3 Child Development Officers Careers at Compassion International in Uganda

Job Title:   Child Development Officer (CDO) – Finance – 3 posts

Employer: Compassion International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 25^th Feb 2015

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A constant witness of Jesus Christ to children, parents and communities.
• Make and maintain records of children assisted.
• Participate in planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of children’s programs.
• Make monthly reports to the project management.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree holder in Business Studies, Financial Administration/Accounts or any other related field.
• Past exposure and experience in child development, a course in counselling or child development is also an added advantage.
• Be a born again Christian
• Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision and beyond working hours.
• Ability to work under a local church administration.
• Age: Between 22-35 years.

How to Apply: 

All candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications accompanied by photocopies of his/her academic transcripts, stamped recommendation letters from the Pastor and LC. I, two referees (with their phone contact numbers), and a CV to the address below:

The Chairman

Full Gospel Churches of Uganda

P.O. Box 2560, Kampala. Uganda

Or hand delivered to:

The Office of the Chairman Full Gospel Churches Of Uganda (Located At Makerere Full Gospel Church) Along Makerere Hill Road

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and no canvassing.

Relationship Officer Jobs in Uganda at Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC)

Job Title: Relationship Officer

Employer: Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• He/ she should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• At least three years of working experience in sales related role
• Highly innovative problem solving skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with customer service and teamwork orientation
• Action and results oriented with good time management and analytical skills
• Exhibit willingness to learn on the job with high motivation
• Fluency in both English and Luganda

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with a detailed CV at our head offices in Ndeeba on Master Wood Plaza or email only CV and application to: HR_OFFICER@efcug.com.

NB: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Business Mentor Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at GVEP International

Job Title: Business Mentor

Employer: GVEP International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 21^st Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and articulating the business case for schools to acquire improved institutional   Supporting the recruitment of enterprises in Uganda under the programme;cook stoves
• Supporting the delivery of business development training to entrepreneurs under the programme
•   Inputting into the design and development of a business and technical development training curriculum that will guide entrepreneurs through the basics of successfully running a business, including topics such as financial management, record keeping and business planning.

•  Organising logistics of hosting business and technical development trainings, including identifying suitable venues and inviting participants.
•   Delivering part of the business development trainings to entrepreneurs.
•  Mentoring of entrepreneurs so that they can receive relevant and adequate advice to meet business development targets.
•  Conducting needs assessments for enterprises to identify gaps in knowledge and where further support is required.
• Assisting in developing mentoring guidelines and potential strategies to employ for mentoring and advisory services.
•     Reviewing and providing inputs into mentoring action plans.
•    Participating in meetings organised to review progress and outstanding issues and develop forthcoming work plans.
•   Coordinating and communicating with the Technology Mentor, Capital Access Officer and the GVEP Monitoring and Evaluation Manager so that complementary advice is provided.
•    Ensuring enterprises have full and adequate business plans for the duration of the program which detail enterprise growth targets and identify investment requirements.
• Supporting and inputting into the development of detailed business plans.
• Helping businesses identify growth targets and financial requirements.
•   Assisting conducting due diligence on completed business plans to ensure they are of the required standard.
• Recommending businesses to apply to the financial linkages program based on business plans and assisting them in their application.
•    Facilitate linkages of the programme enterprises to financial institutions for the purpose of accessing loans
•  Introducing the loan products available for the enterprises
•   Assessing creditworthiness of the enterprises and advise on the suitable loan options
•   Assisting in submission of loan applications to the suitable financing institutions
•    Monitoring the disbursed loans to ensure they are used for the intended purposes and repayments are made on time.
• Collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes including enterprises sales data, number of employees, loan disbursement and repayment data and business development activities conducted.
•   Supporting enterprises to  implement the agreed action plans
•   Contributing to communications/documenting compelling stories and case studies from entrepreneurs participating in the program.
•   Any other activity as will be reasonably instructed by the Country Manager
•   The Business Mentor will be required to prepare and submit a weekly report to the Business Development Services Coordinator and Country Manager.
• A pre-defined template will be used to capture key information such as: number of eMSMEs, sales data, number of employees, number of institutional cook stoves installed by the schools.

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Minimum of a diploma in marketing or business development, economics, commerce, entrepreneurship, marketing or related business studies from a recognized institution

·     Experience and Skills 

•  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related fields, e.g. business plan preparation, financing, market linkages and supporting supply chains, business management, business development services, among others.
•  Minimum 2 years of experience in product marketing, particularly in rural settings
•   Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
•   Good communication and writing skills.
•   Ability to create, impart business skills and guide an enterprise to achieve the desired success.
•  Possess license to use a motorbike to travel extensively for field works.

How to Apply:

Submission of applications: Qualified candidates should submit their application by sending a complete and comprehensive CV and a cover letter via e-mail to recruitment@gvepinternational.org under the reference Application for Business Mentor- Uganda including salary requirements so as to reach us by latest 21st   January, 2015.

GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Business Tax Advisory Job Vacancy at Ernst & Young (EY) in Uganda

Job Title: Staff - Business Tax Advisory - KAM00015 (Several Job Opportunities)

Employer: Ernst & Young (EY)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 17th July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Actively participate in business tax advisory engagements
•Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
•Actively participate and assist in preparing for meetings with target management teams
•Support in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
•Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
•Build strong internal relationships
•Contribute to people initiatives
•Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
•Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The prospective candidate must hold a first class or a good Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance/Economics/Statistics/Actuarial or any Science Degree from a recognized university.
•Possess full or Part qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus);
•Highly proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
•Self-motivated, positive attitude
•Willingness to learn
•Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
•Desire to exceed expectations

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Ernst and Young should apply via their website by visiting the web link below

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Business Development Manager Job Vacancy at ThoughtWorks in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Organisation: ThoughtWorks
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About ThoughtWorks:
ThoughtWorks is a fast growing technology consultancy with an enviable track record of delivering real business value. Thoughtworks started up in the United States in 1993 and we employ around 2500 people around the world in locations such as the UK, Australia, India, China and Brazil to name a few. In Africa we are currently in Uganda, Kampala and S.Africa, Johannesburg. We're in a period of growth globally and we're experiencing a strong demand in Africa and are growing our services portfolio in Africa.

We now seek an exceptional Business Development professional with a solutions mindset to focus on the African market and help us grow our services in Africa.

Job Summary: The ThoughtWorks Business Development team will build the services practice with primary responsibilities of Business Development and new client acquisition.  This is essentially a hunting role and is expected to work across verticals in Africa and with customers across multiple locations. The primary expectation from this role will be to open up new opportunities in verticals such as Retail, Media, Travel , Banking and Financial Services and Education.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=New client acquisition, Relationship management in existing accounts, closely work with the practice teams to design proposals, create and manage negotiation positions, review contracts, collections etc.
=Generate an immediate impact on sales and build a business proposition - using established contacts across the enterprise and local markets in Africa
=Execute effective sales programs, campaigns, and processes designed to support a strong pipeline and backlog of revenue and promote ThoughtWorks Services in Africa
=Hands on experience in developing proposals and proactive solutions to customers. Strong interface with marketing operations.
=We work as a startup within an enterprise and each of us works in multiple areas as we build the group.  You will also need to act in an individual contributor role with end to end responsibilities from business development& presales activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=Possess strong regional experience selling innovative game-changing software and consulting solutions into enterprise markets in prior roles such as Business Development Manager.
=Solutions Sales professional in an individual contributor capacity.
=Prior related experience in IT Consulting, Outsourcing, in a cross industry vertical space are required.
=Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior players within key organisations.
=Highly intuitive and pragmatic approach to value and consultative based selling
=Demonstrable experience of a highly consultative and solutions oriented approach.
=Demonstrated experience understanding a customer’s pain points, and positioning the firm’s capabilities as the solution.
=High problem solving skills by their clients
=Excellent relationship managers skilled at negotiation and conflict resolution.
=Skilled in creating value propositions for clients
=High Degree of connects and experience in the African market will be greatly valued.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work with ThoughtWorks in the above mentioned portfolio should endeavour to visit the web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements.

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Graduate Trainees at Edes & Associates in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Graduate Trainees

Organisation: Edes & Associates
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About MPL:
Edes & Associates is a global professional services firm, providing quality, tailored and innovative audit, assurance and advisory services to both public and private sector institutions at local and international level. The firm’s expertise in financial management and project management consultancy and advisory work in developing economies is unrivaled.
With offices in Kampala, Abuja and London and an extensive network of associate consulting firms worldwide, Edes & Associates is able to swiftly mobilise multi disciplinary expert teams in several countries to assist you and your business. Our experienced consultants in financial management, public health, public policy and management, business development and management, procurement and supply management and corporate recovery, possess vital knowledge of your local business and sector environment whilst delivering services with a global perspective. Our business philosophy is anchored on delivering effective solutions tailored to your business and sector needs.

Job Summary: The Graduate Trainees will be given the opportunity to start a world class career in audit, assurance and advisory services.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The Graduate Trainees should possess good first degrees with a minimum grade of Second Class, Upper Division in Accounting and or Business Management
-The applicant should have graduated in the year 2013 or received final results (with an academic transcript from the relevant University) and graduating in 2014
NB: Please note only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process. Prior to the interviews, we shall require candidates to submit a form with their personal details. Should you be successful in all the assessment stages, you will be offered a career with us. Successful candidates should expect to start work in April 2014. We look forward to receiving your applications, and subsequently welcoming you to our team!

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should express interest by submitting their applications at the web link below

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Deadline: 14th February, 2014

Careers at Peaple Performance Group-Business Development Manager

Job title: Business Development Manager

Employment type: Full time
Country: Rwanda
Location: Kigali
Job category: Business/Strategic Management
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

To ensure our targets are met we need a highly motivated and ambitious Business Development Manager. You must be able to manage your sales pipeline and manage the process from initial contact to negotiation and signing of contracts.

Experience;
You must be able to show a history of previous success. If you have experience in selling HR services, it’s an advantage. However, you MUST be able to sell a service based on proper needs analysis and a consultative approach. You know that sales is about persistence, knowing what you sell and networking.
Our offer
If you can offer us the above, we can offer you a job in a fast growing company, where you will have all the right tools and methods to give our clients the best solution. We work with a wide variety of psychometric tests to ensure good and reliable results. You will be given intensive training in Uganda for one month to make sure you understand our values, services and processes. For the right people, there will be exciting development opportunities and a commensurate package in salary and benefits.

Qualifications;

•Minimum of a Bachelors degree
•Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant field
•Knowledge of most MS Office applications
•Fluent in English and French in writing and verbally
•Will and talent to provide excellent customer care

Competencies;

•You can present and communicate information verbally as well as in writing
•You can plan and organize your own and others’ time
•You can deliver results and meet customer expectations
•You can persuade and influence others
•You can cope with pressure, setbacks and criticism

To the successful candidates PPG will offer an attractive result based salary, a highly professional team that will support you to achieve results and a busy but fun working environment with excellent career opportunities.

How to apply:
To apply please send CV with 3 referees including copies of certificates to the e-mail address below. Only e-mail applications are accepted. Please mark the subject field: “PPG Rwanda BDM”. Attachments MUST not fill more than 2 MB.
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.
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug

Closing date: December 18, 2013 - 5pm

Careers at IAA-Resolution Health East Africa Limited in Kampala, Uganda-Care Manager & Provider Relations Administrator

Job Title:  Care Manager & Provider Relations Administrator

Organization: IAA-Resolution Health East Africa Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
IAA-Resolution, which is a partnership between IAA Healthcare and Resolution Health East Africa, offers healthcare packages that provide our clients with high value in benefits and unique service. IAA- Resolution has a strong accredited medical service provider network of over 500 hospitals, clinics and doctors all across East Africa.

Job Summary:
The Care Manager & Provider Relations Administrator will be primarily interface with medical service providers and acquire the best service provision arrangements for our members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provider Relations:

-Undertake contracting of providers (hospitals and clinics)as per company protocols.
-Administer the company’s accounts at providers.
-Monitor and stock medical service providers with scheme documents and forms.
-Manage processes to do with members’ direct access to specialists.
-Conduct provider audits to ensure conformance with business requirements.
-Undertake claims reconciliation with service providers and negotiate discounts.
-Undertake provider training.

2. Care Management:

-Coordinate the integration of care management functions into patient care
-Undertake pre-authorization and care management for scheme members for service access within and outside Uganda;
-Manage hospitalizations as per RIL care management protocol.
-In liaison with the physician maintain an appropriate cost, case and desired patient outcome
-Evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of care provided
-Manage rescue and evacuations of members.
-Assist members with chronic diseases on best practice disease management as per the RIL disease management protocol.
-Maintain good relationships between providers and the company for the good of the scheme.
-Coordinate International Emergency and Planned Admissions.
-Undertake any third party recoveries as applicable.
-Maintain all client pre-authorization records and hospitalization case notes records and provide weekly, quarterly & annual reports regarding care and provider operations as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine and / or Diploma or degree in a business field
-Comprehensive  knowledge of care and health management
-Three years’ experience in care management in a large modern hospital
-Experience in a HMO/MIP an added advantage.
-Accounting knowledge an added advantage
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office with excellent skills in Excel
-Proficiency in driving with a valid driving License
-Good oral and written communication skills
-Exceptional commitment to customer service
-Good analytical and problem solving skills
-Organized, able to prioritize work
-Outstanding communication skills – both verbal and written
-Exceptional commitment to customer service
-Good analytical and problem solving skills

How to Apply:
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, please:
Click here to register your application
Email your application to jobs@iaa-resolution.co.ug consisting of your application letter and updated CV listing three references, quoting the position in the email subject.
Only applications registered as per step 1 with a matching CV sent to us shall be considered.

Deadline: 7th November, 2013