Teaching Volunteer/s Jobs Opportunites in Uganda

Job Title: Teaching Volunteer/s
Company: Kawempe Youth Centre
Job Location: Kampala

Application deadline: 15th Jan 2011

Location: Kampala - Uganda
Employment Type: Internship, Volunteer

Job Description
Description of teaching positions
The positions available offer a unique opportunity for college students and adults interested in education or teaching in Ugandan schools. Over the course of stay, Volunteers work directly with primary school pupils under the supervision of class teachers and in close coordination with the implementing organization. They may assist in teaching core classes as well as take on the responsibility of leading and assisting in activities during their volunteer period.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Volunteers work closely with assigned master teachers or other Volunteers in the daily planning and implementing of lesson plans in morning academic core classes. This may involve assisting small groups of students, correcting homework, occasionally leading lessons, preparing materials, and other teaching related duties.

• Volunteers assist and lead in afternoon activities and sports offerings. This includes planning, leading and securing materials needed to conduct these activities.

• Using resources that may be provided by the implementing organization, the partner school or developed by the volunteers, they may carry out activities indirectly related to classroom work but related to youth (general) education. These include; Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH), hygiene, etc; that could be carried out either within partner schools or at the centre.

However, the jobs or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

Term seasons (months)
The average duration of a school term in Uganda is ten (10) weeks, with three terms every academic year. Volunteers are expected to volunteer in partner schools for between 8 and 12 weeks (1 term) or longer.
Position Requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required: Skills

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Disposition

• An enthusiastic and motivational approach
• Have commitment and a conscientious approach to work
• Have a responsive and helpful manner
• Have the self confidence and self reliance to undertake the role
• Be flexible and capable of using initiative, tact and discretion
• Be able to work equally well under a degree of independence as well as part of a team and with drive to work with an NGO in the developing world.
Minimum Education Level required: Bachelor

Contact Information
Contact Name: Timothy Walsh
Contact Phone: +256783682400

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Sales Manager Job Vacancy at ITec Solutions Uganda Limited

Job Title: Sales Manager
Company: ITec Solutions Limited

Job Description
The role and activities that are to be performed as detailed below.

 understanding customers' diverse, specific business needs and applying product knowledge to meet those needs;
 ensuring quality of service by developing a thorough and detailed knowledge of Services and goods.
 identifying and developing new business through networking, and courtesy and follow-up calls and mails
 Setting up meetings in order to create interest in products and services and generate new business leads and arrange meetings;
 identifying opportunities for further sales and new areas for development through detailed research of the specific industry/market;
 marketing and promoting products by writing and designing sales literature, and through attending industry events;
 maintaining awareness and keeping abreast of constantly changing software, hardware systems and peripherals;
 developing effective sales plans thus utilizing sales methodology;
 providing advice to customers on use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale;
 meeting sales targets set by managers and contributing to team targets;
 networking with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades;
 providing support to customers, offering clear advice and solutions wherever possible;
 assisting customers to maximize their use of the hardware or software in order to support the success and growth of their business;
 responding to tender documents, writing proposals, reports and supporting literature;
 managing your own diary in order to organize and prioritize daily and weekly goals;
 Contributing to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues.
Position Requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required: -Good Customer service skills
-Typing skills
-Reporting
Minimum Education Level required: College
Minimum Years of Experience required: 3 to 5 Years

Contact Information
Contact Name: ITec Solutions Limited
Contact Phone: +256 0791036544
Deadline: 18th Jan 2011

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Jobs at Living Fund Juba- Sothern Sudan

Employer: Living Fund Sudan Program
Location: Juba (Abroad)

Job Titles: Program Coordinator
Permanent/Contract: Contract, Full time
Experience: 3 years
deadline: 14-01-2011
Salary: 2850 EUR Euro / Month

Living Fund is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Program Coordinator based in Juba with travel to programme operations inside South Sudan.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main purpose of the Coordinator role is to lead and manage South Sudan Rural livelihood projects effectively, and to ensure that project deliverables are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards. The role also requires the Program Coordinator to contribute to fund raising and developing the South Sudan Rural livelihood program.
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Country Director
Responsible for: Supervises Project Assistants, temporary staff and volunteers as and
when required.
SCOPE OF THE JOB
To take a leading role in maximising the outputs of the program by:
• Managing and co-ordinating all aspects of designated engagement projects
• Being a member of other project teams and participating in the work of other Units
• Identifying and developing new prospects and projects
• Contributing to team and organisational work
• Quality assurance
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage all aspects of designated engagement projects
• Proactively coordinating projects and acting as central point of contact for the project team including
client, facilitators, director, and project assistants
• Actively managing project contracts, finances and personnel to ensure projects are delivered within
time & budget
• Identifying, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to meeting and workshop design Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience OR, three years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved including excellent score on independent cognitive abilty psychometric testing and demonstration of

Knowledge of issues pertaining to area of assignment.
Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
Knowledge of organizational practices.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
Skill in organizing work of self and others.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.


Remuneration:

Euro 2850pm to 3790pm based on experience and academic qualification.

Medical & Group life insurance.

Rest & Recuperation R&R after every six week in field location.



Only Short Listed candidates will be contacted. Living Fund is an equal opportunity employer and female candidate are encouraged to apply.

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Finance Controller Job Vacancy

Job Title: Finance Controller

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Summary:

This executive works closely with other heads of departments and staff to facilitate participative approaches to budget development, financial management, financial reporting, financial risk management and compliance to regulatory authorities.
Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Financial management
* Risk Analysis.
* Budgets
* Tax optimization
* External audits
* Investments appraisal
* Financial reporting
* Staff development
* Statutory compliance

Requirements:

Person Specifications:

* A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
* Full Accountancy Qualification e.g. ACCA or CPA
* MBA and/or postgraduate training will be an advantage
* A minimum of six years finance experience, three of which must have been in a senior management position with proven skills in budgeting, monitoring and reporting production of management accounts.
* Excellent computer skills
* Strong leadership skills, team player and people management skills, strong analytical approach to problem solving, good communication skills; English – written and oral.

Remuneration
AAR will offer the successful candidate a highly competitive performance-based remuneration plan.
Qualified candidates should send us comprehensive applications and up-to-date CV’s, without copies of certificates at this stage but including daytime telephone numbers, by post or courier or hand deliver to the address below so as to reach us by Friday 21st January 2011. Your application should include three referees, none of whom should be your relative and all of whom should have supervised you, taught you or known you through your work. The referees’ information should include day time telephone numbers and email addresses.


Closing Date: 11 February 2011

Application Info:
Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager
AAR Health Services (U) Ltd
P.O. Box 6240
Plot 16A Elizabeth Avenue - Kololo
Kampala, Uganda

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Internal Auditor Job Vacancy at Bayport in Uganda

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: : Bayport Financial Services
Job Description:
Requirements:

* Bachelors degree in a business related field
* ACCA level 2 or equivalent qualification
* Atleast 2 years experience in an auditing environment.







How to Apply

Your application should include, handwritten job application, detailed CV and copies of all supporting documentation

Full contacts of 3 referess


Closing Date: 28 January 2011

HR Executive
Bayport Financial Services
Plot 12 Hannington Road

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Sales & Marketing Executive (2 Posts)

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Executive (2 Posts)

Category: Sales & Marketing
Location: Kampala
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: SYSTECH CONSULTS is one of the leading technology solutions providers, providing strategic, implementable and operational solutions for clients. It has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies, consisting of a team of highly qualified and dynamic staff with vast experience and reputation in the engineering sector. We help the clients or end users to create an ambience of their choice by offering customized and cost effective solutions.

Description: Systech Consults is seeking a mature, enthusiastic and independent sales representative to develop new markets for Systech Consults products and services. This person will manage existing accounts and build relationships with new clients. This person will also manage existing sales programs and development of new sales programs.
Requirements: Experience required
•2 years sales experience in Information Technology/Telecom products and services
•University degree in business, management or marketing or comparable experience
•Wholesale (B2B) sales experience
•Account management/customer care experience
•Proven success in building a business and improving sales
•Experience with target driven performance measures and compensation models
•Experience with record‐keeping and managing a budget
Skills/Attribute
•Independent and result drive
•Entrepreneurial – able to think outside the box
•Organized and reliable
•Able to communicate with and motivate in a variety of ways
•Good time management
•Creative problem-solving abilities
•Willing and able to travel
•Easily understands technical concepts
•Effective written and oral communication
•Able to maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values

Language requirements: English and regional local language required
Computer requirements: Good knowledge of MS Office

Closing Date: 28th February 2011

Contact person: HR Manager email: info@systech.co.ug or 0712449453

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