E-Banking Administrator Job Vacancy at Finance Trust Bank (FTB) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: E-Banking Administrator

Organisation: Finance Trust Bank (FTB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Manager Databases & Applications

About FTB:
Finance Trust Bank (FTB) was licensed as a Tier 1 commercial Bank on 11 th November, 2013, taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI). Finance Trust Bank was first registered as an NGO in 1984 as Uganda Women's Finance and Credit Trust Limited (UWFCT), which later charged its name to Uganda Women Finance Trust Limited (UWFT), in 1997. On October 12th 2005, Uganda Finance Trust Limited was licensed as a Microfinance Deposit taking Institution. Today, Finance Trust Bank is a fully fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 240,000 depositors and over 26,000 borrowers, through a network of 33 branches country wide. The Banking Institution offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.

Job Summary: The E-Banking Administrator will be required to guarantee functionality of the bank's electronic service delivery channels such, ATMs, POS terminals, e-Payments, Online banking and computer applications e.g. ATM-Nimbus, BR.NET, Mobile Banking & Money, Western Union, SWIFT, RTGS e.t.c.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Responsible for the configurations and installation of the E-Banking products interfaces with the bank's core systems and the customer's sites.
=Develop and Champion new optional Utilities that can be provided over the existing E-banking products infrastructure.
=Support the Manager Databases & Applications with the In-house training of staff.
=Approve and implement System Access Rights, Roles & Privileges.
=Ensure 95% and above uptime for the E-banking products and suggest remedies to keep the set uptime percentage and improve it.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The E-banking Administrator should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and any certification in Systems, Database or Networks.
=Possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems, install and operate monitoring tools and maintain documentation.
=Wide knowledge and understanding of computer systems, Network operating systems and computer applications.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to join the banking sector in the aforementioned portfolio are necessitated to submit their handwritten applications plus photocopies of academic documents, testimonials and Updated CVs with at least three professional referees to the Head of Human Resource, Finance Trust Bank Limited, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe, and P.O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 7th March 2014.

Jobs at World Vision Uganda- Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project

Job Title: Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project

Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Abim, Uganda

About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary: The Project Officer for the WASH Project will offer technical support and co-ordination of project management/ operations in a manner that meets project set food security & WASH standards and contributes effectively to the wellbeing of children in line with World Vision Uganda’s mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Co-ordinate and supervise the distribution of improved and drought resistant varieties to two Sub-counties of Abim district and support establishment of Farmer Field Schools.
=Conduct accurate accountability of the seed varieties distributed to the wet and dry zones of district and offer decision-making support to the project in Abim
=Carry out Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) in specific areas of seed utilization, crop agronomic performances as well as pest and disease incidences.
=Training and equipping selected model farmers in the entire districts of Karamoja with knowledge on sustainable agriculture and other agronomic commensurate with their agro-ecological set-up.
=Train and mentor farmers and farmer groups on value chain selection and analysis and principles of improved farming practices, applicable to the small pastoralist farmer’s holdings nature of Karamoja.
=Represent World Vision Uganda (WVU) at stakeholder meetings and fora such as the Food Security and Agricultural Livelihood meeting, WASH sectoral and working group meetings
=Oversee and monitor the technical aspects of drilling works ensuring quality implementation of water supply and sanitation projects in line with the standards addressing the particular response.
=Co-ordinate the Project’s agricultural extension staffs at sub-counties on matters that concern Project activities such as improved seed distribution, trainings of farmers and farmer groups on improved farming practices, increment of acreage under production by targeted farmers and farming groups.
=Supervise Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Facilitators based at sub-county levels on value chain analysis of suitable projects for elevation of food security and nutritional status of local communities.
=Support the Project Manager in a number of project issues and implementation targets and often manage the project activities in the absence of the Project Management.
=Organize and liaise with partner agencies such as UN-FAO, UN-WFP, District Agricultural and Production departments, other NGOs and line government departments on matters pertaining to WASH, Food security and Livelihood interventions in Abim District.
=Work in collaboration with the district Water department district extension staffs mobilize communities to initiate CLTS/ PHAST approaches and conduct follow up in the identified villages.
=Gather/ collect WASH related information vital for project intervention
=Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Project Officer for the World Vision Project should hold a bachelor’s degree  of Science Degree in Food Security, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics or Rural Development
=At least three (3) years or more experience in agricultural, rural development, extension, WASH, or agricultural related livelihoods. Previous experience with implementing agriculture or livelihood projects among communities recovering from war is an added advantage.
=Significant experience of community mobilization and facilitation.
=Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills. Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social backgrounds.
=Strong comprehension of WASH service delivery approaches like CLTS and PHAST
=Strong and evident working experience or Farmer Field School methodology
=Be a Self starter, resilient team player able to meet tight deadlines
=Excellent IT skills in packages like MS Office is desirable
=Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
=All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 7th March 2014

Senior Manager: Strategic Planning at Tetra Tech in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Manager: Strategic Planning

Organisation: Tetra Tech
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
Tetra Tech is implementing a five-year project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Its aim is to increase the availability of genuine quality agro-inputs to consumers and decrease the prevalence of counterfeit products.

Job Summary: The Senior Manager will lead a team in innovative approaches to researching and analyzing the consumer market and business performance trends in the agro-inputs industry. The Senior Manager will also contribute significantly to shaping the strategies and activities of Tetra Tech’s 5-year initiative to support performance improvements and growth of businesses in this sector. The position includes opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Senior manager should hold a good first degree: business degrees preferred
=Three or more years’ experience as a Senior Manager
=The ideal applicant should have attained professional growth in dynamic consumer goods distribution and/or service firms (e.g., ICT, financial, marketing, media, telecommunications, beverage, and other FMCG)
=Possess knowledge and experience in qualitative (and quantitative) market research methodologies, e.g., focus groups, social network mapping and analysis
=Excellent analysis of consumer markets and business performance trends and metrics
=Strategic planning and decision making support
=High teamwork and team leadership skills
=Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should express their interest by sending an updated CV with three professional references to aginputsrecruitment@gmail.com. Please clearly indicate the reference Senior Manager in the subject line of the E-mail application.

Deadline: March 21, 2014.

NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.