Jobs Vacancies In Uganda- Office Attendants

Job Title: OFFICE ATTENDANT
Ensuring that the office is well attended to and reports to the Manager Finance and Administration

Job Responsibilities
• Ensuring that offices are clean and orderly
• Assisting the Secretary to the Manager Finance and Administration with filing work
• Collect, deliver messages and documents to their destinations as directed by supervisors
• Preparing and serving office refreshments
• Photocopy, bind and fax documents as directed by supervisors
• Assisting the receptionist with guiding visitors
• Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of Ordinary Level Certificate with at least 4 passes and a credit in English or equivalent qualification
• A qualification in areas related to customer care/hospitality would be an added advantage
• At least 4 years experience in related work in a reputable organisation or project
DRIVER

MAIN DUTIES
 Drive REA Officers both at duty station and in the field
 Deliver and collect mail from various offices/premises
 Maintain vehicle cleanliness
 Ensure that vehicles are sound and in and in good mechanical condition
 Ensure vehicles are parked in safe place
 Maintain Log Books for duties at the work station and in the field
 Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Supervisors
 Under the supervision of the Manager Finance and Administration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 Minimum of Ordinary Level Certificate with at least 4 Passes including English Language
 A valid Driving Permit
 Should possess proficiency Test Certificate from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Communication
 At least 5 years accident free proven experience with Government Institutions of which at least three have been spent on donor funded projects

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A hand written application together with a CV and copies of academic transcript and certificates should be submitted to the address below by 5.00pm on Friday 24, September 2010

Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 1 Pilkington Road Workers’ House
10th Floor Southern Wing
PO Box 7317, Kampala.
Please note that only short listed applicants shall be contacted
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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ICT Job Vacancies in Uganda- New Jobs for IT

Job Purpose: To manage and provide Hardware & Software maintenance, technical support and recommend future needs in the development of the Agency’s Information and Communication

Job Title: ICT SPECIALIST

Technology (ICT) resources.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide day-to-day ICT support & maintenance of REA’s key ICT infrastructure
2. Manage ICT and computer systems, including budgets and expenditure
3. Support the maintenance of the REA website
4. Support REA’s Email and Internet connectivity
5. Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
6. Maintain a log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
7. Develop and implement policies and procedures for computer systems operations
8. Develop standards, guidelines, and procedures for system development, implementation and management
9. Perform regular backups of REA’s databases and information, ensuring that backup and recovery procedures & plan are in place and periodically updated
10. Provide basic staff training when needed
11. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum qualification:
• Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in the area of Computing and Information Technology from a recognized Institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or Data Communications is a requirement
• Certifications like CCNA, MCP, MCSE are added advantage
Minimum experience:
Five (5) years hands on experience in maintenance & management of ICT operations in a reputable organization.

You should possess the following:
 Proficient knowledge of Windows Server 2003 & Database Administration
 Proficient knowledge in SQL
 Knowledge of programming
 Thorough hands-on experience with Networking (LAN, WAN)
 Deep understanding of Information Security is a MUST

How to apply for the Job
A hand written application together with a CV and copies of academic transcript and certificates should be submitted to the address below by 5.00pm on Friday 24, September 2010

Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 1 Pilkington Road Workers’ House
10th Floor Southern Wing
PO Box 7317, Kampala.
Please note that only short listed applicants shall be contacted
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Jobs Vacancies in Uganda- RESEARCH OFFICER Vacancy available

Job Title: RESEARCH OFFICER

Job: Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Under overall supervision of Director, BugiZARDI and in close guidance of project implementation partners (ICRAF- AHI and ASARECA-PAAP), facilitate Innovation Platforms (IPs) including mechanisms to catalyze wide adoption of Sustainable Land Management (SLM)

2. Establish a framework for data collection, organization, analysis and management and a strategy for sharing with relevant/target stakeholders and capturing feedback.

3. Organize and contribute to capacity building efforts for the actors in the innovation platforms while effectively leading data collection and management.

4. Backstop the process of gender mainstreaming for SLM in the project sites

5. Facilitate the process of bye-law formulation for enhancing the upscaling of SLM in the project sites

6. Catalyzing collective action for purposes of promoting wide adoption of SLM and facilitating the development of community action plans for addressing the project objectives including selecting appropriate SLM innovations, identifying methods, approaches, strategies and tools for implementing the selected SLM innovations and determining how to measure progress based on the needs and SLM innovations identified

7. Implementing and facilitating review and reflection of the communication strategy.

8. Systematically documenting experience and lessons across sites, Innovation Platforms and presenting results in national, regional and international conferences.

9. Perform other duties to support the Director, KAZARDI towards smooth implementation of site level project activities

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should possess at least a BSc (Hons.) degree in Agricultural Science disciplines or Natural Resource Management with hands on experience in project management in rural settings. He/she should be well versed with participatory research approaches, a team player with specialised skills in communication, participatory monitoring and evaluation as well as writing to a wide range of audience. Demonstrated experience in driving with a valid licence is a requirement.

Duration of the assignment: One year renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Application procedure:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and transcripts to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on Monday 27th

September 2010.
The Director
Buginyanya Zonal Agricultural Research and
Development Institute, P.O. Box 1356, Mbale

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Logistics and Administrative Job Vacancies In Uganda

Job Purpose
Responsible for fleet management, inventory, office maintenance and facilities, service providers, and general administrative duties

Job Title: LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Responsible for fleet management, inventory, office maintenance and facilities, service providers, and general administrative duties
Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification and at least 5 years relevant work experience
• Energetic and resourceful self-starter with integrity.
• Prior experience on donor funded programmes is an added advantage
Apply for this job

All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their applications along with 3 work related referees by email to: contact@ hrlinkconsult.com by 20th September 2010. Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Coordinator, Motoring and Evaluation Job Vacancies In Uganda

Job Title: NATIONAL M AND E COORDINATOR;

The successful candidate will provide Technical Assistance to the Secretariat in the design and implementation of sound M and E procedures for day-to-day process monitoring and assessing impact of the SAGE cash transfer process, supervise the M and E team and procure appropriate service providers where required. Extensive and regular travel throughout the district programme areas will be necessary.

Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification with at least 10 years relevant experience
• Prior experience on donor funded programmes working in partnership with local government.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating complex programmes.
• Experience in cash transfer programming or large-scale humanitarian operations desirable
Apply for this job

All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their applications along with 3 work related referees by email to: contact@ hrlinkconsult.com by 20th September 2010. Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Job- Ministry Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

The successful candidate will support the SAGE Programme Manager in managing the programme, coordinating the day-to-day activities of the operations team at national and local levels and ensuring the effective delivery and performance of the SAGE programme. Extensive and regular travel throughout the district programme areas will be necessary.

Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification with at least 10 years relevant experience
• Prior experience on donor funded programmes working in partnership with local government.
• Experience in distance management of large project teams.
• Experience in cash transfer programming or large-scale humanitarian operations desirable.
Apply for this job

Responsible for fleet management, inventory, office maintenance and facilities, service providers, and general administrative duties
Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification and at least 5 years relevant work experience
• Energetic and resourceful self-starter with integrity.
• Prior experience on donor funded programmes is an added advantage

All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their applications along with 3 work related referees by email to: contact@ hrlinkconsult.com by 20th September 2010. Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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