E-Banking Administrator Job Vacancy at Finance Trust Bank (FTB) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: E-Banking Administrator

Organisation: Finance Trust Bank (FTB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Manager Databases & Applications

About FTB:
Finance Trust Bank (FTB) was licensed as a Tier 1 commercial Bank on 11 th November, 2013, taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI). Finance Trust Bank was first registered as an NGO in 1984 as Uganda Women's Finance and Credit Trust Limited (UWFCT), which later charged its name to Uganda Women Finance Trust Limited (UWFT), in 1997. On October 12th 2005, Uganda Finance Trust Limited was licensed as a Microfinance Deposit taking Institution. Today, Finance Trust Bank is a fully fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 240,000 depositors and over 26,000 borrowers, through a network of 33 branches country wide. The Banking Institution offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.

Job Summary: The E-Banking Administrator will be required to guarantee functionality of the bank's electronic service delivery channels such, ATMs, POS terminals, e-Payments, Online banking and computer applications e.g. ATM-Nimbus, BR.NET, Mobile Banking & Money, Western Union, SWIFT, RTGS e.t.c.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Responsible for the configurations and installation of the E-Banking products interfaces with the bank's core systems and the customer's sites.
=Develop and Champion new optional Utilities that can be provided over the existing E-banking products infrastructure.
=Support the Manager Databases & Applications with the In-house training of staff.
=Approve and implement System Access Rights, Roles & Privileges.
=Ensure 95% and above uptime for the E-banking products and suggest remedies to keep the set uptime percentage and improve it.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The E-banking Administrator should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and any certification in Systems, Database or Networks.
=Possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems, install and operate monitoring tools and maintain documentation.
=Wide knowledge and understanding of computer systems, Network operating systems and computer applications.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to join the banking sector in the aforementioned portfolio are necessitated to submit their handwritten applications plus photocopies of academic documents, testimonials and Updated CVs with at least three professional referees to the Head of Human Resource, Finance Trust Bank Limited, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe, and P.O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 7th March 2014.

Jobs at World Vision Uganda- Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project

Job Title: Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project

Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Abim, Uganda

About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary: The Project Officer for the WASH Project will offer technical support and co-ordination of project management/ operations in a manner that meets project set food security & WASH standards and contributes effectively to the wellbeing of children in line with World Vision Uganda’s mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Co-ordinate and supervise the distribution of improved and drought resistant varieties to two Sub-counties of Abim district and support establishment of Farmer Field Schools.
=Conduct accurate accountability of the seed varieties distributed to the wet and dry zones of district and offer decision-making support to the project in Abim
=Carry out Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) in specific areas of seed utilization, crop agronomic performances as well as pest and disease incidences.
=Training and equipping selected model farmers in the entire districts of Karamoja with knowledge on sustainable agriculture and other agronomic commensurate with their agro-ecological set-up.
=Train and mentor farmers and farmer groups on value chain selection and analysis and principles of improved farming practices, applicable to the small pastoralist farmer’s holdings nature of Karamoja.
=Represent World Vision Uganda (WVU) at stakeholder meetings and fora such as the Food Security and Agricultural Livelihood meeting, WASH sectoral and working group meetings
=Oversee and monitor the technical aspects of drilling works ensuring quality implementation of water supply and sanitation projects in line with the standards addressing the particular response.
=Co-ordinate the Project’s agricultural extension staffs at sub-counties on matters that concern Project activities such as improved seed distribution, trainings of farmers and farmer groups on improved farming practices, increment of acreage under production by targeted farmers and farming groups.
=Supervise Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Facilitators based at sub-county levels on value chain analysis of suitable projects for elevation of food security and nutritional status of local communities.
=Support the Project Manager in a number of project issues and implementation targets and often manage the project activities in the absence of the Project Management.
=Organize and liaise with partner agencies such as UN-FAO, UN-WFP, District Agricultural and Production departments, other NGOs and line government departments on matters pertaining to WASH, Food security and Livelihood interventions in Abim District.
=Work in collaboration with the district Water department district extension staffs mobilize communities to initiate CLTS/ PHAST approaches and conduct follow up in the identified villages.
=Gather/ collect WASH related information vital for project intervention
=Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Project Officer for the World Vision Project should hold a bachelor’s degree  of Science Degree in Food Security, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics or Rural Development
=At least three (3) years or more experience in agricultural, rural development, extension, WASH, or agricultural related livelihoods. Previous experience with implementing agriculture or livelihood projects among communities recovering from war is an added advantage.
=Significant experience of community mobilization and facilitation.
=Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills. Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social backgrounds.
=Strong comprehension of WASH service delivery approaches like CLTS and PHAST
=Strong and evident working experience or Farmer Field School methodology
=Be a Self starter, resilient team player able to meet tight deadlines
=Excellent IT skills in packages like MS Office is desirable
=Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
=All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 7th March 2014

Senior Manager: Strategic Planning at Tetra Tech in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Manager: Strategic Planning

Organisation: Tetra Tech
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
Tetra Tech is implementing a five-year project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Its aim is to increase the availability of genuine quality agro-inputs to consumers and decrease the prevalence of counterfeit products.

Job Summary: The Senior Manager will lead a team in innovative approaches to researching and analyzing the consumer market and business performance trends in the agro-inputs industry. The Senior Manager will also contribute significantly to shaping the strategies and activities of Tetra Tech’s 5-year initiative to support performance improvements and growth of businesses in this sector. The position includes opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Senior manager should hold a good first degree: business degrees preferred
=Three or more years’ experience as a Senior Manager
=The ideal applicant should have attained professional growth in dynamic consumer goods distribution and/or service firms (e.g., ICT, financial, marketing, media, telecommunications, beverage, and other FMCG)
=Possess knowledge and experience in qualitative (and quantitative) market research methodologies, e.g., focus groups, social network mapping and analysis
=Excellent analysis of consumer markets and business performance trends and metrics
=Strategic planning and decision making support
=High teamwork and team leadership skills
=Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should express their interest by sending an updated CV with three professional references to aginputsrecruitment@gmail.com. Please clearly indicate the reference Senior Manager in the subject line of the E-mail application.

Deadline: March 21, 2014.

NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Public Relations Executive Job Vacancy at Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)

Job Title: Public Relations Executive

Organisation: Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Communications and Marketing Manager

About UIRI:
Uganda Industrial Research Institute is Uganda Government's lead agency for industrialization, established by an Act of Parliament of Uganda under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives (MTIC). It is the country's main vehicle for implementing strategies and measures aimed at transforming industry in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Public Relations Executive will mainly offer technical support in the growth of a favorable brand image for the UIRI Institute as well as ensuring that objectives are achieved in line with the Institutes mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Actively participate in planning, developing and implementation of PR strategy and internal communications
=Writing and editing in-house magazines, publicity documents, case studies, information for web site, articles and reports
=Upgrade, maintain and manage Institute’s website content
=Work in close collaboration with the media houses, journalists, stakeholders, vendors and other partners for accurate publications
=Offer technical support to internal staff, the communications and marketing team to design innovative communications and marketing strategies
=Coordinate promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits of institute activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The PR Executive should possess a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. A Masters in Mass Communication is an added advantage.
=At least three years’ experience with media and public relations.
=Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to think out of the box and pay attention to detail
=Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
=Possess the ability to meet strict deadlines.
=Age: Between 30-40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are required to send their applications including handwritten applications with copies of academic credentials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone, email addresses, contact addresses of referees should be forwarded to the address below;

Executive Director,
Uganda Industrial Research Institute,
Plot 42a Mukabya Road- Nakawa Industrial,
P.O. Box 7086, Kampala –Uganda

Deadline: 21st March 2014.

Jobs at NFT Consult in Kampala, Uganda-IT Multipurpose

Job Title: IT Multipurpose

Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About NFT:
NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for it valuable client, a Hydraulic Engineering and Civil Engineering company with operations in 20 countries across the African continent.  NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry requirements and are geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and control of resources.

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for a small IT stock and ensuring that the day to day activities are not suffering from IT shortages. S/he will also support users with small issue and guide them in the best way to use their computer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Ensure the installation of IT material
=Manage IT Stock
=Maintain, diagnostic and solve simple breakdown
=Minimum knowledge of network
=Helping users
=Being in discussion with IT team in Headquarter
=Manage general services (Phone, Fuel etc..

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Bachelors’ degree in IT or the related field
=At least two years’ experience
=Excellent organizational skills
=Ability to multi task
=Good knowledge and understanding of the construction market

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses. Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements. The applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word or PDF format will be considered.

Marketeer Vacancies at Water For People in Kamwenge, Uganda

Job Title: Marketeer (2 Job Careers)

Organization: Water For People
Duty Station: Kamwenge, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Manager Human Resource (Service Delivery)

About Us:
Water For People is a global non-profit organization with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, USA, and country offices in Kampala, Uganda. Water for People aims at improving people’s quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene education programs. Water For People currently operates in 10 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Currently, Water For People Uganda works in partnership with Local Governments western and eastern Uganda and is expanding operations in other districts yet to expand.

Job Summary:
The Marketeer will work in close collaboration with Business Development Services providers and Sani-hub or Sanitation Greenhouse team to “take to the market and establish supply chain mechanisms for the Dura-San (Pour flush) and Tented Latrines and plastic flappers for retrofitting y existing latrine drop-holes to improve hygiene.
This will involve carrying-out market prospecting, promotion, publicity and segmentation of market
Actively participate in market researches, surveys and scoping studies

Key Performance Indicators:

=Monthly plan of activities and deliverables
=Monthly reports providing detailed progress with activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should ideally possess a Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration or Commerce majoring in Marketing
=A minimum of a year’s experience of marketing produce and services.
=Past experience in sanitation marketing will be an added advantage
=Possess the ability to communicate effectively and good writing skills
=Please include a one-page article or report you have written previously.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, submit your application together with an updated CV and copies of certificates, and three professional referees including their telephone and email addresses to:
The Administrative and Procurement Manager, email: abyaruhanga@waterforpeople.org or hand deliver them to our offices at Water For People Uganda, Plot 9 Olumi Close, Kitante after the Uganda Museum Offices (below the Rwanda High Commission), P.O. Box 1420 Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 7th March 2014 by 5:00 pm

Jobs at National Planning Authority (NPA)-Administrative Assistant (Security)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Security)

Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Administrative Officer
Salary Scale: NPA-OS-7

About NPA:
The National Planning Authority (NPA) is the Principal Statutory Agency for management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda. The NPA is tasked with a mandate to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country, elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, long and medium–term plans in the move to propelling sustainable socioeconomic transformation of Uganda. The Authority strives to: Strengthen planning systems and, develop comprehensive, participatory, inclusive and integrated development plans and frameworks; Provide evidence based public policy advice and inform public policy debates; Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of development policies, plans and programmes, and performance of the economy of Uganda and Strengthen the capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver its mandate; among others things.

Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant (Security) should ensure safety of National Planning Authority (NPA) premises, property, assets including but not limited to vehicles, tools, equipment and staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Answerable for all actions and omissions of security guards/or Police guards and gatekeepers
=Routinely monitor regularly throughout the day movements of assets, vehicles in and out of the Authority Headquarters.
=Ensure the presence of guards at work all day including weekends and after official working hours.
=Work in close collaboration with the Authorities and Police to ensure safety of Authority Staff and Clients at the Head Office.
=Actively monitor the movement suspicious persons / clients coming into and leaving the Authority premises.
=Work in liaison with the Office Attendants to ensure that office doors, windows are closed after working hours.
=Prepare periodical reports as required by the authorities.
=Ensure that all lights are off except security lights, before staff leave their offices.
=Ensuring safe custody of Office Keys and access to only authorized persons.
=Ensure that office doors are locked as officers leave offices.
=Ensure that no office breakages occur due to negligence and where they occur report the incidents to police upon the advice of the Executive Director and Supervisor.
=Make certain that the scenes of crime are not tampered with to allow effective police investigations.
=Initiate and propose innovative means and ways of enhancing security measures at NPA.
=Perform any other assignments from the Senior Administrative Officer and / or higher authorities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should possess a good Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) plus Certified Professional Training in Security and safety of persons and Institutional property.
=Possess relevant Diploma plus Certified Professional Training in Security and safety of persons and Institutional property will be also be considered and will have an added advantage.
=The applicant must be willing occasionally to work beyond the normal official working hours and can be on call after 5.00pm, weekends and public holidays.
=Possess three (3) or more years’ experience as in handling Security matters, police work, Security Administration and management, operations in a reputable organization.
=Former Police / security personnel either retired or officially discharged and with no record of criminal conviction and must have clearance from the IGP or responsible authority will have an edge.
=Possess a valid Driving Permit and able to ride a motorcycle.
=Age: 25- 45 years.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae including phone contacts, photocopies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and letters of reference and clearance should be addressed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P. O. Box 21434, Kampala; Uganda Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road. The applications and CV should physically be delivered to the NPA front desk .

Deadline: 10th March, 2014

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Mbale, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project: USAID-suppored District-based HIV/ TB Project (STAR-E)
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager Finance

About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including STAR-E in Eastern Uganda. STAR-E a 5-year USAID-supported District-based HIV/ TB Project ending in March 2015, focuses on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/TB in health facilities and communities, headquartered in Mbale, with activities in Budaka, Bududa, Bukwo, Busia, Butaleja, Kapchorwa, Mbale, Pallisa, Bulambuli, Kween, Kibuku and Sironko districts.

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant supports the Senior Manager Finance to manage the accounts section of the project. S/he is responsible for ensuring efficient accounting support to the project. S/he ensures that all financial and ac-counting activities are done according to MSH regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Reviews all Payment Vouchers, General Journals and Deposit Vouchers ensuring that they are supported by relevant documentation such as approved budgets; Travel Authorizations; duly signed facilitator/consultancy agreements; Host government declaration; completed and signed timesheets; certified vendor invoices and GRNs; EPLS checks and that the right finance codes are used as and when they are submitted in accordance to USAID rules & regulations and MSH standard operating procedures.
=Prepares monthly cash projections based on actual historic performance; approved project- activity work planners in consultation with other departmental heads and relevant regional heads for processing funds requirement for the MSH STAR -E project activities by every 15 business day of the month.
=Prepares monthly reconciliations of bank statement to accounting system records and thereafter uploads the field monthly expenses report for the submission to Corporate Accounting at the head office by every 5th business day of the month.
=Reviews all accountabilities of advances submitted by staff members and grantees and ensuring that all expenses are allowable in accordance with the USAID AMB-122 and are within the pre-approved budget.
=Ensures that all MSH staff and grantee advances are cleared /liquidated within the stipulated timeframe on time and prepares regular staff balances and Staff Advances Aged Analysis report for follow-up action.
=Manage, supervise and oversee the MSH subordinate staff accounts including the Accountant, Accounts Assistants and the petty cash management function that rest with the Office Assistants and Regional Office Assistants.
=Reviews all purchases vendor selections for goods and services ensuring that they are done in accordance with the MSH Standard Operating Procedures and USAID rules and regulations.
=Ensures that all government taxes laws and regulations are strictly adhered to; and taxes are accurately computed and paid on time as and when they are due.
=Prepares the quarterly VAT reports for submission to USAID country mission in Kampala and the Annual VAT report on purchases whose VAT exceeded $500 for submission to the MSH Corporate Office.
=Support the Director, Finance and Administration in developing and implementing a good internal control system enforcing existing internal control procedures in compliance with internal audit recommendations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal applicant should hold a University degree in accounting from a recognized University, Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and or professional qualification in accounting would be an added advantage,
=At least three years’ experience as an Accountant and at least one year as supervisor.
=Experience in a USAID-financed NGO would be an advantage,
=Possess the ability to work independently, take initiative and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality,
=Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, with hands-on experience with Quick Books Accounting are highly preferred,
=Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
=Exhibit adaptability and or ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above job requirements, please submit your application (cover letter, CV and relevant academic documentation) addressed to the Human Resources Partner, to the following addresses.
In Kampala,
MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive, Bugolobi, P. 0. Box 71419, Kampala, Uganda Or via email: HRUG@msh.org
In Mbale,
STAR-E Project, P.O. Box 929 Plot 34-36 Bungokho Road, Senior Quarters, Mbale, Uganda:
Or via email: info@star-e.ug

Deadline:12th March 2014