Planning Specialist Job Vacancy at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Kampala

Job Title: Planning Specialist

Organisation: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Grade: P-4
Vacancy Number:  E-VN-2014-000479
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Representative

About UNICEF:
For 60 years, UNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization and has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Summary: The Planning Specialist will provide leadership to the Planning Section and guidance to the PCR Managers, Chiefs of Field Offices, Zonal  and Sectoral specialists on all aspects of the country programme needs for planning, monitoring and evaluation, including those related to UN Delivering-as-One in Uganda. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Social Policy and Evaluation to ensure timely implementation of all planned studies, assessments and evaluations during the country programme period, including the MTR, rolling situation analysis and end of cycle evaluation, and integration of results/outcome in the rolling work plans and budgets, and annual programme progress and other reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Stay abreast with the situation of children and women in Uganda, and ensure collection, analysis and dissemination of updated data and information on child survival, protection and development in the country, with emphasis on updated  human rights-based district specific situation analysis for the 58 UNICEF districts for additional emphasis.
=Ensure continuous flow of information on the situation to the Dep. Representative, the Representative and the PCR Managers for policy development, planning, advocacy and resource mobilization.
=Offer substantive technical support to the Deputy Representative for the new country programme process, including preparation of strategy note, country programme document (CPD), country programme plan of action (CPAP) and coordination of UNICEF inputs to the UN Country Assessment, UNDAF strategies/outcomes or UNDAF Action Plan and Joint Programmes, ensuring coherence with UNICEF CPD/CPAP and emerging needs of children.
=The Planning Specialist will be also responsible for the development and continuous updating of HRAP based planning and monitoring guidelines for the country programme and ensure that they also reflect decentralization of government planning procedures, participatory planning approaches and indicators for community and district monitoring.
=Ensure timely preparation and integration of UNICEF inputs into the District Development Plans for the 58   districts of additional emphasis, GOU Sector plans and UNICEF/GOU Rolling Work Plans for both districts and nationwide support. Ensure synchronization of the UNICEF support with the GOU planning cycles.
=Offer assistance and guidance and procedures to the area programme managers and project officers, districts on all aspects of program planning and monitoring according to UNICEF’s, policies, guidelines and operational procedures, especially those specifically developed for the CP.
=Ensure timely implementation and effective monitoring of UNICEF inputs (cash, supply, contract, training, and travel) and participate in quarterly and annual reviews and planning exercises for the 58 districts supported by the CP on a rotating basis and the national level meetings when needed. Undertake frequent CP monitoring visits to the 58 districts to assess the effectiveness and cost efficiency of UNICEF assistance to the districts for planning monitoring and adjustment of strategies and approaches.
=Ensure establishment of an effective district based monitoring system for regular assessment of community and district specific targets and outcomes related to CP goals and ensure linkage between lower government and district and national monitoring systems.
=Establish capacity building monitoring system at district level which reflects UNICEF’s contribution to the individual districts in terms of training, management support, communication and logistics and other items which are supposed to enhance and facilitate country programme implementation.
=Provide backstopping to the Reports Specialist to ensure timely submission of donor, progress and any other reports requested by the Deputy Representative or the Representative’s office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Planning Specialist should possess an advanced university degree in Social Sciences or other related field.
=At least eight years (8) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in programme planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation.
=Fluency in English and another UN working language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.

Personal Competencies:

=Possess high-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
=Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
=Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
=Good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
=Easily and quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of  individuals across organizational departments.
=Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
=Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
=Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
=Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF`s mission.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work in the prestigious United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the aforementioned vacancy should express their interest by visiting the United Nations web recruitment portal below.

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Deadline: 14th March, 2014

Jobs at Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG)-Warehouse Officer

Job Title: Warehouse Officer (2 Career Vacancies)

Organisation: Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head Stores & Operations

About UHMG:
Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, whose vision is “A good life for all Ugandans”. We envision a Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is “To improve the quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable health care solutions.” Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.

UHMG is currently expanding and is seeking a dynamic qualified individual to fill the following position as part of its team. The position requires a flexible person, with the capacity to perform without supervision, and work beyond the required time to fulfill the organization’s goals.

Job Summary: The Warehouse Officer will to support the Head of Stores and Operations in the management of inventory and movement of products in and out of the AFFORD/UHMG Warehouse/ Stores. This position requires a highly skilled person who has capacity in stores and warehouse management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Support the Head of Stores and Operations in maintaining accurate records of all receipts and dispatches of products at the warehouse.
=Maintain the warehouse in accordance with NDA set standards.
=Check that the warehouse safety measures are in place and are adhered to.
=Work closely with the Head of Stores and Operations to ensure adequate warehouse space is available for products expected to arrive at the warehouse Keep track of product consumption rates and work with the supervisor to project when next orders should be placed.
=In the absence of the Head of Stores and Operations, manage the stores function completely including receipts, dispatches and provide report on a daily basis to the Director of the Product Facility
=Routinely dispatch products to customers according to (FEFO) basis to avoid product expiry.
=Offer support in the supervision of the secondary packaging of UHMG products at locations of the sub-contracted packaging companies.
=Assist the Head of Stores and Operations in processing of all approved orders from customers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The UHMG Warehouse Officer should ideally possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Medical field. Post graduate qualification in logistics or stores management will be an added advantage.
=Working knowledge of pharmaceutical products and other allied health care products is a must.
=A minimum of a year’s experience in Stores and Warehouse management is a must.
=Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical products and other allied health care products.
=Excellent communication, advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal, analytical and result-oriented skills, experience in managing customers, and have the ability to discern and identify potential customers for the organizations’ products.
=Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, fact, ability to plan, organized, honest, with a high level of energy and integrity, and able to work under minimum supervision.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to send or hand deliver their updated CVs, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the lop left-hand side of the envelope” to: The Human Resources Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda, or to P. 0. Box 4553, Kampala. Uganda.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please deliver your applications to the UHMG reception.

Deadline: 14th March, 2014 by 4:30pm

Secure Logistics Manager - Courier Services at G4S in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Secure Logistics Manager - Courier Services

Organisation: G4S
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref: G4S/EA/02/0001

About G4S:
G4S is the world’s leading global security and outsourcing group, which specialises in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S strives to make a difference by helping people to operate in safe and secure environments where they can thrive and prosper and we believe this role can only grow in importance.G4S is the largest employer on the London Stock Exchange, with operations in more than 120 countries and over 620,000 employees.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Role Responsibility:
=Effective management of the operational services
=Manage relationship between actual results, budgets and forecasts
=Initiate cost saving model and controls
=Gross Margin Management
=Direct Wage control / ER management
=Overheads control
=Contract profitability
=Ensuring that claims against the Company are prevented or minimized through regular customer risk assessments.
=Existing Revenue Growth
=Escalations are achieved
=Manage the Service line’s cash flow.

DSO management
CAPEX
=Effective management staff  within Courier Service business unit Effective Organization
=Staff turnover analysis, proper allocation of staff to positions and structure.

Development
=Succession Planning and Employment Equity
=Attendance of subordinates at scheduled training interventions (WSP and ATR comparison), meeting of employment equity goals, succession planning.

Leadership
Staff motivation levels
=Ensuring that performance assessments of all subordinate employees are conducted, and corrective action implemented where necessary.
=Ensuring that acceptable standards of behavior at work are maintained by all subordinate employees, as required by G4S’s code of conduct and disciplinary code.
=Ensuring that all disciplinary actions are conducted in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
=Effective management of operations  Client retention and customer service levels

Proportion of contracts lost
=Ensuring that all required formal customer meeting are scheduled, attended and minuted.
=Quality Management/Ops Process management – adherence to quality standard
=QA audit results and operational matrix
=Shared Best Practice:

=Specific examples of implementation of BP from other regions
=Effective management of business development function  New business development
=Identifying new business opportunities in the region’s sphere of operations, as well as in terms of growth of business with existing customers, driven by the promotion of integrated security solutions.
=Competitors evaluations: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the competitor environment faced by the business unit.
=Managing and shaping the external environment:
=Involvement in community and business forums and general public profile
=Development of sales strategy specific to the region, through analysis of the unit’s business profile, products and services available / required, existing customer base, resources and competitors.
=Identification of potential new business opportunities through consultation and cooperation with operational management, planned prospecting, leads, cold calling, tender notices.
=Arrange and conduct meetings with new and existing business prospects, in conjunction with operational management where appropriate, to market G4S integrated security solutions.
=Conduct / arrange site surveys to identify risks and develop appropriate solution to meet customer needs.
=Prepare and submit sales proposals / tenders to prospective customers. Where necessary, prepare and conduct sales presentation.
=In consultation with the ROD and Financial Manager, ensure that annual contract escalations of existing customers are finalized.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Ideal G4S candidate should possess a University Degree in Business Administration or related field
=Hold a Valid Driver’s License
=At least four years’ experience in courier/security management
=Knowledge of the Ugandan security legislation
=Working knowledge of the G4S Operational Policy and procedures
=G4S HR Min. Standards, Policies and procedures
=Knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation
=Leadership ability and skills
=Managing  professionally
=Conflict management skills
=Communication (Written and Verbal) skills
=Excellent negotiation skills
=Computer literacy skills
=Basic financial literacy skills
=Risk identification skills
=Highly change driven
=High customer orientation
=High awareness of the market environment
=Delivering strategy

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work with G4S in the above mentioned portfolio should endeavour to visit the web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements.

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Deadline: March 10, 2014