IT Assistant Jobs at United States Government Peace Corps in Uganda

Job Title:   IT Assistant

Employer: United States Government Peace Corps

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 19^th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Online Content Management (60%)

·         Create, develop and manage content for Peace Corps Uganda's web presence (requires working with content management software)

·         Actively coordinate web projects across Peace Corps Uganda program department

·         Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties as per Peace Corps' requirements

·         Working closely with a cross-departmental team, maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties copy, edit and proofread all web properties copy, edit and proofread all web content working with the departmental heads.

·         Oversee and manage the Facebook and Twitter accounts and other social networking presence of Peace Corps Uganda and monitor the blogs

·         Keep current with emerging web technologies through relevant blogs, listservs and social media platforms

·         Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and reference

·         Keenly track and report on all site metrics

·         Work cooperatively with key team members, clients and vendors

·         Manipulate and organize data including but not limited to video, audio etc. into a web format

2. Staff Training and Support (20%)

·         Mentor and train office staff on software Peace Corps uses such as; Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Suite, Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and 8, burning software; Peace Corps applications: VIDA, Intranet, SFTP, Track-it, SharePoint

·         Aside from the daily instructions on specific problems and methods of performing simple tasks, the incumbent also must provide individual training to new employees and to all users on new software packages or procedures

·         Provide group user training as mandated by the Post

·         Support developing of legible and comprehendible training material for computer users to augment verbal and classroom instructions.

 

3. Hardware Support and Maintenance (5%):

·         Carry out routine maintenance and help staff with their immediate hardware issues on all computer equipment and LAN system, including but not limited to Photocopiers, Printers, Desktop, CPU etc

·         Serve as the primary point of contact with local HP warranty reseller on desktops. Deal with repair centers where to repair broken IT Equipment.

·         Develop a maintenance plan for the Peace Corps Uganda Computer equipment and LAN systems, ensuring the incumbent and other system employees and Volunteers are utilizing it.

·         Troubleshoot hardware and software systems

·         Maintain a legible and comprehensive record log of all actions conducted on the LAN/WAN, to include routine procedures as rebooting of the systems

·         Seek-in-house, local and regional assistance in a reasonable amount of time to ensure the least amount of downtime

·         Diagnoses computers for hardware failures then coordinate with suppliers for defective or broken down parts and process replacements for the equipment under warranty and arrange sending the defective ones back to suppliers

4. I.T. Equipment disposal & Inventory Management (8%)

·         Upon receipt of new equipment and after deployment of the same incumbent is responsible for taking old equipment off the inventory and handing it over to GSO for disposal

·         The incumbent shall follow the Peace Corps regulations for disposition of information system hardware

·         The incumbent will be responsible for Post's inventory Management

5. I.T. Security (2%): Act as IT security assistant and second point of contact

6. I.T. Specialist Backup (5%): Act as IT Specialist backup on IT Specialist absence

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·         The ideal candidate for US Peace Corps IT Assistant vacancy should hold a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Computer Science, Technical Writing is preferred

·         At least two years of progressively responsible experience in Online Content management and computer user support is required

·         Three to five  years' experience managing content and production for high traffic websites

·         General working knowledge and familiarity with Web technologies and design languages (applications) including client and server side scripting, online content management

·         Exceptional communication and organizational skills

·         Advanced knowledge of HTML and experience with popular content management systems (Drupal, Convio, Kintera etc)

·         Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

·         Possess the ability to do video and audio editing

·         Basic adobe photoshop skills

·         Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team

·         Good users support and training skills being physically present or on the phone

·         Very good knowledge of common applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe suites

·         Good background on computer maintenance

·         Possess the ability to quickly learn and teach Peace Corps applications

·         Managing Active Directory environment on Windows server 2012

·         Managing backup on Windows servers

·         Candidate must be able to legally work in Uganda

·         Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is required. Ability to speak at least one local language is preferred

Note:  Also for the I.

T. position, submit a link to a website or electronic copy of web work or a PDF project that the applicant has accomplished in the recent past.

How to Apply:

ALL submissions must be electronic. (Please do not attach academic credentials to the email)

Please submit a Microsoft Word formatted letter of interest, resume, names and contacts information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov. Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of your cover email. Submitted documents become the property of Peace Corps and will not be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deem qualified. If called for an interview, you will be expected to bring copies of your academic credentials. Finalists from the first interview will be expected to bring a reference letter from their Local Council (LC1) as part of the final review process.

Office Attendant Jobs in Uganda at Mukono District Local Government

Job Title:   Office Attendant

Vacancy No: External Advert No. 001/2014

Employer: Mukono District Local Government

Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda

Application Deadline: 30^th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         In charge of cleaning office premises and ensuring that the offices are properly locked;

The incumbent will also be collecting and delivering office items, documents, mail and parcels as instructed;

·         Preparing and serving tea to officers;

·         Performing any official errands outside the office as instructed by the Supervisor.

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·         The Office Attendant should hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.

·         Skills in Records Information Management;

·         Ability to communicate effectively;

·         Skills in public relations and customer care;

·         Excellent time management skills

·         Age: Between 25-45 years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should obtain Public Service Commission Form 3 (Revised 2008), download here, and fill it in Triplicate or pick it from the Secretary to District Service Commission or Public Service Commission Offices on Farmers House Parliamentary Avenue First Floor.

All serving officers should send their applications through their Heads of Departments, who should be reminded of the closing date to avoid delay. The applications should bear the title of the post. Academic qualifications, testimonials, CVs and any other relevant documents should be attached plus three recent passport size photographs.

All complete applications should be sent to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 110 Mukono, Uganda

Business Mentor Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at GVEP International

Job Title: Business Mentor

Employer: GVEP International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 21^st Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and articulating the business case for schools to acquire improved institutional   Supporting the recruitment of enterprises in Uganda under the programme;cook stoves
• Supporting the delivery of business development training to entrepreneurs under the programme
•   Inputting into the design and development of a business and technical development training curriculum that will guide entrepreneurs through the basics of successfully running a business, including topics such as financial management, record keeping and business planning.

•  Organising logistics of hosting business and technical development trainings, including identifying suitable venues and inviting participants.
•   Delivering part of the business development trainings to entrepreneurs.
•  Mentoring of entrepreneurs so that they can receive relevant and adequate advice to meet business development targets.
•  Conducting needs assessments for enterprises to identify gaps in knowledge and where further support is required.
• Assisting in developing mentoring guidelines and potential strategies to employ for mentoring and advisory services.
•     Reviewing and providing inputs into mentoring action plans.
•    Participating in meetings organised to review progress and outstanding issues and develop forthcoming work plans.
•   Coordinating and communicating with the Technology Mentor, Capital Access Officer and the GVEP Monitoring and Evaluation Manager so that complementary advice is provided.
•    Ensuring enterprises have full and adequate business plans for the duration of the program which detail enterprise growth targets and identify investment requirements.
• Supporting and inputting into the development of detailed business plans.
• Helping businesses identify growth targets and financial requirements.
•   Assisting conducting due diligence on completed business plans to ensure they are of the required standard.
• Recommending businesses to apply to the financial linkages program based on business plans and assisting them in their application.
•    Facilitate linkages of the programme enterprises to financial institutions for the purpose of accessing loans
•  Introducing the loan products available for the enterprises
•   Assessing creditworthiness of the enterprises and advise on the suitable loan options
•   Assisting in submission of loan applications to the suitable financing institutions
•    Monitoring the disbursed loans to ensure they are used for the intended purposes and repayments are made on time.
• Collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes including enterprises sales data, number of employees, loan disbursement and repayment data and business development activities conducted.
•   Supporting enterprises to  implement the agreed action plans
•   Contributing to communications/documenting compelling stories and case studies from entrepreneurs participating in the program.
•   Any other activity as will be reasonably instructed by the Country Manager
•   The Business Mentor will be required to prepare and submit a weekly report to the Business Development Services Coordinator and Country Manager.
• A pre-defined template will be used to capture key information such as: number of eMSMEs, sales data, number of employees, number of institutional cook stoves installed by the schools.

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Minimum of a diploma in marketing or business development, economics, commerce, entrepreneurship, marketing or related business studies from a recognized institution

·     Experience and Skills 

•  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related fields, e.g. business plan preparation, financing, market linkages and supporting supply chains, business management, business development services, among others.
•  Minimum 2 years of experience in product marketing, particularly in rural settings
•   Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
•   Good communication and writing skills.
•   Ability to create, impart business skills and guide an enterprise to achieve the desired success.
•  Possess license to use a motorbike to travel extensively for field works.

How to Apply:

Submission of applications: Qualified candidates should submit their application by sending a complete and comprehensive CV and a cover letter via e-mail to recruitment@gvepinternational.org under the reference Application for Business Mentor- Uganda including salary requirements so as to reach us by latest 21st   January, 2015.

GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.