Jobs at Marie Stopes Uganda- Grants & Contracts Manager

Job Title:  Grants & Contracts Manager

Organisation: Marie Stopes Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager, Grants & Contracts

About MSU:
For over 20 years, Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) has been working to provide voluntary family planning (FP) services to thousands of men and women across the country. MSU is the largest, most specialized private FP and reproductive health (RH) organization working in every district of Uganda with approximately 30% of modern contraceptive market share. 90% of our clients are women living in rural and underserved areas where health services, particularly family planning are not readily available. MSU is a key implementing partner of the Ministry of Health, particularly the division of Reproductive Health at Central, Regional and District levels. MSU receives funding from USAID, UKaid, UNFPA, the Dutch Government, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as well as private foundations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Deliver projects in accordance with agreed performance indicators:
=Work closely with RM&E and programme teams to ensure project indicators are well drafted at project inception
=Put clear, high quality plans in place for selected projects to enable successful performance vs targets, including log frames, GANNT charts, work plans, marking plans etc.
=Make sure that the indicators are renegotiated internally and externally, where changes are necessary
=Work in liaison with managers and other programme staff to ensure operational activities are always focussed on project indicators
=Conduct regular review meetings in conjunction with the programme team and other relevant staff to review indicators against actual numbers
=Ensure the M&E framework is correctly aligned with contractual requirements
=Hold quarterly project meetings to ensure broad cross functional understanding of projects, and progress against targets and budgets
=Actively participate in programme performance review meetings
=Keenly identify early warning signs, and recommend interventions

2. Ensure projects are implemented to budget:
=Work with project accountants to ensure progress versus budget is always tracked
=Sermon regular budget review meetings with programme staff so that all key staff understand their performance vs. budget and develop action plans for any shortfall

3. Deliver reports to donors in accordance with contractual requirements:
=Deliver on-time, MSU-led quality donor reports which instill donor confidence.
=Collate agreed inputs in good time, to enable the creation of high quality draft documents
=Oversee the report review process, including timorous liaison with MSI
=Quickly respond to donor feedback on report format and content in a timely manner

4. Maintain a library of current contractual documentation:
=Maintain a paper file containing all contract documentation (until 7 years after expiry date), including all amendments
=Maintain a soft file of all scanned primary documentation including the grant agreement and annexes for access by managers
=Maintain a well indexed file of all grants under his/her management with pre-contractual documentation, including proposals, concept notes, BAFO questions and responses, and clarifications

5. Donor compliance:
=Stay abreast with contractual documentation
=Ensure all operational activities are donor compliant
=Conduct regular training sessions for staff on donor compliance issues, issuing relevant material where required
=Work closely with the project accountants and internal auditor, maintain a library of project documentation under his/her management, including all waivers, minutes and evidence of donor compliance

6. Integration with other teams and key individuals:
=Sustain a close and collaborative partnership with programme staff in the support office and field, so that project deliverables remain a focus of operational activities.
=Work productively with the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure that programme activities serve the indicators in MSU's M&E framework
=Coordinate constantly with the Finance team, to ensure projects are delivered to budget.
=Be an agent of change in the organisation, disseminating new evidence and always challenging received wisdom, systems and practices.

7. External relations activities:
=Attend relevant donor meetings to serve grants management purposes as required
=Ensure that quick, responsive and high quality support and information is provided to key external actors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
 
=The applicant should hold a Masters or equivalent in Social Sciences, Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in either similar or related discipline
=A minimum of five years' experience managing grants in the not for profit sector
=Past exposure and experience in donor reporting with a non for profit organization
=Prior experience managing reproductive health projects
=Detailed understanding and knowledge of Family Planning,
=Possess the ability to work well with others in team environments;
=Ability to be able to satisfy stakeholders;
=Ability to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
=Ability to think strategically
=Possess excellent advocacy skills: able to influence stakeholders through effective communication in a demanding external environment.
=Perfect and effective written and verbal communication in English is essential.
=Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage competing priorities

How to Apply:
If you desire to join one of the world’s leading health –oriented NGOs, Marie Sypes Uganda, please send an updated CV and Cover letter by email to jobs.application@mariestopes.or.ug / jobs@mariestopes.or.ug or post to the Senior Manager, People and Development, Plot 1020, Kisugu-Muyenga, P.O Box 10431, Kampala-Uganda, quoting the position title.

Deadline: Friday 23rd May, 2014 by 6 PM.

IT Officer careers at Mota-Engil in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: IT Officer

Organisation: Mota-Engil
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for it valuable client,  Mota-Engil is a multidisciplinary construction company that has had a relationship with Africa.  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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Maintain both wired and wireless network infrastructure at the Head Office and Sites.
=Maintain accurate inventory of all IT assets at the Head Office and Sites.
=Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cable, operating systems, and appropriate software as per the set standards.
=Intuitively investigate user computer related problems, identify the source of such problems, determine possible solutions, test and implement the solutions.
=Develop training materials and procedures, and/or train users in the proper use of hardware and software.
=Stay updated on current IT trends and recommend innovative tools that will improve the end-users’ productivity.
=Support the purchasing department verify specifications of IT materials that they may not correctly identify.
=Keen on identifying skill gaps among end users with the ability to create tools to aid resolving or introducing new ways of performing certain tasks.
=Maintain a database of all issues reported by the user and ability to make follow up to ensure full resolution of any reported problem.
=Work closely with different service providers to identify gaps noted in the service provided to be discussed and improvement planned for action.
=Perform any other duty assigned by the IT Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The IT Officer should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems
=At least a year to two years’ experience in a very busy IT environment.
=Professional IT Microsoft Certification: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/Administrator MCSE/A or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is a MUST.
=Possession of Cisco Certified Network Associate is an added advantage.
=ITIL Certification is an added advantage.
=Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are necessary.
=Possess willingness to spend time helping end users understand the best available tools to use.
=Highly flexible to work out of the official working hours to answer to end users’ requests.

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.

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Operations Manager Job Vacancy at Nurture Africa (NA) in Wakiso, Uganda

Job Title: Operations Manager

Organisation: Nurture Africa (NA)
Duty Station:  Wakiso, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director

About NA:
Nurture Africa (NA) is a Non-Governmental Organisation operating in Wakiso and Mubende Districts. NA is committed to contribute towards the health and development of the most vulnerable children in its areas of operation through high quality education, health care, Children’s rights and Sustainable livelihood programs enabling them to become positive influences in Ugandan society. Its primarily targets HIV infected and affected orphans and vulnerable children and works with their families holistically in order for sustainable change to occur.

Job Summary: The Operations Manager will oversee Organizational programs and
implementation functions through effective Monitoring, Evaluation and research.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Manage the M&E Officers and ensure a robust and efficient M&E system in the Organization
=Develop M&E tools for tracking and documenting project implementations
=Offer evidence based data collection and analysis
=Provide the necessary support and mentoring to the Project coordinators and officers in order to enhance their project management capacities
=Offer technical support and guidance to the Senior Management Team in issues around quality assurance and efficiency in organizational operations
=Make sure that project staff adhere to approved work plans and budgets in an effective and efficient to realize value for money

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidate should hold a degree in development studies or its equivalent with a diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
=At least five years’ experience of working in an NGO setting and 3 years of monitoring and evaluating projects
=The applicant must be results oriented with ability to lead and build the capabilities of a diverse team
=Possess excellent people and (written, oral and IT) communication skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including an updated CV and application letter in soft copy to jobs@nurtureafrica.ug or hand deliver to Nurture Africa offices (Former A-Z Children’s Charity) 6miles along Hoima Road Branch off at Nansana Town Council Offices, about ½  kilometer from the main road. Address applications letters to Human Resource Manager, Nurture Africa, P.O Box 33180, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 26th May 2014

Careers at Deloitte East Africa in Kampala, Uganda-Intern

Job Title: Intern

Organisation: Deloitte East Africa
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

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

Job Summary: The Deloitte Interns will offer 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 intern will get the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career in the Ugandan market.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=As an Intern, you will be a valuable resource in one of our departments in Uganda, focusing on the following:
=Support in the planning work on assigned segments of any of the following functions: audit, financial advisory, enterprise risk services, tax services, consulting and internal client services;
=Execute detailed function procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports and procedures and conducting relevant tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client interests;
=Assist in the collation of data, preparation of reports and analytical reviews, as necessary;
=Prepare work papers which record and summarise function procedures performed and ensure that working papers are filed per approved firm guidelines;
=Assist 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;
=Render support with administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files; and
=Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the function.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

As the ideal team player, you should possess the following attributes:
=The applicant should be a 2nd year Student
=Current grade should be at least an Upper Second class honours degree ;
=Have attained 17 points at 'A' Level;
=The applicant must have a 1st Grade in 'O' Level (with credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
=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; and
=Age: below 25 years old.

How to Apply:
If you desire to join Deloitte as an Intern, please click on the web link below to Apply Online.

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Deadline: 17th May 2014