Income Generating Activity Officer Jobs in Uganda at Food Security and Livelihoods in Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Income Generating Activity Officer

Food Security and Livelihoods in Uganda .
Responsibilities
•Help small scale local farmers to identify and develop market links for their products such as honey, tree seedlings , crop produce , etc ,
•Collect relevant data for socio-economic monitoring and studies for best IGA development and implementation of work plans and budgets ;
•Distribute inputs to project beneficiaries and maintain accurate records of the same ;
•Work closely with other technical officers (Soil and Water Conservation officer , Agro forestry Officer , M&E officer , etc) to generate success stories emanating from the project ;
Requirements
•First degree in Agricultural economics /Agribusiness management , economics , business development . Post graduate studies in enterprise and business development is an added advantage .
•Four or more years work experience with a focus on business and enterprise development or related interventions ; however a candidate is highly preferred to have good knowledge and understanding of agricultural business development and market linkages .
•Familiarity with Non government, government and foreign and project operations .
•Computer literacy with standard business software including Word , Excel and Powerpoint .
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter , CV with at least three referees, copies of academic certificates and a daytime telephone contract telephone contact . For email applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 3 MB. Any larger email will not be considered.
Address your email application to :fsasst.ug@acf-international.org mentioning income Generating Activity Officer in the subject line.
Address your hand copy application to the Base Administration in ACF bases in Uganda -Gulu, Otuke, Moroto, or Kaabong , and Food Security & Livelihoods Coordinator in Kampala on Plot 4303 Kiwafu Road Kansanga,. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted .
Deadline: 12 /08 /2013

Agri-Business Management Specialist Jobs in Uganda at Ministry of Local Government in Kampala

Job Title: Agri-Business Management Specialist

The Ministry of Local Government is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the vacant position above.
Qualifications
•A Honor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and a Post Graduate Training in Management or Business Development Studies ,
•At least 10 years of experience in agribusiness value chain development with special focus on business planning and marketing linkages
•Experience in project management , Contract Management and extension services,
•Skilled in managing the budget , program planning and implementation and external communication
•Good analytical and report writing skills required
•Excellent spoken and written English ,
•Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills , proven ability to work across boundaries .
How to apply
Hand written applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae , copies of testimonials , names of three referees should be submitted to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government , Worker’s House , 2nd Floor, P. O. Box 7037, Kampala.
Deadline: 16 /08 /2013

Head Administration Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at AFENET in Kampala

Job Title: Head Administration

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit , networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs across Africa .
Responsibilities
•Managing people and performance
•Ensuring conducive working environment through : Building staff competence , Creating an environment of creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication and good client relationship.
•In charge of the operations support function and services to the Organization’s programs and projects
•Coordinate the Human Resource function of the Organization.
Qualifications
•A Master’s Degree in Human Resources , Business Administration and or Management with proven experience in dministration and people management at senior level .
•At least 5 years relevant experience in similar duties .
•Membership to Professional organizations is of added advantage
•Excellence in relevant Ms Office computer applications
•Ability to speak French and or Portuguese is an added advantage
How to apply
Submit your resume , application letter, and relevant documentation to;
The Administration & Human Resource Office
African Field Epidemiology Network [AFENET]
AFENET Secretariat
Plot 4B, Mabua Road, Kololo
P. O. Box 12874, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline : 22 /08 /2013