Jobs at ThoughtWorks in Kampala, Uganda; Client Principal

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Job Title: Client Principal

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: ThoughtWorks

Job Overview:

To build and maintain, value-based relationships with a growing number of senior stakeholders in our client accounts in order to drive long term, recurring revenue

Job Duties:

Drive new business in our target markets

●      Run 1-3 client accounts at a time and drive at least US$ 1 million revenue per annum
●      Become a trusted advisor and valued partner of client C-level executives
●      Continually stay up to date with the client’s business strategy and technology goals to build “win-win” value propositions for clients and ThoughtWorks
●      Maintain and promote a culture that emphasises our people and clients at the heart of everything we do 
●      Help to develop a range of best practices around client and portfolio development in order to build our client base into a strategic asset
●      Help ThoughtWorks drive 30% year on year growth in revenue
●      Understand the challenges faced in delivery of service offerings to clients and bring in the right skillsets to help address the challenges

Job Requirements:

●      5 years of developing and managing senior client relationships in Uganda ●      Demonstrable ability in  acquiring and managing  public sector contracts
●      At least 5 years in experience in a consulting environment
●      At least 3 years in a revenue generating role
●      Demonstrable experience of a highly consultative and solutions oriented approach
●       Developed expertise in  and helped improve their client’s business
●       Seen as a problem solver by their clients
●       Excellent relationship managers skilled at negotiation and conflict resolution
●      Skilled in creating value propositions for clients
●      Experience in delivering technology related projects is an added advantage

Personal Characteristics:

●      An individual with the experience, personal style and sophistication to develop and grow executive relationships.  ●       We expect a high degree of maturity, intelligence, tact, confidence and executive presence
●      A national/regional sensibility and a sophisticated view of business and a strategic thinker with the ability to translate concepts and ideas into practical and tactical action.
●      Creativity and imagination, energy and enthusiasm
●      A goal-oriented self-starter with strong consultative instincts and skills who quickly and easily establishes rapport and credibility
●      An individual who is comfortable seeking out and interfacing with external constituents and has the personal and social attributes to create effective long-lasting relationships
●      Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment where leading-edge thinking and impact are expected
●      Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments

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Business Analyst Job Vacancy at ThoughtWorks in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: ThoughtWorks

Job Overview:

Business Analyst – Lead / Principal (More than 8 years of experience)

Work with clients across a variety of sectors and make sure the business-critical software solutions we develop delivers real business value every time. We are seeking software Business Analysts to join TW Kampala

Get the kind of challenge you love

Fascinating clients on the one hand. Passionate software developers looking for problems to solve on the other. You’ll be the bridge between the two. It’ll involve a lot of open and honest communication. It’ll mean getting to know businesses inside out. Finding out what their software must achieve, how it will be used and then generating the ideas our developers draw on to create custom applications.

Job Duties:

In this position you will be responsible for understanding and communicating client requirements for successful project delivery. 

• Analyze an organization and understand what makes it tick
• Unearth the root cause(s) of a client’s pain points, validating the business opportunity or problem as an opportunity for a software solution or an organizational transformation solution
• Provide expertise in the area of business case development
• Facilitate workshops and sessions that generate the content for solutions and gain buy in for solution
• Create and articulate the “big picture” of the solution to delivery and client teams to understand cross functional inter-dependencies and impact
• Define key objectives and ‘to-be” state, identify success factors, and comprehend constraints, challenges and risk
• Educate and championing the processes and practices of the Agile and Lean methodology
• Orchestrate the collaboration between, Product Owner, Business Sponsors, SMEs, Testers and Development groups by removing roadblocks and facilitating communication
• Become a trusted and valued partner of the Product Owner, client’s business stakeholders and client executives
• Be an inspiration for innovation to the client.
• Drive thought-leadership within ThoughtWorks in the Business Analysis space
• Create and support sales activities
• Maintaining strong expertise and knowledge of current and emerging technologies and products
  

Job Requirements:

• A broad enterprise-wide view and understanding of business processes and drivers having significant work experience at a senior level within large – medium size business corporations
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with teams to deliver software
• Experience prioritizing competing demands and obtaining buy-in from stakeholders
• Ideally experienced working as part of a consulting organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict with stakeholders
• Experience modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques
• Strong facilitation experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand and explain issues from both a technical and a business functional point of view
• An understanding of traditional development approaches, and the ability to compare and contrast benefits of each
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (e.g. Scrum and XP) and helping teams explore, adopt and optimize Agile/Lean processes, principles and practices
  

Competencies required:

• Client focus –able to Identify and respond to client needs and expectations; able to build positive client relationships; digs deep to understand the dynamics and business drivers of a client environment; uses understanding of client’s perspective to identify constraints and advocate on the client’s behalf; looks for ways to add value to a client; fosters a client-focused culture among team members
• Analytical - able to understand a situation by breaking it into parts; studies a problem in a systematic way; able to identify cause and effect patterns, anticipate obstacles and consider several options; able to communicate and deliver logical conclusions
• Flexibility/Adaptability - able to thrive in a flexible and changing environment; able to adapt plans, approach, process and methodology in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; tolerates ambiguity; able to objectively evaluate situations and understand variety of viewpoints
• Creativity and Innovation – able to find alternative and unique ways to attain a goal; successfully introduces products, service or processes that add value and bring improvement; able to translate concepts and ideas into practical and tactical solutions; able to step back from standard ways of thinking
• Collaborative - facilitates group processes for team-based decisions; drives participation and discussion across functions; low ego; values and honors skills, experiences and diverse perspectives of team members; communicates ideas, views, and concerns effectively and respectfully and actively participates in exchanges of ideas with others; recognizes the contribution and success of others
  

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UNDP Jobs; Executive Associate to Deputy Country Director (Operations)

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Job Title: Executive Associate to Deputy Country Director (Operations) DCD- O

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Post Level: GS6

Reports to: Deputy Country Director (Operations) DCD- O

About UNDP:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network.  UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

Job Overview: The UNDP Executive Associate will be  responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the DCD/O’s office whilst ensuring full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with Front Office, Programme, Business Development and Operations Teams, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the DCD/O’s Office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• In charge of the management of the DCD/O’s Office, ensuring an environment of professionalism and teamwork at all times, and setting exemplary standards of conduct for the CO team;
• Efficient and discreet management of the DCD/O’s schedules;
• Responsible for the organization of regular and ad-hoc meetings; preparation of minutes and summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues; follow-up with focal points;
• Screening of all incoming communications, filter outgoing correspondence for supervisor’s signature, clearance and further action by other staff; wherever possible;
• Adherence to appropriate protocol and correspondence guidelines by CO team when communicating with Government and other external partners;
• Use of automated office management system.

2. Ensures provision of effective communications and administrative support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system;
• In charge of the coordination of the information flow in the office, and dissemination of corporate and interoffice communication to staff as required;
• Active facilitation of information sharing with, Programme and Operations Teams as well as other units;
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to DCD/O’s Office.
• Draft routine correspondence, interoffice circulars, general briefing notes, documents, reports and minutes of meetings when requested, translations when required;
• Administration of travel, meetings, appointments and briefings of DCD/O; including drafting of background notes;
• Maintenance of Teams’ status reports, best practices, lessons learned, publishing on section intranet and compiling of information for operations SOPs maintenance and sharing with all staff;
• Support to organization of UN Surveys (Hardship, Cost of Living and DSA) by sending out instructions, coordinating data collection from agencies and drafting the consolidated reports;
• Support to any other Operations Unit if required.

3. Administrative support to the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Drafting agenda points for OMT meeting and organizing the meetings;
• Taking notes of OMT meetings and preparing minutes;
• Following up on recommendations and actions decided by the OMT.

4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of trainings for UNDP staff on coordination, administration and protocol issues.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidates for the United Nations UNDP Executive Associate vacancy should hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Administration or  any other discipline with a specialized  training in secretarial and office management;
• Six or more years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level.
• Significant experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems

Language and IT Skills: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Personal Competencies:

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Core Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness: Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of DCD/O’s office, including data/ schedule management, maintenance of protocol, information flow.

Confidentiality: Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

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: 03/12/2014

Click Here to Apply

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Coordinator Internal Audit Job Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:  Coordinator Internal Audit

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Reports to: Secretary General

About URCS:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Overview:  

The Coordinator Internal Audit will plan for, lead and manage the Internal Audit Function and provide an independent cost effective audit service to URCS and its partners in line with the URCS audit charter and international audit best practices

Job Duties: 

• Actively participate in the development of URCS’ strategic and annual business plans, identifying key risk areas and developing the URCS Annual audit plan in line with critical risks identified

• Supervise and participate in the internal and external audits (review of financial systems, internal controls and organizational policies )to assure management of efficient and effective use of resources, accuracy of records, security of assets and prevention of fraud in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, national laws, donor guidelines and the International Standards on Auditing
• Supervise, motivate, appraise the Internal Audit team and build the capacity of Audit staff, non-Audit staff and branches in line with the URCS HR Policy  and other organizational policies and procedures
• In charge of developing, reviewing and operationalizing the audit charter and Manuals for the effective running of an internal audit function
• Present audit reports to the Board, Finance and Audit Committee and URCS Management and, Coordinate and participate in Management Audit Committee meetings
• Plan, monitor the tracking, evaluate and foster compliance of URCS Auditees with relevant laws, policies and procedures
• Steer the execution of non-routine audit tasks or special projects when required by management, such as fraud investigation, due diligence, reviews etc.

Job Requirements:   

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Accounting/ commerce / Business Administration from a recognized institution; Post Graduate in Accounting / Business Administration is an added advantage; Internationally recognized accounting/auditing qualifications like CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA;
• At least eight years’ auditing experience with at least three years in managerial role,
• Extensive knowledge of NGO operations and Knowledge of current auditing practices and trends;
  Supervision and managerial skills,
• Excellent Analytical and planning skills
• Negotiation and convincing skills, Leadership and organizing skills, Interpersonal / communication skills

Deadline Date: 28/11/2014

How to Apply: 
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, Download Here and, 
E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org 
or mail via post to: 
The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, 
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

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Qatar Airways Job Opportunities; Airport Services Supervisor

Job Title:  Airport Services Supervisor

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: Qatar Airways (QA)

Reference ID: QR4502

About QA:

Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high
From experienced pilots to dynamic professionals embarking on new careers, Qatar Airways is searching for talented individuals to join our award-winning team.
We take pride in our people—a dynamic and culturally diverse workforce is essential to why we are one of the finest and fastest growing airlines in the world.
We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages and Doha based employees receive a range of allowances and enjoy a tax-free income.

Job Description: You will supervise the smooth flight-handling activities such as flight editing, check-in, transfers and boarding as well as coordinate with ramp and ground handling activities to meet high standard operations and on-time schedule daily. In the dynamic working environment, you are required to be flexible and tactful with excellent trouble-shooting skills to deal with flight delays, disruptions and, any other challenges. Further to this you will roster duty for Customer Service Agents efficiently, review aircraft allocations and liaison to Airport Services Duty Officer.
In order to be successful in this role, you will build an effective team with leadership and management skills professionally by directing staff and evaluating performance to provide constructive feedback. And you will also generate various reports and always keep the workplace neat and tidy as well as offering support to the Airport Service Manager in implementation of training and remaining Qatar Airways strategy.

Job Requirements: You must have a Bachelors Degree with a recognised IATA or Airline Certificate being highly desirable and minimum 4 years’ experience in an Airline as Ground Staff covering passenger handling and passenger operations with supervisory experience preferred.
You must have a good command of English and Swahili. Good understanding of an overall knowledge of airport functions according to ICAO, IATA and local authorities in terms of passenger and baggage handling, weight and balance and D.G.R are also required.
 Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV

Deadline Date: 30/11/2014
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Senior Airport Services Agent Job Vacancy at Qatar Airways

Job Title: Senior Airport Services Agent

Job Location: Entebbe, Uganda

Employer: Qatar Airways (QA)

Reference ID: QR6527

About QA:

Qatar Airways has gradually grown to reaching over 120 destinations worldwide, offering unmatched levels of service excellence that have helped excel the award-winning carrier to become best in the world. Qatar Airways was voted Airline of the Year 2011 and in 2012 in the prestigious Skytrax industry audit and it has won the confidence of the travelling public.

With a larger number of passengers and more choice available in the skies today, Qatar Airways is looking to maintain and grow their position in the marketplace with exceptional high-quality service with ever-increasing efficiency. In this highly competitive environment, Qatar Airways has achieved much with our phenomenal route expansion averaging 30% growth year to year and flying one of the most modern fleet of almost 120 aircraft in the skies today. Qatar Airways’ global network currently spans key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America, with scheduled flights operating to and from our hub in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar.

Job Overview:  

The Qatar Airways Senior Airport Services Agent will deliver quality customer  service to passengers with respect to check-ins, boarding, special services, lounges, airport hotel and baggage services, as per QRs standard Quality and Safety standards. The incumbent will ensure passengers and their baggage is handled in a consistent and efficient manner. The Agent will also ensure our Premium passengers receive 5-Star Quality service, adhering to our company standards.

Job Requirements: 

• The ideal candidate for the Customer Service Agent Job at Qatar Airways should have three years’ experience in a customer service within an Airline.
• The candidate must hold a minimum High School qualification.
• Working knowledge of Amadeus Reservations & DCS is essential
• Possess High energy, be enthusiastic, positive attitude and have a pleasant personality along with strong business acumen.
• Pay excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team are essential to succeed.
• Willingness to work in shifts is essential.
• Fluency, both spoken and written, in English is essential.

Deadline Date: 06/12/2014

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Accounting Jobs at Industrial Promotion Services; Senior Internal Auditor

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Job Location:	Arua, Uganda
Employer:	Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)

Description:

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is a large development Institution with International affiliations and wide ranging investments in a significant number of developing countries.

IPS Companies embrace the most suitable and advanced production technologies across a wide range of projects mainly in the following sectors – Food and Agro Processing, Printing and Packaging, Specialized Textiles, Leather, Pharmaceuticals and Infrastructure. IPS project companies are spread in countries in East Africa as well as Mozambique, D R Congo and Madagascar.

IPS Kenya Ltd with its Headquarters in Nairobi seeks to fill in the following position at their subsidiary West Nile Rural Electrification Company Limited (WENRECo), in Arua, Uganda:

About the Job

The holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring that internal controls and risk management structures of the Company are effective.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of the operations. 

In addition, review the implementation status of recommendations from prior internal and external audits. Other responsibilities include assisting the Internal Audit Manager identify risk factors and developing mitigation measures, preparing audit reports and developing recommendations for improving service delivery systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting Company risk assessment, designing annual audit plan and audit test procedures.
• Carrying out routine and periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk operating functions in the Company.
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls testing for compliance with the procedures.
• Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control reviews with recommendations for corrective action, to all the stakeholders within the required time frame.
• Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis.
• Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or business management from a recognized university and CPA (U)/ CPA (K) qualification;
• At least 4 years relevant professional experience in audit;
• Auditing experience in a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage
• Computer literate with hands on experience in the use of Accounting Software(s);
• CISA of CIA qualification is an added advantage;
• Ability to work independently without supervision;
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to pay attention to details;
• Ability to work well in a team, excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.

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Project Officer Job Opportunity at Engender Health, Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer
PROGRAM: Gates Implant Initiatives Project - Increasing Access and Use of Quality Family Planning, including Implant services
Reports to: Field Project Coordinator
Job Location: Masaka Or Hoima District, Uganda
Employer: Engender Health
About Us 
EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available— today and for generations to come.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded EngenderHealth a grant to expand access to family planning, including the under-utilized contraceptive implants and IUDs in Tanzania, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a period of two years from October 2013 – September 2015. The project results are; Capacity of providers to offer quality family planning (FP) services increased, with focus on implants and IUD, quality of FP services improved, with a focus on implants and IUD and access to FP increased, with focus on implants and IUD
EngenderHealth Uganda through Gates Implant Initiatives Project is now seeking the expression of interests for the position of Project Officer based in Hoima or Masaka District. This position is open for Uganda national candidates only.

Job Summary
The Project Officer has the responsibility of planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring project activities at the district level and specifically at the selected project assisted health facilities. He/she will ensure acceleration and completion of the project work plan at district level. The job requires a well-motivated and self-driven person who is able to work with minimum supervision. He/she will work closely with District Health Office, Regional Referral Hospital, lower level health staff, Village Health Teams; Youths and the community. The project officer will ensure observation of client’s rights and choice, quality FP services and commodity security.

Job Responsibilities
• Supports the Field Project Coordinator to accelerate implementation of project activities at district level including  capacity building of health workers in family planning; strengthening health facilities to provide quality family planning services and increasing access of family planning services support to the under-used implant and IUD services
• Participates in onsite training and mentoring and coaching on FP clinical skills, service delivery approaches, community participation and mobilization, and contraceptive supply security
• Works with health facility to plan, organize and implement special FP days and outreaches on a monthly basis
• Conducts regular support supervision to the selected project sites and works closely with facility staff to implement project activities
• Provides technical support during support supervision and follow up visits while ensuring sustainable strategies
• Supports mobilization, training  and engagement of  youths in family planning activities
• Provides support to ensure continuous availability of FP Commodities at all facilities
• Provides technical support to VHT training, follow-up and their  client mobilization for FP Special days and outreaches
• Writes and submits activity and quarterly summary reports
• Coordinates data collection and analysis on family planning with M&E Program Associate
• Participates in documenting lessons learned and success stories
• Represents the project at a district level to country partners to further the aims of the project
• Participates in other activities assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in health related field or related advanced degree relevant to the field of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH).
• Minimum of 5 years programmatic and technical experience in FP/RH and/or public health
• At least 3 years’ experience in providing family planning services and specifically Implants and IUD preferred. Experience in youth programming is an advantage.
• Experience and skills in conducting onsite technical support supervision; follow up and providing supportive feedback on performance
• Knowledge and experience in quality improvement strategies, willingness to learn EngenderHealth’ s  COPE tool
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating teamwork and high-performing teams
• Excellent English and oral communication skills and computer skills
• Demonstrated working relationships with district officials from the public, private commercial, and/or NGO sectors
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the district

Deadline Date: 23/11/2014

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=ENGENDERHEALTH&cws=1&rid=722

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Finance and Reporting Specialist Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Uganda

Job Title:  Finance and Reporting Specialist

Organisation: Save the Children

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Strengthening Capacity to Care (SC2C)

About Save:

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 fulfill their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Summary: The Save the Children Finance and Reporting Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance for all aspects related to financial management and reporting. The incumbent may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Finance and Reporting Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or finance management or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position.
• Four or more years’ relevant experience working with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches is desirable
• Past exposure and 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.
• Possess excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• 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 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.
• Willingness to extensively travel to the field.

Deadline Date: 14/11/2014.

 How to Apply:

Please send your application letters with 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, Kira Road

P.O Box 12018,

Kampala, Uganda

Electronic copies can be sent via email to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB:  Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

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

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Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Organisation: FHI 360

Funding Source: USAID

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job ID: 14703

About FHI: 

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Job Overview: The Finance and Administration Manager will support an upcoming water and sanitation project in Uganda funded by USAID. The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for managing project finances, budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, procurement and compliance. She/he assures the accuracy and integrity of the project financial management system, compliance with FHI 360 and donor financial management policies and procedures and monitors financial reporting and record-keeping of project grantees and sub-recipients.

Job Duties: 

• Intuitively reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast.
• Provides recommendations and consuls with management on financial projects and compliances
• Actively participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments.
• Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis. Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
• Stays abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
• Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field.
• Professional Certifications i.e. CPA Certification preferred.
• At least five to eight years’ related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).  Experience working with an international organization.
• The applicant should have detailed knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others.
• Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
• Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
• Possess the ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
• Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
• Possess excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

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Senior Programme Officer Job at Doctors with Africa CUAMM

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Doctors with Africa CUAMM

About CUAMM:

Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the field of healthcare to be officially recognised in Italy.  Doctors with Africa Cuamm is the largest italian body working to improve and safeguard the health of African populations. Doctors with Africa CUAMM is implementing a 2 year extension of a health system strengthening project “Responding to Chronic Emergency in Karamoja IV” with support from UNICEF. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the health system in service planning and implementation leading to increased access to health services especially maternal, neonatal, nutrition and EMTCT services.

Job Overview:  

The Senior Programme Officer will mainly mentor and coach project staff in project design, developing tools for M and E, carry out M and E activities and ensure that projects are implemented according to the work plans, travel to project sites to give technical support to project implementation, follow up scholarship beneficiaries, contribute to elaboration of periodic, annual and other reports of CUAMM, explore new partnerships, participate in operational research and calls for applications as needed and any other duties as may be requested.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidate should hold am MBChB or equivalent plus MPH, MSc HSM, MSc International Health, Msc Epidemiology or Msc Health Services Research or related equivalent degrees.
• Past exposure and experience in sufficient project cycle management experience may be equated to a master's degree.
• Prior experience in HIV/AIDS programming including M and E and in the current HMIS, DHIS2 and SMS reporting will be a very strong advantage. 

Deadline Date: 01/09/2014

How to Apply:

The complete applications with telephone contacts and contactable referees should be addressed or delivered to: The Country Representative, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, P.O. Box 7214 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda@cuamm.org

NB: Email applications must have the following subject: "RCEK Application August 2014." Emails and attachments must not exceed 3MB otherwise they will be rejected by server.

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Administrative Officer Job Vacancy at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Project Name: Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)

Funding Source: World Bank

Reports to: Project Coordinator, CEDP

About CEDP:

The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.

The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

Job Summary: The CEDP Administrative Officer will be responsible for all activities aimed at ensuring the efficient administration of the project. As office Superintendent, the administrative officer shall manage and oversee activities of the support staff and ensure that any matters are promptly and appropriately handled. The Officer will also ensure that office logistics are availed and functional at appropriate times and that the project environment is serene.

Job Duties: 

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals, Answer enquiries in form of telephone or email and providing general information. Assist in making outgoing calls when requested by other staff.
• Receive, and direct stakeholders/visitors to appropriate Officer.
• Receive and sort mails, collecting and distributing mails to respective offices. Confirm receipt of mails or documents
• Responsible for keeping the reception tidy
• Photocopying and filling and maintaining attendance register.
• Arrange travel reservations for office personnel.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
• Take dictation in shorthand and transcribe information.
• Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information both internally and with other organizations.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems
• Process all matters of general office administration and staff matters and administer daily office operations and coordinate logistic requirements
• Coordinate and organize meetings including venues, facilities, document preparation and catering.
• Prepare attendance register for participants in workshops or conferences
• Support drafting, editing and finalizing reports and correspondences.
• Prepare, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
• Ensure that all documents, correspondences are appropriately and securely filed meticulously.
• Formulate and implement/administer Human Resource procedures, and monitor their effectiveness.
• Follow up all service contracts e.g. security services, cleaning services etc under the PCU to ensure that they are implemented in accordance with the terms therein, and renewed on time.
• Identify and rationalize career and training opportunities/needs for project staff.
• Make sure all Human Resource data types and reports are continually kept up-to-date.
• Keep an inventory of the equipment and goods for the project.
• Perform any other duties incidental to the above as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Well Maintained staff files and office records that are complete and accurate
• Up to date stores register.
• Workshops, conferences and meetings are well coordinated
• Tasks accomplished within deadlines.
• Feedback from Stakeholders and Staff demonstrates effective and courteous communication skills

Job Requirements:  

• The candidates should hold an honour’s bachelors’ degree in Administrative & Secretarial Science, Social Sciences, development studies, Business Administration, Management or a related field. A post-graduate qualification in human resource management, project planning & management, business administration, stores/logistics management, secretarial is an added advantage.
• Be knowledgeable in modern Office systems and must be computer literate.
• Be highly familiar with efficient working environment where targets must be met timely, and there may need to work long hours; for example under a Donor funded project Coordination/Implementation unit. s
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, solve problems, implement, monitor and evaluate tasks and to deliver outputs to meet required deadlines; ability to relate well with a multiplicity of stakeholders; self-motivated and team worker, and of demonstrable and unquestionable level of integrity.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, report writing and communication skills
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and targets.
• Proven ability to work as a team leader/team member.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and Internet is essential
• Must have a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties as demonstrated by the letters from the referees

Deadline Date: 01/09/2014

How to Apply: 

Please deliver your application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below.

Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.

The Project Coordinator,

Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Plot 43, Nakasero Road,

P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.

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Graduate Trainee Geologist Job Opportunity at Namekara Mine, Mbale, Uganda

Thursday, 7 August 2014

Job Title:  Graduate Trainee Geologist
Employer: Namekara Mine
Job Location:  Mbale, Uganda

About Us:
Namekara Mine is located in Eastern Uganda seeks to engage the services of a Graduate Trainee Geologist for an initial fixed term period of two (2) years. During the two year period, the incumbent will be expected to go through a structured training programme covering all the aspects of the company's geology, mining and processing operations. Upon completion of the training programme and depending on performance, there is an opportunity for a permanent appointment within the company.

Job Requirements:

•     The ideal candidates should possess a first degree in Geology from a recognised institution, with a final degree classification of lower second (2.2) division or better.
•     Computer literacy skills with advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•     Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
•     Must be hardworking and willing to learn.
•     Must be sensitive to the perceptions of other cultures, and can manage behaviours to suit a multi-cultural environment.
•     Prospective candidates must be physically fit and be able to perform work of a physical nature.

Deadline Date: 15/08/2014

How to Apply:
Please sendyour applications together with copies of relevant certificates and updated CVs to;
The Manager, 
P.O. Box 2368, Mbale, Uganda 
or
Send emails to: vacancies@namekara.com

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Team Leader Job Vacancy at International Hospital Kampala,Uganda

Job Title: Team Leader - Records & Statistics
Employer: International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

About IHK:
International Hospital Kampala is one of Uganda's leading private healthcare providers and a member of the International Medical Group. International Hospital has been the market leader in the private healthcare sector in Uganda. IHK boasts highly trained staff, state-of-the-art equipment and the highest level of specialist services at affordable prices.

Job Duties:

•     Oversee the day-to-day operational running of the department
•     Take a leading role in data management & analysis reporting
•     Design and maintain computerized and manual records management systems
•     Develop policies for records management
•     Actively participate in conducting client surveys as required.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Population Studies, Actuarial Science, Stat, Quantitative Economics or its equivalent
• 2 or more years post qualification experience in a relevant field
• Good working knowledge and ability to use Navision

Deadline Date: 11/08/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your applications to:
HR Manager,
IMG and hand delivered to:
The Human Resources Department,
International Hospital Kampala,
Namuwongo,
P.O. Box 8177, Kampala. Uganda

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Senior Grants Officer Job Vacancy at RWANU in Moroto, Uganda

Friday, 27 June 2014

Job Title: Senior Grants Officer
Employer: ACDI/VOCA
Project: Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)
Funding Source: USAID
Job Location: Moroto, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party

About ACDI/VOCA:
ACDI/VOCA is carrying out the USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Assistance Program entitled "Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)". The RWANU Program is focusing on reducing food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties of Amudat, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit. The Program's strategic objectives are (1) improved availability and access to food and (2) reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five. The RWANU Program takes a preventive approach to reducing malnutrition, focusing on the first 1,000 days of life when conditional food rations will have the highest impact. RWANU will promote diversified livelihoods strategies including linkages to market opportunities to ensure long-term food security and resilience to food insecurity shocks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. The Senior Grants Officer will steer the granting process and supervise compliance of grantee activities:

• Develop granting process guidelines jointly with technical team.
• Manage the creation of grantee selection committees involving technical staff and GOU/other stakeholder committee members as called for in the Granting Guidelines.
• Ensure that grants unit participates in review and initial screening of proposals from potential grantees.
• Keep records of all grant award decision making process and share with committee members.
• Draft grants agreements and MOUs in collaboration with Technical Team members.
• Initiate procurement requests for in-kind grants jointly with indicated Technical Team member.
• Monitor the utilization of in-kind grants to ensure proper application
• Develop reporting tools for use by technical team.

2. Work in liaison with the DCOP in strategic management of RWANU in-kind and financial grants budget to obtain best program impact:

• Monitor use of annual and LOP grant funds.
• Recommend adjustment between categories to meet project objectives.
• Review proposal from technical team and/or USAID for new grant categories; oversee elaboration of description and selection criteria.

3. Responsible for financial oversight of all cash grants extended to partner institutions:

• Carry out pre-award surveys of potential recipients of cash grants; review systems (management and accounting) used by grantees.
• Review budgets presented by grantees.
• Actively facilitate the operations of systems that meet USAID requirements and in line with best accounting and management practices.
• Engage, review and manage disbursements.
• If required review expense reports of cash grantees.
• Manage the portfolios of approved cash grants.
• Ensure compliance and adherence in the implementation of grants to donor requirements

4. Supervision and capacity building:

• Mentor and manage other grants officer(s) and short-term staff or consultants
• Steer the training of all RWANU staff involved in the granting process and monitoring of grantees.
• Assist in all aspects of capacity building of grantees to enable attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Orient and coach grant selection committee on procedures.

5. General compliance:

• Ensure environmental and PERSUAP compliance in all grantee activities working closely with the RWANU DRR/Environment.
• Ensure that grant making is transparent and fair, does not create conflicts in communities and enhances gender equity, working closely with Gender and Conflict Mitigation Officers.
• Ensure effective communication of grantee activities to stakeholders.
• Significantly contribute to preparation of program reports
• Systematically and quickly respond by letter to unsolicited non-conforming grant requests, with COP signature
• Represent RWANU and ACDI/VOCA in industry and development forums as requested.
• Attend to any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements: 

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree, CPA or MBA is an added advantage.
• At least five years’ experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Detailed working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is essential.
• Prior experience in accounting and granting processes for donor funded programs
• Past exposure and experience in contraction and supervising financial audits and following up on audit recommendations
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Possess the ability to manage and supervise technical staff
• Demonstrable ability to work in a team

Deadline Date: 04/07/2014

How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in the USAID RWANU Project should send their applications (only by e-mail) addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager attaching their application letters and CV to:
Email: jobs@acdivocaug.biz

NB: Women are encouraged to apply as ACDI/ VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

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