UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CO., LLC - Jobs and Vacancies

URC is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions based in Kampala:

Long-term Positions:

a. Receptionist (1 Position)

Job Summary: The receptionist will provide a welcoming, professional atmosphere for the SUSTAIN office and is responsible for managing office communications. He/she will also provide administrative support for the project, coordinate transport as requested, and manage conference rooms and meeting preparations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree; At least 2 years experience in office management; Strong written and oral communication skills

b. Grants Officer (2 Positions)

Job Summary: The Grants Officer will manage approximately 30 grants provided to hospital sites supported by SUSTAIN. He/she is responsible for maintaining a tracker of grantee expenditures and advances, reviewing grantees’ financial reports, building financial management capacity among grantees, ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and orienting grantees on sub-grant requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in B. Comm., Business Administration, Accounting/Finance or comparable certifications/qualifications; At least 5 years experience in general financial management ; Experience in grants management and capacity building in financial management required; Experience with USAID programs/knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred

c. Finance Officer (1 Position)

Job Summary: The Finance Officer will ensure adherence to financial policy, budgets and internal control measures. This position will support the development of timely financial reports, preparation of budgets, and ensure compliance with USAID and URC regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in accounting or comparable certifications/qualifications; At least 5 years experience in accounting/financial management; 2 years experience with QuickBooks preferred; Experience with USAID programs preferred; Attention to detail, ability to prioritize/manage multiple tasks

d. Information Technology Support Specialist (1 position)

Job Summary: The IT Support Specialist will provide daily ‘helpdesk’ support for staff.

Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in IT (Degree Preferred); proven experience of office networking and computer programming; 5 years experience providing IT support

Short-term Consultancies

* Finance Management Consultant (1 Position)
* Consultants for Laboratory Strengthening Needs Assessment/Activity Implementation (4 positions)
* Term Consultants for HIV Psychosocial Care and Counseling Services (2 positions)
* Facilitator for a staff Team-Building workshop (1 position)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants for long-term positions will be expected to submit the following documents to the Uganda URC Office by: 12pm of Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

1. Cover Letter and Curriculum Vita

2. Names and contact information for 3 professional references

3. Photocopies of certificates and testimonials to be brought to interview or submitted hard copy (please do not send via email)

Interested parties in short-term consultancies should contact Shiela Nyakaisiki for detailed scopes of work from snyakaisiki@urc-chs.com or the URC office. Following, qualified applicant should also submit their application CV, cover letter, and references should submit their documents to Shiela Nyakaisiki by 12pm of Wednesday, November 24, 2010

University Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services

Plot 7 Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru

P.O Box 28745

Kampala, UGANDA

hr-uganda@urc-chs.com