Jobs at Mbarara University of Science and Technology-Electricians

Job Title: Electrician (11 Positions)

Qualification:
• Diploma  in Electrical  Engineering  or  raft 111  from  recognized  institutions.
• At least  two  years  relevant  working  experience .
Duties:
• Reports  to the   university engineer
• Carrying  out  routine  inspection  of  electrical  appliances  and  ascertaining  their  working  conditions
• Carrying  out maintenance  and repairing  of electrical  installations
• Installing  new  fittings  and  appliances
How to apply:
Applications  are  invited  from  suitability  qualified persons  to fill  existing  vacancies  at Mbarara University of Science  and Technology  .
Applicants  are required  to submit  their applications  accompanied  by copies  of all  relevant  academic  documents plus three names   of referees  to;
The  Secretary  ,
Appointments Board ,
Mbarara  University  of Science  and Technology ,
P. o. Box   1410  , Mbarara
Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013

Assistant Accountant careers at Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA) in Kampala

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
About UNADA:

Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA) is the national apex organization for all agro-input dealers in Uganda registered under the NGO statute in 2003. UNADA believes that the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan agricultural sector and are a prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture and the achievement of national food security. Our mission is “to represent, network and empower member Agra- dealers to operate sustainable profitable businesses providing quality agro- vet inputs and services to farmers.” UNADA has over 1,000 members organized in regions and district-level branches. It provides skills development, credit linkages, market development, market linkages, policy and advocacy services to respond to the changing needs of the Agro Input sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•Develop timely financial reports
 •Consolidate budgets and funds flow for the organization
 •Review financial transactions, cash management, payroll, payables and inventory receivables in accordance with donor and accounting standards of UNADA.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•The candidates should possess a Degree in Commerce or Business Administration(Accounting Option)
 •S/he should possess at least a year’s experience in a reputable organization
 •Must be self driven, results-oriented, flexible, customer focused, innovative and an excellent team player
 •Proficiency in accounting computer packages i.e. Quickbooks will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
 All suitably qualified candidates for the above post should submit their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, names and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to UNADA. The applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,

Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA)

Plot 16 A, Martyrs’ Way / UNEB Road / Ntinda
P. O. Box 7634, Kampala, Uganda.

Or via E-mail: unada@unada.org

UNADA is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours
 NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 30th September 2013

System Operations Manager Job Vacancy at Umeme Limited in Kampala

Job Title: System Operations Manager

About Umeme:

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary:
The System Operations Manager will be managing the operation of Umeme’s electricity MV network in a safe and reliable way

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 •Manual and Automatic switching operations to approved standards and regulations
 •Ensuring maintenance of voltage, frequency and power factor standards
 •Responding promptly to all alerts and alarms
 •Managing system interaction with UETCL in accordance with protocols and agreements
 •Managing Planned, Unplanned and Emergency outages in accordance with company outage protocols
 •Delivering up to the minute forecasts for short/ medium and long term supply/demand
 •Ensuring that entire team of Engineers and Technicians are operating in a safe and reliable way and that they are equipped to do so
 •Ensuring that control infrastructure is operating at maximum availability and reliability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The candidate should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with 7 (Seven) years significant experience with Electricity Networks and systems operation
•Excellent analytical skills with sound judgment when making decisions
•Possess capacity to operate sensibly and calmly in a crisis.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .

NB: Please DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate the job you are applying for in the subject line.

Deadline: Monday 30th September, 2013 by 17:00