Laboratory Technician Vacancy In a Uganda Oil and Gas Company

 Oil and Gas Company - Laboratory Technician

Vacancy: Laboratory Technician
REPORT TO: Laboratory Manager
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Technician performs verifiable quality assurance tests on Company products, as well as prepares laboratory reports prior to service delivery on location.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs

    Standard quality control testing of well stimulation and / or cementing fluid systems and and additives to verify fluid design.
    Basic additive selection and design of stimulation and / or cementing fluids.
    Preparation, operation, maintenance and calibration of equipment in the laboratory in accordance with Company standards.
    The documentation and reporting of laboratory results.
    Knowledge management queries utilizing InTouch
    Pre-test and pre-job tasks as needed in preparation for providing analytical support to actual operaions.

Assists

    The senior Laboratory Technician and Support Engineer in ensuring clean, orderly and safe working conditions in the laboratory and the disposal of laboratory waste according to properly conducted material.
    The senior Laboratory Technician and Support Engineer with additive selection and design of advanced stimulation and / or cementing fluid systems.
    The senior Laboratory Technician and Support Engineer with documentation and reporting of laboratory data related to the field testing of new technology.
    And mentors trainees and junior personnel in laboratory operations and procedures.

Completes

    Training modules outlines in the Laboratory Technician Interface to ensure timely career progression.
    Required safety training and necessary certifications.


Necessary Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

    Diploma / Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and / or a Laboratory Technician Certificate.
    Fresh graduate or 1 year  laboratory experience required.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to inquiries@nftconsult.com.

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline:8/15/2010

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Oil and Gas Jobs- Mechanic Vacancy Available

Oil and Gas Company - Maintenance Mechanic

Vacancy: Maintenance Mechanic
REPORT TO: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Job Summary:

The maintenance Mechanic is a specialized employee who follows a specific training program and is a member of the maintenance team with the important role of maintaining the reliability of our equipment. The maintenance Mechanic is responsible for doing the modifications, corrective and preventive maintenance to minimize the failures in all heavy mechanic equipments in order to prevent either lost time or poor quality data by ensuring that their assigned equipment is

Roles and Responsibilities:

People & Training

     Participates in advanced schools and seminars related to his/her expertises, for refreshing and actually sharing his knowledge with the maintenance team, ensures hi/her post training is accurately recorded.
    Keeps current with new Segment equipment and technology and updated maintenance methods.
    Promotes the importance of Data and Service Quality within the maintenance community.
    Understands and complies wit the Company's rules and regulations.
    Assists the development and coaching of less senior Technicians.
    Assists the other team members with maintenance sections of their training program.

Process & Equipment

    Ensures all assigned equipment is continually maintained at the shop with highest standards, resulting in proper functionality and minimum failures.
    Performs Quality checks and modifications strictly as per procedure and according to the defined schedule.
     Efficiently troubleshoots and repairs assigned equipment.
    Participates in Root Cause Analysis of failures.
    Records all maintenance and failure events immediately and accurately.
    Actively uses InTouch Support both for technical solutions and for knowledge sharing.
    Makes recommendations to supervisors on requirements for spare parts, test equipment and tools necessary for efficient maintenance.
    Supports technically the location on his / her expertise.

Quality & HSE

    Promotes a culture of safety awareness with the maintenance community.
    Ensures his / her work areas are safe, clean and orderly at all times.
    Maintains strict confidentiality of Schlumberger and client information.
    Follows the company policies and procedures on health, safety and environment.
    Supports management efforts to minimize general and Segment-specific Quality and HSE risks and promotes respect, understanding and adherence to safety regulations.
    Conducts unsafe act and hazardous situation audits / identifications.


Necessary Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

    Degree in a Technical field.
    2 years relevant experience
    Excellent communication and Organization skills.

How to Apply: If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to inquiries@nftconsult.com.

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 8/15/2010

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Mechanical Engineering Jobs- Oil and Gas Company

Vacancy: Maintenance Technician - Mechanical
REPORT TO: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician Mechanical is a specialized technician who follow a specific training program and is a member of the maintenance team with the important role of maintaining the reliability of our equipment. The Maintenance Technician -  Mechanical is responsible for doing modifications on corrective and preventive maintenance,  to minimize the failures in electric and mechanical equipment in order to prevent either lost time or poor quality data by ensuring that their assigned equipment is maintained as per Segment standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

People & Training

    Participates in advanced schools and seminars related to his/her expertise , for refreshing and actually sharing his/her knowledge with the maintenance team, ensures his/her post training is actually recorded.
     Keeps current with new equipment and technology and updated maintenance methods.
    Promotes the importance of Data and Service Quality and flawless job execution within the maintenance community.
    Understands and complies with the Company rules and regulations.
    Assists in the development and coaching of less senior Technicians.
    Assists the other team members with the maintenance sections of their training program and liaises, where required with Field Operations Personnel.

Process & Equipment

    Ensures all assigned equipment is continually maintained at shop with highest standards, resulting in proper functionality and minimum failures.
    Performs equipment repair and modification in a competent complete manner in accordance with documented procedures and workmanship standards.
    Sufficiently troubleshoots and repairs assigned equipment - Participates in Root Cause Analysis of failures.
    Records all maintenance and failure events immediately and accurately using the most up to date Computerized Maintenance Management System.
    Drives their workflow and ensures data entry is accurate, timely and honestly.
    Actively uses Support both for technical solutions and for knowledge sharing.
    Makes recommendations to supervisors on requirements for spare parts, test equipment and tools necessary for efficient maintenance.
    Understands and helps drive the World Wide Service Quality Plan within the location.

Quality & HSE

    Promotes a culture of safety awareness within the maintenance community.
    Ensures his/her work areas are safe, clean and orderly at all times.
    Maintains strict confidentiality of the Company and client information.
    Follows the Company policies and procedures on health, safety and environment.
    Supports Management efforts to minimize general and Segment-specific Quality and HSE risks and promotes respect, understanding and adherence to safety regulations.
    Conducts unsafe and hazardous situation audit / identification.



Necessary Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

    Degree in a technical field
    3 years relevant experience
    Excellent organization and communication skills.
    Knowledge of the InTouch or Q-Trac system is an added advantage.

How to Apply: If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to inquiries@nftconsult.com.

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 8/15/2010

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Oil and Gas Jobs - Maintenance Technician-Electronics, Uganda

 Company: Oil and Gas Company
Job Title:- Maintenance Technician-Electronics

Vacancy: Maintenance Technician - Electronics
REPORT TO: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician Electronics is a specialized technician who follows a specific training program and is a member of the maintenance team with the important role of maintaining the reliability of all equipment. The maintenance Technician Electronics is responsible for doing the modifications, corrective and preventive maintenance to minimize the failures in electronic equipment in order to prevent either lost time or poor quality data by ensuring that their assigned equipment is maintained as per Maintenance Standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

People & Equipment

    Participates in advanced schools and seminars related to his/her expertise, for refreshing and actually sharing his knowledge with the maintenance team, ensures his/her post training is accurately recorded.
    Keeps current with new Segment equipment and technology and updated maintenance methods.
    Promotes the importance of Data Quality within the maintenance community.
    Understands and compiles with the rules and regulations.
    Assists the development and coaching of less senior Technicians.
    Assists the other team members with the maintenance sections of their training program.

Process & Equipment

    Ensures all assigned equipment is continually maintained at shop with highest standards, resulting in proper functionality and minimum failures.
    Performs quality checks and modifications strictly as per procedure and according to the defined schedule.
    Efficiently troubleshoots and repairs assigned equipment.
    Participates in Root Cause Analysis of failures.
    Records all maintenance and failure events immediately and accurately.
    Drives their workflow and ensures data entry is accurate, timely and honestly.
    Actively uses support both for technical solutions and for knowledge sharing.
    Makes recommendations to supervisors on requirements for spare parts, test equipment and tools necessary for efficient maintenance.
    Support technically the location on his/her expertise

Quality & HSE

    Promotes a culture of safety awareness within the maintenance community.
    Ensures his/her work areas are safe, clean and orderly at all times.
    Maintains strict confidentiality of both the business and client information.
    Follows the Company policies and procedures on health, safety and environment.
    Support Management efforts to minimize general and Segment-specific Quality and HSE risks and ppromotes respect, understanding and adherence to safety regulations.
    Conducts unsafe and hazardous situation audits / identification.





Necessary Qualifications:

Experience & Competencies:

    Degree in a Technical field.
    2-3 years relevant experience.
    Excellent organization and communication skills.
    Attention to detail.

How to Apply: If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to inquiries@nftconsult.com.

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 8/15/2010

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Small Grants Coordinator Vacancy- American Embassy Jobs

U. S. Mission, Uganda

Number: 066/2010 Date: 07/26/2010

OPEN TO:  Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) - All Agencies
POSITION:  Small Grants Coordinator
OPENING DATE:  July 26, 2010
CLOSING DATE:  August 08, 2010
 WORK HOURS:            Part-time:  32 hours/ week
POSITION GRADE: FP-6

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Kampala is seeking an individual for the position of Small Grants Coordinator in the Political Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Political Officer and overview of the COM, incumbent is responsible for the design, management and implementation of one portfolio within the Mission's Small Grants Program.  The program includes grants under the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund, the Democracy and Human Rights Fund, Community Grants to Combat HIV/AIDS, and other non-recurring funds.  Responsible for  reviewing, selecting, managing and closing out grants. The incumbent is expected to follow political developments as they relate to democracy and human rights and HIV/AIDS.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education Required: University degree is required
2.  Work Experience: - Two years work experience in an office environment is required.  Previous experience with financial management and accountability is useful.   
3.  Language Requirement:  Level III English ability (fluent) is required.
4.  Knowledge:  General knowledge of development goals and an ability to write clearly and concisely is required.
5.  Skills: - Ability to plan, arrange, and administer all programs.   Must  be able to work in a high-volume, high productivity environment and to work well with others.  Must be computer literate, preferably with experience in MS Excel and MS Word.   Must be able to draft concise and clear  recommendations.   A successful candidate must be a self-starter, able to plan and execute his/her duties with minimal supervision.  Must also be willing to travel frequently to remote parts of Uganda to monitor and evaluate projects, and must be able to liaise effectively with projects implementers, beneficiaries, and government officials.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4.   Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5.   Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1.  Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2.  A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3.  A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

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CHIEF OF PARTY- Save The Children Jobs, Uganda

Company Name :     Save the Children

Save the Children US, the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world seeks a Deputy Chief of Party.

Job Description :   
Responsible for overall management of the USAID Cooperative Agreement for the anticipated Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful and integrated multi-sectoral program that builds upon existing USAID/PEPFAR and GOU investment and that will achieve memorable outcomes in the mitigation of the impact of HIV/AIDS on children, families and communities in Uganda. The program will reflect the objectives of the PEPFAR strategy with respect to care and support for orphans and other vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Experience :     12 (Years)
Job Type :     Full Time
Location :     Kampala Uganda

Required Skills
Requires Advanced degree in international relations, public health, or related field; 10-12 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa; Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level; Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with USAID (PEPFAR) policies, rules, regulations, and procedures; Experience in managing large child focused field programs for an international NGO; Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services; Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and teams; Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations;
How to Apply:     Apply online by clicking on the the APPLY NOW button below and proceed as directed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 :   
Address :     Plot 68/70, Kira Road
Job Posted on :     03 Aug 2010
Apply Before Date :     30 Sept 2010

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