Jobs at MTN-Uganda-Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager-MTN Business (2 Positions)

Organization: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Segment Manager

About MTN:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is currently expanding and is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the following vacant

Job Summary:
The primary role of the Account Manager – MTN Business is to grow MTN Uganda market share and ensure sales leadership and acquisition of new business to enable attainment of business targets while retaining existing customers..

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Initiate, design and ensure provision of appropriate fixed and mobile, data and voice solutions, for the small and medium market sector, with the objective of maximizing MTN Uganda Market share.
-Maximize the acquisition of MTN client base for all MTN network solutions in a bid to meet assigned targets.
-Ensure maximum utilization of MTN fixed and mobile corporate solutions.
-Implement acquisition strategies for the Small & Medium sector as set.
-Analyze account revenue trends with an objective of growing their size and value Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly sales plans in accordance to agreed strategies and submit them to Sales Manager SME for perusal and approval.
-Contribute to the sectors’ quarterly strategy to ensure synergy creation.
-Asses and report on competitor activity with specific reference to how it impacts on the delivery of services to assigned accounts.
-Recommend and propose strategies to mitigate competitor attack.
-Manage discounted services within the assigned accounts and ensure that the discounts reflect a quantifiable value to the company.
-Maintain a 45day credit culture within assigned accounts.
-Provide weekly and monthly reporting to the Sales Manager SME.

Qualification Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration or its equivalent.
-A Diploma; Professional Certificate in selling and customer services OR Membership to chattered institute of marketing is an added advantage.
-At least 3-5 years Sales experience of durable high-tech goods that require after sales services in fast paced customer focused company.
-Knowledge of telecommunication industry is an added advantage.
-Valid Driver’s license (at least 2 years) is a requirement.
-Prior knowledge of the MTN products and services;
-Organizational Commitment and Performance Excellence skills.
-Good management report writing, strong presentation and communication skills.
-Strong Emotional intelligence, Teamwork, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
-Excellent Communication; presentation and negotiation skills.
-Good Interpersonal and Customer Management skills.
-High degree of integrity.
-Computer Skills-MS Office applications.
-Self - directed.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: the Human Resources Manager IT Shared Services, MTN plot 77 Yusuf Lule road opposite Garden City Shopping Mall, Kampala, Uganda

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 10th December, 2013

Careers at Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)-Drivers

Job Title: Driver (2 Positions)

Organization: Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Administrator

About Us:
The Government of The Republic of Uganda has received a loan from the African Development Fund to finance the Higher Education Science and Technology (HEST) project in Uganda. The principal objective of this project is to contribute to building Uganda’s human capital skills development capacity particularly in education, science and technology and to respond to labor market demands and spur productivity nationally.
It will also enhance access to HEST through rehabilitation and expansion of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) learning facilities totaling 80,000 square meters in the six universities (Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University, Busitema University and Muni University) and two degree awarding institutions (Uganda Management Institute and Makerere University Business School). The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), as the Executing Agency, wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following vacancies available under the Support to Higher Education, Science and Technology (HEST) – ADB V Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The job holder drives the project vehicle assigned to him/her.
Ensuring that project vehicle is in good mechanical condition.
Keeping the project vehicle clean and tidy.
Ensuring that the project vehicle is fully serviced and maintained.
Filling and maintaining the vehicle log book regularly and movement orders.
Liaise with the officer in charge to ensure the servicing and repairing of the vehicle is done in time.
Perform other related job tasks as assigned by project administrator

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should possess an Ordinary Level Certificate in Education.
Possession of a valid driving permit class A and B.
Certification in motor vehicle repair and maintenance is an added advantage.
Clearance to drive Government vehicles by the Chief Mechanical Engineer.
Conversant with Defensive driving skills.
Conversant with and able to adhere to traffic laws and regulations in place.
Self motivated and able to take corrective decisions/ actions.
Must be ready to work long hours, including weekends.

How to Apply:
All application letters clearly marked “Application for the Post of ……………………… under HEST Project, which should also name three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone contacts), detailed CV with attached photocopies of relevant certificates / testimonials, and telephone contact, MUST be addressed and delivered to the address below;
The Assistant Commissioner,
Human Resource Management,
Ministry of Education and Sports,
King George IV Way,
Embassy House, 4th Floor,
P. O. BOX 7063, Kampala. Uganda
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews by phone or e-mail. All candidates must therefore, indicate their contact phone or e-mail addresses.

Deadline: 18th December, 2013 by 5:00 p.m

Records Assistant Career at Makerere University Kampala (MUK)

Job Title:Records Assistant

Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Human Resources and College Principal

About MUK:
Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses. In 1949, it became a University College affiliated to the University College of London, offering courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Officer will implement, maintain and update programs, procedures and Strategies for the College in line with Human Resources Policies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Entering data as instructed
Data/file as required
Maintenance of file transit registers
Data collection as required
Perform any other specific duties related to records and information as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should hold a Diploma in Records Management or Equivalent
At least a year’s experience in Records and Information Management
Computer literacy skills;
Good interpersonal communication skills;
Data entry skills
Attention to detail
High sense of accuracy
Capacity to work with minimal supervision
Age: Less than 50 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancies above. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 31st December 2013