Commissioner Vacancy at the Uganda Law Reform Commission

Job Title: Commissioner

Organization: Uganda Law Reform Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reference: HRM 147/179/01/01
Reports to: Secretary

About Us:
The Uganda Law Reform Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 248(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda to study and keep under constant review the Acts and all other laws comprising the laws of Uganda with a view to making recommendations for their systematic improvement, development, modernization and reform.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-The Commissioner heads the Law Revision department;
-Proposing programmes for law revision for approval by the Commission;
-Planning and reviewing work programmes for the law revision department for approval by the Commission;
-Coordinating activities of the department with other Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies;
-Carrying out sensitization of stakeholders on activities of the Commission;
-Developing work plans and budgets for the department;
-Implementing and appraising national development strategies and projects in relation to Law Revision;
-Supervising, directing and evaluating performance of subordinate staff of the department; 9. Providing professional leadership in the department;
-Overseeing staff development strategies;
-Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of departmental activities;
-Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-All candidates should be Ugandans who possess honours’ bachelor's degree in Law from a recognised University and a diploma in legal practice from Law Development Centre.
-At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience, two (2) of which should be at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government or equivalent experience from a reputable organisation.
-Possession of Computer skills is desirable.
-Knowledge of project planning and management is desirable
-A relevant Masters' degree will be an added advantage..

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications to fill the post of  Commissioner  currently available at Uganda Law Reform Commission. Applicants should attach fully certified photocopies of their testimonials and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by a recent passport size photograph.
Serving Government Officers should preferably route their applications through their Heads of Department.

Applications should be submitted in triplicate to;
The Secretary,
Uganda Law Reform Commission,
Plot 1, Pilkington Road, 8th Floor, Workers House,
P.O. Box 12149 Kampala. Uganda
Email address: ulrc@ulrc.go.ug

Deadline:  28th October 2013

Human Resource Officer at Uganda Land Alliance (ULA)

Job Title: Human Resource Officer

Organization: Uganda Land Alliance (ULA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Operations Manager

About ULA:
Uganda Land Alliance is a consortium of International and National NGO’s and Individuals focusing on land, promotion of land rights and protecting the interests of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized through “Enhancing civic participation in land governance and resource management country wide.”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-The Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development,  performance monitoring and employee counseling
-The Human Resource Officer provides advice and assistance to supervisors and staff. This may include information on training needs and opportunities, job descriptions, performance reviews and personnel policies
-The position coordinates the staff recruitment process .The Human Resource Officer provides advice and support to supervisors and staff selection committees and ensures that they have accurate and timely information in order to make effective decisions.
-Provide information and assistance to staff, supervisors and the Board of Directors on human resource and work related issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold be proficient and knowledgeable in resources management, job descriptions development and analysis, performance review methods and techniques.
-Demonstrable ability to develop and implement staff training, development and
-Recognition; undertake mentoring and coaching for staff.
-An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures and ability to interpret this to the organizational and external cultural and political
environment
-An understanding of land claims and self-governance skills
-Demonstrable ability to supervise and build teams
-Very strong problem solving skills, basic counseling skills, negotiations skills and effective verbal and listening communications skills.
-Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.
-Demonstrable effective written communications skills including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, policies and procedures
-effective public relations and public speaking skills
-research and program development skills
-stress and  time management skills
-Interviewing skills

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Uganda Land Alliance, ULA, meet the above specifications, should send their applications together with their Curriculum vita, copies of the academic transcripts and testimonials. Support letters from three referees who will be available to ULA for a background check on the applicant should be submitted with the application to the address below:
The Executive Director
Uganda Land Alliance
Plot 29; Plot 1521 Mawanda Road, Kamwokya,
P.O. BOX 26990 Kampala-Uganda
Email: ula@ulaug.org

NB: Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted

Deadline:  Wednesday 23rd October, 2013 by 3:00 PM

Careers at PATH-Program Officer

Job Title: Program Officer, Sayana Press Project

Organisation: PATH
Project: Sayana Press Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Tracking Code: 5773

About PATH:

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

Job Summary:

PATH is engaging in research studies in 2014 and 2015, involving both quantitative and qualitative data collection for this we are seeking to recruit a Program Officer to support implementation of research activities (50%) and general projects activities (50%) in the Sayana Press project. An individual with experience in overseeing data collection and monitoring of studies .This individual will also assist with program implementation, including training and monitoring of VHT activities, under the supervision of the Sayana Press Project Coordinator..

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Research planning and organization:
-Organize translation of study materials (instruments and consent forms) and ensure accuracy.
-Usher study materials through the local IRB process.
-Liaise with the District Health Team in selected evaluation districts.
-Participate in planning and organization of training workshops for data collectors/interviewers.
-Implement plan to pre-test data collection instruments and finalize revised instruments.
-Participate in the development of SOPs to guide data collection;
-Assist with the recruitment and hiring of data collectors and qualitative interviewers.

2. Research field work:
-Work closely with  a local research organization in  implementing two large household surveys (baseline and follow up).
-Monitor data collection in the field for a longitudinal survey of injectable clients.
-Monitor qualitative data collection (in-depth interviews).
-Monitor transmission of data from field to PATH offices in Kampala and Seattle.
-Conduct data checks for quality assurance.
-Coordinate and resolve issues as they arise, in consultation with the PATH Research Coordinator and Study PIs, to assure effective implementation of the evaluation plan.

3.  Program implementation duties:
-Provide regular support to the Sayana Press coordinator in the implementation of the project
-Support the Sayana Press team in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the training program.
-Work with partners to monitor and give technical backstopping to VHTs who will be administering Sayana Press and DMPA IM  
-Promote linkages with local district administration including health facilities in participating district.
-Ensure quality assurance
-Any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-Strong background in medical sciences and Masters in public health, epidemiology, statistics, population studies or a related field.
-Experience with family planning service delivery,
-Experience with quantitative or qualitative data analysis,
-Experience training community health workers.
-At least five years demonstrated experience in health and population based research.
-Demonstrated skills in quantitative data collection.
-Experience organizing and/or facilitating training
-Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational ability
-Proven ability to work collaboratively with local and international project team.
-Willingness to travel domestically up to 75%
-Excellent verbal and written communications skills; fluency in written and spoken English.
-Demonstrated skills in qualitative research,

How to Apply:
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in Uganda to be considered and confirm this in their cover letter. Application materials must be submitted in English. Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.  All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below for details on How to Apply and fill their profiles to express interest in the vacancy

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