Job Title: Brand Executive
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited
Reports to: Brand Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Monitor:
Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Summary:
The Brand Executive will offer support to the daily implementation of brand/marketing plans as per agreed strategy in a timely manner to achieve the set objectives
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Supports implementation of all MPL brand plans.
-Develop, implement and monitor media schedules for brand activities for internal and external media.
-Implement promotional activities and campaigns, Merchandising management for all Above the Line (ABL) and Below the Line (BTL) medium.
-Develop and maintain database for suppliers, agents, advertisers and readers.
-Develop and maintain a merchandising digest for all ATL & BTL materials and ensure brands presence in all activities.
-Manage ATL and BTL materials in store and out door.
-Support execution of corporate PR activities.
-Support New product launches.
-Bill copy/media implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold a university Degree from an accredited institution.
-Additional qualifications in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
-One to three years' experience in brands and communication, preferably in an FMCG company
-Functional knowledge of MS Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Word and Spreadsheets.
-Demonstrate planning and organizing skills
-Demonstrate innovation and creativity
-Strong communication (oral & written)
-Good interpersonal skills
-Self-driven to achieve results
-High personal integrity
How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.
The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd .
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
Deadline: 28th October 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Regional Project Officers Vacancies at Belgian Development Agency (BTC) in Uganda
Job Title: Regional Project Officers (2 Vacancies)
Organisation:Belgian Development Agency (BTC)
Duty Station:Arua (West-Nile region), Fort Portal (Rwenzori region), Uganda
Reports to:Project Coordinator
About NHL:
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with BTC – Belgian Development Agency, is implementing a project named ‘Institutional Capacity Building in Planning, Leadership and Management in the Health Sector’. The project was designed in close collaboration with the MoH for optimal alignment with the ministry’s strategic vision and priorities as laid out in the NHP II and support to the implementation of the Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan 2010/11 – 2014/15 (HSSIP). Project supported interventions take place at the MOH headquarters, as well as at various levels of the health pyramid in two regions (Rwenzori and West Nile) and at the national Health Manpower Development Centre (HMDC Mbale).
Job Summary:
The Regional Project Officers will work closely with the Technical Advisor on implementation and follow-up of the project support in each of the two regions. The job holders will work from within the Regional Referral Hospital / Community Health Department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Technically support the Regional Referral Hospital (RRH) and District Health Teams (DHT) in quality improvement and coordination of health services at regional level.
-Support institutional development towards a regional health level in each of the regions, as outlined in HSSIP.
-Provide coordination and administrative assistance to the Regional Health Committee (i.e. preparation and follow-up actions)
-Active support to and monitoring of ‘Execution Agreements’ between MOH and District Local Governments and Regional Referral Hospital (i.e. direct financial and technical support to health sector activities according to approved work plans).
-Support the DHTs and RRH in the development of their annual work plans and medium-term Strategic Plans.
-Actively and regularly participate in project planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring as member of the project secretariat.
-Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or Technical Advisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold an MBChB, with postgraduate qualification in Public Health or Health Systems Management.
-Additional qualifications in Monitoring & Evaluation, Institutional Development and / or Project Management are added advantages
-At least two years proven experience in project management
-Working experience in the health sector with Government of Uganda (central or local) or a reputable NGO or bilateral organization is an added advantage.
-Knowledge of District Local Government set-up and health sector organization will be added advantages
-Ability to initiate new ideas, discuss and question them
-Ability to work independently and to take full responsibility of assigned tasks.
-Good communication and interpersonal skills (negotiation, moderation, representation, presentation of results)
-Good computer skills (i.e. spread sheets, word processing and internet use)
-Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their hard copy application letters (mention the vacancy and preferred location) should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, at least two recent professional references (in English), and should be addressed to: The Project Director Attention: ICB Project Officer Ministry of Health Headquarters Room D 113 (new annex) Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Nakasero Kampala, Uganda. NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th November, 2013 by 4pm
Organisation:Belgian Development Agency (BTC)
Duty Station:Arua (West-Nile region), Fort Portal (Rwenzori region), Uganda
Reports to:Project Coordinator
About NHL:
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with BTC – Belgian Development Agency, is implementing a project named ‘Institutional Capacity Building in Planning, Leadership and Management in the Health Sector’. The project was designed in close collaboration with the MoH for optimal alignment with the ministry’s strategic vision and priorities as laid out in the NHP II and support to the implementation of the Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan 2010/11 – 2014/15 (HSSIP). Project supported interventions take place at the MOH headquarters, as well as at various levels of the health pyramid in two regions (Rwenzori and West Nile) and at the national Health Manpower Development Centre (HMDC Mbale).
Job Summary:
The Regional Project Officers will work closely with the Technical Advisor on implementation and follow-up of the project support in each of the two regions. The job holders will work from within the Regional Referral Hospital / Community Health Department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Technically support the Regional Referral Hospital (RRH) and District Health Teams (DHT) in quality improvement and coordination of health services at regional level.
-Support institutional development towards a regional health level in each of the regions, as outlined in HSSIP.
-Provide coordination and administrative assistance to the Regional Health Committee (i.e. preparation and follow-up actions)
-Active support to and monitoring of ‘Execution Agreements’ between MOH and District Local Governments and Regional Referral Hospital (i.e. direct financial and technical support to health sector activities according to approved work plans).
-Support the DHTs and RRH in the development of their annual work plans and medium-term Strategic Plans.
-Actively and regularly participate in project planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring as member of the project secretariat.
-Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or Technical Advisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold an MBChB, with postgraduate qualification in Public Health or Health Systems Management.
-Additional qualifications in Monitoring & Evaluation, Institutional Development and / or Project Management are added advantages
-At least two years proven experience in project management
-Working experience in the health sector with Government of Uganda (central or local) or a reputable NGO or bilateral organization is an added advantage.
-Knowledge of District Local Government set-up and health sector organization will be added advantages
-Ability to initiate new ideas, discuss and question them
-Ability to work independently and to take full responsibility of assigned tasks.
-Good communication and interpersonal skills (negotiation, moderation, representation, presentation of results)
-Good computer skills (i.e. spread sheets, word processing and internet use)
-Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their hard copy application letters (mention the vacancy and preferred location) should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, at least two recent professional references (in English), and should be addressed to: The Project Director Attention: ICB Project Officer Ministry of Health Headquarters Room D 113 (new annex) Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Nakasero Kampala, Uganda. NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th November, 2013 by 4pm
Careers at Monitor Publications Limited in Kampala-IT Manager
Job Title: IT Manager
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited
Reports to: Managing Director
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Monitor:
Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Summary:
The IT Manager will provide leadership and support in the development and implementation of effective Information Technology (IT) that ensures best practice IT service delivery to the internal customers to maximize the return on investment in IT.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement an effective MPL IT strategy that supports the corporate strategy, maximizes IT service delivery and fully exploits technology.
-Prepare monthly reports on the achievement of MPL IT strategy and submit to both the MD of MPL and Group IT Director
-As a member of the management team contribute towards the success of MPL and provide requisite IT support for all business systems.
-Co-ordinate IT functions across MPL operations and provide strategic leadership and guidance on IT matters including enforcing best practice in IT standards.
-Prepare and monitor the IT budget
-Lead and manage the IT team in the design, development, implementation, operation and support of an integrated IT infrastructure.
-Manage transition from legacy systems to the state -of-art enterprise resource planning, the Internet and e-business systems environment. Increase business benefits by introducing and developing e-commerce and other internet related capabilities.
-Ensure efficient and effective IT support to end users through effective supervision of the IT team, including training of users to ensure best utilization of available IT facilities
-Management of outsourced IT services
-Implement digitized document management solutions to automate existing manual workflows
-Advice on emerging or new technologies, media convergence and opportunities for MPL
-Responsible for pursuing new business/revenue opportunities for MPL based on IT as key driver and to pursue cost savings using IT.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold a University Degree in Computer Science or any other related field from an accredited institution as well as a Post graduate qualification in IT and IT recognized certifications, e.g. Microsoft, CISA, CCNA
-Five to seven years' working experience in IT, preferably in an FMCG company with three years at management level.
-Excellent Communication skills Oral and written
-Very strong Interpersonal skills
-High standards of Integrity
-Good organizational and planning skills
-Highly organized with ability to multitask
-Assertive, proactive and diligent with commitment to high standards of service delivery.
-Creative and innovative, with a forward thinking approach
-Ability to prioritize, organize own workload and manage projects to completion Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints
-Ability to make sound judgment & decisions, providing advice and guidance on all IT organizational matters.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.
The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd .
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
Deadline: 28th October 2013
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited
Reports to: Managing Director
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Monitor:
Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Summary:
The IT Manager will provide leadership and support in the development and implementation of effective Information Technology (IT) that ensures best practice IT service delivery to the internal customers to maximize the return on investment in IT.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement an effective MPL IT strategy that supports the corporate strategy, maximizes IT service delivery and fully exploits technology.
-Prepare monthly reports on the achievement of MPL IT strategy and submit to both the MD of MPL and Group IT Director
-As a member of the management team contribute towards the success of MPL and provide requisite IT support for all business systems.
-Co-ordinate IT functions across MPL operations and provide strategic leadership and guidance on IT matters including enforcing best practice in IT standards.
-Prepare and monitor the IT budget
-Lead and manage the IT team in the design, development, implementation, operation and support of an integrated IT infrastructure.
-Manage transition from legacy systems to the state -of-art enterprise resource planning, the Internet and e-business systems environment. Increase business benefits by introducing and developing e-commerce and other internet related capabilities.
-Ensure efficient and effective IT support to end users through effective supervision of the IT team, including training of users to ensure best utilization of available IT facilities
-Management of outsourced IT services
-Implement digitized document management solutions to automate existing manual workflows
-Advice on emerging or new technologies, media convergence and opportunities for MPL
-Responsible for pursuing new business/revenue opportunities for MPL based on IT as key driver and to pursue cost savings using IT.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold a University Degree in Computer Science or any other related field from an accredited institution as well as a Post graduate qualification in IT and IT recognized certifications, e.g. Microsoft, CISA, CCNA
-Five to seven years' working experience in IT, preferably in an FMCG company with three years at management level.
-Excellent Communication skills Oral and written
-Very strong Interpersonal skills
-High standards of Integrity
-Good organizational and planning skills
-Highly organized with ability to multitask
-Assertive, proactive and diligent with commitment to high standards of service delivery.
-Creative and innovative, with a forward thinking approach
-Ability to prioritize, organize own workload and manage projects to completion Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints
-Ability to make sound judgment & decisions, providing advice and guidance on all IT organizational matters.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.
The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd .
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
Deadline: 28th October 2013
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