Assistant Accountant careers at Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA) in Kampala

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
About UNADA:

Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA) is the national apex organization for all agro-input dealers in Uganda registered under the NGO statute in 2003. UNADA believes that the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan agricultural sector and are a prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture and the achievement of national food security. Our mission is “to represent, network and empower member Agra- dealers to operate sustainable profitable businesses providing quality agro- vet inputs and services to farmers.” UNADA has over 1,000 members organized in regions and district-level branches. It provides skills development, credit linkages, market development, market linkages, policy and advocacy services to respond to the changing needs of the Agro Input sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•Develop timely financial reports
 •Consolidate budgets and funds flow for the organization
 •Review financial transactions, cash management, payroll, payables and inventory receivables in accordance with donor and accounting standards of UNADA.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•The candidates should possess a Degree in Commerce or Business Administration(Accounting Option)
 •S/he should possess at least a year’s experience in a reputable organization
 •Must be self driven, results-oriented, flexible, customer focused, innovative and an excellent team player
 •Proficiency in accounting computer packages i.e. Quickbooks will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
 All suitably qualified candidates for the above post should submit their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, names and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to UNADA. The applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,

Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA)

Plot 16 A, Martyrs’ Way / UNEB Road / Ntinda
P. O. Box 7634, Kampala, Uganda.

Or via E-mail: unada@unada.org

UNADA is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours
 NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 30th September 2013

System Operations Manager Job Vacancy at Umeme Limited in Kampala

Job Title: System Operations Manager

About Umeme:

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary:
The System Operations Manager will be managing the operation of Umeme’s electricity MV network in a safe and reliable way

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 •Manual and Automatic switching operations to approved standards and regulations
 •Ensuring maintenance of voltage, frequency and power factor standards
 •Responding promptly to all alerts and alarms
 •Managing system interaction with UETCL in accordance with protocols and agreements
 •Managing Planned, Unplanned and Emergency outages in accordance with company outage protocols
 •Delivering up to the minute forecasts for short/ medium and long term supply/demand
 •Ensuring that entire team of Engineers and Technicians are operating in a safe and reliable way and that they are equipped to do so
 •Ensuring that control infrastructure is operating at maximum availability and reliability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The candidate should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with 7 (Seven) years significant experience with Electricity Networks and systems operation
•Excellent analytical skills with sound judgment when making decisions
•Possess capacity to operate sensibly and calmly in a crisis.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .

NB: Please DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate the job you are applying for in the subject line.

Deadline: Monday 30th September, 2013 by 17:00

Senior Institutional Development Specialist Jobs at Chemonics International in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Institutional Development Specialist

Project: USAID/Uganda Feed the Future Enabling Environment for Agriculture Activity

About Chemonics Project:

Chemonics International seeks a Senior Institutional Development Specialist for the USAID/Uganda Feed the Future Enabling Environment for Agriculture Activity based in Kampala. The Activity is a 3 year project that will boost the value of agricultural production and trade. The Activity will accomplish this by helping public and private sector stakeholders to develop, improve, and implement agricultural policies, strategies, laws, regulations, and will stimulate investment, production, and trade, particularly coffee, maize, and beans and but also in agricultural inputs.
Job Summary:
The Specialist will help to build capacity within public sector institutions, such as Ministry departments or units, and also private sector organizations, e.g. business associations, to lead and participate in the policymaking process. The Specialist will assess gaps in institutional skills, knowledge, and performance and then design and manage performance improvement plans in collaboration with the partner institutions. The Specialist will also serve as the Activity's gender and youth focal person, ensuring gender and youth issues are embedded in all the Activity's work. The successful candidate will have experience at the national level working with Government decision-makers on policy development and on analyzing and addressing organizational change to contribute to better policy making. In addition, the candidate will have private sector experience gained while working in business or with private sector associations and possess an understanding of how the policy environment impacts business operations and decision making. The Specialist will have experience advocating for policy change to improve the business environment in Uganda and building capacity of private sector entities to sustainably engage with government.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•Assessing and evaluating public and private sector institutional performance
•Developing organizational development plans for public and private sector institutions
•Building capacity of businesses, business associations, and Government of Uganda institutions
•Analyzing organizational performance, management, service delivery, and advocacy
•Facilitating, organizing, and planning meetings, workshops, symposia, conferences, and trainings courses, as required, that are part of institutional capacity building plans
•Interacting with high-level public sector officials and private sector representatives
•Motivating and influencing behaviour change among senior public and private sector individuals
•Planning and managing targeted activities such as consultancies, research assignments, etc
•Mainstreaming gender and youth considerations into institutional development plans
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant should possess a bachelor's degree in organizational development, business administration, economics, policy, or related field required. A Master's degree or higher preferred.
•The applicant should also possess at least 8-10 years' experience designing and implementing organizational development or institutional strengthening activities at the national level as well as for private businesses.
•Five years' experience in the private sector in a leadership role OR minimum 5 years' in the public sector working in or with public institutions related to agriculture or trade.
•Proven ability to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
•Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
•Strong and effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment, but also independently.
•Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
•Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
•Ugandan citizenship required.
How to Apply:
All applications should send their electronic applications to: recruit@ugandaeea.com. Please submit your CV and cover letter with "Senior Institutional Development Specialist" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries or deliveries. Finalists will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th September 2013