Head Chef job Vacancy at Canary Hotel in Kampala, Uganda

 Job Title: Head Chef job at Canary Hotel

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 20 February 2024 at 17:00:00

About the Organisation

Looking for a meeting space or remote working venue for the day? Canary Hotel’s workspace will meet that need. Effortlessly manage the needs of your conference using our unique meeting equipment, Wi-Fi, and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology.

Job Description:

The head chef at Canary is a culinary expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is responsible for creating and overseeing the menu, ensuring the quality and freshness of the ingredients, and leading a team of talented and passionate cooks. He has a flair for fusion cuisine, combining elements from different regions and cultures to create dishes that are innovative and delicious. He is also committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, using local and organic produce whenever possible. He is always looking for new ways to delight and surprise the customers with his culinary creations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Planning and overseeing the daily menu, ensuring quality and variety of dishes

*Supervising and training the kitchen staff, delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

*Managing the inventory, ordering supplies and minimizing food waste

*Liaising with the restaurant manager, the front-of-house staff and the customers, handling feedback and complaints

*Creating and updating the standard recipes, maintaining consistency and creativity

*Monitoring the budget, controlling costs and maximizing profits

Qualifications and Competencies:

*Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef in a hotel or fine dining restaurant.

*Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.

*Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, cuisines, & food trends.

*Strong leadership and team management skills.

*HACCP Certification

*Excellent creativity, ability to develop unique and appealing menus.

*Knowledge of food safety regulations and health standards.

*Proficiency in food cost management and inventory control.

*Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

*Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

*Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

How to Apply:

Send an email to hr@canary-hotels.com with the job title within the subject

Youth & Engagement Coordinator job at Heifer International in Uganda

 Job Title: Youth & Engagement Coordinator job at Heifer International

District: Jinja, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 28 February 2024 at 17:00:00

About the Organisation

Heifer International started working in Uganda in 1982. What began as a small project distributing a handful of cows, has expanded into one of Uganda’s leading agricultural and community development organizations.

We work closely with communities and invest in local capacity, knowledge transfer, appropriate technology and farming capital such as livestock and other agricultural inputs.

Working with a network of partners, we mobilize farmers and help them connect into cooperatives to share knowledge and access financial services. Our work focuses on the dairy, poultry, swine, cereals, and oil seeds value chains, integrated with climate-smart technology.

Job Description:

As a youth and engagement coordinator at Heifer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing programs that inspire and empower young people to become agents of change in their communities. You will work closely with schools, youth groups, and other partners to deliver educational activities, workshops, and events that promote Heifer's mission and values. You will also coordinate volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and advocacy initiatives that engage youth in Heifer's work. You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team that is committed to creating a more just and sustainable world.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*The Youth and engagement coordinator is primarily responsible for facilitating and coordinating youth engagement activities in line with the BAYE project youth engagement strategy. The position will report directly to the Project Director while working closely with the gender and safeguarding specialist

*He/she shall laise with the consortium partners to deliver strategies for mobilizing and engaging youth including women, girls, and persons with disabilities within the agribusiness and non-agribusiness ecosystem.

*He/she shall coordinate youth centered advocacy initiatives et district, regional and national level to enhance the youth voices in driving policy reforms within the agribusiness and non agribusiness space.

*The Youth and Engagement coordinator will drive Innovation in new areas He/she shall have strong understanding of opportunities for youth and youth -inclusive organizations that can support them on idealization.

*The BAYE Youth Engagement Coordinator will work to enhance the capacity and leadership of youth to engage in the project processes, and to address local social and economic development issues

Qualifications and Competencies:

*Passion for social justice and sustainable development

*Creativity and innovation in designing and delivering youth programs and campaigns

*Communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, partners, donors, and youth

*Leadership and management skills to oversee and support youth volunteers and interns

*Knowledge and experience in youth development, education, advocacy, or related fields

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:

Use the link below to submit your application.

https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officers job at Heifer International in Uganda

  Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officers job at Heifer International

District: Busoga, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 28 February 2024 at 17:00:00

About the Organisation:

Heifer International started working in Uganda in 1982. What began as a small project distributing a handful of cows, has expanded into one of Uganda’s leading agricultural and community development organizations.

We work closely with communities and invest in local capacity, knowledge transfer, appropriate technology and farming capital such as livestock and other agricultural inputs.

Working with a network of partners, we mobilize farmers and help them connect into cooperatives to share knowledge and access financial services. Our work focuses on the dairy, poultry, swine, cereals, and oil seeds value chains, integrated with climate-smart technology.

Job Description:

A monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) officer at Heifer is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting data on the progress and impact of Heifer's projects and programs. The MEL officer works closely with the project managers, field staff, partners and beneficiaries to ensure that the data is accurate, relevant and timely. The MEL officer also supports the development and implementation of learning activities, such as workshops, trainings, case studies and best practices, to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Heifer's interventions. The MEL officer contributes to the organizational learning culture and promotes evidence-based decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (BAYE) Monitoring Evaluation and Leaming officer will directly report to the MELS (BAYE) manager.

She/He will provide technical support to the project and work in close collaboration with the respective BAYE consortium partners and their MELS leads with the view to support the project MELS function

The MELS Officer will play a key role in providing support for monitoring evaluation and learning at a cluster level and he will be the lead MELS person In the location.

She will be responsible for overall strengthening of the MELS function, MELS capacity building, ensuring quality assurance, documentation and learning needs for improvement of the cluster area and will come up with findings based on real date to show the performance of the programme ares and the project.

Under the guidance of the BAYE MELs manager, the officer will work with partners to strengthen the partners information system, prepare periodic reports, and promote pragmatic learning.

Qualifications and Competencies:

*Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner.

*Proficiency in various MEL tools and methods, such as logical frameworks, indicators, data collection and analysis, reporting, evaluation, etc.

*Experience in conducting MEL activities in different contexts and sectors, such as agriculture, environment, gender, social inclusion, etc.

*Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

*Commitment to Heifer's vision, mission and values, and to the principles of participatory MEL.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:

Use the link below to submit your application.

https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/