Engineer Jobs at CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Title: Production Engineer Trainee (Development & Production Dept)

About this job

Our Client CNOOC Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the above vacancy;

Primary Function:

    ŸResponsible for  production and Operation.
    Assists The Process and Operation Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    ŸWorks with Reservoir Engineers to accomplish basic goals of depletion strategy. Recommends adjustment of production rates where required.
    ŸWorks with the drilling department and engineering department to fulfill the oil field development plan;
    ŸInspects and supervises the oil field maintenance activities and ensures that contractors perform quality work.
    ŸExecutes some duties related to petroleum engineering, such as programming sampling work or other work assigned by the supervisor as required.
    ŸProvides on-site supervision and program implementation for rig less activities including slick-line, electric-line, remedial stimulation, and coiled tubing, etc.
    ŸContinually reviews artificial lift performance and works with Engineers and Operations staff; and adopts the NODAL analysis to ensure optimal efficiency.
    ŸReviews completion equipment design and recommends improvements where appropriate.
    ŸProvides advice for improvement of the regulation and rules on operation management, and executes them as required.
    Other duties assigned by supervisor/line manager.

Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree or above.
    Petroleum engineering, drilling and completion or equivalent.
    About 1-year related working experience.
    Knowledge of exploration, development, production, drilling and completion.
    Knowledge of cost control and laws.
    Understanding of petroleum contract, reservoir, geology and oil production.
    Good organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
    Good analyzing and problem-solving ability.
    Good command of both written and spoken English.
    Good team player.
    Highly motivated and achievement orientated.
    Preference to overseas and offshore oil field working experience.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address   and send your application by email to cnoocjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Deadline: 13th July 2012

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Jobs at Simba Group of Companies in Uganda- Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager
About this job

Our client Simba Group of Companies is currently starting an integrated bio energy farm and seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individuals for the vacancy above.

Reports to: CEO

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Developing appropriate financial policies and processes for company from scratch
    Design budgeting process and oversee budget development and track spending
    Recruiting and supervising junior accountant(s) who will do first line data entry
    Supervise reconciliation of all areas of spend, including cash spend on farm
    Preparation of quarterly and annual accounts and managing audit proces
    Develop monthly management reporting and communication to CEO/Board
    Managing all tax and regulatory issues
    Strategic auditing of key aspects of business to ensure controls
    Work with CEO/Project Manager on funding strategies: banking partners for asset financing, grant agencies, equity raising (if required for future expansion)
    Other tasks as required

Qualifications:

    Be a qualified accountant
    Be comfortable working in a startup environment; thrive in entrepreneurial setting
    Have experience leading a finance team; be able to build the finance department from scratch with minimal supervision
    Experience with Tally accounting package (Simba Telecom accounting system), however, this is not essential. If candidate does not have experience with Tally, must be willing to quickly learn key aspects of software

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address   and send your application by email to simbajobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.


Deadline: 20th July 2012

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Jobs at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) in Uganda- Executive Director

Job Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an indigenous organisation spearheading the fight against HIV/ AIDS through HIV prevention, care and support service
      
Duration:
   
Job Description:    
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an indigenous organisation spearheading the fight against HIV/ AIDS through HIV prevention, care and support services. Our mission is to contribute the process of preventing new HIV infections, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV and AIDS. TASO requires services of a dynamic individual to serve in the position of Executive Director. S/he will assist the TASO Board of Trustees in fulfilling its mandate and providing overall strategic leadership and management of TASO, in the pursuit of our mission and strategic goals.

Key Outputs:
• Strategic plan development.

• Adequate resource mobilisation for the attainment of the strategic plans.

• Appropriate organisational policies and systems formulated and implemented to ensure effective and efficient management in the organisation.

• Effective oversight of programme implementation to ensure attainment of the set goals.

• Provide Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and ensuring that they are up-to-date on key strategic issues.

• Productive relationship with donors, partners and other stakeholders maintained.

• Effective advocacy for TASO and the fight against HIV/AIDS carried out.

• Regular reports to all partners and stakeholders produced and disseminated as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the formulation of TASO strategic and development plans, formulation and review of policies when appropriate, and recommend the plans and policies to the Board of Trustees for approval.

• Provide strategic guidance in the mobilization of funds and other resources required for the effective implementation of TASO activities and oversee the preparation of proposals for resource mobilisation support to TASO.

• Mobilise adequate resources for the implementation of TASO programmes.

• Identify, negotiate, and nurture strategic partnerships with other development partners to access additional resources for TASO.

• Direct the establishment of effective and efficient management and operating structures and systems.

• Provide appropriate direction and guidance for programme management and take other necessary measures to ensure that TASO operations are effective and efficient.

• Oversee program reviews and evaluations to ensure that TASO operations remain relevant and responsive to the clients’ needs in the best possible manner within the available resources.

• Foster strong and productive teamwork among the top management of TASO and establish a teamwork culture at all levels of TASO.

• Maintain oversight of financial control, and the appropriate and judicious utilisation of funds and other resources under TASO’s care, in accordance with relevant policies, agreements, regulations and legislation.

• Provide strategic and policy guidance on TASO advocacy programme and the partnerships between TASO and other organizations/bodies.

• Provide Secretarial services to the TASO BOT; convene meetings of the Board of Trustees as required and provide the necessary support and guidance.

• Keep the Board of Trustees up-dated on key program developments and decisions taken by management and submit to the Board for their approval or noting, proposals and other issues requiring their attention.

• In consultation with the Deputy Executive Director, direct and guide the preparation of work plans, budgets, routine progress reports and adhoc reports on TASO activities.
Preferred Skills:    
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Health related field or Social Sciences with additional training of a Postgraduate degree in Health Management or Training in institutional management.

Minimum Experience and Exposure:
10 years in institutional management; at least 5 of which should have been at senior management level in an organisation offering services similar to those of TASO.

Essential Knowledge:
• Health/medical knowledge, with a bias in HIV/AIDS.

• Basic interventions of HIV/AIDS, and rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.

• The HIV/AIDS situation in Uganda and the rest of the world.

• Developments and trends in HIV/AIDS care in Uganda and internationally.

• Potential sources of support for HIV/AIDS care activities.

• National and international legislations and policies relating to HIV/AIDS.

• Monitoring and evaluation principles.

• Board Secretarial practice.

Key Skills:
• Policy Development.

• Strategy Development.

• General Management.

• Leadership and Team Building.

• Advocacy and Negotiation.

• Resource Mobilisation.

• Communication.

• Management of Meetings.

• Negotiation.

Remuneration:
TASO offers a highly competitive package for the position.


How to Apply:
Candidates who meet all the above requirements should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, with e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, copies of certified academic and professional testimonials /certificates and three referees.

Please forward your applications to:

Director Executive Selection and Recruitment,
IFE Consultants,
Serena Conference Centre,
Suite 335,
P.O. Box 4220, Kampala,
Tel: 0414 234 120.
OR
Email to: frontoffice@ifeconsultants.biz

CLOSING DATE for submission of applications is Friday, 13th July 2012

NB: Candidates who applied earlier need NOT re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Deadline: 13th July 2012

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Jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in Uganda- Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant (2 positions)
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a national Ugandan organization that was established in 1991 as a medical institution and HIV AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in medical research, health care and training.

Duration:
   
Job Description:    
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a national Ugandan organization that was established in 1991 as a medical institution and HIV AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in medical research, health care and training. Vacancies exist for well qualified and experienced persons to be filled as indicated below:

Post 1: Senior Accountant (2 positions)

The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Accountant and his/her absence to the Finance Director. The Senior Accountant is responsible for operations and projects accounts which involve grants management, disbursement, accountability and timely/accurate preparation and submission of grants financial reports.

He/she will ensure that all staff’s salary payments are effectively and timely carried out as well as ensuring that all supplies’ costs are appropriately allocated.

Main Duties:
• Developing mechanisms for grant disbursement, accountability and reporting in line with donors / funders’ requirements

• Guiding the project staff and other finance staff in finance management and reporting to enable effective and timely program implementation

• Approving all grant disbursements and review all grant accountability for some project sub grantees

• Tracking income and expenditure in line with grant budgets and advices projects staff on progress and areas of improvement

• Analysing and reviewing grant general ledger transactions and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of grants to the donors / funders

• Ensuring accurate Bank Reconciliation of all JCRC accounts as may be allocated

• Overseeing finance accounting and accountability at the JCRC upcountry sites

• Reviewing Cooperative Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for each sub-grant and ensuring all agreements are complied with ensuring all the documentation for the specific grant(s) are in order.

• Ensuring that all suppliers and staff salary payments are effectively and timely carried out as well as ensuring that all wage costs are appropriately allocated and apportioned to different projects /programmes and ensuring that all statutory obligations and other deductions are done.

• Ensuring all JCRC payments and stores records including inventory are properly documented and that all invoices to partners / clients are produced accurately and on time.
Preferred Skills:    
Qualifications & Experience:
A degree in Accounting or Business Administration and completed a professional accounting registration by the accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA and CPA.

A 5-year progressive and professional accounting experience of which 2 years should have been in Civil Society Fund (CSF) and UASID funded projects. Experience in supervision of grant and fund accounting, payroll administration, financial reporting, processing payments and invoice management is highly essential.

Other Terms and conditions: The position will be remunerated in line with the remuneration system at JCRC. The salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:
Applications and supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications and curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names plus telephone contacts of three professional referees should either be posted to:


Manager; Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), Plot 101, Lubowa Hill, Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala OR sent by email to: hr@jcrc.org.ug

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Thursday 12th July 2011.

Deadline: 12th July 2012

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Laboratory Technician Jobs at Reproductive Health Uganda

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (3 Posts)

Duty Station: Gulu (1), Hoima (1), and (1), Lira (1)
Reports to: Branch In-Charge

Job Role:
Provide Laboratory services at RHU service delivery points to compliment clinical services at select clinics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Process specimens, and help diagnose conditions and release quality and timely laboratory results

2. Manage and maintain laboratory equipment and reagents in accordance with laboratory standards

3. Refer clients or specimens to relevant partner agencies as necessary

4. Plan for, budget and maintain adequate stock of laboratory reagents and equipment

5. Provide technical advice on ways of improving current laboratory services

6. Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and temperament:
Thorough knowledge and skills in laboratory service provision. Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task in an efficient and timely manner; demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, and willingness to coach and build task oriented teams.

Training and experience:
Diploma in Laboratory Science Technology. Experience in providing laboratory services for a wide range of conditions over at least two years. Previous NGO experience will be an added advantage.

How to apply:
Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:

The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala
Or
hand-deliver at:
RHU Head Office,
Plot 2, Katego Road,
Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Closing Date: Thursday, 19th July, 2012. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Deadline: 19th July 2012

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Reproductive Health Uganda Jobs Vacancies- Service Provider

Job Title:
Service Provider In-Charge (1 Post)

Duty Station: Tororo
Reports to: Medical Coordinator

Job Role:
Manage and provide Sexual & Reproductive Health(SRH) services at RHU outlets in accordance with M.O.H and international guidelines. SRH services include counseling and providing of long and short term methods of family planning, diagnosis of simple related conditions, such as STIs, malaria, UTI/RTI, screening for cancer of the cervix, management of infertility, HIV counseling and testing, etc. These services are offered at the static clinic as well as in the community, through outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initiate and develop programme activities that address branch gender and youth focused SRH client needs.

2. Manage clinic, outreach and community SRH service delivery units so as to attain and maintain quality standards and increase male as well as female clientele

3. Co-ordinate and monitor programme and project implementation at the RHU branch to ensure attainment of planned results.

4. Provide cost –effective and sustainable clinical SRH services to clients at all delivery units as per RHU’s SRH package.

5. Provide technical training, guidance and mentoring to staff and community resource persons to standardize and improve their performance

6. Develop and maintain networks with partner organizations at district level for purposes of information as well as resource sharing and cost saving

7. Coordinate and support RHU Volunteer Members’ activities at the branch

8. Maintain valid and up to date documentation regarding RHU branch activities, including the preparing timely, accurate and complete programme and financial reports

9. Advocate for inclusion of RHU activities into district work plans, and advocate for access to District health resources

10. Perform any other professional duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and temperament:
Thorough knowledge as well as skill in providing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services. Skill in offering related training, quality of care assessment, supervision, excellent report writing and feedback. Demonstrated effective leadership, administration and motivation skills, organizational ability and capacity to multi-task and deliver accurate and complete results in an efficient and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision or under pressure, and willingness to coach, guide, and build task oriented teams.

Training and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Comprehensive Nursing from an accredited institution and five years of relevant experience in Reproductive Health Service Delivery, including long term family planning, as well as proven training and experience in project management. Individuals with previous NGO experience and basic book-keeping and accounting skills will have added advantage.


How to apply:
Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:

The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala
Or
hand-deliver at:
RHU Head Office,
Plot 2, Katego Road,
Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Closing Date: Thursday, 19th July, 2012. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Deadline: 19th July 2012

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Jobs at Reproductive Health Uganda- Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Duration:
   
Job Description:    
Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, highimpact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation

RHU seeks to recruit highly skilled, experienced and motivated persons to fill the following positions:

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (1 Post)

Duty Station: RHU Head Office, Kampala Reports to: Director of Programmes

Job Role:
Develop and implement an effective Monitoring and Evaluation system that address the needs of RHU.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of RHU Programs and Projects

2. Consolidate and analyze Association service statistics and advise management about adherence to programme focus vis a vis strategic plan

3. Package RHU programme out-puts and share them with management stakeholders, periodically

4. Contribute to research planning and budgeting process, including developing of concept papers and proposals

5. Train staff in the use of M&E and Research methods

6. Facilitate data management of the Association, including production of electric reports

7. Lead in formulating Research, Monitoring and Evaluation system that stimulates learning and measurement of progress

8. Lead production, dissemination and utilization of evidence-based research and subsequent results

9. Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge, skills and temperament:
Thorough knowledge and skills in, monitoring, evaluation and research. Proven knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative M/E and research methods especially in Reproductive Health; ability to write concise reports and submit them within set deadlines; and ability to work effectively under pressure, and to conceptualize, develop, and implement performance based improvement strategies. Training skills and ability to generate and maintain accurate records

Training and experience:
Masters degree in BSc Statistics, or Computer Science. Conversant with Computer packages such as SPSS, Epinfo etc and with experience in qualitative as well as quantitative data analysis and dissemination. Experience in social research, data base design and maintenance for at least three years. Individuals with previous NGO experience will have added advantage.

How to apply:
Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:

The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala
Or
hand-deliver at:
RHU Head Office,
Plot 2, Katego Road,
Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Closing Date: Thursday, 19th July, 2012. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Deadline: 19th July 2012

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Finance Assistant Jobs at Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Uganda

JOB TITLE: Finance Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Finance Manager
LOCATION: Mbarara
Reporting relationships:
The Financial assistant reports to the financial manager
Job Summary:
The financial assistant provides support in all financial and administrative functions in the department.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
.Compiles back up documentation, verifies the accuracy of itemized charges, account numbers and total costs.
.Responds to inquiries, checks and accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
.Provides accounting advise\services to staff
.Prepares, maintains and records petty cash vouchers on a daily basis.
.Assists the Financial Manager in preparing Vendors receipts.
.Ensures Bank payments are prepared and recorded.
.Ensures safe custody of office petty cash along with reconciled balance at the end of the day and over sees utilization of petty cash advanced to the Administrative Assistant.
Record Keeping
.Maintains records through filing, retrieval, retention,storage ,compilation, coding and updating.
.Records, classifies, and summarizes accounting transactions; make accurate entries in QuickBooks Pro
.Records all accounting transactions according to the policies of EGPAF
.Prepares receipts for all funds received back in office
.Serves as bank agent
Administration:
Assist the financial manager with cash request preparation for EGPAF Uganda field office
.Assist the finance manager in compiling monthly end package to DC office
.Assist the finance manager to receive expense reports  and advance requests from staff members and performs initial review for accuracy and completeness
.Trains new staff in expense report and travel advance procedures
.Work with other members of the finance department in responding to internal audit requests or other reporting requirements
Any other assigned task by the supervisor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
.Degree in Accounting
.Two years (minimum) of professional work experience for the public or private sector orga nisation
.Experience with international donor environment preferred
.Familiarity with USAID regulations preferred
.Highly proficient in Ms Excel
.Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting software systems.
.Highly motivated with good organizational and analytical skills




How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and CV to :
The Country Director\COP
Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation(EGPAF)
Plot 18A Kyadondo road, Nakasero
p.o BOX21127, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
Deadline 20\07\2012

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