Jobs at Oxfam in Uganda- Media and Communications Officer

Job Title: Media and Communications Officer
Based in Juba
Ref: OGB/JUB/MCO
The Role:
• The post holder will develop in-country media strategy in consultation with programme team and south Sudanese partners
• An important contribution for this role will be support for the development of the new South Sudan Rights in crisis campaign.
• You will work with staff across Oxfam international
• Build Oxfam’s campaigning impact by getting messages communicated effectively and ensuring these are linked to Oxfam’s direct action, policy advocacy and campaigning


The Person
• To be successful for this post, you will require a university degree level education with extensive proven experience of working effectively in communications, public relations or media
• You will have demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian or development work.

How to Apply:
If you are the candidate we are looking for the above role, please submit your application and Cv quoting the relevant post reference including day time telephone contacts and two referees, preferably your current line manager to sdxjobs@oxfam.org.uk or hand deliver copy to our office

Deadline: 3rd February 2012

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Oxfam Jobs Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Information Technology (IT) Officer
Based in Juba with frequent travel to the field
Ref: OGB/JUB/ITO
Are you a person with strong IT background, interested in broadening your scope and ensure delivery of effective and efficient information technology systems? We have a challenging opportunity just for you……
The Role:
• As the Country IT Officer you will have the responsibility for supporting and maintaining all IT and Communications infrastructure in the south Sudan programme
• This will involve maintenance and support of server systems, local and wide area networks, communications systems for internet and internet access and VHF/HF radio systems
The Person:
• To be able to effectively carryout carry out of this role, you will have at least a bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications or related field
• Four years experience providing first line user support for basic hardware
• You will have similar experience of configuration, maintenance and administration of I-AN/WAN infrastructures; server based e-mail systems and other internet based online applications


How to Apply:
If you are the candidate we are looking for the above role, please submit your application and Cv quoting the relevant post reference including day time telephone contacts and two referees, preferably your current line manager to sdxjobs@oxfam.org.uk or hand deliver copy to our office

Deadline: 3rd February 2012

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Jobs at Oxfam in Uganda

Job Title: Public Health engineer
Based in Juba with Extensive stay in the field, Fixed Term Contract- 1 years
Ref: OGB/JUB/PHE
The Role:
• As a public Health Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support to the team members to ensure project activities are implemented and their technical capacity is strengthened and reinforced in the field.
• You will be expected to support the emergency, play a vital role in planning and implementation of programme work, including carrying out such tasks like rehabilitation, drilling and installation of boreholes, plotting alternative water supply technologies, latrine construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of existing water sources, among others.

The Person:
• The scope of this position makes it very challenging thus requiring a dynamic and organized individual
• You will have a Degree or equivalent qualification in a discipline relating to water engineering, civil engineering, hydrogeology and Public Health Engineering
• Demonstrable understanding and substantial experience in emergency work as well as good monitoring and impact evaluation skills will be essential for this role.

How to Apply:
If you are the candidate we are looking for the above role, please submit your application and Cv quoting the relevant post reference including day time telephone contacts and two referees, preferably your current line manager to sdxjobs@oxfam.org.uk or hand deliver copy to our office

Deadline: 3rd February 2012

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Jobs at PEAS Uganda

Job Title: Senior Director of Finance
This is an opportunity of an individual with strong ability to balance strategy and execution to become part of a fast – growing organization
This role is responsible in providing support for all financial functions of PEAS Uganda secretariat/ head office and its growing network of schools across the country
Responsibilities:
This position is strategic in nature and includes a wide range of responsibilities including providing financial planning and oversight, analysis, management and donor reporting for PEAS Uganda and its network of schools
Specifics Include:
• Oversee and provide strategic direction to all financial operations of PEAS Uganda and its network of schools
• Coordinate the day-to-day functions of the finance department for PEAS Uganda
• Prepare financial analysis to aid in decision making and strategic planning
• Oversee the processing of PEAS Uganda’s payroll and associated records and reporting
• Provide the support to PEAS projects as may be assigned by Managing Director/ CEO

Requirements:
BA/BS required. MBA strongly preferred; CPA, ACCA helpful 5-7 years of related experience, with significant experience working within professional services environments; grants management experience strongly preferred
Thorough understanding of IFRS/ GAAP and complex accounting issues
How to Apply:
Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager

PEAS Uganda
P.O Box 23308, Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216, Kisaasi.
Deadline: 9th February 2012

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Jobs at Housing Finance Bank Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: O/c Board Affairs & Secretariat Desk
Job Ref: LGS4.1
Rank: Assistant Banking Officer
Reports to: Manager, Legal and Compliance
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide legal & Advisory services to Management
• Monitor the Bank’s compliance function in accordance with the legal regime governing financial institutions
• Participate in drafting and reviewing the bank’s contracts
• Implement best corporate governance initiatives
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of laws Degree ( LLB- Hons)
• Masters degree in Law (LLM)
• Enrollment to the Bar course will be an added advantage
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a financial institution
Relevant Skills:
• Computer literacy
• Self- motivated, an ardent team player with the ability to work under minimum supervision
How to Apply:
A hand written application accompanied by a detailed cv, copies of academic qualifications and professional training documents/ certificates, 3 letters from referees

Head Human Resource & Administration Department
Housing Finance Bank Ltd
P.O Box 1539
Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo
Kampala
Deadline: Friday 3rd February 2012

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Ministry of Works and Transport Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Director of trade facilitation and policy Harmonization
Appointed by: The Coordination Committee
Reporting to: The Secretary General

Qualifications:
• He/ she should be a holder of a university degree in Law, Economic, statistics, Maritime Transport Studies or any other related fields with post graduate qualifications in either port administration, shipping management or international trade law
• Extensive knowledge of Operations Research and Trade policies or customs policies or shipping/ port procedures
• Knowledge of ICT is essential
• Being a member of an international body or contributing to an international journal will be an added advantage
Duties:
• Ascertaining and recommending favorable trading practices that would facilitate and promote regional seaborne trade
• Analyzing the impact of transport policies and regulations on seaborne trade
• Monitoring route costs of inland transport
• Assisting in the implementation of solutions to the transport problems of land locked countries that relate to their seaborne trade
Age limit: should not be more than 53 years of age

How to Apply:
Interested Ugandans should send their applications by 22nd February 2012 to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Works and Transport,
P.O Box 10 Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline: 22nd February 2012

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Jobs at Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda

Job Title: Director of shipping, ports and freight services
Appointed by: the Coordination committee
Reporting to: the Secretary General
Qualifications:
• He/ she should be a holder of a university degree in law, Economics, Statistics, Maritime Transport Studies or any other related fields. Post graduate qualifications in any of the aforementioned fields will be added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of Operations Research
• Knowledge of ICT is essential
• Being a member of an international body or contributing to an international journal will be an added advantage
Experience:
• Applicants should possess at least 5 years practical experience at senior level in a reputable transport related organization
• Experience in port operations or shipping management will be an added advantage
Duties:
• Promoting and coordinating the development and growth of a viable and efficient regional and coastal shipping industry
• Promoting effective partnerships between government and private sector in investment and management of deep sea shipping, coastal shipping, multimodal transport, river and lake shipping services
• Undertaking feasibility studies/ investments appraisals on maritime/shipping related projects for financial assistance by development partners

How to Apply:
Interested Ugandans should send their applications by 22nd February 2012 to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Works and Transport,
P.O Box 10 Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline: 22nd February 2012

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