Study Coordinator Job Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Job Title:    Study Coordinator
Location:     Rongo, Kenya
Employer:    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Duration:     One Year Renewable
Vacancy No:     FN-021-05-2014
Reports to:     Principal Investigator
Job Description
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya.
We have the above vacancies in Pith moromo study:

Job Overview:
The study coordinator will work on the study “Health consequences of food and nutrition insecurity during pregnancy and lactation” under the direction of the Principal Investigator Dr Maricianah Onono and will coordinate and minister research study associated activities.
He or she will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the research project on a daily basis, coordinate communication with staff and investigators, offer 70% clinical and 30% management time in research project, oversee nutritional activities and evaluation, organize, supervise and assess competency regularly for staff under her/him.
He/she will also act as a resource person on health related matters, prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project and assist in preparation of project work plans and progress.
In addition, he/she will also ensure that recruitment and follow-up goals of the study are met and oversee study expenditures and budget.

Job Duties:

•     Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goal and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
•     Plan and coordinate the initiation of research protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
•     Coordinate communication with staff and study investigators.
•     Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
•     Oversee nutritional activities and evaluation.
•     Supervise and assess competency regularly for staff
•     Act as a resource person on health related matters
•     Monitor study expenditures and budget
•     Monitor and report on enrolment progress
•     Maintain communication and collaboration with FACES and Ministry of Health for coordinated and amiable efforts
•     Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and study team
•     Consistently update the study principal investigator about the study progress
•     Ensure data quality and assurance
•     Attend to study participants

Job Requirements:

•     Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya. Bachelors of Science in nursing degree is an added advantage.
•     Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services
•     Experience with project management and clinical research
•     Nutritional training an added advantage
•     Strong skills in organizational skills, and financial accountability
•     Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
•     Competency in computer software applications and familiarity with web-based programs
•     Currently residing or willing to relocate to the study site and travel extensively within Migori and Kisumu counties

Applications must include the following:

•     A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
•     A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
•     Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
•     At least two recommendation letters.

Deadline Date: 10/06/2014

How to Apply:
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies:
Email: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department.
Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd Several Job Vacancies in Nairobi,Kenya

DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd has been a provider of humanitarian air charter services for two decades, operating in conflict areas including Sudan, South Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Cote Devoire, Chad, Mali among other areas throughout the African continent and beyond.
Today DAC operates a growing fleet of aircraft comprised of de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalos, Dash 8 series 100, 200 300, Q400, Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ 200LR), Cessna Grand Caravans (EX model), and the Citation CJ4.
DAC Aviation has always tailored all of its operations to meet the demands of humanitarian and peacekeeping missions and to ensure that the highest level of safety is consistently upheld.
Having worked with numerous international organizations expecting the highest level of quality from its flight operator, DAC has placed much emphasis on providing a value added service that is both safe and reliable.

Our over 400 staff members make up a team of highly qualified professionals trained to work in the most challenging environments worldwide.

We have the following vacancies which we would like to fill with qualified individuals who wish to be part of our professional team.

Director of Flight Operations
Requirements:

    An airline transport pilot license (ATPL)
    Three year experience as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport operations of large aircraft
    Must possess the ability to manage complex tasks associated with airline operations
    A self motivated individual with very good communication skills
    Extensive experience in an airline flight operations management role
    A university degree in management or any other related field.

Job Description: 
The Director of Flight Operations is responsible for safe and efficient overall operations of DAC Aviation (EA) Limited aircraft operating under the Air Operator’s Certificate issued by the authority and to promote safely awareness and to actively encourage open reporting and feedback.

He/she will be responsible for the following main functions:
1. Overall policy relating to the commercial direction, safety and efficiency of the company’s operation, relative to the requirements of the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and the relevant legislation currently in force.
2. Defining and maintaining the highest standards of safety of company’s aircraft operations and maintaining the standard of operational efficiency for staff within the department.
3. Ensuring that the company’s operational policies and safety standards, as decided, are implemented and administered and that these policies are kept under review.
4. Liaising with the director general on all matters affecting the company’s AOC and flight operations.
5. Setting safety standards for all flight and cabin crew and operations staff through their respective managers and ensuring that the operations of the company are subject to periodic audits by the director of safety to ensure compliance with stated company policy, Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) requirements and legal requirements in sates which the airline operates or overflies.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Avionics

Qualifications and experience

•     Have category “R” (comm./nav) and “X” (electr/compass) Engineers license minimally
•     Recent (within 2 years) appropriate training on the aircraft DAC operates.
•     At least 5 years practical experience
•     Be able and willing to obtain category “R” (pulse equipment) rating

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical
Qualifications and experience

•     Have category “A” and “C” (gas turbine) Engineers license
•     Have a minimum of five years experience on Bombardier Dash 8 series 100 to 300, Q400, CRJ and /or Cessna C208 Caravan, of which at least one year must be as certifying engineer
•     Have received initial or recurrent type training within the last two (2) years
•     Other aircraft type experience would be an added advantage

Captains CRJ

•     Must have a valid ATPL
•     Must have current instrument rating
•     Must have minimum 4000 hours total time
•     Must have 750 hours on type (CRJ)
•     Must be current on type (CRJ)
•     1500 hours minimum on high performance aircraft (Turbo prop)

First Officers CRJ

•     Must have CPL/IR (Commercial Pilots License/Instrument Rating)
•     Must have 2000 hrs total time
•     Must have 750 hrs total time as PIC
•     Must have 300 hrs time on type and in similar type of operations

Captains (DHC-8)

•     Must have a valid ATPL
•     Must have current instrument rating
•     Must have gas turbine engines experience
•     Must have 4000 hours total time
•     Must have 500 hours on type
•     Must have a valid type rating on the above aircraft type
•     Total PIC 1500 , PIC On type 350

Captain (Caravan)

•     Must have a valid CPL
•     Must have 1500 hours total time
•     Must have 500 hours on type
•     Must have a valid type rating on the above aircraft type

First Officer (Caravan)

•     Must have a valid CPL
•     Must have atleast 300 hours total time
•     Must have a valid type rating on the aircraft type above.

Cabin Crew

•     Level academic achievements with a mean grade of C+ and above
•     Minimum height of 5.5 ft and maximum weight of 62 Kgs (ladies), minimum height of 5.7 and maximum weight of 70 Kgs (gentlemen)
•     Experience in customer care service is desirable
•     Must have a high standard of English and fluency in French (verbal, written and comprehension)
•     All applicants must attach recent one passport size and one full size photograph

Deadline Date: 06/06/2014

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
The application should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
All applicants for the positions of Director Flight Operations, Pilots and Engineers MUST send a copy of their application to:
The Director General, KCAA,
P.O Box 30163, 00100
Nairobi
Please indicate the position you’re applying for on the envelope

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.. DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer

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KHRC Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya; Programme Advisor – Labour Rights & Horticulture

Job Title:    Programme Advisor – Labour Rights & Horticulture
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)

Job Description
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1991 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.
The KHRC envisions a human rights state and society with a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice.
This vision and mission is driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

Job Overview
KHRC seeks to recruit dynamic, organized, motivated and results-oriented individual.
The following position will be based in Nairobi:
Programme Advisor – Labour Rights & HorticultureOverall purpose of the job: To contribute to the fulfillment of the organization’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives by providing technical leadership in designing and implementing KHRC’s Labour Rights and Horticulture Project in line with the organizational plans, policies and procedures.

Contractual Period: Two years renewable contract based on performance and availability of funds

Target Group: County, National, regional and international levels state and non-state actors.

Job Duties:
Reporting to the Programme Manager, Economic and Social Rights Program (ESR), the post holder will:-

1. Living Wage: ‘Good for workers & farmers; Good for business’ Campaign

•     Build the capacity, governance and performance of the workers’ and small scale farmers organizations for better representation and to directly negotiate terms of employment and trade along select international supply chains;
•     Ensure small scale farmers achieve more predictable and secure incomes from their horticulture activities as a result of their participation in and support provided by well-organised effective farmer representative groups
•     Ensure workers improve their terms of employment as a result of their participation in and support provided by well-organised effective worker representative group
•     Improve livelihoods of small scale farmers and workers through review, adoption and implementation of progressive practices by Kenyan and UK governments, policies and laws.
•     Improve engagement of all supply chain actors in the targeted supply chain (farmers, farm workers, Packhouse workers, exporter, importer, and retailer) to develop a model of good practice for fairer benefits, risk sharing and respect for human rights in perishable product supply chains.
•     Collaborate with trade union and other stakeholders to implement trade union reforms amongst the low cadre horticulture (pack-house and farm) workers) in Meru among other Counties;
•     Initiate and oversee research initiatives with special focus on access to economic and social rights including employment creation and poverty alleviation;
•     Develop annual scorecards on the state of labour rights and trade justice for small scale farmers and use these to campaign for evidence based progressive realisation of their economic and social rights;
•     Lead advocacy and relevant treaty body reporting for the review, enactment and enforcement of law, policy and practice at all levels towards improving the livelihoods of small scale farmers and workers.

2. Strategic Partnerships and Important Opportunities on Labour Rights and Horticulture:

•     Create and sustain a strong citizen/ grassroots-based and national network/ movement of workers and small scale farmers in Kenya.
•     Establish and maintain vibrant civil society advocacy platforms to advocate for trade justice interests of small-scale farmers and workers in Meru County and beyond;
•     Establish and maintain databases for the key partners and attend relevant meetings and trainings throughout the contractual period.
•     Foster rapid and sustainable response to important opportunities so as to positively influence workers and farmers’ issues among other economic and social rights at all levels.

3. Programmatic Effectiveness, Accountability and Donor Liaison at All Levels:

•     Ensure team work and support to other programmes of the Commission.
•     Attend and/ organize the relevant institutional and donor related meetings.
•     Prepare institutional and donor related work plans on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
•     Mobilize and utilize resources for the requisite projects and interventions.
•     Develop and submit timely and quality reports (both narrative and financial)to the KHRC and specific donors in line with the existing policies and reporting schedules.

4. Supervisory Tasks and Other Responsibilities:

•     Supervise and support the Programme Assistant, Trade Justice in Horticulture sector, project specific consultants and interns.
•     Undertake other tasks and interventions as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements:

•     Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy and related disciplines.
•     A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in labour or human rights work.
•     Experience in labour rights or offering legal aid to indigent clients and in litigation relating to labor rights is an added advantage
•     Strong understanding of the national, regional and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms.
•     Proven track record in undertaking research, policy/legislative work and advocacy on governance and human rights issues.
•     Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods including experience of developing human rights-based indicators
•     Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
•     Good understanding of programmes and project management.
•     Proficiency in MS office, and experience in SPSS shall be an added advantage.
•     Willing to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;

Personal Attributes and Skills:

•     Passionate and committed to human rights including respect for diversity, integrity and transparency.
•     Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
•     Results-driven, flexible, analytical and a practical problem solver.
•     Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
•     Ability to fundraise and mobilize resources.

Deadline Date: 06/06/2014

How to Apply
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to:
Email: vacancies@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Disclaimer: KHRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Analyst/Programmer Job Vacancy at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

Job Title:    Analyst/Programmer-Strategic Business Information Management
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

About Us
We were the first foreign bank in Kenya and have been here for over 100 years. Today, we are one of the leading Banks In Kenya with an excellent franchise of 40 branches spread across the country, 98 automated teller machines (ATMs), 1 Electronic Banking Unit and 1,698 employees
       
Job Purpose:
• Design & Develop software for the bank with liaison with the business owners.
• Code or write the new programs with proper commenting procedure.
• Re-write existing applications to new requirements.
• Do other programming associated jobs as deemed appropriate by management.
• Be the key person in report automation in the unit.

   
Job Duties:   
• Design & Develop software for the bank with liaison with the business owners.
• Code or write the new programs with proper commenting procedure.
• Re-write existing applications to new requirements.
• Do other programming associated jobs as deemed appropriate by management.
• Be the key person in report automation in the unit.
   
Job Requirements:   
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology. Your programming experience must cover exhaustive skills in systems development with a commercial (rather than academic) bias.
• A solid grounding in all the development areas of at least one programming language which has lead to tangible results.
• Extensive and proven relational database experience using but not limited to SQL Server as the database engine is compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years of intensive and demonstrated programming as a software developer on a windows platform.
• Experience in web technologies or banking software development preferably gained in a busy software development house or in a bank will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of any CASE tool (Computer-Aided Software Engineering), it’s core functionality and indicate where your developments are currently in use.
• Must code passionately, have coding as a hobby and be self teaching, love learning and with a “smell” of other technologies.
• Can think logically and pay close attention to detail, full of patience , persistence, and have the ability to perform complex and analytical work, especially under pressure

Deadline Date: 11/06/2014

Apply Now

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Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Support Manager Job in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:    Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Support Manager   -   Ministry of Works and Transport
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Ministry of Works and Transport
Job Type:    Full-time position in Uganda posted May 26.
Terms: Two (2) Year Contract (Renewable upon satisfactory performance)
Salary: Attractive
Reports To: Chairman Project Management Team

The Government of Uganda under the Ministry of Works and Transport has a contract with Messrs Face Technologies (Pty) Ltd for designing, printing and supply of Computerised Driving Permits (CDP) on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrangement. In order to ensure knowledge and skills transfer in the project, the
Ministry of Works and Transport now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan Nationals for the following posts:

Job Overview:
To manage the ICT equipment, information and data at the Uganda Computerized Driving Permits Project.

Job Duties:

•     Installation, programme loading, undertaking acceptance tests and commissioning of new ICT equipment
•     Establish and manage a computerised data management system for up-to-date entry and storage of all relevant CDP related information/data
•     Manage resources: Maintain Production Support Task Descriptions, Maintain the Competence Profiles of Production
•     Support resources, Appraise performance of Production
•     Support work, Manage a skills development plan for Production
•     Support skills
•     Maintain the ICT equipment to ensure efficient and uninterrupted performance.
•     Ensure efficient and continuous performance of the driving permits data interface between Uganda Revenue Authority web-portal and the Uganda Computerised
•     Driving Permits
•     Database
•     Identify hardware and software procurement needs for the project.
• Prepare and submit quarterly project performance reports to the Ministry Contract/Project Management Team.

Person Specifications:
Applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:

•     A minimum of a honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with post graduate qualifications in an ICT related field from a recognized University/Institution.
•     Candidates with Microsoft MCSE Certification courses in software, hardware and networking will have an added advantage.
•     A minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in broad based information systems is a prerequisite.
•     Competencies: Excellent understanding of solution development (requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and methodologies, release and version control, testing methodologies); leadership; Communication;
•     Project managements; client management; Team work; and interpersonal skills; Result Orientation; Ethics and Integrity.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should attach three sets of certified copies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials; Curriculum Vitae; 2 recent passport size colour photographs and letters of recommendation from two (2) referees who can easily be contacted.
Applications should be submitted to the address below.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Works and Transport,
Old Port Bell Road
P. O. Box 7174, Kampala

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Ministry of Works and Transport Jobs in Kampala,Uganda; Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer

Job Title:    Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer   -   Ministry of Works and Transport
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Ministry of Works and Transport
Job Type:    Full-time
Terms: Two (2) Year Contract (Renewable upon
satisfactory performance)
Salary: Attractive
Reports To: ICT Support Manager

The Government of Uganda under the Ministry of Works and Transport has a contract with Messrs Face Technologies (Pty) Ltd for designing, printing and supply of Computerised Driving Permits (CDP) on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrangement. In order to ensure knowledge and skills transfer in the project, the
Ministry of Works and Transport now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan Nationals for the following post:

Job Overview:
Manage modification, migration and retirement of system components. To ensure the correct and efficient operation of software products and to provide support of the software products.

Job Duties:

•     Develop a maintenance and support plan (MEMP)
•     Analyse user problems, requests and required enhancements
•     Evaluate the possible impact of different options for modifying the operational system and software, other information required by the Ministry of Works and Transport.
•     Maintain up-to-date records of CDP transactions.
•     Demonstrating the use of computer equipment and system functionality, including software, to the project staff.
•     Migrate the upgraded system and software to the user’s environment, with, as appropriate: Parallel operations, Additional user training, Support options;
•     Retire the obsolete system from the user’s environment, with, as appropriate: Parallel operations, Conversion of data to the new or replacement system, Archiving of system and data files, User training for the conversion programme
•     Carry-out any other duties from the ICT Technical Support Manager

Person Specifications:

• Applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:
•     A minimum of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Candidates with additional qualifications relating to IT, software and Microsoft MCSE
•     Certification courses in software, hardware and networking will have a competitive advantage.
•     At least two (2) years of progressive experience in broad-based systems, desktop and network support, and also experience in implementation, enhancement and software control.
•     Experience and knowledge of PCs using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office;
•     Competences: Good understanding of solution development process; communication; client management; Project management; team work; and interpersonal skills; result orientation; ethics and integrity

Deadline Date: 11/06/2014

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should attach three sets of certified copies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials; Curriculum Vitae; 2 recent passport size colour photographs and letters of recommendation from two (2) referees who can easily be contacted.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 2 weeks from the date of this advert.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Works and Transport,
Old Port Bell Road
P. O. Box 7174, Kampala

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Senior Roving Logistics Officer Job Opportunity at Save the Children

Job Title: Senior Roving Logistics Officer
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employer: Save the Children

About Us:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.  In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Overview:
The Senior Roving Logistics Officer will support the Fleet and Logistics Manager to develop the overall capacity and performance of the logistics function. The position holder travels extensively and is responsible for providing technical support to head office and field teams in areas of procurement, fleet management and warehousing on a need basis. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Job Requirements:

•     A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/ Logistics or related field.
•     A minimum of three years’ experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within a complex/large scale country programme.
•     Past exposure and experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
•     Significant experience in technical program support in areas of construction, distribution, medical supply chain, water and sanitation
•     Membership of Professional body in Logistics
•     Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
•     Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
•     Computer literacy skills and excellent documentation skills are a must.
•     Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
•     Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
•     Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
•     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
•     Excellent time management and planning capacity.
•     Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

Deadline Date: 30/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please submit your applications with cover letters and a detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kiira Road
P O Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda
Or
Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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Programme Support Assistant Job Vacancy at GOAL Uganda

Job Title: Programme Support Assistant
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Employer: GOAL Uganda
Reports to:     Assistant Country Director - Programmes

About GOAL:
GOAL Uganda is currently implementing Livelihoods, WASH and ACT Health programmes across several districts in Uganda. We are seeking a highly motivated assistant to support the Assistant Country Director (Programmes) in the administration of programme implementation.

Job Overview:
The Programme Support Assistant will be primarily responsible for overseeing the change management processes and collating change requests from programme staff for presentation to SMT, and recording and communicating decision outcomes on any Change Requests. The Programme Support Assistant will also be responsible for tracking donor/logframe report development to ensure reports are compiled according to the agreed schedule and will conduct the first review to check formatting and data accuracy. The incumbent will also maintain the overall programme schedule and undertake any other administrative duties requested of them by the ACD-Programmes.

Job Duties:

•     Actively monitor and review the progress of projects within the overall programme, developing and maintaining the overall programme schedule ensuring updates from the field teams are incorporated.
•     Coordinate change control processes within GOAL Uganda for the purpose of an integrated working programme
•     Making sure there is an accurate log of change requests is maintained and that requests and decisions on requests are communicated to the appropriate audiences.
•     Maintain and monitor the donor report tracker and follow up report development progress with the field teams to ensure that they are delivered on time
•     Carry out an initial review of all donor reports and logframe reports ensuring the right templates have been used and that the formatting is consistent with data provided for M&E accuracy.
•     Compile the monthly overall logframe report for inclusion in the Country Director’s report to HQ.
•     Ensure all donor reports are signed by the ACD-P or CD and be responsible for their direct delivery to donors
•     Make sure that all donor correspondence is filed in the appropriate donor files
•     Ensure that all minutes and agendas are circulated for any meetings requested by the ACD-P and if indicated by the ACD-P also take the minutes at any meetings called by the ACD-P
•     Actively follow up with Programme Team members on information requests sent by the ACD-P
•     Perform any other related duties and activities requested by the ACD-P, Livelihood Project Manager and Programme

Job Requirements:

•     A Diploma in development studies, business studies or a similar job role
•     A minimum of two (2) years programme support experience
•     Significant experience in change control and tracking programme progress, including logframe updates
•     Excellent verbal, written, participatory facilitation skills in English.
•     Excellent computer literacy skills, with good working knowledge of excel
•     Possess the ability to travel extensively within Uganda when required
•     Possession of a Post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an advantage.
•     Past exposure and experience in programming with a research component
•     Exhaustive knowledge and/or experience with Most Significant Change or other qualitative M&E methodologies
•     Excellent report writing skills.

NB: GOAL is an equal opportunity employer GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy.

Deadline Date: 30/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please send  your applications which must include at least four reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to;
The Human Resource Manager,
GOAL Uganda
Email: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie or
P.O. Box 33140 Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Please Do Not Attach Certificates in the applications.

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UNDP Job Opportunities in Kampala, Uganda; Project Manager

Job Title:    Project Manager (Open to Ugandans Only)
Job Location:     Kampala, Uganda
Type of Contract:Service Contract
Employer:    UNDP
Post Level :    SC-4
Languages Required:English 

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Jul-2014
Duration of Initial Contract :    1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Expected Duration of Assignment :    1 Year

Background
As the UN system's development programme and a GEF Implementing Agency since 1991, UNDP supports countries in addressing development, climate, and ecosystem sustainability in an integrated manner.  As a GEF Implementing Agency, UNDP-GEF further offers countries highly specialized technical services for programme/project formulation, due diligence, mobilization of required co-financing, project implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments and knowledge management. UNDP-GEF’s Green, Low-emission, Climate-resilient Development Strategies team works to support countries to attract and direct public and private investment towards catalyzing and supporting sustainable economic growth through initiatives focused on integrated Climate Change Strategies, Advancing Cross-sectoral Climate Resilient Livelihoods and Strengthening Climate Information and addressing barriers to Climate Resilient Development.

Given that energy production and utilization is a significant contributor to green gas emissions, efficient methods of production and utilization of energy ought to be adopted. Charcoal is the preferred cooking energy in Uganda particularly by urban consumers and is considered a relatively modern fuel rather than a traditional one.   Uganda’s charcoal sub-sector remains plagued by inefficient production practices, lack of sustainable supplies of woody biomass and inadequate, and sometimes conflicting policy statements. At the current rate of consumption, the pressure on biomass resources will increase even further as communities produce more charcoal to meet their livelihood demands and urban charcoal consumer demand. The GEF 5 is supporting a full-size project that will address key barriers to Sustainable Charcoal Production. This project aims at “Improved charcoal production technologies and sustainable land management practices through an integrated approach in Uganda.”, with an overall objective of securing multiple environmental benefits by addressing the twin challenges of unsustainable utilization of fuel wood (including charcoal) and poor land management practices common in Uganda’s woodland through technology transfer, enhancement of the national policy framework and the promotion of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices.

As part of the implementation process in Uganda,   a Project Manager is being sought to supervise and oversee the project activities and deliver the objective, outcomes and outputs of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

•     Lead, manage and coordinate day-to-day planning, implementation and management of project activities according to the Project Document (ProDoc) and project log frame;
•     Act as the Secretary of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and execution of their recommendations;
•     Prepare Standard Progress Reports (quarterly and annual), annual work plans and budgets for consideration by the Project Board and PSC;
•     Facilitate project audits and evaluations, production of documentation required by UNDP, MEMD and the PSC, and implementation of recommendations to the Project Steering Committee;
•     Facilitate effective communication and decision-making between the PSC, UNDP, MEMD and all stakeholders to ensure ongoing stakeholder cohesion and effective process management
•     Prepare the  project monitoring and evaluation plan;
•     Monitor the project’s progress towards the attainment of the project outcomes and objectives, in particular achievement of the project’s global environmental benefits;
•     Coordinate and manage the project’s Inception Workshop and preparation of the Inception Report;
•     Provide technical support to charcoal related policy discussions and development;
•     Assume responsibility for the quality and timing of project as per the Pro Doc ;
•     Support the completion of evaluation reports (midterm, terminal etc.) to MEMD and UNDP/GEF, including elaboration of management responses;
•     Prepare and approve Terms of Reference for equipment procurement;
•     Manage disbursement of funds, maintenance of accounts as per requirements of UNDP & NIM guidelines, and provide inputs to internal and external audits;
•     Establish and maintain relationships and act as the key focal point with UNDP CO to ensure all the programming, financial and administrative matters related to the project are transparently, expediently and effectively managed, in line with established UNDP rules and regulations;
•     Liaise with main stakeholders to ensure their roles are appropriately integrated into the project as envisaged;
•      Participate in recruitment and supervision of technical and training experts as required for implementation of the project and Delegate responsibilities to the appropriate Project officers;
•     Monitor the work of the agencies involved in managing specific components and outputs including delivery by consultants.

Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:

•     Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
•     Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
•     Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

•     Promotes knowledge management in the project and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
•     In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
•     Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
•     Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of the project.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

•     Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting;
•     Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
•     Ability to apply development theory to the specific project context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations;
•     Ability to manage for results; translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities, monitors them, making periodic adjustments as required.

Management and Leadership:

•     Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
•     Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
•     Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
•     Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
•     Demonstrates outstanding communication skills oral and written communication skills;
•     Negotiation skills: capacity to work with diverse partners including Government, donors and civil society;
•     Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
•     Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

•     Master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant area such as Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, or Natural Resource Management or Environmental studies.

Experience:

•     Minimum 10 years relevant work experience;
•     Demonstrated knowledge of project management of a comparable project;
•     At least five (5) years experience in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency industry or climate change mitigation sector and working knowledge of the Ugandan energy sector with extensive contact in the public and private sectors and civil society organizations;
•     Past experience with Charcoal technologies and National Policy on Renewable Energy is advantageous;
•     At least three (5) years work experience at senior management level with demonstrable project level management skills and ability to coordinate activities involving a large contingent of professional consultants drawn around the country and/or internationally;
•     Strategic planning and results-oriented management profile with strong reporting and financial management skills;
•     Understanding of climate change mitigation strategies and emission reduction benefits accruing from low-carbon energy activities.

Language Requirements:
    Excellent written and fluent spoken English.

Note:
UNDP is any Equal Opportunity Employer. Highly Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Short listed candidates will be required to send certified copies of academic credentials to UNDP Human Resource Unit.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Deadline Date:    30/05/2014

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