Education in Emergency Project Officer Career Opportunity at UNICEF in Northern Uganda

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Job Title: Education in Emergency Project Officer
Job Location: Gulu / Adjumani, Uganda
Employer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Grade:  NOB
Reports to: Head of UNICEF Gulu Zonal Office

About UNICEF:
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.  Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path.

Job Overview:
The UNICEF Education in Emergency Project Officer will technically support UNICEF to scale up the education interventions for refugee children from South Sudan. The incumbent will also ensure that UNICEF supported interventions are well coordinated with the response from other agencies and government in order to avoid duplication. The jobholder will make sure that UNICEF supported interventions also respond to the needs of host communities and that the district authorities are well informed about the emergency support provided by UNICEF in the education field. The Officer will also be responsible for preparing written reports on the situation of children and UNICEF’s education response and submit the reports to GZO and Kampala UNICEF Offices.

Job Duties:

•     Actively monitors and provides regular updates on UNICEF supported education activities – including, Early Childhood, Primary Education and “Learning Spaces” – in the refugee settlements and transit centers. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Gulu Zonal office and in consultation with UNHCR and other CP partners, government, and UN agencies in the area.
•     Rigorously participate in the coordination meetings organized by UNHCR and OPM on Community Services, including Education; keep UNHCR and OPM informed on the learning activities that are implemented with UNICEF support.
•     Regularly visit the transit centers, refugee settlements and surrounding host communities in Adjumani, Kiryandongo and Arua and inform the Chief of Zone Office Gulu as well as the Kampala Office on any issues that might impede the efficient provision of education services which cannot be solved at local level.
•     Prepare timely reports on any new education needs that require urgent attention including child recruitment, trafficking, the mental health and well-being of children and their families, handicapped children and those with special education needs, etc.
•     Explore options for utilization of innovative approaches to education service provision within the refugee settlements and Ugandan schools affected by the humanitarian situation; including introduction of eduTrac and other e-based platforms.
•     Identify opportunities to work with other sectors to strengthen overall education for children by integrating education activities within their emergency response programmes. In particular work closely with Child protection partners to ensure violent free learning spaces; and with the health sector to ensure all children in ECDs are regularly screened and managed for malnutrition.
•     Technically support the monitoring of programmes and projects of UNICEF partners related to the refugee crisis.

Job Requirements:

•     University degree in the social sciences, Education or related technical field
•     A minimum of two years’ progressively relevant professional work experience at the national level in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education programmes or related field.
•     Demonstrated emergency response experience in relevant field is an added advantage.
•     Fluency in English is required and strong written and verbal communications skill therein strongly desirable.
•     Exhaustive knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields
•     Good negotiating, advocacy, and communication skills.
•     Leadership and teamwork abilities.
•     Computer literacy skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
•     Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Personal Competencies:
Core Values (Required): 
Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
Core Competencies (Required):
Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies (Required):
Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Relating and Networking, Deciding and initiating action

Deadline Date: 23/06/2014

How to Apply:
    ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered.
    UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    The applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.

If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.

    UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
    Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

All candidates who desire to work in the prestigious United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org

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Save the Children in Uganda Job Vacancies; Senior Officer - Education

Thursday, 5 June 2014

Job Title: Senior Officer - Education
Job Location: Arua/Koboko, Adjumani and Kiryandongo, Uganda 
Employer: Save the Children in Uganda
No. of Posts: 06

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 170 persons. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Job Overview: 
The Senior Officer will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Education Programming activities, providing ongoing, support in planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting in regard to the execution of the Emergency activities in the Refugee settlement centre within the vulnerable communities targeted by Save the Children.  The incumbents will take responsibility for support of the Education Project to promote safe, supportive schools and communities that increase vulnerable and conflict-affected children’s participation. The post holder is specifically oriented towards Basic Education and Early Childhood Care and Development Emergency response in the context of the refugee crisis in the refugee settlement and special attention will be made on Education sector in other core sectors of the organisation such as nutrition, health, Child Protection and WASH.

Job Requirements:

•     A Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in Early Childhood Care and Development, and Basic Education is an added advantage
•     A minimum of three years’ experience in programme development and management with International NGOs.
•     Prior experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
•     Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
•     Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
•     Possess willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
•     Excellent computer literacy and documentation skills
•     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
•     Possess the ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
•     Highly developed 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: 06/06/2014

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their 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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Bridge International Academies Jobs; Programme Officer, Development

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Job Title:    Programme Officer, Development
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    Bridge International Academies

About Bridge
Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest chain of primary and pre-primary schools.   We democratize the right to succeed by giving families living in poverty access to the high-quality education that will allow their children to live a very different life.  We leverage experts, data, and technology in order to standardize and scale every aspect of quality education delivery, from how and where academies are built to how teachers are selected and trained, and how lessons are delivered and monitored for improvement. We are vertically-integrated, tech-enabled, and on our way to profitability.

Job Overview:
Bridge is growing rapidly – with over 300 functional academies, we have plans to add 100 more academies in Kenya in 2014 alone, and will continue to expand for years to come. Our Development group (research, real estate, legal, physical planning, construction) owns the entire life cycle of academy expansion, from door-to-door research in target communities through to constructing academies, sometimes several dozen at a time. The Development Programme Officer (DPO) is the “glue” that keeps everything together – managing inter dependencies and working with managers and individual contributors alike to ensure that targets are met and processes are followed.

This is a position that requires extreme attention to detail/speed and the organizational/strategic savvy to manage stakeholders effectively. You will be in a highly visible position in a high-pressure environment where targets and deadlines matter, and where you will need to understand the nitty gritty of how a physical planning permit is obtained, and the general framework/milestones for academy construction. You will need to be extremely responsive and systems-minded. Ultimately, you will be a part of every single academy that is constructed and launched at Bridge as the person that guided the process every step of the way.

Job Description:

•     Team Coordination: The role holder will be at the heart of the entire development pipeline, coordinating the development tracker and seeking updates from managers across various departments including Research, Real Estate, Planning, Legal, Recruiting and Training and Construction.
•     Ground work coordination: This involves cooridnating ground work with field staff as well as external suppliers like land surveyors. the role holder will be responsible for getting them all the information and tools they need to perform within target.
•     Administrative assistance: This involves becoming the right-hand for the Development Director by providing assistance in taking minutes, tracking files, work flow and targets.

Job Requirements:

•     BA/BS from a top university with top marks.
•     Project management experience in fast-paced environments with clear cut targets.
•     Experience managing projects within Real Estate, Research, Physical Planning, or Construction preferred.
•     Experience working in startups/fast-growth companies a HUGE plus.
•     Tech/systems savvy; great with Microsoft Office and learning new tech products.

Personal Attributes and Specifications

•     Organisational task-masters – You live for structure and systems; you’ve always been the sort of person that instinctively takes notes in every meeting. You understand how to drill down into one process, but you also get how each process adds up to a much greater whole
•     Detailed doers – You have a track record of getting things done, with at least several years of post-undergraduate experience.  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
•     Creative problem-solvers – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and with the tools at hand.
•     Continuous improvement – You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.  You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

Deadline Date: 14/06/2014

Apply Now

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Assistant, EIA Expert Career Vacancy at Bridge International Academies, Kenya

Job Title:    Assistant, EIA Expert
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    Bridge International Academies

About BIA
Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world's biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day. As of May 2014, Bridge is operating over 300 academies in Kenya with almost 100,000 pupils, and has aggressive global expansion planned for 2014 and beyond. Apply Now

Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world's most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with roles available across a number of competencies and geographies. We look forward to getting to know you!


Job Description:

•     Preparation of EIA/EA reports.
•     Site visits for collection of environment data.
•     Administering EIA questionaires for preparing EA reports.
•     Submission of EIA and EA reports.
•     Following up and collection of licences.

Job Requirements:

•     A Bachelor's in Environmental studies, Urban Planning or related area of study.
•     1 year EIA Experience

Deadline Date: 14/06/2014

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Business Operations Opportunities at Bridge International Academies, Nairobi Kenya

Job Title:    Business Operations (multiple roles)
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    Bridge International Academies

About Us
Bridge International Academies is a Nairobi-based, for-profit chain of nursery and primary schools that has reengineered the entire lifecycle of basic education.  Our academies deliver high-quality education for just $6 a month to families living in the bottom of the pyramid thanks to our vertically integrated Academy-in-a-Box approach, which leverages data, technology, and scale in order to keep quality up and prices down.  Today, we have more than 300 academies and 100,000 active pupils in Kenya alone.  Ten years from now we plan to be operating in at least a dozen countries and to count 10,000,000 children as our pupils.   Bridge is backed by top-tier venture funds that share our ambitious vision, including New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures, Omidyar Network, and Learn Capital.  We’re looking for talented individuals across the sectors of business, education, technology, and more to join us in disrupting global education.   

Job Description

•     Identify and prioritize Bridge International’s most pressing business challenges alongside senior executives
•     Combine rigorous business acumen across all of the following areas, along with world-class depth in one or two: Business Development, Change Management, Organizational Behavior, Operations, Project and Product Management, Strategic Planning
•     Create structured, insightful recommendations with a data-driven approach
•     Develop and execute growth initiatives –e.g., expansion to new countries, launching new products and verticals
•     Create a lasting impact by converting strategies into results – Business Operations is operationally responsible for implementing proposed solutions
• The Innovation Managers aren't dreamers. They are the practical, hands-on, testers of ideas in real life at a single school, folks with great judgment, who know the tiny details typically make or break each idea.   They troubleshoot the dozens of small but thorny unanticipated challenges that arise whenever something new is tried. 

Job Requirements:
Education Requirements:

•     Degree from a top undergraduate institution with a strong academic record
•     Minimum of two years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience; candidates with more experience will be considered for more senior roles within Business Operations
•     Top performer and leader in highly selective, fast-paced, dynamic business environments
•     Examples of relevant prior work experience include: Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy and Development, Product Management, Operations Management, Strategy Consulting

Preferred Experience and Skills

•     Experience working in emerging and frontier markets in ambiguous and dynamic environments
•     Experience in fast-growth, rapid-scale contexts in terms of headcount, locations, customer base, etc. – e.g. large scale retail
•     Experience working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse workforce
•     Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
•     Strong project management and organizational skills
•     High energy and enthusiasm level; willingness to do whatever necessary to get the job done
•     Entrepreneurial attitude and adherence to systems and process
•     Strong Excel (modeling and analysis) and Powerpoint skills; accustomed to rapidly adopting new technologies

Deadline Date: 14/06/2014

Apply Now

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Academic Innovation Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title:    Academic Innovation Manager
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    Bridge International Academies

About Us
Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest chain of primary and pre-primary schools bringing world-class education to the poorest of the poor, democratizing the right to succeed.

Bridge leverages research, technology, and data analysis in order to standardize and scale the entire lifecycle of high-quality education delivery and to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of operations.  This includes how academies are built, teachers are selected and trained, lessons are delivered and monitored for improvement, and more.  Bridge pupils score an average of 35% higher on core reading skills and 19% higher in maths than their peers in neighbouring schools based on USAID-designed exams administered by an independent monitoring and evaluation company.  Thanks to economies of scale, Bridge is able to charge just $6 a month per pupil on average with academies reaching operational sustainability after just one year.

The first Bridge International Academy opened in the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya in 2009.  Today there are hundreds.  New academies are opening at a rate of one every 2.5 days.  With a mission of Knowledge for all, Bridge plans to educate 10,000,000 children across a dozen countries by 2025.

Roughly 2.7 billion people live on less than $2/day.  In their communities, there is a huge gap between the education offered and the needs of the population.  Too often the schools available to them fail.  The quality offered is poor, teachers are unresponsive and occasionally abusive, and fees are expensive.  Even “free” government schools can cost anywhere between $2 and $12 per month after all of the additional fees (some sanctioned, some not) are added up.  55% of families end up choosing private schools instead, but then fear for the stability and sustainability of their choice as many schools close after only a few years of service.  Both the government schools and the private schools tend to lack well-conceived curriculum, student achievement data, and the capacity to react to that data.

Families are actively searching for a better academic alternative.

Enter Bridge International Academies.  As of January 2014, Bridge is operating 259 academies, serving roughly 80,000 pupils, in Kenya.  In 2015 we'll open schools in Nigeria, Uganda, and India.

Bridge utilizes a scripted-learning education methodology coupled with 'big data' (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) that allows us to make curriculum a little better every day.

With plans to enroll ten million students  ten years from now, Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies.

Job Overview
We are looking an unusual educator to join our current guy, named Geordie.  Who is awesome.  The job is figuring out how Bridge can get better -- at things large and small.  Curriculum.  Technology.  Peer tutoring.  Teacher coaching.  Parent-teacher meetings.  And so forth.  Each day you're in a Bridge academy, plugging away at an innovation or system, failing fast.  Once you've figured out a 'better' way, you try it at a second Bridge school, and maybe a third.  If your new way really works, we scale it to all 259 academies. 
 
The Innovation Managers aren't dreamers. They are the practical, hands-on, testers of ideas in real life at a single school, folks with great judgment, who know the tiny details typically make or break each idea.   They troubleshoot the dozens of small but thorny unanticipated challenges that arise whenever something new is tried. 

Job Requirements:
An Innovation Manager must be not only be a strong teacher, but also an unusually great observer (Geordie was a journalist as well as a teacher), who loves working with teachers, students, parents, and staff to try new ideas and solve thorny challenges.

In addition, an Innovation Manager must:    

•     Be a self-starter (much of this work is solo)
•     Be results-oriented (someone who enjoys failing a lot, doesn't mind that, so long as the failure happens fast and ultimately leads to success...NOT the type of person who falls in love with his or her ideas)
•     Understand 'No Excuses' schools like KIPP (The developing world doesn't have many outlier open-admission, high-poverty schools that generate huge learning gains for kids; most of our team has experience in precisely those types of schools)

The Innovation Manager will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.  However, relocation to Uganda or Nigeria or India in the future would be an option.

Deadline Date: 14/06/2014

Apply Now

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Research Associate Job Opportunity at Bridge International Academies

Job Title:    Associate, Research (Uganda)
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Bridge International Academies

About BIA
Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest chain of primary and pre-primary schools bringing world-class education to the poorest of the poor, democratizing the right to succeed.

Bridge leverages research, technology, and data analysis in order to standardize and scale the entire lifecycle of high-quality education delivery and to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of operations.  This includes how academies are built, teachers are selected and trained, lessons are delivered and monitored for improvement, and more.  Bridge pupils score an average of 35% higher on core reading skills and 19% higher in maths than their peers in neighbouring schools based on USAID-designed exams administered by an independent monitoring and evaluation company.  Thanks to economies of scale, Bridge is able to charge just $6 a month per pupil on average with academies reaching operational sustainability after just one year.

The first Bridge International Academy opened in the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya in 2009.  Today there are hundreds.  New academies are opening at a rate of one every 2.5 days.  With a mission of Knowledge for all, Bridge plans to educate 10,000,000 children across a dozen countries by 2025.

Job Overview
To conduct research, provide critical analysis, insight, reports and data to the rest of the company on socio-economic conditions, competitive landscapes, plot-specific research and population density. 

Job Duties:

•     Conduct household interviews in slum communities
•     Conduct field-based exercises to calculate population density using survey and GPS equipment
•     Consolidate and enter data from surveys and research exercises into Excel at the office
•     Produce research reports based on both quantitative and qualitative observations
•     Participate in the design of new research studies and research tools

Experience

•     2 years’ experience in conducting field research in a fast paced or rapidly growing commercial organization with multiple departments where the use of technology solutions was a key strategy.
•     Experience working in slums and informal settlements.
•     Fluent in communicating in Luganda or other local Ugandan languages.

Qualifications:
    A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology, Demography, Anthropology or other related field.

Deadline Date: 14/06/2014

Apply Now

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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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African Rural University Job Vacancies; Librarian

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Job Title: Librarian

Job Location: Kibaale, Uganda

Employer: African Rural University (ARU)

About ARU:

The African Rural University for Women provides transformational education to create effective change agents within an African development context. ARU applies theoretical learning, innovative instruction, and field practice, so that ARU graduates can create conditions for people to improve their lives, transform their communities, awaken inherent leadership and increase their capacity for self- generating and sustainable change.

Job Duties: 

• The Librarian will serve as a Member of Senate and Research committee
• Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Library Policy.
• Planning, budgeting and reporting on the Library
• Networking with relevant associations and institutions to advance the Library
• Oversight of Library collections
• Mentor and supervise subordinate staff
• Orient students and support the wider community to access the Library resources, physical and electronic.
• Manage the library database
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management

Job Requirements: 

• The Librarian should ideally hold a Master’s degree in Information systems or Achieves, information science, library science or related field.
• Five or more years’ experience in related field, evidence of research and publications in renowned journals and experience in use of automated library information management systems
• Highly knowledgeable in university systems and structures.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent Understanding of Quality Assurance Programmes nationally and regionally
• Computer literacy skills

Deadline Date: 09/06/2014

How to Apply: 

Please send your application via post or email accompanied by an updated CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the vacancy and how you meet the above expectations; with three professional referees' one of whom is your most recent employer including photo copies of academic certificates to the address above Addressed to:

The University Secretary, Kagadi Campus, 

P.O. Box 24, Kagadi, Kibaale, Uganda 

or 

Kampala Office, Plot 617, Rubaga Kibuga Block 4, 

Right off Southern Gate City Parents, Basiima Campus, 

P.O. Box 16253, Kampala, Uganda.

E-mail to: application@aru.ac.ug

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Graduate Trainee Employment Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Job Title:     Graduate Trainee
Job Location:     Kampala, Uganda
Employer:     ActionAid Uganda
Reports to:    IASLC Manager
Department:     Programmes

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Pre-Service Education Team Leader Job Vacancy at IntraHealth International, Kampala, Uganda

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Job Title     Pre-Service Education Team Leader
Job Location:     Kampala, Uganda
Requisition Number:     14-0024
Job Type     Proposal (Contingent Upon Award)
Employer:  IntraHealth International

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Academic Innovation Manager Job Vacancy at Bridge International Academies, Nairobi, Kenya

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Job Title: Academic Innovation Manager
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employer: Bridge International Academies

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Graduate Internship Job Opportunity at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Job Title:        Graduate Internship (Work Placement)
Job Ref:    430265
Job Function:    Technology & Operations
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Standard Chartered Bank
Job Type:    Full time

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Assistant Lecturer Career Opportunities at Sokoine University of Agriculture,Tanzania

Monday, 5 May 2014

Job Title:        Assistant Lecturer
Job Location:   Dar-es Salaaam, Tanzania
Employer:    Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
Department:    Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning

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Training Specialist Job Vacancy at TechnoServe Tanzania

Job Title:        Training Specialist
Job Location:   Mbeya, Tanzania
Employer:    TechnoServe
Reports to:    Program Manager

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Head Teacher Urgently Needed at Sukari Presbyterian Academy

Job Title:        Head Teacher
Job Location:   Kiambu County, Sukari Parish, Kenya
Employer:    Sukari Presbyterian Academy

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Job Opportunities at Uganda Martyrs University; Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Architecture

Thursday, 1 May 2014

Job Title:        Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Architecture
Job Ref:    UMU/FoBE/01/2013
Job Location:   Nkozi, Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)
No. of Vacancies: 02

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Assistant Health Trainer Job Vacancy at Living Goods

Sunday, 27 April 2014

Job Title:        Assistant Health Trainer
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Living Goods

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IntraHealth Job Vacancies; Pre-Service Education Team Leader

Friday, 25 April 2014

Job Title:        Pre-Service Education Team Leader
Job Ref:    14-0024
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    IntraHealth
Job Type     Proposal (Contingent Upon Award

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Media Job Opportunities in Northern Uganda; Social Media Internship Opportunity

Job Title:        Social Media Internship Opportunity
Job Location:   Gulu, Uganda
Employer:    TRIBE

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