Building and Maintenance Manager Careers at KSK Associates in Uganda

Job Title: Building and Maintenance Manager

Employer: KSK Associates

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 26th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that maintenance staff perform the proper repairs and preventative maintenance needed to keep a building's infrastructure running smoothly;
• In charge of scheduling maintenance worker shifts and managing building operations;
• Ensure that maintenance and repair costs stay within budget;
• Make sure that buildings are in compliance with local building and safety codes;
• Be responsible for directing housekeeping and grounds staff in keeping the interior and exterior of the building looking clean and presentable;
• Read and interpret blue prints as they will need to monitor the up keep of electrical, plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems;
• Needs to be always on- call so as to be contacted anytime in case of an emergency with the building;
• Perform any other duties that may be allocated to you from time to time;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facility Maintenance from a recognized University or relevant discipline;
• At least four years of maintenance experience and an understanding of building codes and regulation;
• Advanced computer skills with experience using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;
• The applicant must be detailed oriented and posses leadership, communication and problem solving skills;
• Should have working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems;
• Have good level of physical fitness and stamina, be able to cope under pressure;
• Possess the ability to keep confidential information
• Professional conduct with both internal and external customers;
• Demonstrate a commitment to all facets of the role; working towards the achievement of the company goals and objectives.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together with:
Attached copies of all academic qualifications(transcripts and certificates);
Detailed CVs and mobile telephone numbers;
Three work references and or/academic references;

Send the complete applications by soft copy to; recruitment@kskassociates.net or geniushub@kskassociates.net. You could also physically deliver your application to any of our offices in East Africa. Kindly address applications to;

The Recruitment Officer
KSK Associates
Financial Consultants
Annex 2 Ruth Towers
Plot 15A, Clement Hill
P.O Box 70434 Kampala-Uganda.

5 Drivers Needed at Century Bottling Company

Job Title: Drivers – 5 posts

Employer: Century Bottling Company

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure repair and maintenance on the trucks is conducted whenever due.
• Ensure that the vehicle portrays a good image of the company.
• Transfer product to the Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD).
• Settle loads on return from the Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD).
• Take control of fuel usage on trucks.
• Ensure proper maintenance and road use of company Trucks.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deployment Coordinator.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All applicants should preferably hold a U.C.E certificate.
• Valid driving permit with class(es): B DH CM DL DM CH
• The applicants must be hard working.
• Strong team player and able to work under minimum supervision.
• The applicant must be ready to travel at short notice over long distances when called upon

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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Great Opportunities - Senior Project Engineer at National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Employer: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret building plans and supervise the construction of the housing projects, as per specifications and schedules.
• In charge of preparing work plans, materials schedules, activity schedules and other relevant documentation in a timely manner, for proper planning and execution of projects.
• Supervise and evaluate works of pieceworkers/sub – contractors. (this assumes in-house projects)
• Compile and prepare monthly project progress reports, weekly project briefs and cost capture reports.
• Measure and evaluate works done and prepare payment certificates.
• Evaluate the quality of materials supplied to project sites and manage their usage.
• Ensure a clean, safe and reliable work environment at project sites – with the target of zero incidences and accidents.
• Plan for and manage the use of plant and equipment on sites to ensure that they are available all the times.
• Provide the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant specialist,  expert and technical advice (on the basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External Contractors and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision, quality  assurance,  facilitation  and  coordination of  the  implementation of  the corresponding projects – with a view to ensuring their profitable success.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff under his/her supervision, through, inter alia, professional training, coaching, delegation, appraisal and feedback.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time, be directed by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized University.
• Five or more years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project.
• Full and valid membership (Registered Engineer) of a nationally, or internationally recognized professional Engineers’ Institute, or body, such as MUIPE, is a must.
• Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, from a recognized institution, are a must.
• Additional qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized institution, are desirable.
• Proven working knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (especially AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), are essential.
• Proven working experience in housing, or civil works project implementation, with evidence of successful projects, is essential.
• Past experience in working with public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added advantage.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Results-oriented, business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Advanced coordination and networking skills.
• Cost consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money.
• Good project supervision skills.
• Excellent analytical, accuracy and judgmental skills.
• Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.
• Maturity, high ethics and integrity.
• A confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.
• Possess the ability to work under tight deadlines, for long hours and to deliver high quality outputs with minimal supervision.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Senior Project Engineer and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.

Or

Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug

Procurement and Logistics Officer at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer

Job Ref: UNMEB/HRM/PO/006/15

Employer: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 9th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Issue solicitation documents and any amendments
• Manage bid openings, receipt and closings;
• Oversee the bid evaluation processes;
• Make timely submissions to contracts committee for approval and award;
• Regularly inspect the records of user departments relating to contracts management;
• In charge of preparing bid documents;
• Offer technical support and advice to user departments on individual procurement and disposal methods and practices;
• Actively monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the awarded contracts;
• Report significant departures from the terms and conditions of an awarded contract to the Accounting Officer;
• Prepare and submit procurement and disposal Statutory reports;
• Performing any other relevant duty as assigned by the relevant Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All applicants should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
• Possession of a relevant Post Graduate qualification is very desirable.
• Relevant procurement and disposal work experience in a reputable institution is desirable.
• Core Competencies: Confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, efficiency & effectiveness, transparency, confident and self-motivated and initiative.
• Age: Between 25 - 40 years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.

Production Manager Vacancy at Awaka in Uganda

Job Title: Production Manager

Job ID: 1192

Employer: Awaka

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 31st Jan  2015

Job Description:

The Production Manager will ensure that the workshops make furniture in time as ordered whilst adhering to quality as a standard.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should be highly skilled with broad working knowledge of Carpentry

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications by clicking on this link.
Please upload the following in your application; an updated CV / resume should include your contact information and three work related references and a one page statement describing your suitability for the role should be included.

2 Accountants Urgetly Needed at Movit Products in Uganda

Job Title: Accountant - 2 posts

Employer: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly examine, accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformity to professional reporting and procedural standards.
• Prepare tax returns by ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements
• Regularly review all captured business transactions in the accounting system for accuracy, consistency and proper allocation.
• Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts
• Prepare financial statements including monthly & annual accounts
• Prepare payments by verifying assigned documentation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All candidate should hold Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) of Business Administration BBA(Accounting/Finance) and be fully certified as an Accountant
• A minimum of three or more years’ accounting experience in a busy business environment
• Possess excellent knowledge of key accounting packages, ERP will be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge in accounting procedures & general controls
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the above specifications should send their applications with relevant academic credentials and a detailed CV having contacts of three referees to the:

Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 27109,
Kampala. Uganda

Clinical Coordinator Job Opportunity in Uganda at Serenity Centre

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator        

Employer: Serenity Centre

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop yearly outreach plan with outreach officer according to program needs and capacity.
• Ensure database(s) maintenance which include(s) client information from assessment, progress notes, aftercare, community follow-up and group therapy.
• Organize and establish meetings on regular basis with designated Counselors
• Organize training seminars to address staff needs and identify relevant external training opportunities.
• Responsible for the orientation of Counsellors in line with the Vision and Mission of Serenity Centre.
• Support in the development, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term programs.
• Treatment of the clients is by the whole team (Counselors and Medical). The Coordinator should guide treatment team meetings to review each client’s progress and adherence to recovery.
• Keenly track expenditures and make recommendations to the ED.
• Provides information by answering questions and requests from other departments and within the department.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management; discovering irregularities; determining continuing needs, k. Develop resource database for books, audio + visual aide’s and literature for counselors and clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• Additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR) is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the same or related field.
• Age: 30 years of age and above.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send or hand deliver their applications, photocopies of Certified Academic documents and resume with three professional referees to:

The Human Resource / Administrator,

Serenity Centre (A Journey into New life),

Bwebajja Kabutamuliro, off Entebbe Road,

P.O. Box 31749, Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda.

Send via E-mail to: rkkyazze@gmail.com

NB: Those who applied earlier as for the earlier vacancy need not re-apply.

Careers at Movit Products in Uganda - Human Resource Officer

Job Title: Human Resource Officer - In charge of Occupational Health & Safety

Employer: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively promote & ensure occupational health and safety at the factory and develop safer and healthier ways of working
• Inspect workplaces and workplace equipment to ensure they meet safety regulations & safety standards
• Ensure that personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations
• Identify potential accident, unsafe working conditions and health hazards/risks and implement appropriate control measures or remedial actions
• Record and report hazards, manage accidents, injuries and health issues within the factory
• Carry out training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation
• Actively coordinate emergency procedures, firefighting and first aid crews
• Manage all staff welfare and medical needs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree/diploma qualification in Human Resource Management
• Possession of a diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• Working knowledge of local languages is an added advantage. (Eastern Uganda and West Nile)
• Excellent communication & training skills
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality and privacy

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the above specifications should send their applications with relevant academic credentials and a detailed CV having contacts of three referees to the:
Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 27109, Kampala. Uganda

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project Manager Jobs at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Job Title: Project Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan  2015

Job Description:

The Project Manager will take lead of the development and monitor the implementation of M&E management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking project performance and impact, and promote the utilization of data for evidence-based programming and intervention at organizational, district and health facility levels in alignment with the project goals, objectives and M&E departmental mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The incumbent should hold a Master’s degree in Demography or Social Sciences or its equivalent with proven training in Monitoring and Evaluation preferably at post graduate diploma level.
• A minimum of three or more years’ experience in Log Frame Approach and other strategic planning approaches in planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Competencies in team work
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Good networking and partnership skills.
• The applicant must also be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:

If you are suitably qualified and interested, please submit your application with a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact to the address. You must have at most hold a credit 6 in Math and English.

Send to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Examinations Officer at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB) in Uganda

Job Title:Examinations Officer (Examination Administration)

Job Ref: UNMEB/HRM/EO/002/15

Employer: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 9th Feb  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize for marking of examination scripts;
• Guide on persons to engage in the marking of examination scripts;
• Manage examination marking centres;
• Compile and send detailed reports on the examination Marking exercises;
• Compile lists of examiners and make appropriate recommendations for promotion, demotion, termination, training and retaining;
• Update and maintain a database of Credible examiners;
• Guide the Senior Examinations Officer on all matters of Examinations Management;
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should primarily hold an honors' Degree in Nursing or Midwifery or Education or Medical Education.
• Be a medical professional i.e. Nursing or Midwifery or any related field.
• A minimum of three or more years’ experience in administration of Nursing or Midwifery National Examinations at institutional level.
• At least two years’ experience as a Tutor in a health related field.
• Core Competencies: Strategic planning, organizational skills, confidentiality, concern for quality and standards, time management and integrity.
• Age: Between 25 -40 Years

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.

Private Sector Partnerships Specialist Jobs in Uganda at Education Development Center (EDC)

Job Title: Private Sector Partnerships Specialist

Employer: Education Development Center (EDC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

The Private Sector Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for technical leadership and oversight for activities under Objective One.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, business, international development, public policy, law, or other relevant field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 10 years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree.
• Six or more years of international experience in business or agriculture development.
• The applicant must have demonstrated high level technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent track record of achieving results in private sector-led development activities, preferably in agriculture.
• Highly proficient in both written and spoken English communication skills

How to Apply:
 
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their resumes to IDDJobs@edc.org. Please list the position and region to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

NGO Careers at International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs - Project Director

Job Title: Project Director

Employer: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 30th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment, training and day-to-day supervision of ICAP Uganda PHIA Project staff.
• Work in close collaboration with ICAP HQ and other ICAP PHIA staff, CDC and the MoH, oversee all country-level aspects of the PHIA project including protocol development; ethical reviews; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training manual development; staff training; community sensitization; project implementation; adherence to approved protocol/SOPs; and data management, analysis, and dissemination.
• Manage all study activities conducted in Uganda by outside sub-contractors and communicate regularly with the sub-contractors to ensure that all activities adhere to approved protocol/SOPs and are in line with the study timeline.
• Represent ICAP in discussions about the PHIA Project held with the MoH, CDC and other in-country collaborators.
• Communicate effectively to various audiences regarding the details of the PHIA Project and keenly track PHIA progress and prepare PHIA progress reports on a regular basis to be shared with the MoH, CDC Uganda, other local organizations and ICAP HQs.
• Steer the development and implementation of a data dissemination strategy for the PHIA Project, in particular with plans for local dissemination, in coordination with CDC, MoH and ICAP HQs.
• Conduct capacity building workshops, as needed, to support the implementation of the PHIA Project.
• Actively participate and lead in the preparation of scientific analyses, abstracts and publications.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold an MPH, MD, PhD, or equivalent professional degree.
• At least four (4) years of research or survey experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-organization collaborations, and capacity building of local partner organizations.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising staff, team building and management.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting national-level surveys.
• Demonstrated experience working in low-resource settings with HIV program/research experience.
• Previous experience with statistical sampling as well as quantitative data collection methodologies and database design and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swahili language.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send an application letter and updated CV via email with a subject title “PHIA Project – Project Director” to icap-jobs-uganda@columbia.edu.

NB: Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Technical Sales Representative Careers at Norbrook Uganda Limited

Job Title:Technical Sales Representative

Employer: Norbrook Uganda Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 26th Jan 2015

Job Description:

The Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for the development of the Norbrook business within an agreed customer territory by planning appropriate customer calls and visits, keeping up-to-date with market prices, regularly making cold calls to meet agreed targets, attending and contributing to meetings, investigating and resolving customer complaints and any other duties as requested by management from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in Animal Production and Management or an equivalent qualification from a reputable institution.
• One to three years’ experience in sales within the pharmaceutical industry is an added advantage.
• Possess the ability to operate in a fast-paced and changing market environment.
• Willingness to travel and work in rural parts of Uganda.
• The applicant must hold a valid riding/driving permit.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to:
Human Resource Manager
Norbrook Uganda Limited
Plot 703, Banda – Jinja Road.
P. O. Box 24721,
Kampala – Uganda
Email: enquiries@norbrook.co.ug

Jobs at Oxfam - Accountant in Uganda

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: Oxfam

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage cash transactions in the office and maintain contact with the bank and HO regarding financial transactions. To calculate currency conversions, record cash movements and prepare bank reconciliations;
• Update and maintain financial records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and purging;
• Responsible for keying in all financial data into the pastel accounting software and production of monthly financial reports for submission to the Hague.
• In charge of preparing the monthly payroll in consultation with the HRC;
• Carry out the administrative organisation of all data on payments and receipts of the office running costs, keeping records of all financial mutations.
• Support the program finance officers in preparation of donor reports;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance and Support Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Oxfam Accountant vacancy should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting and professional accounting qualifications
• A minimum of three or more years of relevant working experience in a non-profit organization
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in the use of Excel and accounting software preferably Pastel
• Possess the ability to pay attention to detail, flexibility and work with minimum supervision.
• The Accountant should be highly dynamic, innovative and committed to the team, volunteers and partners.
• The ideal candidate should have job-specific technical skills, dynamism, and commitment to the cause of overcoming poverty and suffering.
• The applicant should also have unquestionable integrity and committed to Oxfam's values.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidate are encouraged to send apply online by sending an updated CV and cover letter ONLY to the HR and Admin Coordinator at Oxfamuganda-jobs@oxfamnovib.nl. Please clearly indicate the position name in the email subject line.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Careers in Uganda - Project Manager at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the assigned project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame.
• Provide strong leadership of the assigned project(s), working to ensure both short / long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local staff.
• Actively facilitate regular staff meetings to ensure awareness of project objectives, and opportunity for feedback.
• Provide staff coaching and technical supervision to develop ownership / responsibility for activities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned HIJRA team, CPM and other relevant stakeholders with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
• Undertake and support in budgeting and planning as well as procurement activities, financial management, monitoring and technical and financial reporting in accordance with donors’ requirements and in line with the joint HIJRA strategy, in collaboration with partners and local stakeholders and in constant coordination with the Country Program Manager.
• Ensure the proper management of the start-up phase of the project and all subsequent stages, including logistical and procedural aspects;
• Technically support in various human resource functions such as resourcing, performance management, capacity building, leave management and welfare.
• Build and maintain relevant relationships and develop networks with the major governmental institutions, local authorities and other actors that play a key- role within the projects’ intervention areas.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of good relationships with partners, the local staff, donors, beneficiaries and local authorities;
• Observe the main internal management procedures, monitoring and evaluation in accordance with quality management system of HIJRA and UNHCR and other donors regulations and standards;
• Ensure compliance with all HIJRA policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as required, representing HIJRA and provide feedback to the staff and field on relevant issues.
• Ensuring periodic field reports are produced, edited and sent to partners as may be agreed upon.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The UNHCR Project Manager should hold a Bachelors’ degree and a post graduate in a relevant field.
• Three or more years of working experience in a relevant field.
• Possess the ability to speak more than one indigenous and foreign language would be desirable.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; high degree of sensitivity toward others
• Good management, leadership and supervisory skills
• Possess the ability to understand and review both administrative & financial related issues
• Personal commitment and drive for results, and adaptability in the workplace;
• Very well organized and able to work under pressure
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, in English
• Treat information with the confidentiality it deserves
• Ability to coordinate various projects

How to Apply:

All qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send an application plus updated CV to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. Please clearly indicate the position tile in the subject line of the E-mail.

NB: Due to the urgent need to fill this position, short listing will be done as we receive applications. The earlier you apply the better!

Voucher Examiner Opportunity In Uganda at United States Embassy

Job Title:  Voucher Examiner; FSN-7, FP-7

Vacancy Announcement Number: 02-2015

Employer: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 22nd Jan 2015

Job Description:

The US Embassy CDC Voucher Examiner will be responsible for voucher examination for all the administrative and financial vouchers ranging from vendor invoices to completed travel vouchers. The incumbent will also be responsible for entire official staff travel.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy career opportunity should have completed secondary education and possess basic accounting knowledge of at least two years of college or technical training is required.
• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in voucher examining, book keeping or related fiscal clerical work is required.
• Manual, standardized regulations, Department of State and CDC regulations and procedures is required.
• Possess the ability to understand the basic requirements of applicable regulations and procedures in order to handle average to moderate voucher examining cases is required.
• Good computer literacy skills and a typing speed of not less than 40 words per minute are required.
• Language Requirement:  Level III English (good working knowledge) ability is required.
• Good working knowledge of basic requirements of applicable sections of the Foreign Affairs

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.
A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet.
An updated resume or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Application To:

Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.

NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.

Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.

Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5

The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

Protection Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Job Title:   Protection Officer

Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure active participation of persons of concern is assured through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community based approaches.
• Protection incidents are immediately identified and addressed.
• Ensure that analytical reports of protection trends and issues are produced on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Keep abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
• Actively promote International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
• Build and grow their (Laws and policies) consistent and coherent interpretation and application through mainstreaming in all sectors and /or in clusters in applicable operations.
• In charge of the protection of populations of concern is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles.
• Ensure the protection strategy incorporates a thorough age, gender and diversity (AGD) analysis and reflects the Organization’s global, regional and country level priorities.
• Significantly contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related activities and partners in particular within the newly established protection response framework.
• Compile data from the field and partners in a systematic manner. Draft consolidated reports on update impact of the protection response framework and legal issues.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on protection issues to the operation and draft legal notes, as required.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
• Contribute to and facilitate a programme of results-based advocacy through a consultative process with sectorial and/or cluster partners.
• Actively facilitate effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for communities and individuals to assert their rights.
• Participate in initiatives to capacitate national authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures.
• Decide in consultation with the supervisor and the protection unit issues to be researched and topics for thematic reports.
• Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures.
• Line-manage the staff including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to ensure awareness of project objectives, and opportunity for feedback.
• Provide staff coaching and technical supervision to develop ownership / responsibility for activities.
• Ensure all possible durable solutions are explored for persons of concern.
• Take a lead role plan of action, to ensure the protection of refugees and asylum-seekers through interventions with local authorities and other entities on instances of arbitrary arrest and detention. Ensure the people of concern have access to legal and fair hearing in court through court follow ups, prison monitoring etc.
• Sensitize the Community and Local authorities on Refugee law and Human Rights relating to refugees and others of concern to UNHCR, in order to ensure that national legislation is in compliance with International Legal Standards.
• Advocate for legal aid services from the different legal aid service providers and Pro bono services from legal practitioners for the purpose of disposing of refugee cases at court.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold a Law degree/ human rights or a comparable discipline
• Three or more years’ work experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs’
• Possess the ability to produce high-quality legal documentation
• Ability to present and defend cases in a court of law
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and the ability to interact with a number of different partners and contacts, including governmental authorities, UNHCR, victims and their families etc.
• Possess communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong judgments skills are also a necessity
• Someone who can make ethical and moral decisions
• Sociable and open minded
• A person who can keep confidential information
• Must have a solid knowledge of the local law and be able to grasp new concepts with ease and accuracy
• Very organized and need to have good time management skills to meet deadlines on time.
• Ability to speak more than one indigenous and foreign language would be desirable

How to Apply:

All qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send an application plus updated CV to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. Please clearly indicate the position tile in the subject line of the E-mail.

NB: Due to the urgent need to fill this position, short listing will be done as we receive applications. The earlier you apply the better!

Internal Audit Officer Opportunity Career at National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) in Uganda

Job Title:  Internal Audit Officer

Employer: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly examine NHCCL’s operations to ensure that all Company assets are properly recorded and safeguarded, as per NHCCL’s financial regulations.
• Conduct control risk self-assessments (CRSA) in all departments in NHCCL, as per NHCCL Risk Management strategy and Departmental procedures.
• Provide  independent  assurance  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  processes  put  in  place  by Management to manage the risk of fraud, as per the NHCCL Fraud Policy.
• Plan and formulate audit programs based on systematically identified and assessed risks, in line with  the  Internal  Audit  plan,  Internal  Audit  Charter  and  International  Internal  Auditing Standards.
• Carry out systems audits of all NHCCL operations in line with the Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards and other best practices.
• Perform compliance tests to ensure that operational and financial processes are executed in line with NHCCL policies and regulations, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare  audit  reports  and  submit  them  to  the  Head  of  Department  (Internal  Audit)  and Management, in line with NHCCL Internal Audit Policies and Procedures.
• Expeditiously follow up all recommendations on audit findings, as per NHCCL’s guidelines.
• Ascertain the reliability of information systems (input, process and output), and ensure that all computerized systems comply with statutory regulations and generally accepted accounting principles, adequate financial controls, established Company plans  and  procedures, system security policies and effective systems development guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicants for the Internal Audit Officer Job should hold good Degrees in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.
• Accountancy or Internal Auditing professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA, is a must.
• Good working knowledge of the standards of the International Professional Practices Framework as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors is essential.
• Computer proficiency  in  application  of  audit-related Software  and  MS  Office  Package  (Word,  Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and related packages, is essential.
• Working knowledge of Navision Software system shall be an added advantage.
• At least five years’ working experience, three or which as an Internal Auditor or in a similar position, in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.
• Significant experience in working with reputable housing-related public, or private sector organizations shall be an added advantage.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Highly results-oriented.
• Proven presentation and reporting abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.
• Analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills.
• Proven coordination and networking skills.
• Good IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Maturity, high ethics and integrity.
• A confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and for long hours.
• Possess the ability to deliver high quality outputs with minimal supervision.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Internal Audit Officer and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.

Or
Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug