District System Strengthening Coordinator at Mott MacDonald

  District System Strengthening Coordinator at Mott MacDonald

Description:

Job Description:

The District Systems Strengthening Coordinator will be required to do the following:

In conjunction with the Key Advisers, National Performance Leads and the regional support teams the District System Strengthening Coordinator (DSSC) based in each SESIL-supported district will support the implementation of the District System Strengthening Coordinator at Mott MacDonald

district support package. The DSSCs will work closely with and through a range of district level stakeholders, adopting a coaching, mentoring and facilitation approach. The DSCCs will also work closely and support the District / Municipal Education officials to implement programme activities.
At the end of the programme, improved performance would be seen in:

 

*Raised standards of achievement in literacy and numeracy in grades 1-3

 

*Enhanced quality of experience for both pupils and teachers

*Sustained school-based staff development

*Improved school management

*Strengthened community involvement

Improved accountability.

=You will be embedded in each SESIL supported District to provide technical support for implementation of project activities involving mainly the districts support package. These officers will work closely with and through the District technical and political leadership.

 

=the purpose of which is to strengthen district education management systems in order to achieve better learning outcomes for boys and girls, particularly at the lower primary level.

=Provide day-to-day support for implementation of the District support package.

=Support and participate in activities pertaining to improving the performance of district education management and administration, in particular initiatives that support the strengthening of systems in:

*Prioritising: focussing on a small number of core priorities that offer the greatest potential for achieving better learning outcomes for all children.

*Using evidence: getting and using education performance data and information to monitor performance and drive improvement.

*Problem-solving: ability to adopt a problem-solving approach that identifies and analyses bottle-necks in performance

 

*Support and participate in activities in the following key areas of district education management and administration:

*District education planning, budget and resource allocation, including the distribution and allocation of teachers (deployment and transfers)

*District education office management routines of progress checks on priorities and follow-up actions

*District monitoring and supervision of primary schools, including school inspection

*Establishing literacy and numeracy benchmarks through which to measure learning outcomes

Candidate Specification

1. Required competencies and experience
2. Strong communication skills - ability to express ideas and information clearly and simply, both verbally and in writing. A high level of written and spoken English is essential.

3. Strong analytical skills – ability to investigate and understand constraints and bottle-necks

4. High levels of creativity and innovation – ability to develop and test new approaches to old problems

5. Leadership and team work – ability to support others through mentoring and coaching

6. Facilitation skills – ability to design, prepare and deliver training and consultation workshops

7. Sound understanding of Uganda’s education system, decentralisation and local government processes and practices.

Understanding of the concepts and principles of Managing for Results (or similar, e.g. Performance Management, Results Oriented Management, Deliverology)

Qualifications and experience:
1.

Relevant graduate (or postgraduate preferred) qualification in education preferred
Varied and recent experience of working in service delivery with, or in, local government, preferably in a performance improvement capacity.

This role involves travel to a number of schools, a motorbike is provided for work travel so a valid riding permit is required

Job Profile:

Cambridge Education has been appointed by the Department for International Development (DFID) as Managing Agent on the Uganda Strengthening Education Systems for Improved Learning (SESIL). SESIL seeks to impact on the equity and quality of measurable learning outcomes for girls and boys in Uganda, the programme will focus on three core components:

(i) Building strong foundations – to increase the numbers of girls and boys reaching grade appropriate learning standards in literacy and numeracy in primary schools;

(ii) Enhancing assessment and exams – to strengthen the assessment system so that it leads to more Ugandan children learning what matters for their future;

(iii). Supporting a mixed economy – to support the Government of Uganda to work more effectively with non-state providers and financiers of education, including through direct support to a network of secondary schools.

The role of District Systems Strengthening Coordinator will sit within the “Programme Technical Team’ which is responsible for ensuring that all technical aspects of SESIL run effectively. This Team will be based both in the National office in MoES Legacy Towers and in the Regional Offices (Arua and Mbale)

SESIL has a package of interventions to support districts to improve learning for all children by better managing for results.
The package is made up of inter-connected and mutually dependent activities which, in combination, will strengthen district education systems in a lasting, sustainable way.
The main areas of development involve four main groups of stakeholders: district managers, school leaders and teachers, as well as parents and communities.

Specialist technical support to these district-based staff will come through the regional support teams who will provide technical guidance and operational oversight. These regional staff will work out of a small regional project office, with appropriate administrative and logistical support.
Overall technical direction and support will come from SESIL’s Kampala-based team, working in partnership with MOES and its agencies.

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Mapping Assistant Job Vacancies at Uganda Bureau of Standards(25 Positions) in Kampala.

 Job Title: Mapping Assistant (25 Fresher Census Job Vacancies)

Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Reference: UBOS/MA/CENSUS/2022

Reports to: Principal Officer GIS

About US:

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi- autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of Statistical information. The Bureau has a dual role as the principal statistics producing agency and coordinator of the National Statistical System (NSS).

Job Summary: UBOS is seeking for dynamic, competent, self-motivated, result oriented, and good team players of good character and high integrity to fill the following positions on the Census 2022. The individuals should be willing to spend considerable days away from home on mapping exercise and capable of walking comfortably throughout rural villages in the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake field mapping update in rural and urban areas;

• Demarcate Census Enumeration Areas according to field mapping guidelines;

• Undertake map digitization using the mapping data collected;

• List households in each Enumeration Area according to administrative locations;

• Document activities and complete field return forms;

• Ensure safety of project equipment allocated;

• Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Team Leader.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Cartography OR a Certificate in GIS Applications (e.g. ArcGIS Desktop, Building Geo-databases, GIS Fundamentals, Advanced GIS, Web Mapping, Mobile Mapping, etc.);

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Ms Excel, Ms Word etc.), Internet and GIS application software is a pre-requisite.

• Experience in data collection, data management, and report writing

• Excellent inter-personal, writing, and communication skills.

• Knowledge and appreciation of statistical techniques including their application especially using STATA

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the required profile, please submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.

All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF copies maximum 10MB).

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All documents tendered in shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any falsification of documents will lead to prosecution and any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

NB: UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN ALL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION THUS BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Deadline: 21st September 2020 by 5:00pm

Finance and Administrative Assistant Jobs at DVIC Investments Limited in Seguku Entebbe Road, Uganda.

 Job Title:     Finance and Administrative Assistant.

Organisation: DVIC Investments Ltd

Duty Station: Seguku, Entebbe Road, Uganda

Reports to: Head Investments

About US:

Deep Voice Investment Club is a member owned entity with various savings and credit scheme exclusively for her members. DVIC investments Ltd is a company limited by shares and incorporated in Uganda and it is the investment arm of Deep voice investment club. The company has business interests in real estate; trade in Agro-produce; Agricultural enterprises, among others.

Job Summary: 

 The Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial and administrative services / support to the club leadership and company directors

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Finance Roles

·        Assist the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the club in the maintenance of members’ financial records.

·        Prepare, verify, and process invoices for sales or services rendered

·        Enter data on invoices; ensure proper coding on documents

·        Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication with customers and members via phone, email, fax or mail

·        Post customer payments by recording cash, cheques, and credit card transactions and entering them into the general ledger or accounting software

·        Prepare cash and cheque payments for bank; totaling and recording the deposit amounts, filling out deposit slips and bundling the funds and slips; making deposits at the bank

·        Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted by the 8th day of the month

·        Reconcile Bank statements by the 8th day of the month

·        Be the focal point for petty cash approvals and replenishment processing.

·        Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries

·        Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures

·        Resolve collections by examining customer/member payment plans, payment history, credit line; in consultation with the CFO

·        Process monthly payroll for approval by the CFO by the 25th day of the month

·        Generate monthly, quarterly or annual reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activity

·        Prepare for review by the CFO monthly PAYE, NSSF and VAT returns by the 5th day of the month and ensure returns are filled by the 10th day of the month.

·        Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential

·        Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Administrative Roles

·        Carry out general secretarial duties including minute taking, and circulating/follow up on relevant action.

·        Organize and maintain the office diary of schedules and arrange for meetings.

·        Maintain oral communication with the company’s clients, members of the company and other stakeholders when requested and authorized by the responsible officer.

·        Maintain filing systems for incoming and out-going mails of both confidential and routine correspondence.

·        Tasked with maintaining proper storage and safety of Administrative files to ensure that documents are rightly arranged filed and are without errors.

·        Draft correspondence as required by the supervisor.

·        Perform any other official duties assigned by the Supervisor.

·        Assist the committee of Deep Voice Investment Club and Directors of DVIC Investments Limited in marketing activities.

·        Any other activities assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The ideal candidate for the Finance and Administrative Assistant job placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, from a recognized Institution OR a Diploma in any related field from a recognized institution.

·        Good Office Management skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

·        Excellent command of both written and spoken English with good interpersonal skills.

·        Excellent People Skills

·        Self-driven

·        Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and technical skills

·        Ability to work with minimum supervision.

·        Confidentiality, interpersonal skills and integrity.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1) should be your current or most recent employer electronically to the e-mail address: dvicinvestments@gmail.com . Your application should be addressed to the Head - Administration, Deep Voice investment club.

Deadline: 17th September 2020