Jobs at Price water house Coopers- Employment Opportunity

Position: Personal Assistant


Role: This is a key role that calls for excellent communication skills, flexibility and enthusiasm. The job demands sufficient knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures in order to provide support to senior members of our team as well as assisting in the coordination of our regional and local learning and education function.
We are keen to discuss this opportunity with a results driven profession relevant administrative work experience in a busy environment,

Requirements
The successful candidate will;

• Have a Bachelors' degree in a relevant field.
• Be computer literate with comprehensive secretarial training including qualification of at least 60 wpm in typing.
• Have excellent administrative, time management and organizational skills with ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally and work with limited supervision,
• Be confident, diplomatic and able to maintain very strict standards of confidentiality when dealing with staff members as well as external parties.
• Have a good understanding of our business, with an interest to quickly learn the firm's requirements and shows an ability to interpret these requirements
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with both clients and colleagues.
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How to apply
If you believe you have the necessary qualifications please visit our website at www.pwc.com/ug/careers and apply before 5 November 2010
is an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Accountant Job Vacancy- Employment Opportunity

Position: Senior Accountant, Ledger

Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant, Ledger will ensure adequate stewardship of agency resources and sound financial reporting in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, CRS policies and procedures, local laws and donor requirements. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure accurate and timely review of receivable liquidations and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to ensure minimal receivable and liability amounts for the Country Program. Position will be based in Kampala and report the Finance Officer Operations.

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
• B.Com (Accounting) and at least an ACCA Part II
• Computer Literacy with competence in, Sun System, Ms Word, Ms Excel. • Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and good team builder
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Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.

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Construction Supervisor Job Vacancy

Position: Project Assistant, Construction Supervisor.


Position Overview:
The Project Assistant, Construction Supervision will be responsible for supervising all construction works of the project to ensure that the construction work allocated follows common and agreed standards and report any deviances of acceptable quality to supervisor. The position holder will work closely; with the existing structures at district, sub-county: and village level as well as Global Water Initiatives partners in implementing the project activities. Position will be based in Lira/Otuke and report the Global Water Initiatives Project Manager

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
The suitable candidate will preferably have qualifications including but not limited to: A Diploma in Civil/ Water Engineering / Hydrology, Public Health/Environmental Health Engineering or an equivalent together with:
• At least four years experience in the Water and Sanitation field and post conflict and humanitarian setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in design of water and sanitation facilities and construction management/supervision.
• Proven ability to effectively supervise and manage or site contractors and contractor's staff.
• Demonstrated experience in water quality testing and using the Delagua kit is preferred.
• Good understanding and ability to schedule ; works and to implement schedules with practical construction skills.
• Experience in working in rural areas, including infrastructure and construction.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory I methods for hygiene promotion e.g. PHAST, CHAST
• Creative problem solving.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD use of GPS machine is 3 must.
• Willing to live and work in an insecure rural environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Fluency in English is a must and knowledge of Luo is an added advantage.
• Group and adult facilitation skills and experience required.
• Experience of ground water abstraction for both deep and shallow wells.
• Familiar with the culture of Northern Uganda and possession of a valid riding permit are added advantages.
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Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.

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Jobs in Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- Employment Opportunities and Vacancies

Job Title: Project Assistant, Integrated Water; Resource Management (IWRM)

Position Overview:
The project assistant will oversee project implementation, project planning/designing and expectations. The position holder will work closely with the existing structures at district, sub-county and village level as well as Global Water Initiatives partners in implementing the project; activities. Position will be based in Lira/Otuke and report the Global Water Initiatives Project Manager

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
The suitable candidate will preferably have: qualifications including but not limited to: A degree: in any one of the following disciplines: agriculture, : forestry, environment science and natural resources management, and rural development together with: Proven experiences in developing systems : for coordinating activities concerning social mobilization, participatory watershed planning in the project water resources and natural resources planning/management or related field with at least 3 years experience of relevant working experience after graduation in watershed
• Experience in participatory rural appraisal (PRA)
• Group and adult facilitation skills and experience,
• Good report writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills.
• Good knowledge and application of Microsoft word. Excel and Power Point.
• Strong understanding of organizational systems operations and development.
• Experience in project planning, management, and appraisal/evaluation.
• Minimum 2 years working for a non-governmental organization or a reputable
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship, appreciation of diversity in the GWI partnership and ability Jo build trust in the Global Water Initiatives partnership.
• Experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building.
• Knowledge of Luo is an added advantage.
Apply for this job

Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.

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Jobs in Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- Project Assistant Vacancy

Job title: Project Assistant, Hygiene and Sanitation
Position Overview:
The Hygiene and Sanitation Project Assistant will be responsible for mobilizing and coordinating community members to take part in hygiene and sanitation activities in villages where watershed projects are ongoing. The Hygiene and Sanitation activities fit into the broader Global Water Initiatives to increase the quantity and access of safe drinking water in targeted communities. The position holder will work closely with the existing structures at district, sub-county and village level as well as Global Water Initiatives partners in implementing the project activities. Position will be based in Lira/Otuke and report the Project Officer, WASH and IWRM.

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
The suitable candidate will preferably have qualifications including but not limited to: a degree in sociology, environmental health, public health together with:
• At least 4 years experience in an NGO or similar organization, preferably with a community development role.
• Skills Communication: Speaking effectively
• Communication: Providing appropriate feedback
• Experience and commitment to working directly approaches
• Ability to read and write to a high standard in English.
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven ability to effectively motivate, and engage people
• Keen to learn and develop skills
• Willing to live and work in challenging rural
• Working knowledge of PHA and CHAST methodologies are essential
•Good local knowledge of the area
•Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationships, appreciation to build trust in the
• Ability to communicate in the Luo dialect will be an added advantage.
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Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.

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Jobs in Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- Project Officer Vacancy

Job Title: Project Officer, WASH/IWRM

Position Overview:
The Project Officer will be responsible for assisting in the project coordination, implementation, and monitoring including staff management and reporting.
The position holder will work closely with the level as well as Global Water Initiatives partners in implementing the project activities. Position will be based in Lira/Otuke and report the Global Water Initiatives Project Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
The suitable candidate will preferably have qualifications including but not limited to:
Hydrology, agriculture, forestry, environment natural sciences and rural development together with
• Proven experiences in developing systems for coordinating activities concerning social ;mobilization, participatory watershed planning ;and management of community involvement field with at least 4 years experience of relevant ;working experience after graduation in watershed :management and /or natural resources :conservation and management methods and processes for community : development e.g. PHAST and CHAST.
• Additional training on water resource management or IWRM would also be an added advantage
• Experience in participatory rural appraisal (PRA).
• Group and adult facilitation skills and experience.
• Good report writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills.
• Good knowledge and application of Microsoft word. Excel and Power Point.
• Strong understanding of organizational systems operations and development
• Experience in project planning, management, and appraisal/evaluation.
• Practical experience in preparing and managing infrastructure development projects and familiarity with national standards.
• Minimum 3 years working for a non-international organization management, monitoring and evaluation tools, and systems.
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship, appreciation of diversity and ability to build trust in the Global Water initiatives partnership.
• Experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building. Knowledge of Luo is an added advantage
Apply for this job

Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.

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Local Goverment Jobs in Uganda

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts below which exist in Amudat District Local government
Application forms PSC Forms 3 (revised 2008) to be filled in Triplicate can be obtained from the office of the secretary Amudat District Service Commission, any District service commission country wide or from Public service commission Kampala. Application forms with three recent coloured passport size photographs should be submitted to the secretary Amudat District Service Commission; P.o Amudat not later than 26th /November/2010 .
Serving officers should route their applications through tjeir heads of department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. should be delivered to the office of Secretary

Amudat Town Council
Internal Audit Department
Job Title : 1 Examiner of Account
Salary Scale : U5
Reports to : Internal Auditor

Purpose : To appraise activities within a Local Government for the review of accounting, financial and other operations as a basis for protective measures to management

Key Outputs
• Revenue collection and all monies due to the Local Government audited
• Manpower audits conducted embracing all employees of Local Government
• Financial and accounting operation systems reviewed in all departments
• Procurement of goods and services audited to ensure value for money
• Prepayment audits carried out

Key Activities:
• Auditing revenue collection and all monies due to the local government
• Conducting manpower audits embracing all employees of Local government
• Reviewing financial and accounting operation systems in all departments
• Auditing procurement of goods and services to ensure value for money
• Carry out prepayment audits

Person Specification
• ‘A’ level plus a Diploma in financial and accounting
• Must have auditing and communication skills
• Experience in auditing is an advantage

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Local Goverment Jobs in Uganda

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts below which exist in Amudat District Local government
Application forms PSC Forms 3 (revised 2008) to be filled in Triplicate can be obtained from the office of the secretary Amudat District Service Commission, any District service commission country wide or from Public service commission Kampala. Application forms with three recent coloured passport size photographs should be submitted to the secretary Amudat District Service Commission; P.o Amudat not later than 26th /November/2010 .
Serving officers should route their applications through tjeir heads of department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. should be delivered to the office of Secretary

Amudat Town Council
Internal Audit Department
Job Title : 1 Examiner of Account
Salary Scale : U5
Reports to : Internal Auditor

Purpose : To appraise activities within a Local Government for the review of accounting, financial and other operations as a basis for protective measures to management

Key Outputs
• Revenue collection and all monies due to the Local Government audited
• Manpower audits conducted embracing all employees of Local Government
• Financial and accounting operation systems reviewed in all departments
• Procurement of goods and services audited to ensure value for money
• Prepayment audits carried out

Key Activities:
• Auditing revenue collection and all monies due to the local government
• Conducting manpower audits embracing all employees of Local government
• Reviewing financial and accounting operation systems in all departments
• Auditing procurement of goods and services to ensure value for money
• Carry out prepayment audits

Person Specification
• ‘A’ level plus a Diploma in financial and accounting
• Must have auditing and communication skills
• Experience in auditing is an advantage

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