Zonal Livelihoods Facilitator Career Opportunity

Job Title:Zonal Livelihoods FacilitatorLand O’Lakes International Development seeks an experienced Zonal Livelihoods Facilitator. The Facilitator will provide technical support at the district level on economic strengthening activities for people living with HIV (PLHIV) on a USAID-funded program. Please note that this position is wholly dependent upon USAID award and approval. Qualified Ugandan applicants are requested to submit CV as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, February 4th 2011 to uganda. recruit@gmail.com. Please include the title of the position you are applying for as the subject of your email.Qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.The Facilitator will be responsible for following: Implement ...

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Senior Livelihoods and Economic Strengthening Advisor Career Opportunity

Job Title: Senior Livelihoods and Economic Strengthening AdvisorLand O’Lakes International Development seeks an experienced Livelihoods and Economic Strengthening Advisor. The Advisor will provide technical leadership on economic strengthening activities for People Living with HIV (PLWHA) on a USAID-funded program. The Advisor will lead program activities to create livelihood opportunities for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), their caregivers, and PLWHA and to build the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) to provide economic strengthening services. The Advisor will ensure the program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and documented and meet expected technical quality standards. Please note that this position is wholly dependent upon USAID...

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Land O’Lakes International Development Jobs Career Opportunities in Uganda

Land O’Lakes International Development seeks an experienced Zonal Livelihoods Facilitator and an experienced Livelihoods and Economic Strengthening Advisor Land O’Lakes International Development seeks an experienced Zonal Livelihoods Facilitator. The Facilitator will provide technical support at the district level on economic strengthening activities for people living with HIV (PLHIV) on a USAID-funded program. Reporting to the Livelihoods Senior Technical Advisor, the Facilitator will implement program activities to create livelihood opportunities for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), their caregivers, and PLHIV and to build the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) to provide economic strengthening services.Please note that this position is wholly dependent upon...

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NAADS Jobs and Career Opportunities in Wakiso

Recruitment of Professional Agriculture Advisory Service Providers under NAADS ProgrammeWakiso District Local Government is to recruit two(2) full time professional Agricultural service providers on a two year performanceClosing On: Monday, 24 January 2011Saturday, 12 February 2011Category: Administrative and Support Services Duration: Job Description: The Government of Uganda, under NAADS program provides for Advisory Services in the Sub Counties. To ensure that NAADS has the necessary capacity to provide the required services to all Farmers groups and categories. Wakiso District Local Government is to recruit two(2) full time professional Agricultural service providers on a two year performance based contract in each of the fifteen (15) Sub Counties, two(2) Divisions and...

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Jobs in USAID and SDS

USAIDJob Title: Senior Programme OfficerStrengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS), a five year USAID funded programme seeks Staff for the Regional OfficesSeeking Staff for the Regional Offices in Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara and Kampala Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) is a five year USAID funded programme aiming at improving the results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with initial emphasis on Health and HIV/AIDS services, at Local Government levels in Uganda through four objectives:1) To coordinate activities at the District and Sub-county level2) To strengthen management of resources...

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Various Jobs Vacancies and Career Opportunities at TASO

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda Limited, an organization contributing to a process of restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, is seeking the services of highly skilled, experienced and motivated person to fi ll the following positions;JOB TITLE: LABORATORY SUPPORT OFFICER (1)Duty Station: TASO HQReports to: Director Program ManagementDirectly supervises: NoneFunctionally Supervises: Laboratory Technicians at TASO CentresMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo supervise, coordinate and administer provision of laboratory services, and to provide related technical support to TASO service centres.KEY OUTPUTS• Centre laboratory technicians supervised and supported• Protocols on laboratory procedures and standards observed and maintained.•...

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Jobs Vacancies Career Employment Opportunities in TASO Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Information Management Officer.Duty station: Mbarara, Gulu, Rukungiri and Mulago.Reports to: Management OfficerDuties and responsibilities:- Spearhead the sorting process physical files before entry into computers.- Ensure proper and maintenance of ICT equipment at the service centre.- Provide technical support to data entry clerks and records clerks information systems at the centre.- Make daily database backups.- Carry out routine data analysis and reporting.- Do routine data cleaning and validation.Academic qualifications and personal specifications:- Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or Computer Science, Information Technology.- 2 years in Data Management preferably in health work.- ...

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Programme Officer M&E and Quality Assurance Jobs Vacancy

Job Title: Programme Officer M&E and Quality Assurance.Department: Monitoring and Evaluation/PSI-HQReports to: Team Leader Planning & Strategic Information (PSI)Duties and responsibilities:- Participate in designing and updating systems for monitoring and evaluation of TASO programs.- Participate in the setting of indicators for the monitoring and evaluation of TASO programs.- Prepare periodic program audit plans.- Prepare check-lists for conducting programme audit exercises- Evaluate and recommend appropriate actions.- Review all programme reports to identify bottlenecks to qualify service delivery.Academic qualifications and personal specifications:- Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline.- Development of Monitoring...

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Jobs at TASO in Uganda- Laboratory Support Officer

Job Title: Laboratory Support OfficerDuty station: TASO-HQReports to: Director ManagementDuties and responsibilities:- Participate in planning and budgeting for the medical department.- Develop, implement and evaluate quality assurance and quality control programs in laboratory services and effect necessary corrective action.- Ensure adherence to TASO acceptable algorithms in HIV screening processes.- Monitor functionality of laboratory equipment at the centres on a regular basis.- Arrange for the building of staff capacity to maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment.Academic qualifications and Personal specifications:- Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.- Training in Supervisory Management.- 4 years work experience...

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Program Officer, Horn & East Africa- Jobs Career

Job Title: Program Officer, Horn & East AfricaSector: Program Management Location: US - NY -New York Employee Type: Regular Employee Category: Full Time DescriptionThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.The Program Officer for East Africa will manage program support for seven countries in...

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Programmer Analyst Job Vacancy In Uganda

Req Number 34860BRJob Title Programmer Analyst IIILocation Kampala, UgandaDepartment Name Institute for Global HealthWork Days Monday-FridayShift DaysShift Length 8 HoursJob Summary The incumbent will be the Uganda-based UCSF database and Informatics specialist for the META project – a 5-year cooperative agreement between CDC-Uganda and UCSF, entitled Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistance project (2009-2014; C. Lindan, MD Principal Investigator); Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala, Uganda is the primary subcontractor and implementer of the project in Uganda; will be based full-time in Uganda and sit with the project team at MakSPH; lead the assessment of the database systems of PEPFAR/CDC-Uganda Implementing Partners (IPs), which will...

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M&E Capacity Building Advisor Job Vacancy

Job Title: M&E Capacity Building AdvisorDeadline Date: 01/26/2011Description:Please note that this is a limited time position with an immediate start date and end date on/around November 30, 2011.This position will be based full time at WellShare International's headquarters office in Minneapolis, MN.The New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance project (NuPITA) is a four-year USAID-funded program intending to work in eight countries to provide technical assistance to fifteen organizations working in HIV & AIDS that have received funding from USAID under the New Partners Initiative (NPI), a core program of the President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). NPI was created to build the capacity of organizations to work at the community level and support the long-term response...

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Program Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda at JHU

Job Title: Program OfficerLocation: UgandaApproximate starting Salary: $52,010 - $71,568Working time: 37.5 hours a week. 7.5 hours a dayJobThe Program Officer II is responsible for supporting one or more field programs with technical, programmatic, and administrative assistance. The Program Officer II serves as a field program’s consistent link to Baltimore, and provides the day-to-day problem solving, technical input, writing and editing, and procurement processing field programs require. The Program Officer II also provides field programs with assistance in the design, development, and evaluation of programs. The Program Officer II lives in Kampala, Uganda, and offers technical assistance to projects based in Uganda. Maintain frequent, open, ongoing communication with projects...

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UnderGraduate Programmes at IUIU plus Admission Requirements

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Bachelor of Arts in Economics This three year course trains students how the economy works and why sometimes it does not. It develops an understanding of how international economies affect business operations. On completion of the course, graduates will find career opportunities in the private sector, economic and marketing research firms, management consulting firms, banks, securities exchange markets, data processing companies etc. Requirements: Admission requirements ‘O’ level with credit in Mathematics plus 2 principal passes at ‘A’ level (One of which must be in Economics) or relevant diploma from a recognised institution Fees: Bachelor of Business Computing This is s three year course that puts emphasis on the development of Business...

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Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)

The University Vision.The University ‘s Vision is ‘to be a Centre of excellence in the production and dissemination of knowledge that contribute to relevant skills as well as appropriate training necessary for production of an all round believing individual capable of participating fully in her/his society’.The University Mission.The Islamic University in Uganda ‘Aspires to function as a highly academic and cultural institution based on Islam and love of the country. It aims at promoting and enhancing the civilization and scientific influence of Islam and physical world to produce well-cultured, morally-upright graduates of sound character, equipped with useful skills and knowledge, who are able to participate positively in the development process of their countries. The University aims at...

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IUIU Graduation- 2011, Islamic University in Uganda

Title: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 18th GRADUATION CEREMONY SLATED FOR JAN. 29, 2011The office of the Academic Registrar of IUIU wishes to inform the 2009/2010 graduands and the general public that the 18th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday 29th January, 2011 beginning at 9.00am at the University Main Campus, Mbale. All graduands are expected to take their seats by 8.00 am prompt.The graduands should take note of the following:1. Each graduand will pay for the graduation as indicated below;a) Graduation fee UShs. 65,000/=b) Gown ( hiring/buying) UShs. 50,000/=c) Certificate UShs. 20,000/=d) Transcript...

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About Kampala University

Kampala University is a private institution of higher learning.The idea of Kampala University was born out of individual dreams and aspirations to meet the growing needs for quality business and sound education in Uganda and the African region. The first enrolment of students started in 1999, and opened its gates to pioneer students in the month of October 1999. Kampala University acquired its license to operate from the Ministry of Education and Sports in November 23rd, 2000.Kampala University is headed by a founder Vice Chancellor, Prominent and honorable person in the Country and at the international level.He is also the longest serving vice chancellor in East and central Africa. Kampala University is a student driven institution, students as stake holders are involved in day to day activities...

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Kampala University

The University has its main campus at Ggaba at the shores of Lake Victoria a 15 minutes drive and only 7 km from Kampala City, The Capital of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.Students who wish to offer courses programs have a multiple choice of joining Kampala University campuses at Jinja, Masaka Teachers Training College, or Luwero campus.For Health Science Mutundwe School of Nursing and Health science readily offer courses on a certificate and diploma level.The Post graduate School is offering courses on a masters level. Registration can be done through the Academic Registrar at the main campus in Ggaba.Kampala University is a private institution of higher learning.The idea of Kampala University was born out of individual dreams and aspirations to meet the growing needs for quality business...

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Makerere University Faculty of Computing and Informatic Technology- Admission, Application, Fees, Progammes

ProgrammesBSc in Computer Science 3 academic yearsBachelor of Information Technology 3 academic yearsBachelor of Information Systems (New) 3 academic yearsBachelor of Science in Software Engineering (New) 4 academic yearsDiploma in Computer Science and Information Technology 2 academic yearsIf standard study options don’t apply to you, Evening Study programmes designed to offer studying opportunities to mainly the working class although any interested person who meets the admission requirements can apply to be considered for admission.1. Day programmes (DAY) run from 7:00am to 6:00pm2. Evening programmes (EVE) run from 5:00pm to 9;00pmSemester DurationUndergraduate programmes are run on semester system. The courses are conducted on credit unit basis, a credit unit being...

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Short Courses at Makerere University- Admissions

The following are the Short Courses at Makerere University Faculty of Computing; * Certificate in Computer Applications (CCA) * International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) * Microsoft IT Academy Program o Microsoft Certified Database Administrators (MCDBAs) o Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) o Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) o Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) * Staff Development Program (Advanced End –User Training Programme in ICT Skills) * Multimedia Courses o Certificate in Graphics and Image Editing o Certificate in Video Editing and Animation o Certificate in Dynamic Website Development * Geographical Information Systems (GIS) * Oracle Programme o Oracle Certified Associate o Oracle Associate Professional (OCP) (Proposed) * Computer Systems Engineering...

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TEACH Scholarships For Ugandans- HIV Scholarships For Ugandan Students

TEACH Scholarships Statement of PurposeTEACH implements and coordinates experiential learning activities for HIV/AIDS service providers from private and public institutions of African developing countries. The goal of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of these organisations in the provision of HIV/AIDS care and support services. TEACH’s objective is to improve HIV/AIDS service provider competence in Sub-Saharan Africa through an experiential in-service apprenticeship.BackgroundThe TASO Experiential Attachment to Combat HIV/AIDS project, known as TEACH, began in 2005. The programme arose out of a recognised need, and demand, to share TASO’s best practices in HIV/AIDS management with other African countries affected by HIV/AIDS. The first phase of the programme ran from 2005-2008....

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Chief of Party, OVC Job Vacancy at International Rescue Committee

Job title: Chief of Party, OVCSector: Child Protection Location: Uganda Employee Type: Regular Employee Category: Full Time DescriptionThe International Rescue Committee is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for a USAID RFA. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in implementing and managing multi-partner, multi-year OVC projects in sectors such as HIV/AIDS, child survival, primary health care, reproductive health, child protection, livelihoods strengthening, non-formal education, civil society development, local government strengthening and/or advocacy. SCOPE OF WORK: The COP will be responsible for ensuring that the OVC project is implemented in accordance with the USAID cooperative agreement. The COP will be the primary representational...

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International Rescue Committee Jobs Vacancies in Uganda- Field Coordinator

Job title: Field CoordinatorSector: Program Management Location: Uganda Employee Type: Regular Employee Category: Full Time DescriptionBackground:The International Rescue Committee began working in Uganda in 1998 in response to the devastation wrought by rebel group the Lord’s Resistance Army in the north of the country. Today, during this time of transition and recovery, the IRC is reshaping its interventions towards post-conflict development as tens of thousands of people in the north who were displaced by violence have returned home. At the same time, in the east in Karamoja – the poorest and least developed area in Uganda – the IRC works with communities affected by inter- and intra-clan violence to promote peace and improve access...

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