Dean of Students Job in Uganda at Muteesa 1 Royal University

Job Title: Dean of Students
Reporting to: Vice Chancellor
Deputy Station: Main Campus Masaka

Main Function: He/ she is in charge of students affairs

Accountability Profile:
The successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Ensuring student's compliance with the university rules and regulations
• Offering advice to students on social issues and activities
  
• In liaison with the academic staff ensuring proper management of student's academic matters
• Offering guidance to students guild leadership and other associations

Qualifications:

• The candidate should have a masters degree in Education administration, public administration, Human resource management or social works and administration. Should also show evidence of some experience in similar position
• Should have proven experience in managing students' affairs or have knowledge and skills from heading such institutions.

How to Apply:
Application should be accompanied with an up to date cv, photocopies of testimonials plus recommendations in separate sealed envelopes from two referees.
All applications should be addressed to the University Secretary
Muteesa 1 Royal university
P.O.Box 322 Masaka

Closing Date: 15th October 2011

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University Bursar Job in Uganda at Muteesa 1 Royal University

Job Title: University Bursar
Reports to: University Secretary
Deputy Station: Main Campus Masaka

Main Function; He/ she heads the department of Finance. He/ She is a member of top Management.

Accountability Profile:

• Establishing effective and appropriate systems of accounting and budgeting
• Advising Management on all financial matters particularly the use of funds
• Managing cash and bank holdings recorded with the books of accounts.
• forecasting the University cash requirement'supervising prompt collection of university income
• Participating in contract negotiation with external services providers
• Ensuringof safe custody of all financial records.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a;

• First relevant degree ( BCOM,BSA in Finance/ Accounting)
• In addition, possesses MBA/ MSC ( Accounting, finance) or and Professional qualifications e.g CPA, ACCA,CIMA, etc
• Have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a track record of managing large finance budgets in reputable institutions.
  

How to Apply:
Application should be accompanied with an up to date CV, photocopies of testimonials plus recommendations in separate sealed envelopes from two referees.
All applications should be addressed to the University Secretary
Muteesa 1 Royal university
P.O.Box 322 Masaka

Closing Date: 15th October 2011

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Academic Registrar Job in Uganda at Muteesa 1 Royal University

Job Title: Academic Registrar

Reporting to: Vice Chancellor/ Deputy Vice Chancellor
Deputy Station: Main Campus Masaka

Main Function:
Responsible for achievement of academic excellence through development and implementation of academic programs in accordance to the university's acceptable standards.

Accountability Profile:
The candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordination of curriculum development of all academic programs, courses and research carried out in the university
• Ensuring that students admitted have required qualifications for the courses they intend to pursue
• Implementing all academic policies and procedures approved by the council in accordance to set standards
• Ensuring safe custody of data relating to admissions progress and examinations
• Overseeing the preparation of the time tables for lectures at all faculties
• Ensuring timely setting of examinations and their proper conduct
  
• Arranging for external examiners
• Arranging for admissions and graduation ceremonies
• Liaising with the Human resources department for recruitments, promotions, development and appraisal of academic staff.

Qualifications:

• A masters degree in Education Management or Curriculum Development.

A PhD is an added advantage

• Should have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

• Should be of unquestionable integrity
• Should show proven experience in a similar job in a reputable institution.

How to Apply:
Application should be accompanied with an up to date cv, photocopies of testimonials plus recommendations in separate sealed envelopes from two referees.
All applications should be addressed to the University Secretary
Muteesa 1 Royal university
P.O.Box 322 Masaka

Closing Date: 15th October 2011

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Investment Officer Job in Uganda at Agribusiness Initiative Trust

Job Title: Investment Officer

Purpose of the position
The Investment Officer (IO) will be responsible for appraisal of the Financial Institutions that apply for lines of credit and also the guarantees from the Trust. He/ She will monitor the performance of the Financial Institutions that will have received funding from the Trust. He/ She will be responsible for maintaining a high quality portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
• Market and appraise potential Financial Institutions’ proposal for the inclusion in the Guarantee scheme
• Appraisal guarantee cases as submitted by partner Financial Institutions for the Trust’s approval.
• Support appraisal of lines of credit process
• Monitor Financial Institutions closely on product utilization, income payments, maturing repayments, and beneficiaries are tracked.

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Development studies, Finance, Economics.
• Relevant courses in Financial or Credit Analysis
• Financial Management and accounting skills and knowledge.
• 5 years’ experience working as an investment officer or credit analyst in a financial Institution will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their application together with an updated cv and at least three (3) referees and telephone contacts to the Managing director, aBi Trust, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 4th Floor Nakasero towers, P.O. Box 29851, Kampala.

Deadline: 30th September 2011

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Mechanical Engineer Job in Uganda at Rift Valley Railways (RVR)

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Ref: HR-MECH-1-09-2011

Reports to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Manager-Uganda.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage locomotive, rolling stock, electrical installations, mechanical handling plant and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs, outside the workshops, and provide diagnostic and trouble shooting expertise in order to achieve equipment availability and reliability targets.
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of all orders for assigned equipment including planned corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Review daily reports to ensure all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in DMS (Depot maintenance Schedules) with attention to conditions found, performance, measurements taken/ recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/ or deferred

Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate should have;
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
• Membership of the institution of Professional Engineers
• Maintenance Management Courses

Personal Abilities
• Must be conversant with statutory regulations covering mechanical Engineering, employment legislation and Industrial relations
• Computer knowledge including MS Word. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and requisite soft ware programs
• Understanding of railway operating regulations and safety requirements
• At least 8 years experience as a senior mechanical engineer and general management in industry.
• Good organizational skills with good leadership, supervisory and training abilities.

How to Apply:
If you believe that you fit this profile, please send your application letter with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact and names of three referees quoting job refernce number by Monday, 03 October, 2011.

The Human Resources Manager
Rift Valley Railways (U) Ltd
Plot No. 53, Nasser rpad/ station Road/Station Reserve
P.O.Box 7891 Kampala, Uganda.

Applications can be hand delivered to Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Limited, Plot No 53, Nasser Road/ Station Road/ Station Reserve or Railway Mechanical Workshop, Nalukolongo,

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