Uganda Virus Research Institute Jobs Vacancies

Job Title: Operations Manager:
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the strategic and operational planning process in order to ensure that the Program has the physical, logical and administrative support necessary to accomplish objective s
• Oversee the procurement and storage of supplies and equipment and ensure that timely purchasing of quality goods and services in a transparent and ethical manner that demonstrates value for money and adherence to procurement guidelines.
• Lead the Administrative Support Team in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards

Qualifications:
• A University degree in Management/ Business Administartion/ Developmental Studies with concentration in Management
• A wide range of experience in Logistics, project management, monitoring budgets, estates management, operational strategizing, management of support services and managing internal and external relationships
• Strong logical and forward thinking
• Three years experience of project/ program administration and management

Salary and Allowances:
The successful candidate will serve on a Ugandan based contract with an attractive package baased on qualifications and experience

How to Apply:
Written cover letter along with academic certificates, cv, day time telephone contact numbers and names of three professional referees should be sent to the address below or by email to information@iavi.or.ug and Lnielsen@iavi.org

Apply to:
The executive Director
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P.o.Box 49, Entebbe

Closing Date: 2nd December, 2011

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Jobs Vacancies at Uganda Virus Research Institute

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration
The Director of finance and administration will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of UVRI- IAVI’s resource management and wil lead an internal team which supports finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration and IT

Reports to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute towards UVRI-IAVI’s strategic planning processes in order to ensure sufficient to accomplish strategic and tactical objectives
• Lead the finance & administrative teams in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards
• Assist and support the Executive Director in ensuring the financial wellbeing and viability of UVRI-IAVI

Qualifications and Requirements:
• University Degree in financial Management/ Business Administration is preferred a masters degree in finance/ business administration is an added advantage
• ACCA/ CA stage 1 completed
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking
• At least 3 years experience in a senior financial management position

How to Apply:
Written cover letter along with academic certificates, cv, day time telephone contact numbers and names of three professional referees should be sent to the address below or by email to information@iavi.or.ug and Lnielsen@iavi.org

Apply to:
The Executive Director
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P.o.Box 49, Entebbe

Closing Date: 2nd December, 2011

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Jobs at BRAC Uganda- Research Associate

Job Title: Research Associate
Job Location: BRAC Uganda country Offices

In this position, the ideal candidate will have the ability to conduct research without any supervision

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan, setting indicators, and determine method and frequency of data collection, to measure program impacts
• Provide guidance to the research associates
• Develop and carryout joint research agenda with partners in the field
• Analyzing and reporting data on the filed
• Track benefits to household economic and social wel being of farmers
• Organize research dissemination workshops

Qualifications:
• Master degree in economics or any other related field
• 3+ years of proven research experience in the field after masters graduation
• Must have experience on various statistical software packages; SPSS and STATA
• Proven experience in research design and various methods
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills
• Proven ability to coordinate with projects staffs and partners



How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their application letter, cv including biography, date of birth, education qualification i.e Academic transcript/ full testimonial, language proficiency, work experience and at least 2 referee, photocopy of their academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC 1 introductory letter, and a day time contact number.

Apply to, Human Resource Department,
BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road
Busingiri Zone,
P.O.Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala (Uganda)

Deadline: November 30th 2011

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Jobs Vacancies at BRAC Uganda - Branch Accountants

Job Title: Branch Accountants (Fin and Admin, Female only- positions 40)
Job Location: any part of Uganda (Operational Areas)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Branch Accountants should ensure that the cash collections for the day are properly receipted and banked before close of the day.
• Receiving of bankers’ cheques, recording financial transactions, counting money to verify amounts, and issuing receipts for funds received in particular period
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entities to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documents of business transactions
• Prepare and review budget, revenue expenses, invoices and other accounting documents

Qualifications/ Requirements:
• Must have a diploma in Accounting or Finance
• Computer literacy is a must, especially Microsoft office Applications
• Strong communication skills
• Applicants must be within 30 years of age

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their application letter, cv including biography, date of birth, education qualification i.e Academic transcript/ full testimonial, language proficiency, work experience and at least 2 referee, photocopy of their academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC 1 introductory letter, and a day time contact number.

Apply to, Human Resource Department,
BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road
Busingiri Zone,
P.O.Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala (Uganda)

Deadline: November 30th 2011

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Accounts Assistants Jobs at BRAC Uganda

Job Title: Accounts Assistants (Fin and Admin- 2 positions)
Job Location: Brac Uganda Country Offices.
Reports to: Senior Accountant

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of management Accounts Report
• Should also be in position to ensure cash and bank Management
• Ensuring compliance especially on Tax and NSSF
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Age must be within 35 years
Qualifications/ Requirements:
• Must have Bachelors Degree of Commerce or Business Administration
• Masters degree in relevant field will be of a higher added advantage
• Must have a three years working experience with reputable NGOS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills



How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their application letter, cv including biography, date of birth, education qualification i.e Academic transcript/ full testimonial, language proficiency, work experience and at least 2 referee, photocopy of their academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC 1 introductory letter, and a day time contact number.

Apply to, Human Resource Department,
BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road
Busingiri Zone,
P.O.Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala (Uganda)

Deadline: November 30th 2011

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BRAC Uganda Jobs Vacancies

Job Title: Country Accountant, (Finance, admin, positions
Job Location: Brac Country Office

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervising the capacity building of all the accounts team in the field offices
• Safeguarding organizational Assets against any loss through enhancing strong controls especially at field levels

Qualifications/ Requirements:
• Bachelors degree of commerce or Business Administration
• Must have ACCA or CPA qualification and or masters in a related field
• Must have 5 year work experience with a reputable NGO or Public sector
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Age must be within 35 years



How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their application letter, cv including biography, date of birth, education qualification i.e Academic transcript/ full testimonial, language proficiency, work experience and at least 2 referee, photocopy of their academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC 1 introductory letter, and a day time contact number.

Apply to, Human Resource Department,
BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road
Busingiri Zone,
P.O.Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala (Uganda)

Deadline: November 30th 2011

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Jobs Vacancies at BRAC Uganda

Job Title: Credit Officers (Microfinance, Female only positions70)
Job Location: any part of Uganda (BRAC Operational Areas)

Principle Duties and responsibilities:
• Survey and sensitize communities about the microfinance packages and offers
• Organize the registered members in to small groups
• Regulate the activities of group members
• Issue out loans and ensure pay back of loan installments

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Diploma in business Administration/ accountancy/ Economics/ statistics/ development Studies from a recognized institution
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate work with the community
• Age must be within 30 years

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their application letter, cv including biography, date of birth, education qualification i.e Academic transcript/ full testimonial, language proficiency, work experience and at least 2 referee, photocopy of their academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC 1 introductory letter, and a day time contact number.

Apply to, Human Resource Department,
BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road
Busingiri Zone,
P.O.Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala (Uganda)

Deadline: November 30th 2011

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