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must hold a good master’s degree with three years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism or related field; or hold a bachelor’s degree with six years of experience in a relevant sector
=Excellent English writing skills and fluency, in at least one other Ugandan language.
=Possess prior experience conducting communications campaigns and, capacity building efforts in Uganda;
=Fully competent in information systems management, particularly in publications software;
=Ability to regularly and flexibly travel between districts and designated project Units.
=The applicant must possess a high degree of motivation.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work for the RTI USAID Project should submit their updated CVs including three work related referees and cover letter to: The Human Resource Manager by e-mail to hrapplications@shrp.rti.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 19th February 2014