Careers at Raising Voices in Kampala, Uganda-Learning Coordinator

Job Title: Learning Coordinator

Organization: Raising Voices
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Raising Voices:

Raising Voices is based in Kampala, Uganda and works to prevent violence against women and children. We do this through three main program areas: practice, learning and influencing.

Job Summary:

The job holder will lead the Learning area of work which includes leadership and coordination of all monitoring and evaluation projects underway at Raising Voices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Play a leading role in the development of the learning strategy for Raising Voices including documentation, monitoring and evaluation framework and plan.
-Oversee, support and coordinate all learning activities.
-Provide day-to-day support to Raising Voices staff and partners to implement the learning strategy.
-Manage the design, quality, development, and completion of all assessments, analytical reports, and evaluations.
-Develop strategies for improving the quality of monitoring and staff capacity to use results to strengthen programs.
-Produce quality publications, papers and reports.
-Liaise with donors and donor representatives around the monitoring and evaluation activities at Raising Voices.
-Maintain constructive and respectful relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
-Actively participate in all Raising Voices organizational processes.
-Represent Raising Voices in national, regional and international processes and events.
-Foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess at least 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in management.
-Hold a post graduate degree desirable but relevant experience more important.
-Proficient understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and ability to analyze and synthesize data.
-Excellent writing skills.
-Good understanding and experience of donor reporting requirements including DFID.
-Experience working in the Global South (Africa preferred).
-Proven commitment to violence prevention and community mobilization.
-Persuasive public speaker and credible facilitator of learning processes.
-Experience in/familiarity with Raising Voices methodologies a plus.
-Ability and willingness to travel at least 20% of time away from Kampala.
-Excellent computer skills.

Salary Terms: Competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should send a thoughtful cover letter, a CV, and a one page writing sample that articulates your understanding of how documentation, monitoring and evaluation can strengthen programming and move the field of violence prevention forward to jobs@raisingvoices.org.

Deadline: 15th November 2013.

Note: No phone calls please. Do not send copies of transcripts/certificates

Project Accountant Job Vacancy at VSF Belgium (VSFB) in Moroto, Uganda

Job Title: Project Accountant

Organization: VSF Belgium (VSFB)
Duty Station: Moroto, Uganda

About VSFB:
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium's work goes beyond vaccinating animals or providing veterinary care. We support local populations to improve livestock keeping and all other aspects surrounding it. These include micro-loans and natural resources management but also training, emergency aid and peace negotiations.

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant reporting to the Country Director -Uganda manages financial activities for all Uganda based projects and ensures systems and procedures are in line with VSFB policies, donor and legal requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Ensure compliance to donor regulations and that VSF Belgium financial controls, policies and procedures are applied in all financial transactions.
-To ensure all the financial transactions and payments are conducted professionally recorded accurately and promptly within the budget lines provided.
-Prepare cash forecasts and projections and ensure effective cash flow for implementation of projects.
-Ensure that all accounting records are complete and financial reports as per regulations given are prepared and submitted on time.
-Oversee entry of accounting records in Win books accounting system for all Uganda based projects and submission to Regional office in Nairobi.
-To advise the Country Director- Uganda and Project Manager(s) on balances and budget line expenditures for all Uganda based projects in order to ensure efficiency in planning field activities.
-Provide support to logistics department on procurement and accounting against appropriate budget lines.
-Travel to field locations for stock taking, assets verification exercises.
-Review expenditures relating to all accounting documents for accuracy and consistency with donor regulations.
-Management of bank accounts, petty cash and disbursement of funds as per VSF Belgium and donor regulations
-Support and train the local partners on accounting in relation to the organization’s and donor regulations.
-Coordinate the implementation of internal audits for projects in Moroto.
-Assist with field audits of project teams and accountability for funds and resources received from the office for the field operations.
-Participate and assist with any external audit.
-Follow-up on finance queries with the Regional office in Nairobi and ensure timely response to all finance concerns.
-Support the Country Director -Uganda and Project Manager(s) in Uganda with budget preparation and forecasting.
-Co-ordination with other members of the VSF Belgium support team in Uganda and Regional Office Nairobi.
-Capitalize knowledge and share it within VSF-B.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a University degree in Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting or Finance option
-Relevant accounting qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA equivalent
-At least three years of financial management experience in a busy office.
-Experience of working with an NGO will be an added advantage
-Experience in the use of one or more accounting software packages and accounting in different currencies.
-Knowledge of donor rules and regulations i.e. ECHO, USAID, EU, DFID
-Knowledge and experience with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)
-Excellent managerial, organizational and planning skills
-Strong numerical skills and accuracy.
-Good reporting skills
-Computer literacy with very good advanced MS Excel skills and Word
-Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
-Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Team player
-Attentive to detail and result oriented
-High integrity and initiative
-Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
-Display of intercultural sensitivity, respect in dealing with others

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications (reference “Project Accountant- Uganda”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke
This vacancy is open to Uganda male and female candidates.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

Deadline: 31st October, 2013

Careers at Roofings Rolling Mills-Driver

Job Title: Driver

Organization: Roofings Rolling Mills
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Outlet Manager

About Roofings:

Roofings Rolling Mills envisions becoming one of East Africa's largest supplier of international quality steel raw materials for galvanized/prepainted sheets, steel bars, rods, angles, beams, channels, round bars, flats and galvanised wires all in a variety of sizes. As a sister company to leading steel products manufacturer, Roofings Ltd, the two companies together will provide a large portion of the region's steel requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a clean driving record and valid driving permit
-S/he should also have an Advanced level certificate with credit in English
-Three or more years experience in driving.
-Good interpersonal skills, communication and analytical skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications accompanied by relevant testimonials, curriculum vitae with recent photograph, with names and contact details of three (3) referees should be addressed to: Human Resources Manager, Roofings Limited, Plot 126 Lubowa Estate Entebbe Road, P. O. Box 7169 Kampala, Uganda or hr@roofings.co.ug.

Deadline: Monday, 4th November 2013