Careers at Dynapharm (2014) Limited in Kampala, Uganda-Accounts Assistant

Job Title:  Accounts Assistant (4 Career Jobs)

Organisation: Dynapharm (2014) Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
Dynapharm (2014) Limited, a leading player in the Ugandan Health Supplement and Organic Fertilizer, is instrumental for the achievement of their five-year Strategic Plan.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidates should have part professional accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA or CA up to at least Level / Stage 1
=At least two years’ working accounting experience
=Prior experience in an audit or finance environment
=Prior experience include accounting for the sales and debtors cycle, or the purchases and creditors cycle, or stocks, or cash and bank
=Practical Computerized Accounting Systems (“CAS") experience
=Ability to prepare routine accounting reconciliations
=Ability to work under intensive pressure
=Basic computer literacy skills
=The ideal candidate must also have you been part of a professional team of five or more, for at least one year
=Possess a yearning to learn and excel in what they do

How to Apply:
If you believe you are one of the individuals that we are looking for and meet the above criteria and, then hand-deliver vour application, curriculum vitae, and certified copies of your academic papers to our Head of Human Resource (Alice) at the address below:
Dynapharm (2014) Limited,
Ground Floor, Kamu Kamu Plaza,
Plot 6, Entebbe Road,
Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: alyce-me@hotmail.co.uk

Deadline: Monday, 21st April 2014 by 5pm

Child Protection Counselor Job Vacancy at InterAid Uganda

Job Title: Child Protection Counselor

Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Child Protection Counselor will be responsible for implementing activities in the program me and in the refugee communities to strengthen child protection, and promote Protection integration in coordination with other stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidate should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
=A minimum of three years’ experience in child protection work, related counselling experience, and community work.
=Extensive knowledge of the Southern Sudanese languages (Arabic, Nuer, Acholi) and ability to work with people of different background is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to: To Executive Director, InterAid Uganda, Kabaka-Anjagala Rand, P.O. Box 737, Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday 11th April, 2014

Careers at Deloitte East Africa in Kampala, Uganda-Associate

Job Title: Associate (Several Fresh Graduate Careers)

Organisation: Deloitte East Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Deloitte:
Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border professional services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across five (5) countries of the region: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda.

A career in Deloitte offers you the opportunity to give back to your community, make a positive impact on the environment and participate in a range of "diversity and inclusion" initiatives. The fresh graduates will get the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career in the Ugandan market.

In conducting an external audit of clients' financial statements, we hold to the standards of independence, professional objectivity, and technical excellence. Our audit approach is designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of clients.  This includes understanding a client's business, the risks it faces, its internal controls, and assessing the risk of material misstatement of the financials in order to design effective audit procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: As an Associate, you will be a valuable resource in our Audit department in Uganda, focusing on the following:

=Support in planning work on assigned segments of the audit;
=Execute detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports and procedures and conducting audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements;
=Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports and analytical reviews, as necessary;
=Prepare work papers which record and summarise audit procedures performed and ensure that working papers are filed per approved firm guidelines;
=Support in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement;
=Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frame and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets;
=Keep the manager updated on any issues arising from the assignment;
=Assist with departmental administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files; and
=Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

=The Fresh Graduates must hold an Upper Second class honours degree;
=A minimum of 17 points at 'A' Level;
=Possess a first Grade in 'O' Level (with credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
=The applicant must be a good team player,
=Be interested in pursuing a career in Audit and Accounting;
=Demonstrate strong communication, numerical and analytical skills;
=Be willing to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly; and
=Be result oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.

NB:
Prior experience in this kind of work is not a requirement for this position.
Successful candidates will be required to pursue a professional accounting course, which will be financed by the firm.
To the successful candidate, the firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package and a highly energised team environment composed of individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

How to Apply:
If you so desire to join one of the World’s prestigious audit firms, Deloitte, please feel free to visit the e-recruitment website below.

Click Here to Apply

Deadline: 4th June 2014

Jobs at Trocaire in Kampala, Uganda- Programme Officer

Job Title: Programme Officer

Organisation: Trocaire
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Trócaire:
Trócaire is an Irish development organisation that works through local partners to implement programmes in the organisation’s priority areas of Building Sustainable Livelihoods, Governance & Human Rights and Gender. Trócaire’s programmes in Uganda are managed by a small country team based in the office in Kampala with regular travel to Northern Uganda.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer must ensure that the project partners of the assigned part of the partner and programme portfolio deliver effective and efficient services to vulnerable children, in line with TdH Netherlands (TdH) strategy, policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Contribution to the development and implementation of country/ thematic annual and strategic plans
=In charge of the analysis of project proposals and project partners - context analysis, budgets, etc.
=Technically advise whether or not to give the proposal further consideration and discuss the analysis with the Country Manager in preparation for final decision making.
=Prepare the necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and project proposals according to the TdH guidelines and formats.
=Technically support and monitor the programmes and project partners through regular communications and programme visits.
=Support the marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
=Ensure that all scheduled partner and project reports such as progress reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, analyse the received information and compile the necessary reports.
=Inform relevant persons/organisations/institutions on support given to project partners, project activities and expected results.
=Maintain the database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
=Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners.
=Enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without compromising on supervisory responsibilities.
=Responsible for Capacity building of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio.
=Perform any other functions, responsibilities or portfolio which may be assigned by the Trocaire management

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree
=At least three years of experience in a similar position in a similar organisation
=Extensive knowledge of development cooperation, sociology, child rights, health
=Extensive knowledge of and experience in project planning, project cycle management and logical framework
=Past experience with Child Rights based programming
=Extensive experience with financial management
=Prior working knowledge of the political, religious and social structures of the respective country/ region and the relevant languages
=Excellent writing skills in English, an additional language is an asset

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should send your CV with an application letter with at least two professional references to Trocaire via E-mail to: east.africa@tdh.nl. Please include “Programme Officer” in the subject of your email application.

Deadline: 21st April, 2014

Program Administrator Job Vacancy at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono, Uganda

Job Title: Program Administrator - Uganda Studies Program (USP)

Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda

About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.

In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
Lecturer - Development Studies New!

Job Summary: The Program Administrator will guarantee the successful running of the USP office by taking leadership on administrative responsibilities and otherwise supporting the USP Director as necessary.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Departmental Financial Accountability:
=Coordinate with DVC (F&A) and Directorate of Finance/Accounts Office
=Follow up requests for funds as initiated by USP Director
=Organize and submit all departmental accountability
=Maintain records compatible with UCU accounting system

2. Office Administration:
=Manage the office cleaner, driver, and administrative assistant
=Oversee human resource details
=Track annual leave and compensation days
=Ensure stock of necessary office supplies

3. Transportation Coordination:
=Coordinate schedule of USP van
=Coordinate use of private hire vehicles for additional office and student practicum travel
=Coordinate transportation requests for departmental travel
=Use Microsoft Excel to develop clear transportation schedules and communication schedules to all members of department.

4. Interdepartmental Coordination:
=Coordinate between full-time and part-time USP lecturers and Academics Office and Payroll Office.
=Communicate with UCU departments as necessary
=Registrar’s Office regarding the time table and student enrollment
=Office of Records regarding transcripts
=Facilities and Capital Projects
=University Information Systems
Security

5. Mukono Home Stay Coordination:
=Recruit, orient, evaluate and maintain communication with families
=Oversee work of home stay coordinators
=Orient and debrief students
=Maintain clear records of students and host families used each semester

6. Rural Home Stay Coordination
=Recruit, orient, evaluate and maintain communication with families
=Manage work of home stay coordinators
=Orient and debrief students
=Maintain clear records of students and host families used each semester
=Travel with students to rural home stay location for one week each semester

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidate for the aforementioned administrative opportunity should hold a good bachelor’s degree (required) and some post-graduate training.
=Three or more years’ professional work experience.
=Demonstrate excellent command of written and oral English.
=Computer literacy skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
=Prior experience in financial accounting.
=Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal professionally in a cross-cultural work environment.
=Be willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and overnight travel and be available by phone outside of normal office hours.
=Be willing to reside in the Mukono area.

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director of Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email: jobs@ucu.ac.ug

Deadline: Thursday, 17th April 2014 by 5:00p.m.