Community Development Officer Job Vacancy at District Local Government in Uganda

Job Title: Community Development Officer

(3 posts)

Reference No.: MNF DSC 005/2012

Salary Scale: U4

Reports to: Sub-county Chief

Job Purpose:

To facilitate and empower communities for community development.

Key Functions:

i. Planning and budgeting for development programmes at the community level;

ii. Supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local communities;

iii. Organizing local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives;

iv. Sensitizing communities on gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations;

v. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on community development programmes and projects;

vi. Promoting the creation and growth of functional groups for the improved welfare of the population;

vii. Sensitizing communities to adhere to existing legislation on gender and child rights.

viii. Any other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications:

    • An honors degree in the Development Studies, Arts, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social

Administration and Management Science from a recognized University or Institution.


How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following Vacant Posts in Manafwa District Local Government, Manafwa and Lwakhakha Town Councils. Interested persons should obtain application forms (PSC Form 3) in triplicate from the Secretaries,

District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission. Serving Officers should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments who should be reminded of the closing date. Only certified copies of the academic and professional qualifications, CV, daytime telephone contacts, 3 passport size photographs and any other relevant documents should be attached to the application. Closing date is four weeks from the date of the advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Manafwa District Service Commission

P.O. Box 916 Mbale.

Deadline: 14th Nov 2012

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Accounts Assistants Assistant Job Vacancy at Manafwa District Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant (5 posts)

Reference No.: MNF DSC 006/2012

Salary Scale: U5

Reports to: Accountant

Job Purpose:

To perform basic accounting processes involving  preparing books of accounts and keeping custody of accounting transaction records.

Key Functions:

i. Providing custody for accounting records and documents;

ii. Posting financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers to General ledger and updating books of accounts;

iii. Entering transactions into the commitment control register;

iv. Providing custody of cash and imprest and effecting payments; and

v. Preparing draft monthly reconciliation reports.

vi. Any other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor

Person specification:

(i) Qualifications

    • A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management or Business Studies/ Administration from a recognised awarding Institution.

Or A Pre-professional Accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from recognised Institution and accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).

(ii) Experience

At least 3 years of working experience as an Accounts Assistant in public or a reputable organisation.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following Vacant Posts in Manafwa District Local Government, Manafwa and Lwakhakha Town Councils. Interested persons should obtain application forms (PSC Form 3) in triplicate from the Secretaries,

District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission. Serving Officers should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments who should be reminded of the closing date. Only certified copies of the academic and professional qualifications, CV, daytime telephone contacts, 3 passport size photographs and any other relevant documents should be attached to the application. Closing date is four weeks from the date of the advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Manafwa District Service Commission

P.O. Box 916 Mbale.

Deadline: 14th Nov 2012

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Personnel Officer Job Vacancy at Manafwa District Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Personnel Officer (1 post)

Reference No. : MNF DSC 004/2012

Salary Scale: U4L

Reports to: Senior Personnel Officer

Job Purpose:

To participate in Human Resource Management in a Local Government.

Key Functions:

i. Carrying out staff welfare management for Local Governments;

ii. Planning and organising the manpower resource through recruitment, deployment, training, utilisation and discharge as per schedule;

iii. Monitoring staff performance through staff appraisal exercise to ensure quality service delivery;

iv. Preparing Human Resource Management work plans, budgets and performance reports as instructed by the supervisor;

v. Interpreting the Human Resource policies, rules, regulations and procedures;

vi. Providing assistance in the management of the payroll of the Local Governments; and

vii. Compiling, reviewing and keeping custody of the staff lists and related personnel records.

viii. Any other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor

Person specification:

(i) Qualifications

    • An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) or Human

Resources Management or Social Sciences (with Personnel/ Human Resource Management as an option) or Management Science or Business Administration (Management) or Arts (with Personnel/ Human Resource Management as an option) from a recognized University.


How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following Vacant Posts in Manafwa District Local Government, Manafwa and Lwakhakha Town Councils. Interested persons should obtain application forms (PSC Form 3) in triplicate from the Secretaries,

District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission. Serving Officers should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments who should be reminded of the closing date. Only certified copies of the academic and professional qualifications, CV, daytime telephone contacts, 3 passport size photographs and any other relevant documents should be attached to the application. Closing date is four weeks from the date of the advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Manafwa District Service Commission

P.O. Box 916 Mbale.

Deadline: 14th Nov 2012

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Principal Assistant Secretary Job Vacancy at Manafwa District Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Principal Assistant Secretary

(PAS) (1 post)

Reference No.: MNF DSC 001/2012

Salary Scale: U2

Reports to: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Job Purpose:

To assist the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer in coordinating and monitoring all Departmental projects, programmes and administrative matters.

Key Functions:

i. Coordinating the preparation of audit query responses and initiating actions on PAC directives;

ii. Managing, updating and monitoring inventory of equipment, fixtures and logistics in the District;

iii. Producing quarterly and annual performance  reports for the Administration Department;

iv. Compiling responses for the CAO to queries raised in Council meetings and writing speeches for CAO and other superiors;

v. Channelling routine inquiries and coordinating media and public relations matters affecting the District;

vi. Organizing functions and meetings at the District;

vii. Enforcing accountability for financial and other public resources in the District;

viii. Monitoring and evaluating departmental activities and projects to ensure proper service delivery;

ix. Monitoring adherence to National and District priorities, policies, programmes and legal obligations in the District; and

x. Providing technical support on implementation of Government policies to sub-sectors in the District.

Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications:

Should have an Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Arts or Management or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science plus a Certificate in Administrative Law and post graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management from a recognized University or Institution.

(ii) Experience:

Should have a working experience of at least six (6) years, three of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Secretary or Senior Officer Level handling administrative duties in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following Vacant Posts in Manafwa District Local Government, Manafwa and Lwakhakha Town Councils. Interested persons should obtain application forms (PSC Form 3) in triplicate from the Secretaries,

District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission. Serving Officers should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments who should be reminded of the closing date. Only certified copies of the academic and professional qualifications, CV, daytime telephone contacts, 3 passport size photographs and any other relevant documents should be attached to the application. Closing date is four weeks from the date of the advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Manafwa District Service Commission

P.O. Box 916 Mbale.

Deadline: 14th Nov 2012

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Agriculture Manager Job Vacancy at Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd

Job Title: Manager, Agriculture (SBG 11)
Reports to: Head, Agriculture in Business Banking

Job Purpose:
To grow and retain a portfolio  of Agricultural commercial and business banking relationships by performing a proactive, mobile, value adding financial partnership role, ensuring that close personal attention is given to providing full array of customized financial solutions and services tailored to meet the growth needs and potential of the portfolio

Key Accountabilities:

• Promoting, selling and structuring a wide and diverse range of financial solutions customized to best meet the financial needs of agriculture related customers
• Identifying and taking ownership of sales leads generated for associate Group Company stakeholders
• Mining and analyzing customer data to identify and plan for expansion and/ or additional business opportunities

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Graduate preferably  BSc Agric (Economics) or B Com (Agric) Honors with at least 4 years of relevant agricultural market experience 
• Clear understanding of the agriculture market, the economic factors which influence it and the needs of the business sector
• Clear understanding of agriculture value proposition and delivery strategy

 How to Apply:

Please send your application to: sbicugrecruitment@stanbic.com or Head of Human Resources, 6th Floor Crested Towers, short tower, Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd. P.O Box 7131, Kampala

Deadline: 9th Nov 2012

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Jobs at Stanbic Bank Uganda- Credit Originator

Job Title: Credit Originator (SBG 11)- 2 positions
Reports to: Manager, Credit Support in Business Banking Department

Job Purpose:

• Assist the BB Relationship Managers with the origination of large and structured credit proposals within acceptable turnaround times
• Grow the bank's lending book while maintaining a high quality of lending assets through timely preparation of good quality applications

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare formal credit applications within  acceptable turnaround times assisting with any credit aspects relating to the deal up to the point of final drwdown under the facility 
• Build credit partnership with relevant stakeholders and communication
• Support the relationship manager to deliver world class service to our external customers

Qualifications, experience and Skills

• Must have a relevant business qualification, ie Bachelor of Commerce
• Well proven origination and financial analysis credit skills
• Sound understanding of the bank's customer value proposition and products

How to Apply:
Please send your application to: sbicugrecruitment@stanbic.com or Head of Human Resources, 6th Floor Crested Towers, short tower, Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd. P.O Box 7131, Kampala

Deadline: 9th Nov 2012

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Jobs at MTN in Uganda- Forensic Analyst

Job Title:  Forensic Analyst (1 Position)

The position reports to the Manager Forensic Audits

The main purpose of the job is: -

    To minimise risk through prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and other non-ethical acts in line with MTN-Uganda's "Zero Tolerance" policy on fraud.

Prime responsibilities of the position:

    Analysis of investigations and submission of timely reports with precise and concise recommendations to management and assist in ensuring implementation of recommended solutions and controls for future improvements.
    To conduct formal recorded interviews with suspects and witnesses in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice.
    To gather, record and securely retain evidence relating to an investigation in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice.
    Build a network of informers who can report on fraud and theft tendencies, which can enable MTN Uganda to actively and proactively respond.
    To take static and mobile surveillance as required as required, utilizing covert equipment where appropriate, in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice.
    Liaise closely with Uganda police and monitor cases handed over to them for court process ensuring the exhibits used in court are returned to MTN Uganda.
    When required and duly authorised, assist the police in search of premises, questioning of suspects, including interviewing suspects at police stations.
    Liaising and working with CID and the DPP. Occasionally attend and give evidence in court.
    To maintain an up to date working knowledge of company policies and procedures as well as the code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.
    Positively assist the Manager Forensic Audits with monthly reports on fraud and manage all fraud information received.
    Implement control frameworks in managing risks, preventing and detecting irregularities of which fraud makes up the key component.
    To maintain confidentiality and discretion in carrying out all duties of the position.
    To organise and prioritise workload and undertake other duties consistent with the purpose of the position.
    Escalation of investigation issues and risk to the supervisor and BRM management.
    Liaison with revenue assurance, internal audit, risk management and both physical and system security management.

The applicant must possess the following;

    A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Computer Science, Information Technology or Business Computing.
    Qualification in study towards Fraud Examination.
    At least 3 years progressive hands on investigative experience.
    Proven ability to identify and analyse frauds and forgery trends in the Telecommunications industry and innovative measure to combat/reduce losses.
    Knowledge of MS packages, criminal law, and the criminal justice system would be ideal.



How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O Box 24624, Kampala.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2012

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Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy at Crystal Ventures Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Ideal candidate should be experienced in financial management, business processes and organizational planning and should be able to work independently with no supervision. this person must have strong leadership skills, well organized, flexible and able to work independently with no supervision.

Must have:

• Masters degree in business Administration or any related field
• Managerial level experience in an investment company or group of companies with at least 5 years in financial and operational management of business
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS office and functional knowledge or practical application of various ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and communication

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the CEO provide strategic vision, planning and operational leadership to ensure that the group's investiments compete in global economy and increase shareholder value
• Overall operational management and control which entails monitoring and in some cases direct involvement in the operations of companies, participation in designing of policies and procedures and ensure effectiveness thereof

How to Apply:
interested candidates can apply with full details( application letter, CV, 2 current referees, contact details) to recruitment@cvl.co.rw

Deadline: 5th Nov 2012

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Jobs at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)- Program Assistant

Job Title: Program Assistant

Specific Requirements/ Competencies:

• Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and gender mainstreaming approaches
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages
• Proven ability to develop, motivate and lead WCM groups to self- reliance through provision of quarterly and timely technical guidance and support
• Good networking and advocacy skills to promote the project and NUDIPU actitivities effectively

Qualifications Required:

•  Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Adult Education, Community Development, Economics, Education or any other related disciplines. Experience in working with Disability based organizations and/or rural communities as well as knowledge of local language will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts and detailed CV including day time telephone contacts of at least 3 referees specially addressed to the Executive Director,
NUDIPU, P.O Box 8567, Kampala

Deadline: 2nd Nov 2012

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Jobs at Uganda Law Reform Commission in Uganda- Secretary

Job Title: Secretary
Salary Scale: LR 1A

Duties:
The secretary is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission. In particular, he/she will perform the following duties

• Keeping the commissioners informed and tendering advice to them in respect of all business of the commission
• Implementing decisions of the commission
•  Implementing policies of the government of Uganda regarding the Commission's work
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and Working Experience:

• A minimum qualification of an honors degree in Law from a recognized university and a diploma in legal practice
• At least 10 years working experience 2 of which should have been at the level of Head of department above in Government
• Considerable and progressive professional experience in legal field
• Good computer skills
•  A relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• He/ She should be familiar with the government of Uganda financial management procedures. 

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send their applications in triplicate, with names and contacts of 2 references, a detailed CV and certified photocopies of their testimonials to the Chairman, Uganda Law Reform Commission, Workers House, 8th Floor, Plot 1, Pilkington Road P.O Box 12149, Kampala

Deadline: 25th Nov 2012

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