General Manager Job Vacancy at Muhavura Extraction Limited (Mel) in Kampala

Job Title: General Manager
Muhavura Extraction Limited (MEL) is a private company focused on growing, and processing pyrethrum. MEL is a subsidiary of MGK, a global leader for Pyrethrum.
MGK headquarters is in Minnesota, USA and does business in over 50 countries world-wide. www.mgk.com, www.pyrerthrum.com.
MEL’s headquarters is located at its modern pyrethrum processing/extraction plant in Kabale, Uganda.
Over the next few years MEL plans to expand its Pyrethrum production to take full advantage of this modern processing facility.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from a recognized University, a Masters in Business Administration will be an advantage;
• At least 5 years experience in a senior management position in an agricultural or manufacturing establishment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including English;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse staff, contacts including local government officials, farmers representatives, farmers, suppliers both locally and internationally.
Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013
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Research Manager Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda in Kampala

Job title: Research Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain in-house databases of relevant material, including completed and on-going BRAC Uganda research projects and external data such as journal articles or
• Uganda Bureau of Statistics data Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
• Develop and maintain the research department’s web presence
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share findings with a variety of outside audiences
• Liaise with other development and research institutions to foster collaboration in ongoing and potential projects
• Present research findings and projects at a variety of public forums, including to non research focused audiences
• Assist with data analysis on various research projects, when necessary and time allowing
• Undertake independent research projects, time allowing
• Developing a knowledge sharing strategy within the research unit and the BRAC
• Uganda office, as well as a strategy for disseminating Research Unit findings and information to a wider audience.
• Organize and facilitate monthly research team meetings
• Revise and edit research department reports and working papers
• Use research department data and writings to create research previews, research summaries, technical reports, and other documents for a variety of audiences
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share information with BRAC Programme Management
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of work experience in a research capacity or with a development organization
• Proven track record of excellent written pieces in popular media
• Advanced written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences and purposes including blogs, academic journals, print media, etc.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and some experience with data analysis software such as
• Nvivo or STATA
• Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Experience managing complex projects
Age limit: Candidates between the ages of 30-40 are preferred.

How to apply:
Applications need to be sent before 30th September, 2013. Desired start date: As soon as possible. Candidates of any nationality are eligible. Interested candidates are requested to email to brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please write “Research Coordinator”. Or ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position applied for.

Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013

Project Mentor Job Vacancy at AFENET Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Project Mentor

Responsibilities:
• Mentor  and support   district-level  Expanded  Program  on Immunization  (EPI)  and  surveillance  officers  in the  completion  of  field  project  in  Central  region .
• Provide  supportive  supervision  and on-line  job training  of district  staff as needed .
• Assist  with  VPD  outbreak  investigations  and  response.
Qualifications:
• Minimum  requirements
• Master’s  Degree  in medical  related  field  preferably  MPH
• At least  two years  experience  in routine  immunization  and/or  disease  surveillance
• Excellent  interpersonal  skills  and  experience  working  with  multiple  stakeholders
• Ability  and  experience  in setting  priorities , developing  action plans , data analysis  mentoring  /training
How to apply:
All submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to;
The Administration  &  Human  Resource  Office
African Field  Epidemiology  Network  (AFENET)
Email: sec@afenet.net
Application Deadline: 28th Sept 2013