Albertine Rift REDD Programme Manager Career Opportunity at Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Job Title:   Albertine Rift REDD Programme Manager

Employer: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23^rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

The Albertine Rift REDD Program Manager will be responsible for the development of REDD projects along the Albertine Rift in Uganda, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania including project design, data collection, technical analysis and drafting project documents, (e.g. PDDs for the voluntary carbon market and ER-PINs for partner countries of the FCPF).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should hold a PhD degree in forestry or conservation biology
• At least ten years of professional experience in forestry or related fi eld with proven track record in REDD project development, extensive knowledge of voluntary and compliance carbon markets, particularly the FCPF and UN-REDD.
• Skills in Remote sensing, modeling, fieldwork, statistical analysis skills, project management, and budgeting and planning
• Proven experience in developing biomass inventories, ground truthing land use classifications and designing and implementing socio-economic surveys Required: Knowledge of current climate change policy globally and in Uganda, and emerging protocols and strategies (e.g. NAPAs, NAMAs, UNFCC, REDD+ emerging safeguards)
• Past fundraising experience, proposal writing and budget development from government/agency and private sources
• Significant work experience in Uganda, knowledge of Uganda environmental and conservation political issues
• Past experience working in multicultural environment of an international NGO is an added advantage
• Fluent English and French Preferred:

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV and at least three references (with contact information including phone numbers) by email to: wcsugandajobs@gmail.com

Information Technology Officer at Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) in Uganda

Job Title:  Information Technology Officer

Employer: Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23^rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer timely technical guidance, support and training to OSIEA staff
• Develop Scope of Work and manage outside consultant to provide user support services for other OSIEA country offices

• Oversee project schedules and budgets. The scope of the work includes all tasks from conception of projects to final implementation
• In charge of making Information Systems recommendation on network, server, CLOUD and telecommunication standards and guidelines

• Actively monitor local area network and backend server operation to develop performance baseline for future project planning and develop proactive support planning to improve service quality and reliability
• Administrate Microsoft Windows domain security and design. Grant Management System application server administration

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The best candidates should possess a Related / IT Degree preferred and / or demonstrated advancement of further tertiary education
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in computing or related area with a focus on Microsoft Windows Operating System, SQL application server and VMware Virtualization platform and Cisco networking
• Possession of Microsoft Windows Server and other application server certification and VMware certification is also desired
• The ideal candidate should have significant experience in managing end-to-end IT (servers, networks, voice, desktop)
• Extensive knowledge implementing Information Technology security policy and structure in Microsoft Windows, Wired and Wireless Network Access Protection and Control
• Past exposure and experience working with Microsoft Windows and SQL Server
• Working knowledge working with VMware server virtualization platform
• Knowledge implementing and supporting CLOUD application
• Significant experience working with Cisco networking equipment in layer 2 and 3 network configuration and Cisco PIX/ASA VPN Firewall configuration and troubleshooting

How to Apply:

Please express you interest by sending your resume and cover letter to: jobs@osiea.org

Jobs at ABC Capital Bank Ltd - Human Resource Manager

Job Title:  Human Resource Manager

Employer: ABC Capital Bank Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23^rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly review the Human Resource Management strategies, policies and procedures in accordance with the organization’s strategic business plan.
• Prepare manpower forecasts in line with the Bank’s business strategy, develop and implement an appropriate recruitment plan.
• Ensure there is proper implementation of all approved Human Resource management policies, procedures, programs and advice line managers in accordance with the human resources manual.
• Plan and conduct training and development programs to meet identified needs and promote change management in accordance with the organization's objectives.
• Design and Maintain suitable staff Performance Management System.
• Compile, prepare and implement the departmental budget in accordance with the guidelines.
• Compile and send departmental reports in accordance with the specific requirements of the organization
• Coordinate security of all Bank premises and properties and ensure provision of fire equipment.
• Coordinate for the Insurance of Bank premises, equipment and any property of the Bank with reputable insurance companies.
• Ensure provision of excellent and efficient administrative support to all Departments.
• Design and implement appropriate payroll management system for the Bank.
• Career and succession planning for staff, key resource people and positions.
• Perform any other functions/duties as may be assigned form time to time.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Effective HR policies introduced and implemented
• Low numbers of employee conflicts
• Increased input of Human Resources towards attainment of Bank’s objectives
• Increased profitability of the Bank.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for the ABC Capital Bank job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited university in Human Resource Management or Public Administration Management with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Administration.
• At least five years’ experience working in a busy / commercial organization of repute in HR department minimum of which for three years should be at management level
• Skills in leadership and motivational ability
• Excellent analytical excellence and problem solving ability
• Team working and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High degree of confidentiality
• Working knowledge of labour laws
• Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should send at most a 2-paged cover letter, updated CV, copies of your academic certificates and transcripts to: The Executive Director, ABC Capital Bank Limited, P.O. Box 21091, Kampala, Uganda.  Tel+256414245200

E-mail to: hr@abccapitalbank.co.ug

NB: We appreciate all applicants for showing interest in working with us, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please clearly indicating the position you have applied for.