Various Jobs in Uganda- 45 Vacancies at Modern Steel International- Career

Modern Steel Int LTD


Position: Production Manager
Roles: efficient quality production and product development.
Qualifications: B.E Mech, MBA and 20 years or more experience.

Position: Assistant Production Manager
Roles: efficient quality production and product development.
Qualifications: B.E Mech, MBA and 10 years or more experience.

Position: Production Engineer
Roles: efficient quality production and product development.
Qualifications: B.E Mech, MBA and 3 years or more experience.

Psotion: Qualitry Control and Product Development
Roles: Quality Assurance.
Qualifications: B.Sc in Ind lab tech and 10 years experience

Position: Assistant Quality Control
Roles: Quality Assurance.
Qualifications: B.Sc in Ind lab tech and 10 years experience

Position: Assistant Electrical Engineer
Roles: Maintain electrical equipment.
Qualifications: B. Elec and 3 years experience.

Position: Cashier
Roles: Daily cash handling.
Qualifications: B.com and 5 years relevant experience.

Postion: Foreman
Roles: Control operations.
Qualifications: 15 years of relevant experience.

Postion: Electrical Sup
Roles: Maintain, control electric equipemtns, instruments, panels, etc.
Qualifications: 15 years of relevant experience.

Position: Fitter
Roles: Attends to all break downs and general maintenance of equipments.
Qualifications: D. E Mech, fresher

Position: Workshop Incharge
Roles: Head of workshop.
Qualifications: D. E Mech and 15 years working of relevant experience.

Position: Melter
Roles: Melting in charge
Qualifications: 10 years relevant.


For The Group

Position: Group Finance Controller
Roles: Overall controller of group financial activities.
Qualifications: C. P. A and 20 years of relevant experience.

Position: Office Assistant, 2 posts
Roles: Assist senior accountant.
Qualifications: B. com and 5 years relevant experience.

Position: Purchase Officer
Roles: In charge of purchase.
Qualifications: Masters in purchases and supply management and 10 years relevant experience.

Position: Purchase Assistant
Roles: Assist purchase officer.
Qualifications: Degree in purchases and supply management plus 3 years relevant experience.

Position: A/c Administrator
Roles: Control company property, records and legal documents.
Qualifications: B. com/M. B. A and 15 years relevant experience.

Position: Senior Office Assistant, 4 posts
Roles: Office work.
Qualifications: B. com and 10 years relevant experience.

Position: Site Engineer, 4 posts
Roles: Over all in charge of site.
Qualifications: B. E Civil/DCE and 8 years relevant experience.

Position: Marketing Executive
Roles: Marketing all group products.
Qualifications: MBA and 20 years of relevant experience.

Position: Sales Assistant, 5 posts
Roles: Sell all group products.
Qualifications: MBA and 3 years relevant expreince.
For Sugar Plant

Position: Accountant, 2 posts
Roles: Process credit applications
Qualifications: M. com and 15 years relevant experience.

Position: Production Manager
Roles: Production of Sugar and Distillery.
Qualifications: BE hem. B Sc Sugar tech and 20 years relevant experience.

Position: Chief Engineer
Roles: Maintenance, planning and expansions.
Qualifications: BE Mech and 15 years relevant experience.

Position: Project Engineer
Roles: In charge of project.
Qualifications: BE Mech, MBA and 15 years exp must have installed.

Position: Shift Engineer, 2 posts
Roles: Shift in charge.
Qualifications: BE Mech and 10 years of relevant experience.

Position: Assistant Shift Engineer, 2 posts.
Roles: Assistant to shift engineer.
Qualifications: BE Mech

Position: Electical in Charge
Roles: Over all of electrical department.
Qualifications: BEEE and 15 years experience.

Position: Assistant Electrical Engineer
Roles: Assist electrical in charge.
Qualificaiosn: DEE

Position: Turbine Operator
Roles: Manitain and operate turbine.
Qualifications: DEE/DME.

Position: Boiler Operator
Roles: Boiler operations
Qualifications: DEE/DME

Position: Pan Operator
Roles: Pan operations
Qualifications: 15 years of relevant experience.

Position: Fitter
Roles: General maintenance
Qualifications: DE Mech, fresher

Position: Tractor Mechanic
Roles: Tractor maintenance
Qualifications: 15 years of relevant.

Position: Diesel and Petrol Mechanics, 2 posts
Roles: Maintain trucks and cars.
Qualifications: 15 years of relevant experience.

Position: Transport Manager
Roles: Planning and controlling movement of company vehicles.
Qualifications: BE.DME and pgdtm and 20 years experience.

Position: Chief Agronomist
Roles: In charge of agricultural development.
Qualifications: B. Sc agric and 20 years of relevant experience.

Position: Cane Supply Officer
Roles: Cane procurement.
Qualifications: B. Sc agric and 10 years of relevant experience.

Position: Cane Development Officer
Roles: Cane development
Qualifications: B. Sc agric and 10 years relevant experience.

Position: Area Supervisor Development, 4 posts
Roles: Cane development.
Qualifications: Diploma in agric and 10 years relevant experience.

Position: Area Transport Supervisor
Roles: Controlling tractors.
Qualifications: DME and 5 years experience.

Position: Area Supply Supervisor, 4 posts
Roles: Regular cane supply.
Qualifications: Diploma agric plus 3 years.

Position: Zonal Supply Officer, 2 posts
Roles: Consistent cane supply.
Qualification: B. Sc/dip agric 5 years relevant

Position: Zonal Developmental Officer, 2 posts
Roles: Cane development
Qualifications: B. Sc/dip agric and 5 years relevant experience.

Send your detailed CV to jobatuganda@gmail.com or jobatuganda@yahoo.com.

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IT Specialist Job Vacancy in Uganda at EPC point

Company:     EPC point
Job Title:     IT specialist


Location:     Kampala - Uganda

Job responsibilities:
Management of I.T infrastrure, administration of systems, reporting and advising on the best way foreard to achieve maximum throughput.
Position Requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required:     Advanced diploma in information systems management or Bachelors degree in comptuter sciwnece
Minimum Education Level required:     Bachelor
Minimum Years of Experience required:     3 to 5 Years











Contact Information
Contact Name:     EPC point
Contact Phone:     0772485647

Deadline: 17/3/2011

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TalentSmith Recruitment Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Company:     TalentSmith Recruitment
Job Title:     Executive
Job Reference Number:     Uganda


Location:     Uganda


Job Description
You can apply or contact us by email using the Apply Online Box below and follow the candidate portals to the job specification

Channel Development –
• Identifying all channels within the region that you would be responsible for
• You are required to know all channels that you are able to work within (e.G., how many copy centers, stationery shops, MT, government sector and more)
• You will need to know the market share of each channel in your region and have an overall understanding of all the channels available to you
• Performance can be measured by for example ;the number of store visits and marketing support on those channels.
• Together with the Head Office Team, formulate Channel Strategy and action plan , their relative importance, actions required to grow within each channel including channel promotions
• The various channels you are required to research and market with include but are not limited to : stationery shops, copy centers, Catalogue, corporate resellers, redistribution dealers, modern trade and tender business (such as direct sell to Government or big corporates)
• Visit channels according to the visit schedule agreed with Head Office
• Update channels' company profile monthly
• You are required to develop and grow all Channels by placing and marketing the product within the various channels you have researched and networked with
• Working closely with distributors to develop promotions within Modern Trade
• Developing other channels
• Pro-actively seek out new opportunities to enhance the clients brand awareness and volume such
• Monitoring trade prices in the markets through all channels and regions
• Implement CPE programs at and with trade channel partners, report results and collect supporting documents

Trade price stability
• Trade price monitoring - this is crucial to the growth of the clients brand
• Ensure trade price structure is stable across all channels
• Ensure end user price is stable and at level agreed upon with Head Quarters
• Monitoring the trade price structure and end user price
• Submit visit report to Country Representative

Competitor analysis
• Working closely to update Competitor movements
• On time reports that highlight and analyze competitive activity
• The reports will cover all key aspects of branding: pricing, distribution, promotions in channel and communications

Employment type
• Start at 1 year contract / or depend on the employment regulation to go permanent if employment obligations are met during the first year

Track Record
• Experience in dealing with channel partners Experience in growing and maintaining good channel partner relationship
Position Requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required:     Qualifications and requirements
• Sales and Marketing implementation industry background
• Reputable FMCG or other related industry
• Degree in Marketing / Business Studies or relevant industry
• Experience in channel development is a plus
• Soft skills : good selling skills and account management knowledge
• Minimum 2 – 5 years Sales or Marketing experience
Minimum Education Level required:     Bachelor
Minimum Years of Experience required:     3 to 5 Years

To Apply
Take you application at
     TalentSmith Recruitment

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Political/Economic OMS; FP-08 Job Vacancy at US Embassy

Job Title: Political/Economic OMS; FP-08

CLOSING DATE: March 24, 2011

U. S. Mission, Uganda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: Political/Economic OMS; FP-08



CLOSING DATE: March 24, 2011

WORK HOURS: Full time (40 hours) or Part time (32 hours); please indicate preference on application

SECURITY CLEARANCE:    Must be able to obtain a TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE


NOTE: ONLY APPOINTMENT ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AS DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER THE CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Incumbent provides office management support to the Political and Economic Sections.  He or She has no supervisory responsibilities and backs up the Office Management Specialists for the Ambassador and the DCM, respectively.  Incumbent must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.  Education Required: Completion of a high school diploma is required.

2.  Work Experience:  Three years of administrative, managerial, secretarial or related experience is required.
3.   Language Requirement: Level III English ability (good working knowledge) is required.
4.   Knowledge:  Must be familiar with the mission's organizational structure, as well as possess a good working knowledge of Department of State or associated agency regulations, practices and procedures, particularly in the office management field is required.
5.  Skills:   Must be tactful, yet effective, in dealing with American personnel, especially the Executive Officers.  Must be highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently. Must have standard typing and computer skills.
Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step.  In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous government service and pay level warrant.  The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.

SELECTION PROCESS

After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews.  The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work.  The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal.

Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade.  In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant.  The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4.   Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5.   Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1.  Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2.  A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3.  A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

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Admissions Makerere University

To get information on Makerere University Admissions for Direct Entry- S6 leavers, Check, the Makerere Admission here

Diploma Holder's Entry

To qualify for admission under this scheme, candidates must be holders of at least Second Class or Credit Diplomas or the equivalent relevant to their desired fields of study. The number of candidates admitted to each programme under the Diploma Holders Avenue under the Government Sponsorship should not exceed 5% of the intake per programme, except for Bachelor of Adult and Community Education whose quota for Diploma Holders is up to 30% of the intake for the programme. For the Private Scheme the quota for Diploma Holders applicants varies as will be determined by each Faculty/Institute/School. The following programmes currently do not participate in this scheme:

    * B.Sc. Nursing
    * B.Sc. Education
    * B.A. Education
    * B. Sc (Actuarial Science)

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Makerere University Admissions

To get information on Makerere University Admissions for Direct Entry- S6 leavers, Check, the Makerere Admission here

Mature Age Entry Scheme is one of the three avenues of admission to Undergraduate programme to Makerere University.

    *  For a candidate to qualify for entry to the University he/she must sit and pass the University Mature Entry Examination.
    * To be eligible for the Examination, the candidate must be at least 25 years old before the 1st August of the year in which admission is sought.
    * No candidate who had previously attended a programme at Makerere University shall be re-admitted to the University under this scheme to a programme of study in which he/she failed to qualify during his/her previous attendance.
    * The Mature Age Entry Scheme like other avenues of University entry is open to both Ugandans and Non-Ugandans.
    * Application Forms for those intending to sit the Examination at Makerere University are issued at the University, in Room 505, Senate Building on payment of an Application Fee of Shs. 80,000/- (Shs.50,000/- for the National Aptitude Test and Shs. 30,000/- for the Programme Specific Examination).
    * Banking Paying-In Slips can be obtained from Room 202, Senate Building.

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Makerere University Admission

A candidate shall be deemed eligible for consideration for admission to a first degree programme of the University if the candidate has obtained:

   1. The Uganda Certificate of Education (O’level) or an equivalent qualification; and
   2. At least Two Advanced level passes in approved subjects at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (A’level) or an equivalent qualification.

For purpose of this regulation, except where otherwise provided for, all subjects offered by the Uganda National Examinations Board at ‘O’ level or ‘A’level are regarded as approved subjects. A pass in the General paper will count for admission to any programme in the University

Faculty/School/Institute Requirements

Within the framework of the General Direct Entry Requirements, there may be special Faculty/School/Institute Requirements which a candidate must fulfill to gain admission to a programme in a specific Faculty/School/Institute.

Weighing Criteria

   1. All subjects taken at the Advanced Level of Education are grouped into four categories and weighed as follows for purposes of admission to any programme of undergraduate study in the University.

Subject Category Weight

               1. Essential 3
               2. Relevant 2
               3. Desirable 1
               4. Others 0.5

‘A’ level weighting system is based on the following grade point.
A=6, B=5, C=4, D=3, E=2, O or subsidiary pass = 1

   1. For a given candidate, not more than three subjects at the principle level shall carry a weight of 3,2 or 1.
   2. For a given candidate, principle level subjects in excess of the three defined in 1.1 (i) to (iii) above, shall be designated as “Others” and shall each carry a weight of 0.5.
   3. Not more than two subjects shall be designated as “Essential.” The essential subjects must be passed with principle grades.
   4. A pass in a subject taken at the subsidiary level such as General Paper, shall carry one point. A subsidiary pass in General Paper ranges from grades 1 to 6.
   5. In the case of programmes where “Essential” subjects may be three or more, an “Essential set” of subjects is defined. The best performed two subjects of the essential set shall be designated as “Essential subjects” and weighted three. The 3rd best done subject form the Essential Set shall be designated as the “Relevant Subject” and weighted two.
   6. The subjects designated as “Essential” must be passed at principle level.
   7. For “o” level grades, Distinction, Credit and Pass carry weights of 0.3, 0.2 and 0.1 respectively.

“O” Level Weighting System

The following are the “O” Level weighting System:
Subject-Grade     Category     Weight
1,2:    Distinction     0.3
3,4,5,6     Credit     0.2
7,8    Pass     0.1
9:     Fail    0

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