Monday, 27 June 2016

Social Media Specialist Job Opportunity at Monitor Publications Limited

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Shares editorial content from Monitor platforms on Monitor social media platforms tastefully, making sure to look for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details and objectivity
  • Edits and takes videos to be used on social media and digital platforms
  • Keeps the social media platforms vibrant by keeping them updated daily with information from various platforms and sources that have been verified and whose information is trustworthy
  • Develops and strengthens the Monitor social media platforms as a medium of breaking news
  • Creates graphics for social media and digital platforms
  • The jobholder shares information promoting Monitor content, events and programmes on Monitor social media platforms
  • Responds to feedback, complaints and suggestions from social media audiences
  • Initiates and develops content for the Monitor social media platforms
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of three years’ journalism experience and demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with good understanding of online writing and editing requirements such as the use of keywords, hyperlinks and navigation
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to work effectively with the team and collate material from multiple sources
How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number to via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
Deadline: 30th June 2016

Retail Merchandiser Job Vacancy at Goodman International Ltd

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants for Retail Merchandiser jobs should hold Diplomas in Buying and Merchandising or Marketing with strong business awareness
  • One to two years of working experience in a similar field or organization
  • Excellent numerical and data analysis skills and an understanding of what motivates customers to buy products
  • Proven ability to achieve results while remaining calm under pressure
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, updated CVs with current passport size photos to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Goodman International Ltd,
Plot 24B, Nakasero Road,
P.O. Box 21311, Kampala-Uganda
Email to: admin@goodman.co.ug
Deadline: 4th July 2016

Customer Experience Director Job Vacancy at Bridge International Academies

Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • The incumbent will lead multiple field and office based teams in delivering the Bridge experience, as promised, to parents
  • Manage the on-going academy operations at all academies – including pupil admissions and timely fee collections; supplies, grounds, and overall inventory management; teacher supervision and mentorship; retail and concession sales management; and more – including accountability measures across all responsibilities
  • Develop customized strategies to help all academies solve any academy-specific issues and reach their pupil reach goals, leveraging Academy Managers and their supervisors to execute on ideas
  • The incumbent will also drive community outreach across all new and existing Bridge communities including advertisements, events, communications, programmes, promotions and more aimed at potential parents, potential staff, community leaders and influencers, and general public
  • Recruit academy staff, run induction trainings, workshops, and on-going professional development, and lead communications to all academy staff, collating information from all departments in order to maintain one voice of clear, actionable, and inspiring information
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The ideal candidate for the Customer Experience Director career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (business, management, sales, retail management, organisational behaviour), graduate degrees preferred
  • A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including extensive experience in operations, programme management, managing field teams, retail, sales, and customer strategy.
  • Ability to manage as well as lead and execute projects yourself; Bridge is a very hands-on company.
  • Prior experience within a fast-paced, metric driven sales organization; start up or high-growth company experience preferred.
  • Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills; natural leadership and ability to inspire a major plus.
  • Previous experience working with low income customers
  • The applicant should have a passion for Bridge’s vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed
Personal Competencies:
  • A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
  • A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.
  • A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges.  On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.  Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to apply for this vacancy are encouraged to send their updated CVs to grace.bridgeinternational@gmail.com with the subject line “Customer Experience Director.”
Deadline: 1st July, 2016

Retail Sales Promoter Job Vacancy at iDROID Technologies (U) Ltd

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold at least a Diploma in Business related courses.
  • Previous sales experience in the mobile hardware industry or FMGs is an asset and will be given preference
  • Excellent communication and customer care skills with knowledge of the local language
  • The Sales promoter must be business oriented, with excellent skills in marketing
  • The applicant must be Smart, Active, Motivated and willing to learn.
  • Computer literacy skills with proficiency in MS Word & Excel shall be an added advantage.
  • Age: Preferably Below 35 years.
How to Apply
All qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs with three referee contacts to: Akandinda@idroidafrica.com or Hand deliver to: The Human Resource Manager, iDROID Technologies (U) Ltd, Plot 52, Kanjokya Street-Kamwokya- Upper Kololo, Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Monday, 27th June 2016

Graphic Designer Job Vacancy at iDROID Technologies (U) Ltd

Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Develop work on layouts & Art working pages ready for printing
  • Work closely with media and use graphic design software.
  • Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts
  • Prepare rough drafts and present your new ideas
  • Develop interactive designs
  • Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
  • Manage assigned field graphic projects (outdoor adverts & promotions)
  • Working with printers, copywriters, illustrators, other designer and marketing specialists 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The applicant should hold a relevant Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent.
  • A minimum of two to three years’ experience in art and design with using Adobe Photoshop, Coral Draw and similar design packages in a reputable telecom company/organization
  • Expertise of Adobe, Photoshop, Coral Draw and similar design packages with prepress and color management
How to Apply
All qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs with three referee contacts to: Akandinda@idroidafrica.com or Hand deliver to: The Human Resource Manager, iDROID Technologies (U) Ltd, Plot 52, Kanjokya Street-Kamwokya- Upper Kololo, Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Monday, 27th June 2016

Fleet Manager Job Opportunity at M-KOPA Uganda Limited

Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Develop and oversee the repair and maintenance schedule for all M-KOPA vehicles as per the M-KOPA vehicle policy.
  • Ensure efficient fuel usage by monitoring fuel tracker, preparing periodic reports and recommending best practices for fuel usage.
  • Plan/develop and execute a vehicle and equipment replacement schedule.
  • Ensure driver adherence to M-KOPA driving policy by monitoring GPS trackers for speeding, erratic speeding excessive braking, etc. and implementing remedial action for poor driver behavior.
  • Build and manage relationships between M-KOPA and outsourced vendor for vehicle leasing.
  • Oversee and implement the driver performance management program for all M-KOPA drivers as per the M-KOPA Performance Management process.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The applicant should hold a valid commercial drivers’ license. 
  • At least three years’ working experience with two years in a supervisory role in fleet management.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation.
  • Computer literate with experience using MS Office and fleet management systems.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding and oral/written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and computer skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and up-to-date CVs to: careersug@m-kopa.com addressed to with the subject “Fleet Manager” addressed to:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager,
M-KOPA Uganda Limited,
Plot 12 Eric Magala Road, Entebbe. Uganda
Deadline: 15th July, 2016

Office Attendant Job Vacancy at Rural Electrification Agency

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensuring that offices are clean and orderly
  • Supporting the Administration Assistants with filing work
  • Collect, deliver messages and documents to their destinations as directed by supervisors
  • In charge of preparing and serving office refreshments
  • Photocopy, bind and fax documents as directed by supervisors
  • Supporting the receptionist with guiding visitors
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Office Attendant job opportunity should an Ordinary Level Certificate with at least 4 passes
  • A minimum of four years’ experience in related work in a reputable organisation or project
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala - Uganda.

Deadline: 8th July 2016

Jobs at TechnoServe - Accounts /Administrative Officer

Job Requirements: 
1. Finance & Administration:
  • Responsible for overseeing the day to day back office operations of the STRYDE Gulu office , ensuring adherence to finance policies , procedures and systems compliance
  • Ensure proper documentation of all finance. Administrative & Human resource records
  • In charge of the management of project funds; ensure that funds are disbursed in line with set activities/ budget and that accountabilities are submitted in a timely manner
  • Participate in annual budget preparation, mid-year reviews, monthly burn rate calls and ensure action points are implemented accordingly
  • In charge of the preparation and submission of daily cash reports and monthly cash needs to ensure availability of funds for program activities and follow up transfers from Kampala to Gulu for field operations
  • Preparation of fuel consumption reports and management of vehicles
  • In charge of the maintenance of an up-to-date Asset register and ensure all assets are engraved and properly maintained e.g. vehicles, computers, power backups etc
  • Carry out cash count as per policy and ensure safety of cash and cheques in Gulu office
2. Human Resource:
  • Ensure that all personnel including interns and volunteers in the Region are recruited through Human Resource department
  • Provide coaching, direction, and support to regional finance and admin personnel
  • Review staff monthly time sheets before approval by respective supervisors
  • Manage staff leave and ensure all leave forms are approved by Kampala Finance & Human Resource
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant should preferably hold a good University degree in Accounting and part II qualification of any professional course ACCA, CPA is a MUST
  • At least three years’ experience in a similar position within a large private sector company, international organization or a consulting firm
  • Excellent computer skills; familiarity with MS Office packages especially Excel, and experience with other Accounting software required
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial documents
  • Good report writing skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume (CV) via Email only to the Human Resources Manager: ug-jobs@tns.org. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email and on the application letter.
Deadline: 8th July, 2016

Logistics Manager Job Vacancy at Q-Sourcing Limited

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Create maintenance and workshop budgets, submit for approval
  • Prepare and submit monthly summary report of repair history for each truck
  • Monthly truck performance forecasts
  • Implement procedures of vehicle management
  • The incumbent will implement procedures of journey management
  • Driver management process
  • Responsible for safety management
  • Manage Daily inspection of trucks
  • Develop maintenance programs
  • In charge of workshop safety management
  • Analyses daily departmental reports and submit to the MD
  • Set tools and objectives for transport department
  • Set goals for transport department
  • Attend and preside over safety meetings
  • Promote company’s mission and values

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering or logistics.
  • Additional diploma/Certificate in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is desired
  • A minimum of five to ten years’ hands-on experience working in a supply chain or logistics department.
  • Previous experience in Automotive work environment
  • Works in a fast-paced, often stressful environment.
  • Spends time between a private office space using computer technology to walking through warehouses and out on loading docks to directly oversee supervision of projects.
  • Displays effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
  • Possesses excellent complex problem solving and decision making abilities.
  • Demonstrates strong active listening and reading comprehension skills.
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested are encouraged to send their cover letters and updated CVs including three referees (two of whom should have been direct supervisors) to our e-mail to: recruitment@qsourcing.com
Address all your applications to:
Human Resources Office,
Q-Sourcing Limited (U),
Plot 14/16 Semawata Road, Ntinda
P.O. Box 12883, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 30th June 2016

Rural Electrification Agency Job Vacancy at Corporate Communications Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Research, write and disseminate press releases to targeted media on activities of REA.
  • Prepare publications (Annual report, Newsletter, Investment guide and Business plan).
  • Coordinate preparation of speeches, supplements for publication, promotional materials and corporate branding
  • Organise corporate events like workshops, exhibitions and field visits
  • Coordinate and update the website in collaboration with IT specialist
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Corporate Communications Officer job opportunity should a good Bachelor’s (Hon) degree in Mass Communications and Journalism; Humanities
  • At least four years’ relevant experience in a very busy entity.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala - Uganda.

Deadline: 8th July 2016

Senior Finance Officer Job Opportunity at Real People Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Financial Management: Forecasting, Planning, Reporting and strategy implementation.
  • Tax, Legal & Compliance:
    • Ensuring all in-country tax related responsibilities are adequately planned and executed
    • Assist with making strategic tax decisions relating to the country's operations
    • Interact with internal and external auditors and ensure audits are undertaken and completed in a timely manner
    • Managing the implementation and administration of company secretarial duties required within the country.
  • People Management and leadership.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or equivalent qualification
  • Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACCA / CPA, MBA will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of four years of financial management experience in a financial services or a banking environment
  • Previous experience in negotiating high-valued deals and concluding complicated business transactions
  • Prior experience in financial modeling
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs indicating the position you are applying for to:
The Human Resources Officer,
Real People Financial Services,
Plot 29, Kakungulu Road Ntinda,
P.O. Box 31724 Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: recruitment@realpeople.co.ug (Please submit documents in either MS Word or PDF format)
Deadline: 8th July 2016

Leadership Project Officer Job Opportunity at Catholic Relief Services

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Supporting the CCL leadership facilitator in conducting facilitation workshops
  • Prepare facilitation materials, ensuring the translation and printing of facilitation manuals, and preparation of training rooms for workshop activities;
  • In charge of supervising and coordinating training cascade to lower levels by district officials;
  • Ensure that during the training cascade, the curriculum is delivered professionally and effectively to meet desired learning objectives
  • Prepare detailed feedback for the CCL lead facilitator
  • Initially, with the support of the lead facilitator, then independently conduct field visits, troubleshoot and assess progress of the program
  • Support the coaching of participants through the roll-out process and assess learning transmission and retention at the sub-county level
  • Build and carefully manage relationship with CSOs, IPS and government counterparts
  • Maintain effective and efficient record keeping and produce documentation/reporting as required
  • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habit such as meeting deadlines, honouring schedules and coordinating services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the CRS Leadership Project Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degrees in Administration, Social Sciences, Business Management or equivalent.
  • One year of experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO or UN Agency with a good understanding of project management, Administration, HR and Finance.
  • Ability to plan resources and actions in order to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
  • Ability to work in a fast- paced office environment, ability to assimilate and analyze situations, plus skills in handling competing work priorities
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external counterparts at various levels.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letters, CVs and three work references (names and contact information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org.
Deadline: 1st July 2016

Grain Grader Job Opportunity at AFGRI Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Grading of all grain receipts & dispatches
  • Tasked with fumigation of grain
  • Blending of grades
  • Drying of Grain
  • Carry out weekly sifting/condensation checks
  • Capturing of data per load
  • Preparing maintenance reports
  • Office Administration
  • Daily co-ordination of subordinate tasks
  • Supervision of Loco and tractor operators
  • Handling of grading disputes during intake and dispatch
  • Carry our bi-weekly mechanical and electrical inspections
  • Conduct audits on Risk control management, food and industrial safety
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • Qualified Grader (in possession of all grading and fumigating certificates)
  • Possess excellent communication and admin skills
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in Maize Grading and Barley Grading
  • Computer literacy skills
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should send their application letters and updated curriculum vitae via E-mail to: Anton.roos@afgri.co.za

Jobs at Rural Electrification Agency - Assistant Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Work in liaison with the Way leaves Team to prepare accurate payment schedules for compensation of way leaves claims.
  • Undertake cash compensations in the field and prepare timely compensation reports.
  • The incumbent will reconcile compensation records and ensure that data on compensation is accurate and updated.
  • To follow up and secure receipts for all payments made by REA on a timely basis.
  • File all payment vouchers and their supporting documents and stamp them PAID to avoid their reuse.
  • Actively participate in maintaining accurate stores records and undertake periodic stock takes.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Assistant Accountant job opportunity should a good Bachelors (Hon) Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting Option).
  • A minimum of three years working experience in a busy accounting office.
  • Prior experience in handling donor funded projects is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala - Uganda.

Deadline: 8th July 2016

Photovoltaic Officer Job Vacancy at Rural Electrification Agency

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Manage the implementation of off-grid standalone solar energy related activities.
  • Design and implement a solar energy access programme aimed at providing basic electricity services to low income segment of the population
  • Ensure quality of solar products on the market in compliance with UNBS standards.
  • Work in liaison with the Community Outreach Unit undertake public awareness campaigns to inform consumers of the benefits and characterizes of good quality products.
  • Offer technical assistance, including training to designated key stakeholders in the solar industry.
  • Regularly monitor and evaluate, on the on-going basis, the performance of solar activities and their impact to targeted communities.
  • The Photovoltaic Officer will represent REA on committees and forums which support the development PV in Uganda in various agencies/institutions.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Photovoltaic Officer career opportunity should a Bachelor’s Degree (Hon) in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Physics, Marketing or Business Studies.
  • Possession of a Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution in Solar PV technology/marketing or related energy studies will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala - Uganda.

Deadline: 8th July 2016

Principal Administration & Human Resources Officer Job Vacancy at Rural Electrification Agency

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Develop, update and monitor overall operation of various Human Resource and Administrative policies, strategies, systems and procedures leading to the achievement of organizational objectives.
  • Provide comprehensive advice and guidance on terms and conditions of - employment aligned to current legislations, field best practices and REA’s Human Resource Policy.
  • The incumbent will manage and coordinate Organizational Development and Change Management in line with the corporate strategy.
  • Directly work with Management Team to coordinate the staff performance management process and instill a high performance culture.
  • Initiate, design and effect appropriate recruitment, selection, and placement policies and procedures in line with the Terms and conditions of service.
  • Formulate and monitor the implementation of the Unit/Section of Administration and Human Resource Business Plans and Budgets.
  • Ensure staff insurance schemes are in place and are effectively managed.
  • Ensure implementation of health, safety and welfare services in line with the Human Resources Policies.
  • Regularly monitor and enforce standards of service delivery including core values by staff.
  • Perform any other duties in line with the function that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Principal Administration & Human Resources Officer job opportunity should a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Management with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, or Masters in Human Resource Administration and Management.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala - Uganda.
NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th July 2016

Friday, 24 June 2016

Senior Investigations Officer Job Opportunity at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Ensure that PPDA is achieving its objective of fairness and transparency by conducting all investigations in a timely and fair manner
  • Responsible for the development of investigation/ complaints plans for efficient implementation
  • Ensuring a transparent investigation process is followed
  • Ensure transparency and fairness by coordinating and participating in developing effective and efficient investigation plans and reports:
  • In charge of receiving and reviewing files so as to determine and verify that the entity practice is in line with the law and best practice
  • Responsible for the preparation of investigation reports demonstrating applied methodology findings and recommendations for implementation
  • Perform any other duty as assigned by the Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the PPDA Senior Investigations Officer job placement should hold an honours degree in Procurement, Economics, Engineering, Law, Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related discipline.
  • Full membership of CIPS
  • Credits in both Mathematics and English at O’ Level.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in public procurement
  • Previous experience in Auditing
  • Familiarity with the PDA Act
  • Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Good knowledge of computer management and applications.
How to Apply
All qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Post of ………………..” with an application letter and detailed CV indicating three independent referees; copies of academic certificates and one (1) current Passport photograph should be submitted to:
The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 5th Floor. UEDCL Tower
P.O. Box 3925, Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: 1st July, 2016

Jobs at Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans - Cooperative Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Actively promotes the Vision, Mission, objectives and Products of UCG and UWESO
  • Implement and monitor day to day administration and financial services of the UCG.
  • Responsible for implementing savings, shares and loan policy and procedures as stipulated in the Operation Manual, recommend revisions and strategy for accelerating performance
  • Shall approve loans after due discussion with the staff loan committee established for the purposes
  • Prepare/consolidate financial and operational reports to the Board of Directors
  • Liaise UCG with Regional offices, line ministries, donors, administration at all levels
  • Regularly review reports of the Field -Financial Services Officers and provide timely decisions
  • Serve as secretary to the Board of Directors.
  • Familiarize with the main economic activities in the operational areas of UCG
  • Identify and respect the cultural values of the communities where UCG is operative.
  • Provide awareness training on the basics of savings and loans to group leaders, individual members, and Group promotion office staff, as the need arises.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold an Honors Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Community Development and Micro Finance from recognized institutions of higher learning.
  • Possession of a Post graduate Qualification in Micro Finance, Banking, Business Administration will be an added advantage
  • At least four years of relevant experience in SACCO/Cooperative, Bank or  Micro finance Management
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications with certified copies of academic transcripts, detailed CVs with salary history, contact addresses of three professional referees to:
Human Resource Officer,
Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans,
Plot 2 Tagore Crescent, Kamwokya,
P.O. Box 8419, Kampala. Uganda
Or Email to: jobs@uweso.org. (All email applications should be in a single PDF file of maximum size – 5MB)
Deadline:  Friday, 1st July 2016

Project Household Grants Officer Job Opportunity at Office of the Prime Minister

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Providing technical guidance to the Local Governments on planning and implementation of subprojects under the Improved Household Livelihood Investment Support Component. This includes business planning for the attainment of enterprise profitability in subprojects to be financed under the Project.
  • In charge of preparing annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the Livelihood Component for consolidation and approval by Management
  • Take lead in guiding the establishment of innovation platforms for value addition chain development for community agriculture-related subprojects financed under the Project.
  • Carry out regular monitoring and supervision visits to the Districts and communities to support implementation of activities under the Livelihood Investments Support Component.
  • Guide the project management and District Authorities on performance improvement measures and resolution of implementation bottlenecks under the Component.
  • Ensure implementation of the recommendations for improvements and innovative solutions for communities during the implementation of the project.
  • Actively contribute to the generation of knowledge, documentation of experiences and lessons learned as well as dissemination to the various sub regions implementing the project.
  • Regularly review subproject requests submitted by the Districts to ensure accuracy, completeness, viability, sustainability and compliance with relevant sector norms and standards before financing.
  • Prepare component quarterly progress reports
  • Take part in the preparation and conduct of the GOU/World Bank Joint Implementation Support Missions and other supervision and evaluation missions
  • Actively participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for Consultancies to be undertaken under the Project
  • Develop a plan for component-related capacity enhancement for the Project implementers and beneficiary communities
  • Perform any other duties assigned by management
Key Result Areas: 
  • Providing of technical guidance to the local Government on planning and implementation of sub-projects;
  • Preparation of annual and quarterly work-plans for the Improved Household livelihood component
  • Guiding the establishment of innovation platforms for value addition chain development for community Agriculture related projects
  • Monitoring progress of the implementation of project activities in Districts;
  • Support the implementation project activities in districts;
  • Preparation of quarterly Reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the World Bank NUSAF3 Project Household Grants Officer – Karamoja career opportunity should hold a first degree in Human Resource Development, Livelihoods Management, Agriculture, Development Studies or related disciplines from a recognized University
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience of working on Community empowerment, social protection interventions, Household Income Support and livelihoods programs in Karamoja
  • The applicant must be hailing from and a resident of Karamoja but also fluent in Kajong language
  • Possession of skills in community engagement and participatory support
  • Previous experience of working with the Government and poor communities in low capacity environments.
  • Broad working knowledge and understanding of livelihood development processes including community mobilization, targeting, group formation, training, business plan development, management and monitoring of livelihood sub-projects etc.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send cover letters and updated CVs via email only to hr@opm.go.ug
Note:
  • Please indicate the Post Title in the Subject line when applying
  • Submitted copies should strictly be in PDF and all in one document
  • Relevant academic documents will be required at the interview stage.
  • Only E-mail applications will be accepted
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Friday, 1st July 2016