Senior Procurement Advisor Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Management Sciences for Health in Kampala

Job Title: Senior Procurement Advisor

Management Sciences for Health is an international non-profit , public health organization with headquarters in USA , whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide.
Responsibilities
•Provide strategic managerial , and technical support for USG funded procurements
•Represent SCMS and PFSOM at various supply chain management related technical meetings with other coorperating agencies , implementing partiners ,ministry of Health and/or donor agencies
•Collaborate with the SCMS PMO team to prepare the quarterly commodity financial forecasting for antiretroviral medicine and other health-related commodities . Complete requests for ad-hoc analysis of commodity forecasts , consumption , logistics , and/or financing to guide decision making related to HIV/AIDS commodities . Relay timely information to the PMO on program changes ,needs and targets .
Qualifications
•Advanced degree in procurement , supply chain management , business administration , public health or equivalent field is required .
•Bachelors degree in Pharmacy is desirable
•Demonstrated ability in procurement and demonstrated ability to monitor and project commodity requirements at MMS and JMS
•Working experience in Uganda with knowledge and comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS supply chain and pharmaceutical procurements, procurement regulations , and regulatory authority importation guidelines .
How to apply
All applications should be addressed to;
The Human Resources Partiner -MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi
P. O. Box 71419, Kampala
Deadline: 16 /08 /2013

Chief of Party Jobs Opportunity in Uganda at Futures Group Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Chief of Party

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative , locally relevant , evidence based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Requirements
•Masters degree or higher ;
•A minimum with local governments , civil society and communities
•Past experience of managing and operating large USG supported donor projects at a senior level.
•Experience interacting with local government partiners and civil society organizations and
•Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages .
•Experience in developing program work plans and budgets , and managing implementation , staff and short-term technical assistance .
How to apply
Please submit the following information to Joshua Best (jbest@futuresgroup.com)
An updated CV ,
Three professional references (name, title , organization, email address , telephone number); A USAID 1420 form and a completed application through our website:www.futuresgroup.com
Please state the name of the position in the subject line of the email and indicate New Vision Uganda as the location where you first saw this adsvertisement .
Deadline: 21/08 /2013

Director for the Land Development Division Jobs at Uganda Investment Authority in Uganda

  Job Title: Director for the Land Development Division

Employer: Uganda Investment Authority
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 16th Aug 2013

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
• Take lead in the development and implementation of Industrial Parks Policy.
• Manage the planning and development of a network of Industrial and Business Parks across Uganda both owned and run by UIA in partnership with District Authorities and private sector developers and investors.
• Lead the Division on the development of a comprehensive Land Development Division
• Take lead in the development annual budget and work plan.
• Supervise the implementation of major works in the designated Industrial & Business Parks and ensure that works are completed on time and within budgets.
• Develop and regularly review the UIA Land Allocation Policy and Criteria.
• Supervise the physical allocation of plots in the designated Industrial & Business Parks.
• Ensure that all physical developments in the designated parks are as per the approved zoning and development guidelines and National Industrial Parks Planning Committee approvals.
• Provide adhoc support to Government and other stakeholders on all issues related to the provision of property for investors in Uganda.
• Liaise with Government Institutions in planning, development and management and promotion of Industrial and Business Parks.
• Liaise with other Divisions in UIA in the promotion of Industrial and Business Parks.
• Leverage other partners and stakeholders to enhance
Industrial and Business Parks development across the country
• Prepare regular performance reports on UIA land issues activity and prospects
CRITICAL OUTPUTS
• Industrial and business parks approved by the UIA Board are developed and managed appropriately in designated areas in Uganda
• Kampala Industrial and Business Park at Namanve is developed according to approved plans.
• Land allocation Criteria developed and updated regularly.
• Land Investment Fund is established and managed effectively.
• List of potential investors in need of land drawn and regularly updated.
• Databank of landlords with land for sale, lease or joint venture partnerships is generated and up dated.
• Plots allocated to investors following approved procedures.
• Land Leases prepared and issued to owners.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• Bachelors Degree Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university and a
• Postgraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or related (such as Project Planning Management, Land Economics, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering or an MBA (Management) etc..) from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualifi cations /training in Urban Planning, Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Engineering is an added advantage.
• 5 years work experience in Construction Management in a reputable
How to Apply:
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and/or testimonials together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be sent to;
The Executive Director
Uganda Investment Authority
P. O. Box 7418, Kampala.
Not later than two weeks from the date of this advertisement.
UIA accepts no liability for incomplete submission, late or misdirected transmission of applications
• Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Uganda Investment Authority is an equal opportunity  employer.