Jobs at National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Uganda- Procurement Manager

 Job Title:    Manager Procurement


NATIONAL WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) a leading organisation in the water sector in Uganda with a vision to be one of the leading water utilities in the world seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position mentioned below:-
JOB TITLE:    Manager Procurement

REPORTS TO:    Chief Manager, Finance & Accounts

MAIN PURPOSE:
As a key member of the Management Team, the person holding this position is responsible for developing, managing, supporting and providing strategic direction to the procurement function of NWSC.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB
1)    To manage the procurement and disposal unit activities of NWSC.
2)    To ensure value for money and timely procurement of goods, services & works to meet internal customer requirements within the agreed time frames.
3)    To ensure compliance with PPDA and international procurement regulations.
4)    To ensure value for money timely disposal of assets to meet customer requirements within the agreed time frames.
5)    To ensure the NWSC annual consolidated procurement and disposal plans are prepared and implemented in line with the Corporation’s strategic plans and budgets.
6)    Ensure effective communication with user departments and provide feedback to them on the status of their procurement requisitions.
7)    Ensure that the periodic statutory and administrative reports on all procurements are prepared, compiled and dispatched.
8)    Professional guidance on procurement and disposal and capacity building of key stakeholders in the procurement cycle.

(2)    QUALIFICATIONS
•    A Masters Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Business Administration and Management from a reputable educational institution.
•    Professional qualification in Procurement, CIPS or Supply Chain Management.
(3)     EXPERIENCE
•    Minimum of 8 years work experience with four years at senior management level in a large and busy reputable organization.
•    Must have demonstrated knowledge of PPDA Act, Regulations, Guidelines and procedures and international procurement.
•    Age Limit: Below 45 years of age.

(4)       COMPETENCIES: The individual should:
•    Have a proven track record of high integrity and honesty.
•    Possess advanced contracts formulation, evaluation and negotiation skills.
•    Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
•    Knowledge of computer and e-procurement.
•    Possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others.
•    Be able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to work in a changing environment.




How to Apply:
Interested individuals should send their applications with copies of their academic and professional qualifications addressed to the Human Resource Manager, P.O. Box 7053 Kampala or hand deliver them at NWSC Head office Plot 39 Jinja Road.

All applications should reach us not later than 06th July 2012 before 5:00pm.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


Deadline: 6th July 2012

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Jobs at Save the Children in Uganda- Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator- Disaster Risk Reduction
Duty Station: Moroto

The Project Coordinator Disaster Risk Reduction will work under direct control and supervision of the ;the partnership Manager integrated programs

Academic Background, Experience and Personal specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Social work and/ or related field or equivalent ac accrued working experience related position. a post graduate qualification is an added advantage
• Ability to organize and lead large stakeholders' trainings in many regions of Uganda
• Excellent communication skills in English
• willingness to work and live in Karamoja

 How to Apply:

Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials should be submitted to:

The Head of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children in Uganda

Plot 68/70 , Kira Road, P.O Box 12018- Kampala

Deadline:  25th June 2012

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Jobs at Save the Children in Uganda- Health Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager. Health, Nutrition, & HIV
Duty Station: Kampala

Job Purpose:
as the health, nutrition & HIV Program Manager, the incubent will be responsible for the overall health, Nutrition &HIV strategy, policy and practice to increase capacity, of staff, civil society 'organizations, government and other stakeholders for improved health, Nutrition and HIV programme delivery country-wide

Academic Background, Experience and Person Specifications:

• A Minimum Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Development Studies, or a relevant field. 
• Graduate or post graduate training in public health, epidemiology, project planing and management, monitoring and evaluation 
• a professional progression towards increasing technical responsibilities
• Ability and Willingness to undertake periodic field travel to up country and in insecure areas

How to Apply:
Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials should be submitted to:
The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70 , Kira Road, P.O Box 12018- Kampala

Deadline:  25th June 2012

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Jobs at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale in Uganda- Mission Head

Job Title: Head of Mission, Kampala
Closing Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian development and relief organisation that has been working since 1965 to assist the most vulnerable individuals in developing countries.

COOPI's projects are often multi-sectoral and are integrated with each other in order to promote the harmonious development of the local beneficiary communities. The main fields of intervention are health, agriculture, soil protection, livestock, income generating activities, infrastructure, education, training and work organisation. In 42 years of activity, COOPI has carried out programmes in various countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

COOPI is looking for a Head of Mission in Uganda, based in Kampala with visits in the field when needed.

Descrizione e requisiti

Based: Kampala with visits in the field when needed

Responsible to: Nairobi Coordination Unit

Institutional Relations
Relations with Financial Institutions : Banks and Donors Maintain, develop contacts, info sharing and relationship with COOPI Regional Office in Nairobi Attend and develop relations with present and potential Institutional donors in the Country in Coordination with Nairobi Coordination Unit

Elaboration of project proposals
Assessment of the opportunities /calls for proposal opened in the country Elaboration of project proposals to be submitted to the identified donors in coordination with Nairobi Coordination Unit

Project monitoring
Ensure constant monitoring of COOPI projects in the country Periodic missions on the field in support of projects operational, financial and administrative functions

Financial Management
General financial management of the country office Review of financial reports and documents before submission to donors and HQ, ensuring that timing and standards are accomplished Ensure that procedures (both COOPI's and donors') are respected Collaboration with the project managers for the elaboration of budget amendments

Logistics
Supervision and monitoring of all the logistic aspects of the projects in liaison with the Logistician and Project Managers: observance of COOPI and donor procurement procedures, procurement plans, procurement documentation/dossiers, …

Human Resources
Development, review and application of COOPI human resources policy and procedures in respect of national labor laws and regulations .

Minimum Requirements
At least five years working experience, out of which three in projects programming and management; Previous experiences in project writing; Good report writing skills; Good knowledge and use of the English Language ; Good administrative skills; Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and Reference Points; Target oriented and problem solving aptitude; Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team; Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations; Diplomatic and confidentiality skills; Advanced IT skills

Starting date: ASAP for 5/6 months


How to apply:
http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/669/


Deadline: 22nd June 2012

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Jobs at Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI)- Head Public Relations

Job Title: Head of Public Relations/ IT
Job Ref: JVA 00161

Reports to: Secretary General

Key Duties:

• The successful applicant will be expected to build and manage an internal and external technical platform for countrywide information dissemination aimed at delivering high volumes of high quality work within short term limits
• initiating and planning PR Compains
• Answering inquiries from individuals, members, journalists and other organizations

Qualifications:

• great interpersonal and communication skills with a minimum of five years experience in public relations
• Should be result oriented with leadership and team worker abilities and motivation to work in a membership driven private sector organization among other

Remuneration:
UNCCI will pay competitive commercial level salaries to the successful candidates. in addition, there will be perfomance related pay where appropriate and applicable


 How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should send us comprehensive applications and up to date CV's with day time telephone numbers, by email or courier or hand deliver to the address below so as to reach us by saturday 30th June 2012.

 You should also summarize earnings with Job reference number, current monthly salary, your benefits in kind

The Director, Recruitments and Selection,

JAVA Consulting Ltd

Plot 116, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya

P.O Box 2979, Kampala

Deadline: 30th June 2012

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Procurement Jobs at Centenary Bank in Uganda

Job Title:
Procurement Supervisor

Centenary Bank, the leading Micro Fi­nance and Commercial Bank in Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experi­enced and competent persons in the fol­lowing fields;

Procurement Supervisor

Reports to: Procurement Manager

Role: Maintain an updated price database, vendor database performance, register of specifica­tion for supplies and services, and follow up implementation of Tender Committee deci­sions in line with Procurement and Asset Management Manual (PAMM) and the exist­ing Service Level Agreements.

Key Result Areas

    Maintain an updated price database for the purchases/supplies of the bank through con­ducting market research and making recom­mendations to user departments.
    Review and verify requisitions for items from Divisions and branches in line with the bank procurement plan and budget and generate periodic reports.
    Compile and file monthly schedules for pur­chases and placed orders. Maintain an updat­ed status for the same in line with the bank policy and guideline.
    Maintain an updated register of specifica­tions for supplies, assets and services for the bank in line with the branding guidelines and PAMM.
    Follow up and report on implementation of Tender Committee/ decisions in accordance with PAMM and the bank procurement plan
    Coordinate/initiate placement of order and payment of procured goods and supplies in line with accounting procedures and manual.
    Liaise with the user departments, carryout vetting, ranking, monitoring and evaluation of suppliers’ performance and generate periodic status reports in line with MOU, Service level agreements and PAMM.
    Prepare qualitative monthly procurement re­ports in line with PAMM.

Requirement:
Required Qualifications

    Honours degree in Procurement, Com­merce, Accounting, or field relevant to the position.
    Professional qualifications/certification rel­evant to the position such as CIPS
    Relevant Post Graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
    At least 3 years experience at supervisor level in a large procuring entity
    Understanding of the public procurement regulatory framework
    Understanding of world bank procurement procedures

Key Skills/Competencies

    Ability to handle multiple projects
    able to work under minimal supervision
    A team player, with a positive attitude.
    Strong research, report writing, communica­tion and networking skills/ Interpersonal and negotiation skills
    High level of integrity

How to apply:

Application procedure Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply;

    Downloading an application form for employ­ment from www.centenarybank.co.ug
    Fill it and enclose an application letter, Curric­ulum Vitae (CV), three competent referees and applicable academic documents.
     Submit the application not later 26th June, 2012 to:

The General Manager, Human Resources, Centenary Bank Plot 16, Namirembe Road, R O. Box 1892. KAMPALA Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 26th June 2012

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Jobs at Centenary Bank Uganda - Credit Analyst

Job Title:

Credit Analyst (2)

Centenary bank, the leading Micro Fi­nance and Commercial Bank in Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experi­enced and competent persons in the fol­lowing fields;

Credit Analyst (2)

Reports to: Supervisor Corporate Credit

Role: To analyze, review and reformulate credit proposals/ packages originating from branches for presentation to credit committees in accordance to the credit policy and guidelines.

Key Result Areas

    Review and critically analyze all commercial and corporate credit applications for accura­cy, completeness and compliance with policy; and recommend to head office and manage­ment credit committees in line with policy
    Prepare and process loans applications for the Board Credit Committee in accordance to with the department’s guidelines.
    Monitor the performance of commercial loans on a monthly basis and recommend re­medial actions to management in accordance to credit policy.
    Follow-up disbursement documents with the branches and legal division to ensure credit approvals under their respective branches are timely disbursed.
    Participate in business growth and contribute towards the attainment of the division’s tar­gets in line with the division’s work plan and bank’s policy.
    Identify training needs and participate in the training of commercial loans officers in line with the credit policy.
    Preparation of departmental credit reports in line with the credit policy.


Requirement:
Required Qualifications

    Honours university degree in business man­agement related field.
    At least 3 years experience in commercial fending with excellent credit underwriting skills
    Experience as Commercial Loan Officer in a financial institution added advantage
    Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
    Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience: 3











How to apply:
Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply;

Downloading an application form for employ­ment from www.centenarybank.co.ug

Fill it and enclose an application letter, Curric­ulum Vitae (CV), three competent referees and applicable academic documents.

Submit the application not later 26th June, 2012 to:

The General Manager, Human Resources, Centenary Bank, Plot 16, Namirembe Road P O. Box 1892. KAMPALA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 29th June 2012

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Marketing Officer Jobs at Centenary Bank in Uganda

Job Title:
Marketing Officer

( Centenary Bank, Uganda )

Centenary Bank, the leading Micro Fi­nance and Commercial Bank in Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experi­enced and competent persons in the fol­lowing fields;

Marketing Officer

Reports to: Manager Marketing and Branding

Role: Design, & review the advertising & promo­tional items/Programs of the bank, conduct regular market research & surveys, review, Design marketing communication messages in line with Divisional work plan.

    Design and review promotion plans for Bank products and services in accordance with the Bank’s objectives/business strategy.
    Identify and develop and implement market­ing strategies for defined market segments in line with the Bank’s objectives/business strat­egy.
    Design, implement and review the distribu­tion of the advertising and promotional and marketing communication items/ programs of the Bank in line with the Bank’s objectives.
    Obtain research reports and publications, as­sess new and emerging threats and generate reports on the appropriate level of marketing activity to achieve the Bank objectives.
    Coordinate and participate in the Bank’s pro­motional activities, trade shows, and exhibi­tions
    Review promotion and marketing proposals and requests to the bank and advise manage­ment on the appropriate action to be taken
    Review, design and update the Bank’s prod­ucts and services on the website in liaison with the business Technology and corporate affairs & according to the Bank’s products, specifications & branding guidelines.
    Identify and develop new markets as well as tailor solutions for customer segments to grow the bank’s customers portfolio

Requirement:
Required Qualifications

    Honours degree in marketing management, Commerce,, business administration, or field relevant to the position.
    CJM post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
    At least 2 years experience in a branding/ marketing role in a large commercial estab­lishment preferably a financial institution

Key Skills/Competencies

    Customer centric disposition
    Ability to handle multiple projects
    Able to work under minimal supervision
    A team player.
    Strong research, report writing, communica­tion and networking skills/ Interpersonal and negotiation skills
    High level of integrity
    Readiness to travel within Uganda.

How to apply:

Application procedureInterested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply;

    Downloading an application form for employ­ment from www.centenarybank.co.ug
    Fill it and enclose an application letter, Curric­ulum Vitae (CV), three competent referees and applicable academic documents.
     Submit the application not later 26th June, 2012 to:

The General Manager, Human Resources, Centenary Bank Plot 16, Namirembe Road, R O. Box 1892. KAMPALA Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Deadline: 26th June 2012

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Administrative Officer Jobs at Centenary Bank in Uganda

Job Title:
Administrative Officer

( Centenary Bank, Uganda )

Centenary Bank, the leading Micro Finance and Commercial Bank in Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experi­enced and competent persons in the fol­lowing fields;

Administrative Officer (1)

Reports to: General Manager Credit

Role: To provide administrative support services to the Division in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and the Divisional work plan.

Key Result Areas:

    Developing, setting up and implementing the departmental filing system and safe custody of files/documents, security and confidentiality of all department information and records in line with existing bank policy and procedures and record management guidelines.
    Process, file, and dispatch of all Divisional correspondence, information and records in line with the department guidelines.
    Scheduling internal and external customer appointments and providing feed back in line with bank procedures.
    Planning and coordinating the requisition and utilization of the department materials and equipment in accordance with administrative guidelines.
    Drafting and preparing agenda, organizing and coordinating meetings, taking down minutes and providing feed back to members in line with bank policies.
    Maintaining an up-to date inventory of divisional assets and equipment and account for the resources in line with the bank’s policies and financial accounting guidelines.

Requirement:
Required Qualifications

    Honours degree in Office Administration and Management with excellent secretarial or re­lated field from reputable institution of higher learning.
    At least 2 years experience in a similar posi­tion in a large organization
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Good planning and organizational skills of a high profile nature.
    Confidentiality.
    Care and sensitivity in execution of official work.
    High level of integrity
    Excellent computer knowledge and skill.

How to apply:

Application procedureInterested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply;

    Downloading an application form for employ­ment from www.centenarybank.co.ug
    Fill it and enclose an application letter, Curric­ulum Vitae (CV), three competent referees and applicable academic documents.
     Submit the application not later 26th June, 2012 to:

The General Manager, Human Resources, Centenary Bank Plot 16, Namirembe Road, R O. Box 1892. KAMPALA Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Deadline: 26th June 2012

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Jobs at Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI)

Job Title: Head of Trade, Economic Policies, Lobying and Advocacy ( Job Ref JVA 00160)
Reports to: Secretary General

Responsibilities:

• Create greater awareness and sensitization of key players and the general public on the need for favorable business environment for the chambers members
• Develop strategies for lobbying the government and other stakeholders to create and sustain favorable business and trade policies
• Create, mainstream and sustain advocacy in all UNCCI's member's interests

Personal Specifications:

• A minimum of five years experience in business in a competitive result focused environment
• Proven experience in advocacy work as well  as Data collection, Research, report writing and documentation 
• A minimum bachelors degree in Social Sciences or Economics or Business or journalism

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send us comprehensive applications and up to date CV's with day time telephone numbers, by email or courier or hand deliver to the address below so as to reach us by saturday 30th June 2012.
 You should also summarize earnings with Job reference number, current monthly salary, your benefits in kind

The Director, Recruitments and Selection,
JAVA Consulting Ltd
Plot 116, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya
P.O Box 2979, Kampala

Deadline: 30th June 2012

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