Job Title: Assistant Secretary Examinations
Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Administration.
Job Description:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organization that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organizations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.
Job Requirements:
Responsible To: Principal Assistant Secretary, LDC.
Salary: Attractive
Age: Not more than 35 years old
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the Centre’s examinations process.
•Keep custody of all academic records.
•Provide secretariat and organize Academic Board and its sub-committee meetings.
Key Result Areas:
•Reports to the Principal Assistant Secretary.
•Liaise with other departments/sections to constitute the agendas of Board of Examiners and its sub-committee meetings in accordance with Board of Examiners and sub-committee rules and regulations.
•Provide secretariat for Board of Examiners and its sub-committee meetings in accordance with the rules and regulations of meetings.
•Prepare sectional plans, budgets, and periodic reports in accordance with the policies in force.
•Verify students’ credentials during examinations in accordance with registration and examination regulations.
•Coordinate the process of students’ registration for examinations in accordance with Centre rules and regulations governing examinations.
•Maintain an updated and accurate record of all current and former students as per program of examination in line with the exanimation and record keeping guidelines.
•Plan and budget for the Centre’s examinations’ requirements and submit monthly performance reports in line with set standards.
•Handle students’ inquiries, complaints and concerns regarding registration and time tabling.
•Submit periodic reports to the Principal Assistant Secretary of assigned, delegated and designated duties.
•Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Assistant Secretary from time to time.
Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Education Management and Administration or Public Administration and Management.
•B.A (Hons) degree in Education, Social Sciences, Arts or any related degree from a recognized university.
•Postgraduate qualification in Records Management is an added advantage.
•3 years relevant work experience handling administration and management issues in an institution of higher learning.
Specific Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong management skills.
•Broad knowledge in Information records and archives management.
•Strong interpersonal communication skills.
•Literacy in modern computer applications.
•Ability to evaluate, measure, and advise on policy and procedures for academic operations and programs.
•High level of integrity.
•Team player and strong leadership skills.
•Good communication skills and a good listener.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted/hand delivered to:
The Secretary,
Law Development Centre,
P.O. Box 7117,
Kampala.
Deadline: 23/08/2013
Saturday 17 August 2013
Finance Manager Jobs at Safer world in Kampala Uganda
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Finance
Job Description:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organization that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organizations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.
Job Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead in financial management, system development and line management of financial staff for the Kampala office
• Lead in developing capacity support and collaborative relationships with Saferworld staff and partners to ensure effective financial management across the board
Duties:
• Lead in financial management, system development and line management of financial staff for the Kampala office and support the program teams
• Manage the finance component of the Finance & Admin Officer’s role: keeping records and performing financial procedures (receipts, payments, petty cash, payroll), including records of program activities
• Lead development and maintenance of strong control environment (bank reconciliations and other control accounts, performance management data, etc)
• Manage performance of hard & software accounting systems, leading improvement and system enhancement work, ensuring good housekeeping
• Lead reporting to Saferworld colleagues, donors and London head office. Focus on continuous improvement and consistent accurate and high quality reporting
• Effectively organize and manage internal and external audits
• Produce statutory (legal) accounts and other legal returns
Requirements:
• A basic degree (Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration) or compensating relevant work experience.
• A recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc)
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial management/administration within an non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Experience of computerized accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage or other systems) and an aptitude for system improvements and developments
• Experience of managing EU, US Government and other bilateral donor finance and grants
• Experience of developing and improving financial systems in a way that is appropriate for the specific programs in place
• Experience of management reporting to colleagues, including overseas colleague and offices
• Management experience
How to Apply:
Please send an application comprising a detailed CV and cover letter, citing the reference FM, to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk
Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply
Deadline: 01/09/2013
Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Finance
Job Description:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organization that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organizations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.
Job Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead in financial management, system development and line management of financial staff for the Kampala office
• Lead in developing capacity support and collaborative relationships with Saferworld staff and partners to ensure effective financial management across the board
Duties:
• Lead in financial management, system development and line management of financial staff for the Kampala office and support the program teams
• Manage the finance component of the Finance & Admin Officer’s role: keeping records and performing financial procedures (receipts, payments, petty cash, payroll), including records of program activities
• Lead development and maintenance of strong control environment (bank reconciliations and other control accounts, performance management data, etc)
• Manage performance of hard & software accounting systems, leading improvement and system enhancement work, ensuring good housekeeping
• Lead reporting to Saferworld colleagues, donors and London head office. Focus on continuous improvement and consistent accurate and high quality reporting
• Effectively organize and manage internal and external audits
• Produce statutory (legal) accounts and other legal returns
Requirements:
• A basic degree (Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration) or compensating relevant work experience.
• A recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc)
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial management/administration within an non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Experience of computerized accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage or other systems) and an aptitude for system improvements and developments
• Experience of managing EU, US Government and other bilateral donor finance and grants
• Experience of developing and improving financial systems in a way that is appropriate for the specific programs in place
• Experience of management reporting to colleagues, including overseas colleague and offices
• Management experience
How to Apply:
Please send an application comprising a detailed CV and cover letter, citing the reference FM, to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk
Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply
Deadline: 01/09/2013
Magazine Editor Jobs at Kakira Sugar Limited in Jinja Uganda
Job Title: Magazine Editor
Location: Jinja, , Uganda
Category: Media-Journalism
Job Description:
We are seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant position of Magazine Editor in our company.
Job Requirements:
Reports: Human Resources Manager
Duties:
•Planning and executing timely publication of both the Group Magazine and Kakira Sugar Limited’s in-house magazine, Habari Ya Miwa
•Constantly reviewing and recommending improvements of the publications of the group magazine and ensuring wide dissemination of information among employees
•Collating, writing and editing articles for the publication
•Covering important functions of the company ensuring media coverage as will be required by management from time to time
Qualification:
Bachelors’ degree in Mass Communication/journalism or Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature obtained from a recognized university.
Experience:
Appropriate experience in newspaper or magazine editing
How to Apply:
Applications with Photostat copies of testimonials, certificates and CV, indicating several daytime telephone contact numbers, addresses of two referees and quoting the job reference number on the upper left-hand corner of envelope should be sent to;
Mr. Moses H. Thenge
Human Resources Manager
Kakira Sugar Limited
P.O Box 121, Jinja – Uganda
Deadline: 26/08/2013
Location: Jinja, , Uganda
Category: Media-Journalism
Job Description:
We are seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant position of Magazine Editor in our company.
Job Requirements:
Reports: Human Resources Manager
Duties:
•Planning and executing timely publication of both the Group Magazine and Kakira Sugar Limited’s in-house magazine, Habari Ya Miwa
•Constantly reviewing and recommending improvements of the publications of the group magazine and ensuring wide dissemination of information among employees
•Collating, writing and editing articles for the publication
•Covering important functions of the company ensuring media coverage as will be required by management from time to time
Qualification:
Bachelors’ degree in Mass Communication/journalism or Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature obtained from a recognized university.
Experience:
Appropriate experience in newspaper or magazine editing
How to Apply:
Applications with Photostat copies of testimonials, certificates and CV, indicating several daytime telephone contact numbers, addresses of two referees and quoting the job reference number on the upper left-hand corner of envelope should be sent to;
Mr. Moses H. Thenge
Human Resources Manager
Kakira Sugar Limited
P.O Box 121, Jinja – Uganda
Deadline: 26/08/2013
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