Project Officer at ChildFund International in Agago District in Uganda

Job Title:Project Officer

About this job

For over seventy years globally, ChildFund provides help to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives and opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with AusAid and ChildFund Australia, is implementing a 3 years’ Household Economic Empowerment Project in four sub-counties in Kitgum and Agago Districts in Acholi Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
In order to serve our clients, ChildFund International, Uganda seeks to employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Project Officer
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager – Northern Uganda
Duty Station: Agago District
Job Summary
To lead in the implementation of the Economic Empowerment
Project activities in Agago district and ensure quality project delivery
KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Planning and Strategies.
2. Support to Local Partners and Area Programme
3. Representing ChildFund in relevant fora and seminars
4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Reporting.
6. Collaborating and Networking
7. Accountability and Budgetary Control
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• University degree in Agriculture, Developmental Studies, Social Administration, social sciences, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education or any other
related field.
• Additional training in Project Planning & Management, and Community Economic development is an added advantage
• A minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a similar position in a development organization.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with rural communities and engagement with Local partners including Local Governments
• Proven experience implementing Livelihoods and Economic strengthening projects with proven approaches such as VSL methodology, farming as a business, etc.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal and Communication skills
• High level of people management skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent reporting and representation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to take fast decisions.
• A Strong work ethics and confidentiality
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and work in remote areas
 

 How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional papers and names of 3 work related
Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The National Director
ChildFund International
P.O BOX 3342 KAMPALA
Email: hr@uganda.childfund.org
OR Hand delivers to ChildFund National Office located on Plot
71/72 Namirembe Road P.O. Box 3341, Kampala
NOTE: While we appreciate every response to this advert, only
short listed candidates will be contacted. ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 14th July, 2014

Inspectorate Officer Job Vacancies at Inspectorate of Government (IG) in Uganda

Job Title: Inspectorate Officer - 15 posts

Employer: Inspectorate of Government (IG)

Duty Station: Arua, Gulu, Soroti Jinja, Moyo, Lira, Moroto, Mbale, Tororo, Masaka, Hoima, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Kabale and Mukono, Uganda

Application Deadline: 25th July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out investigations into any act, omission, decisions, and abuse of office, by public officers and generate reports in line with the existing legal framework.
• Conduct site visits and interviews, and make periodic reports.
• Receive/register, summarize and classify complaints and conduct investigations on cases of impropriety of leaders and make recommendations for dealing with such graft.
• Interview complainants and keep a record of statements/details/exhibits from the parties and witnesses and make recommendations for dealing with such cases.
• Prosecute cases, summon witnesses and introduce them to court prosecutors handover exhibits to prosecutors, testify in court and follow up court cases.
• Conduct research on matters impacting on the IG mandate and make reports to the Senior and Principal Inspectorate Officers in line with Departmental Instructions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should hold Honour’s degree in Commerce, Accounting and Auditing, Law (LLB), Procurement, BA (SS), Business Administration.
• Relevant Post Graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Past investigative and management experience and skills in a large organization.
• Possess the ability to analyze reports and other forms of data, with sound judgment and planning skills.
• Strong research, report writing, communication and networking skills/people skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Computer literacy skills

Age: 24-35 years of age.

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates who meet the specifications above should pick application forms, download here, and apply to:
The Secretary, Appointments Board Inspectorate of Government 5th Floor, Jubilee Insurance Centre Parliament Avenue P. O. Box 1682,
KAMPALA
E-mail: secig@igg.go.ug

NB: The applications MUST be hand delivered and registered. Please enclose detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials, daytime telephone numbers, postal and e-mail addresses. In addition, include telephone numbers of three competent referees, who should not be relatives.

Political Programme Officer Job Vacancy at Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA) in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer - Political

Employer: Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 31st July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Significantly contribute to the Embassy's overall political analysis and reporting about the political development in Uganda and the wider region.
•Actively represent Denmark and pursue Danish interests in relevant dialogue fora with the Government of Uganda, other development partners and civil society.
•Offer Danish Embassy colleagues with strategic advice to facilitate  effective policy dialogue within their respective areas and participate in management of development programmes in the area of governance and human rights based approach.
•Active participation and contribution to overall donor coordination and harmonization.
•Contribute to the Embassy's external communication and public diplomacy.
•Responsible for the day-to-day programme administration; timely follow up on budgets, disbursement planning, financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The applicant should hold a good master's degree in a development related discipline (Political science, development economics, and public administration and management).
•At least eight years’ relevant post graduate professional experience from working in an international organization, government or with civil society.
•Broad working knowledge and interest in the area of Ugandan domestic politics, regional politics and security as well as development aid
•Past experience working with government institutions at senior level
•Significant experience working with development partners and civil society
•Past exposure and experience applying the principles of the Human Rights Based Approach.
•Prior experience from management of development programmes, incl. financial management, aid effectiveness donor coordination and harmonization
•Willingness and ability to work for the priorities and interests of the Danish Government
•Excellent analytical and writing skills
•Good operational and general day-to-day programme administration skills
•Well-developed communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Strong social skills, not least flexibility, responsibility and integrity
•Work independently but enjoys cooperating with others in a team structure
•Shows initiative and has the ability and stamina to achieve results
•Possesses the ability to handle complex situations under pressure

How to Apply:
If interested in working in the Danish Embassy in Kampala (Danida) in the above portfolio, please send your CV and cover letter with three work related references to this E-mail address:  kmtambrecruitment@um.dk. Please mark your application: " DK-Programme Officer." E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

NB: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Career Opportunity at Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Sales & Marketing Manager

Employer: Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 18th July 2014

Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd is a leading steel manufacturer in East Africa having three- Phased project comprising a wire galvanizing line, reinforced TMT bars rolling mill, Continuous Galvanizing line and Colour Coating line located in Namanve Industrial and Business Park, Kampala Uganda.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The Senior Sales & Marketing Manager must hold a university degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields.
•At least five years' experience, 3 of which must have been attained at a senior level in sales & marketing field preferably in the Steel & Construction industry.
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills
•Excellent computer literacy skills
•Strategic, innovative thinking and ability to work independently.

How to Apply:
If you believe that you possess the necessary credentials to fill the above position, please send your application letter with detailed CV, copies of academic papers, day time telephone number and names of three professional referees to:
Human Resources Manager,
Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd,
P. O. Box 35086,
Kampala. Uganda.

E-mail to:  info@rrm.co.ug

Electrical Maintenance Technician Career Opportunities at ERAM (U) Ltd

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Employer: ERAM (U) Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 14th July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In charge of repairing and replacing defective parts in generators, motors, storage batteries, controllers, switchboards, switches, conductors, and other electrical fixtures.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electromechanical, electrical, and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including transformers, generators exciters, and hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Installing enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems and subsystems.
• Conducting preventive repair and maintenance of field, plant, and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components.
• Testing solid-state circuitry to find defective parts in digital and analog equipment and replacing defective parts.
• Designing and modifying motor power control equipment circuits, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Preparing schedules and coordinating activities with other divisions and sections.
• Planning and laying work orders or work from instructions, using sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ensure that the accurate and appropriate completion of all preventive maintenance duties.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of two years’ experience
• Ability to finish assigned work in efficient manner
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with others.
• Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Must hold a valid passport.

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should send their addressed to:
The Managing Partner, BAM Business Consult,
Plot 1739, Bukoto Kalonda Zone next to Nakazzi Ssali Lane or International women’s hospital,
P.O. Box 24183,
Kampala. Uganda
Telephone Contact: +256 414 233 893, 0702 335 215, 0772 335 215.
Email to: info@bambizconsult.com

Communications Coordinator Job Vacancy at SDFG

Job Title:Communications Coordinator

SDFG was launched in Sudan in April 2010 as an umbrella group to serve as a think tank and venue for indigenous research, analysis, advocacy, outreach and campaigning for a peaceful democratic transition in Sudan. The inception of SDFG was driven by the recognition of an urgent need to have a joint space for working on democracy in its intersection with peace, justice, human rights and development. The organisation’s areas of focus include the defense and promotion of human rights, peace building, conflict transformation and empowering women, youth and other social forces for greater engagement in public debate. The organisation thus provides a convenient umbrella for collaborative professional work among independent civil society groups and opinion leaders from across Sudan and in the Diaspora on issues of joint concern

The SDFG Communications Coordinator is responsible for delivering SDFG’s range of external web communications activities, including the development and management of SDFG’s website, social media accounts, publications, and engagement with relevant media actors.

Key duties and responsibilities:

=Lead in the development and implementation of SDFG’s communications plan, including offering creative communications strategies.
=Lead in the media and public awareness components of all SDFG projects.
=Provide day-to-day management and maintenance of SDFG’s website, and social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube).
=Act as main contact for website and social media accounts, and delegate responses as needed. Coordinate the production and distribution of SDFG’s web- based publications, including newsletters, policy briefs, blog posts, and other updates. Lead in editing and proofreading all publications for spelling, grammar, style, and consistency, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
=Lead in the curating of SDFG’s collection of photos, videos, and other audio-visual materials in collaboration with other SDFG program staff.
=Assess metrics for website, social media accounts, and publications; and provide regular reports. Track and monitor Sudanese and international media content on Sudan.
=Provide other technical support as needed, including capacity building for SDFG staff on media and communications.

Qualifications Essential:

=Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media and/or communications.
=Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, including writing and editing for the web.
=Experience in media outreach.
=Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of web 2.0 technologies such as WordPress and Mailchimp.
=Experience of editing and producing publications.
=Experience working with social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
=Excellent Arabic and English communications skills, both written and verbal.
=Strong interpersonal skills.
=Solid analytical skills, including experience with web metrics.
=High degree of organization, with excellent attention to detail, and initiative.

Desirable:

=Strong contacts within Sudanese and international media.
=Knowledge and understanding of best practices in communication evaluation techniques.
=Journalism experience.
=Master’s degree in journalism, media

How to Apply;
Please send a motivation letter and a detailed CV to info@demociacyfirstgroup.org by Friday 18 July 2014. Please do not attach certificates or manuscripts. Subject line should be: SDFG/CC/KLA. SDFG Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.