Principal Planning Officer Job at Diary Development Authority (DDA) in Uganda

Job Title: Principal Planning Officer
Reports to: Executive Director
Objective of the Job:
To monitor, asses impact of policies and programs and evaluate performance of development & regulatory strategies within the diary industry and advise competitiveness and profitability in line with the mandate of the Dairy Development Authority (DDA)

Key Function:
• Prepares DDA Annual Work Plans & Budgets and ensure adherence to them during implementation
• Consolidate DDA Progress and Annual Reports
• Monitor, evaluate and review performance of programs and activities of the authority and prepare periodic reports and provide feed back
• Assist in polling Diary industry data

Person Specifications:
• Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Economics, Statistics or related field
• Post graduate qualification in project planning and development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must have advanced computer, particularly spreadsheets & databases

How to Apply:
Applications with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates/ testimonials, names and addresses of three referees & applicant’s day time telephone contact should be addressed to:

The Executive Director
Diary Development Authority (DDA)
Plot 1, Kafu Rd. Kampala
P.O.Box 34006
Kampala

Closing Date: Friday, 11/11/2011. 5:00pm

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Manager, Job in Uganda at Dairy Development Authority

Job Title: Manager, Dairy Development
Reports to: Executive Director

Objectives of the Job:
To spearhead the development function of the Authority to increase milk production and productivity and lead in the development and implementation of strategies and best practices among the dairy farmer groups/ cooperatives, milk traders, milk transporters and processors

Key Functions:
• Take lead in the implementation of the National Dairy strategy (NDS)
• Collect, analyze and disseminate dairy production, processing and marketing data; including import and export
• Coordinate various diary development activities such as dairy extension, diary breeding, diary research, training and diary products development.
• Register and train dairy farmers marketing organizations

Person Specifications:
• Must have a university degree in Diary Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine or Agricultural/ livestock Economics or related fields
• Masters Degree in relevant fields plus a post Graduate qualification in Management
• Should have thorough knowledge of Diary industry in Uganda gained from at least 5 years of practical experience
• Should be highly innovative and creative thinker

How to Apply:
Applications with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates/ testimonials, names and addresses of three referees & applicant’s day time telephone contact should be addressed to:

The Executive Director
Diary Development Authority (DDA)
Plot 1, Kafu Rd. Kampala
P.O.Box 34006
Kampala

Closing Date: Friday, 11/11/2011. 5:00pm

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Auditor Job in Uganda at Office of the Auditor General

Job Title: Auditor (40 Vacancies)
Reports to: Senior Auditor
Age limit: 21 years and above
Job Ref: ADM.56/136/01 Vol.3 (10/11)

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding EITHER an Honors Bachelors Degree in Commerce, ( Accounting option), Business Administration(Accounting Option), any other related degree majoring in Accounting from a recognized University / Institution OR Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, CPA, CISA etc. possession of both qualifications will be added advantage and distinctive advantage

Duties:
• Undertaking risk assessment and audit planning of public sector entities
• Reviewing and evaluating financial management and internal control systems of public sector entities
• Designing appropriate audit programmes for various public sector entities
• Documenting audits and preparing draft management letters and draft audit reports
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the audit supervisor

How to Apply:
Applications should be accompanied by:
Detailed typed cv which clearly support the competencies required above
Certified copies of academic qualifications, testimonials, and professional training certificates
Names of three referees and their contacts
A recent passport size photograph
All applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/ department headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Auditor General
P.O.Box 7083,
Kampala

Deadline: 4th November 2011 before 4pm

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Senior Human Resource Officer Job in Uganda at Office of the Auditor General

Job Title: Senior Human Resource Officer
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Human Resource Management & Development
Age: 25 years and above
Job Ref; ADM.56/136/01Vol.3(09/11)
Terms of Service: Permanent terms.

Minimum Qualifications:
An honors Degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences with human Resource Management as a subject or Social Work and Social Administration. A post graduate in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage

Working Experience:
Applicants should be able to take mature decisions and should have demonstrated ability, initiative and compliance in organizing work. The applicants should have had at least 3 years satisfactory service gained at the level of Human Resource Officer in government or at equivalent level in a reputable organization

Duties:
• Assisting in handling all human resource management issues pertaining to appointment, induction, deployment, confirmation, training, career development, performance appraisal, staff welfare, health and safety, employee relations and conflict management.
• Interpreting human resource management regulations and policies
• Monitoring implementation of agreed staff performance improvement plans
• Formulating and implementing HR work plans
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor


How to Apply:
Applications should be accompanied by:
Detailed typed cv which clearly support the competencies required above
Certified copies of academic qualifications, testimonials, and professional training certificates
Names of three referees and their contacts
A recent passport size photograph
All applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/ department headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Auditor General
P.O.Box 7083,
Kampala

Deadline: 4th November 2011 before 4p

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Manager, Human Resource Management & Development Job in Uganda at Office of The Auditor General

Job Title: Manager, Human Resource Management & Development
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Age: 30 years and above
Job Ref: ADM.56/136/01Vol.3(08/11)
Terms of service: contractual for five years and renewable subject to satisfactory performance and through mutual consent

Minimum Qualifications:
An Honors Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences with Human Resource Management/ Personnel management as a subject, Social work and Social Administration (human Resource or Management option) or business Studies (Human Resource or Management option) with a post graduate training in Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management preferably at Masters level

Working Experience:
Applicants should have demonstrated at least 8 years proficiency in Human Resource management practices in Public Sector or reputable private sector institution and; should be currently serving at the level of head of department. He/ She should have knowledge of Human Resource planning, training and development and should have developed interpersonal skills with ability to coach and develop subordinates effectively

Duties:
• Developing and implementing Human Resource Strategy that supports the OAG’s long term growth and transformation in liaison with Top Management Team
• Ensuring Human Resources plans support the needs of the OAG but are also flexible enough to cope with internal and external changes as and when they occur
• Advising, guiding, and supporting the Top Management Team in adopting best Human Resource practice across the OAG
• Leading the human Resource Team in delivering effective and efficient service to the OAG
• Controlling and taking responsibility for the Human Resource related budget
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

How to Apply:
Applications should be accompanied by:
Detailed typed cv which clearly support the competencies required above
Certified copies of academic qualifications, testimonials, and professional training certificates
Names of three referees and their contacts
A recent passport size photograph
All applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/ department headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Auditor General
P.O.Box 7083,
Kampala

Deadline: 4th November 2011 before 4p

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