Jobs vacancies at National Forestry Resources Research Institute

Job Title: Procurement Officer Duty Station: NaFORRI in Kifu, Mukono Duties: • Have over all responsibility for planning, coordinating and control of the procurement processes at the Institute • Liaising with all users at the Institute to collect and consolidate their procurement needs and plans • Handle all procurements of supplies, works and services within the approved thresholds • Prepare Solicitation documents for the procurement requirements • Prepare Local Purchase Orders and other contract documents for procurement of the requirements • follow up of orders for supplies with Service Providers to ensure quality and timely delivery • Prepare payment requests for service providers and follow up their payments with the Finance Unit • To participate in bid evaluations • To liaise with the...

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Human Resource and Administration Officer- Employment In Uganda

Job Title: Human Resource and Administration Officer. Salary Scale: UR5 (i) Tasks and Responsibilities: • Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic human resource management plans and budgets. • Coordinating the recruitment and selection process and preparing submissions for staff appointments. • Monitoring the performance evaluation of staff under¬going probation in order to determine their confirmation in employment. • Developing, coordinating and implementing effective strategies for improving workplace relations in order to gain employee commitment and improved morale. • Overseeing the implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employee activities. • Assessing training needs of...

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New Jobs Vacancy- Administrative Assistant/ Secretary

Job title: Administrative Assistant/ Secretary Salary scale: UR6 Tasks and Responsibilities; • Responsible for providing effective secretarial support and performing routine clerical and administrative functions of drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining files as well as synchronizing and updating the Director's office diary • Providing information to callers and visitors, typing letters and reports as well as filling and retrieving documents • Maintaining communication channels between the office of the Director and other departments as well as external organizations and individuals • Preparing notes, correspondence and reports in accordance to instructions • Operating word processing and reprographic machines and equipment to produce reports and make...

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New Jobs for Technicians in Uganda

Job Title: Technicians Salary scale: UR6 General Tasks and Responsibilities • Offer technical services and support to assist scientists in running and maintaining research activities • Assist scientists in formulation of experiment proposals, designs and layouts • Assist scientists in collection of data • Assist scientist in analysis of data • Participate in technology dissemination - demonstrations, public workshops, exhibitions • Maintain field and laboratory equipment • Training client in relevant technologies Minimum Qualifications • At least a Diploma in Forestry, Chemistry/Biology/Computing or equivalent, BSc Forestry, Degree in Laboratory Science Technology and added advantages • At least 3 years experience in technical research support Age limit: 25 -35 years Apply for this job Application...

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Sawmill Technician Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Sawmill Technician Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Run the research sawmill • Maintain the sawmill in good condition to ensure high recovery • Keep records of the sawmill operations • Training clients in sawmilling Minimum Qualifications • At least a certificate in sawmilling • Trade certificate in sawmilling and logging • Good knowledge with sawmill operation and specific experience with KARA sawmills • Minimum of 3 years in sawmill operation Apply for this job Application Procedures: Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving a day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the under-listed...

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Laboratory Technician Job Vacancy- Soil/plant chemistry/biology/pests and diseases

Job title: Laboratory Technician: Soil/plant chemistry/biology/pests and diseases Reports to: Lead Scientists on soil/plant/chemistry/biology/ pests and diseases Overall Purpose: Independently employs a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in soil/plant/chemistry/biology/ pests and diseases to plan and conduct research studies and to promote findings on soil, plant pests and diseases management and utilization technologies for agricultural production. Routinely contributes to scientific research in partnership with thematic multi-disciplinary research teams as well as national, regional and international collaborators to develop new or improved technologies, systems, methods and policies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, eradicating poverty and promoting conservation...

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Horticulture Jobs Vacancies in Uganda

Job title: Horticulture Duties and Responsibilities: • In collaboration with researchers, support and conduct research in raising and growing young tree plants in the greenhouses and nurseries • Carry-out greenhouse preparations, tests and analysis of plant material and tissues • Perform soil/water relations and requirements for various trees species and development stages • Regular servicing and maintenance of greenhouse and nursery equipment • Participate in formulation of strategic management plans for the research institute including development • In collaboration with researchers, support and conduct research in soil/plant/chemistry/biology following specified research methodology • Carry-out laboratory preparation, testing and analysis of soil and plant tissue samples, observing quality...

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Carpenter- Carpentery Jobs in Uganda at National Forestry Resources

Job title: Carpenter Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain carpentry workshop and machinery • Make office furniture and construction repairs at institute • Train clients in carpentry • Disseminate timber use technologies to clients • Prepare wood specimens for shows and laboratory tests • Design handicraft from none wood forest products Minimum Qualifications: • Masters crafts certificate • Advanced certificate in carpentry and joinery • Experience and knowledge of working with heavy duty carpentry machines • Specific knowledge in joinery and modern wood working finishes • Able to interpret designs and drawings • Minimum of 3 years experience from a busy workshop Apply for this job Application Procedures: Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written...

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Job Vacancy for a Saw Doctor in Uganda

Job Title: Saw Doctor Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain various machinery in the saw doctor's workshop • Maintenance of various types of saws and machines • Toothing of various blades • Gulleting of various saws • Organize equipment for sawmill to produce good quality timber Minimum Qualifications: • Certificate in saw doctoring • Trade certificate in saw doctoring • Good working knowledge of maintenance forestry tools, equipment • Good knowledge of appropriate technology • Minimum experience of 3 years in saw doctoring in a busy workshop Apply for this job Application Procedures: Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving a day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three)...

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Job Vacancy for a Tool Operator in Uganda

Job Title: Tool Operator Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Operate and maintain road and logging machinery and institute vehicles • Reading and interpreting engineering designs • Training of clients in operating machinery • Participate in testing and demonstration of forest engineering machinery Minimum Qualifications • Certificate in relevant tool operating • At least 3 years experience in a busy organization Apply for this job Application Procedures: Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving a day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the under-listed address not later than 5:00 pm 29th November...

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