Receptionist Job Vacancy at Roofings Rolling Mills

Job Title: Receptionist

Organization: Roofings Rolling Mills
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Outlet Manager

About Roofings:

Roofings Rolling Mills envisions becoming one of East Africa's largest supplier of international quality steel raw materials for galvanized/prepainted sheets, steel bars, rods, angles, beams, channels, round bars, flats and galvanised wires all in a variety of sizes. As a sister company to leading steel products manufacturer, Roofings Ltd, the two companies together will provide a large portion of the region's steel requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidate should hold a Diploma in office management, public relations and any relevant field
-At least two years experience in a similar position
-Excellent customer care skills
-Knowledge of and proficiency in both English and luo Local language.
-Computer literacy skills and vast knowledge and use of photocopier, faxes, post and telephone.
-Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and analytical skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications accompanied by relevant testimonials, curriculum vitae with recent photograph, with names and contact details of three (3) referees should be addressed to: Human Resources Manager, Roofings Limited, Plot 126 Lubowa Estate Entebbe Road, P. O. Box 7169 Kampala, Uganda or hr@roofings.co.ug.

Deadline: Monday, 4th November 2013

Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at Regional Center for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC)

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Organization: Regional Center for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports To:  Deputy Executive Director, RCQHC

About RCQHC:

The Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC) is an organization affiliated to Makerere University through the School of Public Health with a mandate to improve quality of health care in East, Central and Southern Africa through capacity building and promoting better practices. RCQHC provides training, quality of care approaches and other programmatic interventions in four focus technical areas namely Child Health and Nutrition; Reproductive and Maternal Health; Infectious Diseases (HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria) and Non-Communicable Diseases. Each of the four technical areas is headed by a Technical Advisor. RCQHC is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Finance and Administration Manager. The primary duty station of the Finance and Administration Manager will be the Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care, Makerere University, Kampala. The Finance and Administration Manager will report to the Deputy Executive Director and will be part of a team of Finance and Administration department.

Job Summary:

The Finance and Administrative Manager will play a key role in oversight and coordination of the financial, procurement and administrative aspects of RCQHC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 
-Facilitate preparation of annual RCQHC and program specific budgets consistent to RCQHC strategic plan and donor requirements.
-Oversee all RCQHC grant and fund management functions including cash flows coordination, implementation of appropriate internal controls, financial reporting and transfers
-Ensure that all financial and accounting documents are properly authorized, supported, recorded and settled in a timely manner giving value for money received in accordance with the RCQHC financial policies and procedures manuals, International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
-Manage all suppliers and service contracts to ensure the firms perform as per the set contract terms and conditions
-Oversee procurement of goods and services ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures, governing laws and regulations.
-Coordinate the selection of External Auditors, preparation of general project and specific financial statements for conduct of audits; liaise with auditors for the conduct of audits, and ensure timely completion of audit reports as well as implementation of all audit recommendations.
-Support development and internal communication of financial, procurement, asset management administration and any other relevant policies which will enable smooth running of RCQHC.
-Oversee RCQHC human resource functions in accordance with the governing laws in areas such as personnel recruitment and orientation; maintenance and updating of personnel files, time sheets, and personnel data; leave management; personnel performance, disciplinary and grievance management systems; staff training and development.
-Coordinate general office administration such as control of recurrent consumables, maintenance of utilities, supervision of finance and administration staff as well as administrative support to programs to ensure efficient and effective day to day office operations
-Conduct any other duties assigned by the Deputy Executive Director, RCQHC

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a degree in Bachelor's B.Com – Accounting option, BBA – Accounting option, or equivalent in related field and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from a recognized University, professional qualifications such ACCA or CPA will be added advantage.
-At least eight years in Grants, Financial Management and Administration experience with at least the last three years working at Senior Management level in a Non Government Organizations (NGO) especially USAID funded projects/programs
-Experience in budgeting, budget monitoring and financial reporting to various stake holders.
-Experience in fundraising including grants proposal writing skills
-Strong grants management skills including grants award, administration and close out.
-Experience in management of human resources, procurement and general administrative functions.
-Experience in developing policies and procedures manuals for organizations.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken English, working knowledge of computer packages, proficiency in using internet and Microsoft applications and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
-Exhibit professionalism, accountability, self management, team work, networking; capacity builder/coach and mentor, ability to multitask and work under demanding deadlines.

NB: The position may necessitate travel within the African Region.

How to Apply:
Application is by way of a duly signed cover letter as well as curriculum vitae indicating three referees and testimonial copies to justify suitability for the position. Interested and qualified individuals should email their applications to the following address.
Executive Director,
Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care,
P. O. Box 29140, Kampala, Uganda.
Tel: 256-312-314200
Fax: 256-414-530876
Applications should be emailed to: wmaina@rcqhc.org

NB: RCQHC is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 14th November 2013 by 4:30pm.

Careers at Raising Voices in Kampala, Uganda-Learning Coordinator

Job Title: Learning Coordinator

Organization: Raising Voices
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Raising Voices:

Raising Voices is based in Kampala, Uganda and works to prevent violence against women and children. We do this through three main program areas: practice, learning and influencing.

Job Summary:

The job holder will lead the Learning area of work which includes leadership and coordination of all monitoring and evaluation projects underway at Raising Voices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Play a leading role in the development of the learning strategy for Raising Voices including documentation, monitoring and evaluation framework and plan.
-Oversee, support and coordinate all learning activities.
-Provide day-to-day support to Raising Voices staff and partners to implement the learning strategy.
-Manage the design, quality, development, and completion of all assessments, analytical reports, and evaluations.
-Develop strategies for improving the quality of monitoring and staff capacity to use results to strengthen programs.
-Produce quality publications, papers and reports.
-Liaise with donors and donor representatives around the monitoring and evaluation activities at Raising Voices.
-Maintain constructive and respectful relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
-Actively participate in all Raising Voices organizational processes.
-Represent Raising Voices in national, regional and international processes and events.
-Foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess at least 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in management.
-Hold a post graduate degree desirable but relevant experience more important.
-Proficient understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and ability to analyze and synthesize data.
-Excellent writing skills.
-Good understanding and experience of donor reporting requirements including DFID.
-Experience working in the Global South (Africa preferred).
-Proven commitment to violence prevention and community mobilization.
-Persuasive public speaker and credible facilitator of learning processes.
-Experience in/familiarity with Raising Voices methodologies a plus.
-Ability and willingness to travel at least 20% of time away from Kampala.
-Excellent computer skills.

Salary Terms: Competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should send a thoughtful cover letter, a CV, and a one page writing sample that articulates your understanding of how documentation, monitoring and evaluation can strengthen programming and move the field of violence prevention forward to jobs@raisingvoices.org.

Deadline: 15th November 2013.

Note: No phone calls please. Do not send copies of transcripts/certificates