Uganda Virus Research Institute Jobs Vacancies

Job Title: Operations Manager:
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the strategic and operational planning process in order to ensure that the Program has the physical, logical and administrative support necessary to accomplish objective s
• Oversee the procurement and storage of supplies and equipment and ensure that timely purchasing of quality goods and services in a transparent and ethical manner that demonstrates value for money and adherence to procurement guidelines.
• Lead the Administrative Support Team in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards

Qualifications:
• A University degree in Management/ Business Administartion/ Developmental Studies with concentration in Management
• A wide range of experience in Logistics, project management, monitoring budgets, estates management, operational strategizing, management of support services and managing internal and external relationships
• Strong logical and forward thinking
• Three years experience of project/ program administration and management

Salary and Allowances:
The successful candidate will serve on a Ugandan based contract with an attractive package baased on qualifications and experience

How to Apply:
Written cover letter along with academic certificates, cv, day time telephone contact numbers and names of three professional referees should be sent to the address below or by email to information@iavi.or.ug and Lnielsen@iavi.org

Apply to:
The executive Director
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P.o.Box 49, Entebbe

Closing Date: 2nd December, 2011