Job Title: Investment Officer
About aBi Trust:
The Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) Trust is an institution set up by the governments of Uganda and Denmark to support agribusiness initiatives in the country. In particular it is to support the private sector to increase their contribution to the agricultural sector by increasing productivity and competitiveness leading to poverty reduction through economic growth, wealth, and employment creation.
The vision of aBi Trust is of “competitive private sector led agriculture in Uganda” with the mission to” promote private sector driven agribusiness development to enhance wealth creation in the country.” aBi Trust implements its interventions through partners.
Job Summary:
The Investment Officer will perform due diligence on prospective financial institutions seeking lines of credit and other related products
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•Appraise potential financial institutions /proposals and market for agribusiness wholesale lending.
•Appraise guarantee cases as submitted by partner financial institutions for the aBi finance’s approval
•Train and sensitize partners for improved portfolio quality and timely reporting.
•Monitor financial institutions closely on product utilization, fee / interest payments, beneficiary tracking and maturing repayments.
•Support process of assembling relevant reports to management and Board.
•Emphasize and protect high portfolio quality (Guarantee and Lines of Credit)
•Maintain records, files pertaining to the Lines of Credit and Guarantee schemes including legal and collateral documentation.
•Maintain outstanding guarantees, lines of credit and any other investments and propose actions where necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics and related professional courses from accredited institutions
•Additional training in credit analysis and risk management will be an added advantage
•At least three years in credit risk analysis
•Excellent analytical and report writing skills
How to Apply:
All interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their application together with an updated CV and at least three (3) suitable referees and telephone contacts to; invo@abitrust.com
NB: E-mail applications should not exceed 2MB
Deadline: 4th October 2013
Thursday, 26 September 2013
Research Manager Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda in Kampala
Job Title: Research Manager
About BRAC:
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programme is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Microfinance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.
BRAC is pioneering interventions to recognize and tackle the multiple facets of poverty by providing practical solutions and creating positive change to empower women and men to become self-reliant and realize their potential.
The Research and Evaluation Unit supports BRAC in designing development programmes, assessing progresses, documenting achievements, and undertaking rigorous evaluations of its interventions, which cover diverse dimensions of development including microfinance, agriculture, education and health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•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
•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
•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
•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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant should possess a master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline
Five or more 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: Candidates between the ages of 30-40 are preferred
Salary: Attractive package, based on experience and competency, will be offered in both
positions.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications via email to: brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching an updated CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please write ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position applied for.
Deadline: 30th September, 2013
About BRAC:
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programme is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Microfinance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.
BRAC is pioneering interventions to recognize and tackle the multiple facets of poverty by providing practical solutions and creating positive change to empower women and men to become self-reliant and realize their potential.
The Research and Evaluation Unit supports BRAC in designing development programmes, assessing progresses, documenting achievements, and undertaking rigorous evaluations of its interventions, which cover diverse dimensions of development including microfinance, agriculture, education and health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•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
•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
•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
•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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant should possess a master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline
Five or more 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: Candidates between the ages of 30-40 are preferred
Salary: Attractive package, based on experience and competency, will be offered in both
positions.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications via email to: brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching an updated CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please write ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position applied for.
Deadline: 30th September, 2013
Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
About CLUSA:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•Member of the senior management team;
•Mentor and supervise Accounts Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Procurement and Logistics Specialist in daily work plans and duties;
•Ensure proper US Government compliance with all financial transactions, proper support documentation, and entering transactions correctly into Quick books;
•Work closely with the US based home office to ensure that all transactions are up-loaded properly in a timely manner;
•Responsible for project budget analysis and reporting on budget expenditures on a monthly basis to the Chief of Party;
•Responsible for ensuring full compliance to all internal policies and procedures and communicating such to all staff,
•Manage all project contracts and policies including tenancy agreements, insurance policies, and other employee benefits processing;
•Manage all Human Resources issues in collaboration with the Chief of Party and in full compliance with Ugandan labor codes;
•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The candidate should possess a master’s degree, or equivalent experience in accounting, finance; CPA preferred;
•At least five (5) years’ experience at the supervisory/management level of multiple projects;
•Exceptional diplomatic and business negotiating skills;
•Fluency in English;
•Extensive knowledge of US Government policies, procedures, procurement practices, rules, regulations, and reporting requirements;
•Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and management skills, written/oral communication, and computer skills;
•Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting software and excel spreadsheets;
•Prior work experience with QuickBooks accounting software program;
•Ability to work with people and willingness to support and train others;
•Ability to travel to project sites nationwide.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to the Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to Inquiries@clusauganda.co.ug, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line.
NB: Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th October 2013
About CLUSA:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•Member of the senior management team;
•Mentor and supervise Accounts Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Procurement and Logistics Specialist in daily work plans and duties;
•Ensure proper US Government compliance with all financial transactions, proper support documentation, and entering transactions correctly into Quick books;
•Work closely with the US based home office to ensure that all transactions are up-loaded properly in a timely manner;
•Responsible for project budget analysis and reporting on budget expenditures on a monthly basis to the Chief of Party;
•Responsible for ensuring full compliance to all internal policies and procedures and communicating such to all staff,
•Manage all project contracts and policies including tenancy agreements, insurance policies, and other employee benefits processing;
•Manage all Human Resources issues in collaboration with the Chief of Party and in full compliance with Ugandan labor codes;
•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The candidate should possess a master’s degree, or equivalent experience in accounting, finance; CPA preferred;
•At least five (5) years’ experience at the supervisory/management level of multiple projects;
•Exceptional diplomatic and business negotiating skills;
•Fluency in English;
•Extensive knowledge of US Government policies, procedures, procurement practices, rules, regulations, and reporting requirements;
•Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and management skills, written/oral communication, and computer skills;
•Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting software and excel spreadsheets;
•Prior work experience with QuickBooks accounting software program;
•Ability to work with people and willingness to support and train others;
•Ability to travel to project sites nationwide.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to the Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to Inquiries@clusauganda.co.ug, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line.
NB: Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th October 2013
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