Project Officer Internship Opportunity at Catalyst East Africa in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer Interns (Several Positions)

Employer: Catalyst East Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th August, 2013

Job Details;
Catalyst East Africa is seeking to recruit several established, experienced and successful Project Officer
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• You will need to be able to multi-task, work to your own initiative as well as be a part of a great team.
• The role will be office based and full time.
• You must be able to easily commute within Kampala.
NB: All expenses paid only.
How to Apply:
Send us a detailed CV with a brief statement of why you wish to become a bid write to: catalysteastafrica@gmail.com.

Regional Sales Manager Jobs at FINCA Energy Program FINCA International in Uganda

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Eastern Uganda

Employer: FINCA Energy Program FINCA International

Duty Station: Uganda
Application Deadline: 15th Aug 2013

About FINCA:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 1,000,000 clients through 22 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International is launching a large-scale micro-energy business  in Uganda and eventually surrounding countries. FINCA International will promote the sales and distribution of renewable energy products (small solar solutions such as solar lanterns), with FINCA subsidiaries providing consumer and supply chain financing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Renewable Energy or related discipline
•At least three years of experience in marketing & sales of consumer durable goods in the rural Ugandan market, with preferably specific knowledge of the rural solar market
•Highly beneficial if the candidate has experience in working in a business start-up scenario
•Fluency in English is required. Also, fluency in Lusoga (including other local languages common in Eastern Uganda) is a prerequisite. Knowledge of other local   Ugandan languages are a plus.
•Experience in working in a demanding sales environment, where sales targets are a key performance indicator
•Experience in coaching and training micro-entrepreneurs/startup businesses/retailers or a comparable target group
•Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) in order to set up periodically performance and progress reports
•Commitment to establishing a successful regional sales network
•Willingness to travel within the country (up to 80% of time), starting especially in the Eastern part of Uganda, but this can and will change over time
•Perseverance and determined to get things done: hands-on, but can quickly switch from strategy to implementation
•Capable to come up with innovative ideas to market among the rural target group and motivate entrepreneurs to become and remain active in marketing
•Energized by working directly with micro-entrepreneurs in rural Uganda, and marketing solar products in the field
•Have a hood understanding of the needs of a start-up program, so flexible and willing to perform duties beyond the scope of work
•Excellent networking skills: ability to coordinate with multiple partners on different levels, such as FINCA Uganda, international suppliers, micro-entrepreneurs, local community groups and parties that can help to reach the program’s sales objectives
•Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills
Fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and committed to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision.  In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should go to the web link below and proceed with application if satisfied with full job requirements

Jobs in Uganda at Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd

Job Title: Auditor

Employer: Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 14th August 2013.

Job Details;
Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd is the leading clearing, forwarding and freight logistics company in Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Review All Job File records in the company's financial system against physical documents (files) to ensure that they are accurate and complete
•Verify all costs incurred on each job file to ensure that they are correct and have been billed to relevant parties as appropriate and applicable.
•Liaise with all operations and section heads and accounts staff to ensure that any discrepancies noted during job file audit are resolved in a timely manner
•Prepare monthly lists of reconciled file records and ensure Heads reconcile un invoiced files on time.
•Perform month end adjustments (accruals and prepayments) on job file accounts to facilitate accurate and timely preparation of periodic financial statements of accounts
•Make monthly reports of gross profit/ indicating reasons for any variations.
•Close all complete files in the system using the IT programme provided and sign off on all physical tiles closed.
•Provide sound advice to Management on effectiveness and relevance of all controls.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The Auditor should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Computing, Statistics, Economics or equivalent with a bias in accounting and or auditing is an added advantage.
•Basic knowledge in the clearing and forwarding industry is an added advantage.
•Computer literacy skills particularly in financial systems
•At least two to five  years in relevant field
•Ability to work independently
•Assertive and confident
•Ability to critically analyze data,
•Pro active attitude
•Integrity and discretion
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should send their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae including 3 referees, Copies of academic documents and application letter to; the Human Resources Department, ug.vacancies@spedaginterfreight.com or via post to Spedag Interfreight Uganda LTD, P.O. Box 4555 Kampala , Uganda
NB: Only short listed candidates will he contacted.