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Jobs at US Embassy in Uganda - Welder


Job Title: Welder; FP-AA FSN-4
Vacancy announcement

U. S. Mission, Uganda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 015/2013 Date: 03/18/2013

OPEN TO:            All Qualified Candidates
POSITION:          Welder; FP-AA FSN-4                                             

WORK HOURS:     Full-time; 40 hours/week
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

"The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Welder."

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Assigned to Facilities Maintenance Section, responsible for general metal craft fabrications, welding, and repairs of leased or government owned properties.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education required:  Completion of secondary school (both O’ and A’ levels) is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanical skills in welding and fabrication trade is required.
2. Work Experience required: Three years of journeyman mechanical production skills experience in welding and fabrication trade is required.
3. Language required:  Level II English ability (limited knowledge in both written and spoken) is required.
4. Knowledge required: Must have full journeyman knowledge of established practices and procedures of the welding trade.
5. Skills and Abilities required: Must be able to use all tools of the trade, be able to independently interact with American staff and must have a valid Ugandan driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS
After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews.  The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work.  The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal.

Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade.  In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant.  The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.


ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4.   Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5.   Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1.  Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174).

2.  A current resume or curriculum vitae.

3. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

4.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.


SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5


Deadline: 01/04/2013





Auto Electricians Jobs at Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited



Job Title: Auto  Electricians

Pan Afric Impex  Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit  qualified  suitable  applicants  for the  vacant position  above .Based in Kawempe opposite Aya Group  ltd in Kampala.
Minimum Competencies
•    A  formal  and  certified education  qualification  with a bias  in any of the  above  vacancies .
•    A  minimum of  one to two years proven working  practical  experience  , preferably with a busy transport company.
•    Strong organizational , interpersonal  , oral  and written  English and  Swahili languages communication and  team working skills.
•    Proficiency in computer in Business Communication is an added advantage  .
•    Good supervisory , repport writing  skills and time management  are  very essential .
•    Proven ability  to pass on skills to other employees of the company
•    Conversant  with health  and safety at work issues
Qualifications
•    A vocational  institute certificate as  min. qualification-6 posts


How to apply
Physically  bring  and  hand in  to the  Transport Divission’s Office Administrator a  motivational letter, not just  a job  application letter, explaining your interest in the stated position (including  expected salary), CV not exceeding  three pages , and  names  of two  work related references and applicants  day time telephone  contact to:
The  Head , Human  Resource, Transport Division ,Pan
Afric Impex (U) Limited


Deadline: 28 / 03 /2013



Mechanical Technicians Jobs at Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited


Job Title: Mechanical Technicians
Pan  Afric  Impex  Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit  qualified  suitable  applicants  for the  vacant position  above .Based in Kawempe opposite Aya Group  ltd in Kampala.
Minimum Competencies
•    A  formal  and  certified education  qualification  with a bias  in any of the  above  vacancies .
•    A  minimum of  one to two years proven working  practical  experience  , preferably with a busy transport company.
•    Strong organizational , interpersonal  , oral  and written  English and  Swahili languages communication and  team working skills.
•    Proficiency in computer in Business Communication is an added advantage  .
•    Good supervisory , repport writing  skills and time management  are  very essential .
•    Proven ability  to pass on skills to other employees of the company
•    Conversant  with health  and safety at work issues
Qualifications
•    A Diploma as  minimum  qualification-10 posts.


How to apply
Physically  bring  and  hand in  to the  Transport Divission’s Office Administrator a  motivational letter, not just  a job  application letter, explaining your interest in the stated position (including  expected salary), CV not exceeding  three pages , and  names  of two  work related references and applicants  day time telephone  contact to:
The  Head , Human  Resource, Transport Division ,Pan
Afric Impex (U) Limited

Deadline: 28 / 03 /2013




Jobs at Aga Khan Education Services in Uganda - Learning Support Teacher



Job Title: Learning Support Teacher
Aga  Khan  Education  Services, Uganda  is seeking  for qualified suitable applicants  to fill the vacant position above .
Responsibilities
•    Identify  students ‘ learning  needs in  numeracy/mathematics  and develop  strategies to address  the  needs
•    Develop  a learning  program  that meets  individual and group learning  needs with  a focus on  numeracy skills, such as  computation  and problem solving  skills.
•    Develop a  resource  bank  for teaching  students  of diverse learning  needs and keep accurate record of students ‘ learning  progress.
•    Organize and manage  resources  that are accessible   and appropriate to students  in the  Learning  Support Unit.

Specifications
•    Bachelors degree  in Education specializing in  Mathematics  and additional  training  in special needs  education will be  an added advantage.
•    Minimum of  5 years experience  in a similar position is required.
•    Ability to work with  Primary and Secondary school  students .
•    Knowledge  and  sensitivity  to students  diverse  cultures  and learning  difficulties .


How to apply
Interested  applicants  should submit  within  two weeks  from date of  advert: a detailed letter of application , current CV, copies of  relevant  certificates , telephone contact; names  and contacts of three professionals  referees using the address below;
The Human  Resources Officer
Plot  9-11, Makerere Road,
P. O. Box  6837, Kampala
Tel:+256 (0) 414 308 236


Deadline: 15/ 04 /2013



Procurement /Purchasing Assistants Jobs at Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited




Job Title: Procurement /Purchasing Assistants
Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit  qualified  suitable  applicants  for the  vacant position  above .Based in Kawempe opposite Aya Group  ltd in Kampala.
Minimum Competencies
•    A  formal  and  certified education  qualification  with a bias  in any of the  above  vacancies .
•    A  minimum of  one to two years proven working  practical  experience  , preferably with a busy transport company.
•    Strong organizational , interpersonal  , oral  and written  English and  Swahili languages communication and  team working skills.
•    Proficiency in computer in Business Communication is an added advantage  .
•    Good supervisory , repport writing  skills and time management  are  very essential .
•    Proven ability  to pass on skills to other employees of the company
•    Conversant  with health  and safety at work issues
Qualifications
•    Diploma as minimum  qualification -2 posts


How to apply
Physically  bring  and  hand in  to the  Transport Divission’s Office Administrator a  motivational letter, not just  a job  application letter, explaining your interest in the stated position (including  expected salary), CV not exceeding  three pages , and  names  of two  work related references and applicants  day time telephone  contact to:
The  Head , Human  Resource, Transport Division ,Pan
Afric Impex (U) Limited

Deadline: 28 / 03 /2013


Logistics /Marketing Assistants Jobs at Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited




Job Title: Logistics /Marketing Assistants
Pan  Afric  Impex  Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit  qualified  suitable  applicants  for the  vacant position  above .Based in Kawempe opposite Aya Group  ltd in Kampala.
Minimum Competencies
•    A  formal  and  certified education  qualification  with a bias  in any of the  above  vacancies .
•    A  minimum of  one to two years proven working  practical  experience  , preferably with a busy transport company.
•    Strong organizational , interpersonal  , oral  and written  English and  Swahili languages communication and  team working skills.
•    Proficiency in computer in Business Communication is an added advantage  .
•    Good supervisory , repport writing  skills and time management  are  very essential .
•    Proven ability  to pass on skills to other employees of the company
•    Conversant  with health  and safety at work issues
Qualifications
•    A Diploma  as a minimum qualification -2 posts


How to apply
Physically  bring  and  hand in  to the  Transport Divission’s Office Administrator a  motivational letter, not just  a job  application letter, explaining your interest in the stated position (including  expected salary), CV not exceeding  three pages , and  names  of two  work related references and applicants  day time telephone  contact to:
The  Head , Human  Resource, Transport Division ,Pan
Afric Impex (U) Limited

Deadline: 28 / 03 /2013



Jobs at Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited - Trucking Assistants



Job Title: Transport fleet monitoring /Trucking Assistants
Pan  Afric  Impex  Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit  qualified  suitable  applicants  for the  vacant position  above .Based in Kawempe opposite Aya Group  ltd in Kampala.
Minimum Competencies
•    A  formal  and  certified education  qualification  with a bias  in any of the  above  vacancies .
•    A  minimum of  one to two years proven working  practical  experience  , preferably with a busy transport company.
•    Strong organizational , interpersonal  , oral  and written  English and  Swahili languages communication and  team working skills.
•    Proficiency in computer in Business Communication is an added advantage  .
•    Good supervisory , repport writing  skills and time management  are  very essential .
•    Proven ability  to pass on skills to other employees of the company
•    Conversant  with health  and safety at work issues
Qualifications
•    A Diploma  as  minimum qualification-2 posts


How to apply
Physically  bring  and  hand in  to the  Transport Division’s Office Administrator a  motivational letter, not just  a job  application letter, explaining your interest in the stated position (including  expected salary), CV not exceeding  three pages , and  names  of two  work related references and applicants  day time telephone  contact to:
The  Head , Human  Resource, Transport Division ,Pan
Afric Impex (U) Limited

Deadline: 28 / 03 /2013



Jobs at Plan International in Uganda - Communication Manager




Job Title: Communication Manager

Plan International  is one  of the oldest  and largest children’s  development  organization in  the World. We work in 50 developing countries  across  the world.
Duties
•    Responsible  for providing   strategic and technical  leadership to plans  communication work in Uganda  , ensuring that  Country communication  activities support Plan Uganda’s  Country Strategic Plan, regional and communication  priorities.
•     Plan Uganda is  growing its programs  significantly  and is increasing  investment in advocacy , campaigning , program communications and behavior  change  communications.
•    He will  be responsible  for leading  development of a new communications  Strategy and establishment  and supervision  of a communications  team
Qualifications
•    Masters degree in   communication, public relations  or related field
•    At least  5 years of  relevant experience  in a  dynamic organization
•    In-depth  knowledge  of current  communications  issues and trends , particulary  in the humanitarian  sector
•    Good knowledge of how  the media and  journalists work  nationally


How to apply
Potential  candidates  will be required  to provide  information  confirming  whether or not  they have  ever been  convicted   of any  child  abuse crimes.
People  Performance  Group
Plot 8 Kitante  Close , Kitante
P. O. Box  12405, Kampala-Uganda


Deadline: 05 /04 /2013



Jobs at Plan International in Uganda - Advocacy and Accountability Specialist



Job Title: Advocacy and Accountability  Specialist
Plan International  is one  of the oldest  and largest children’s  development  organization in  the World. We work in 50 developing countries  across  the world.
Responsibilities
•    Reporting  to the Director  of Health Services  , the  incumbent  will be a member  of the health services  delivery team , serve as the  projects expert  on Community Advocacy  and Accountability  for the  Nu-hites program.
•    She will provide technical  and strategic  support  in strengthening  community  participation and  ownership of  health  services in Northern  Uganda .
Qualifications
•    Bachelor  degree   (Master’s  preferred) in Development , Social  Sciences , Public Health  or a related field
•    Professional training  on or experience  with  Advocacy  related field
•    Knowledge  of the  socio-economic  and political context in northern  Uganda
•    At least three years  experience in  community advocacy and accountability  of health  projects


How to apply
Potential  candidates  will be required  to provide  information  confirming  whether or not  they have  ever been  convicted   of any  child  abuse crimes.
People  Performance  Group
Plot 8 Kitante  Close , Kitante
P. O. Box  12405, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 05 /04 /2013




Jobs at University Research Co in Uganda - Compliance Officer



Job Title:  Grants  Compliance  Officer
University  Research  Co., LLC(URC), a US  -based  public  health organization  working in Uganda  since  2005, is implementing  the USAID-funded  Strengthening  Uganda’s System for treating  AIDS  Nationally (SUSTAIN) project.
Responsibilities
•    Under the  Direction  of the Finance  Director , effectively  administer sub-grants  to supported  hospitals to enhance  SUSTAIN  activities  of systems  strengthening  in HIV/AIDS  care, prevention and treatment .
•    Maintain well-organized  and updated  files and records  on each  sub-grantee
•    Routinely   monitor and review  sub-grantees progress in  meeting  targets/deliverables and providing  documentation  of expenditures in line with  sub-grant  requirements
•    Review activities  reports from   sub  grantee   to ensure  compliance
Qualifications
•    Demonstrated  knowledge  of USAID regulations  and requirements  that govern grants  administration
•    Ability to understand , analyze, and interpret  granter guidelines , financial reports  and legal documents
•    Ability to respond  effectively to complex  inquiries from granters  and regulatory  agencies
•    Ability to work a  flexible  schedule  that may include  evening and /or weekend assignments


How to apply
Qualified applicants  should submit  their  cover letter , curriculum vitae, copies of academic  credentials  and contact  information  for  3 professional  references & indicate  the  position  you are  applying for  in the subject line  using the address below;
Human Resource Coordinator ,
University  Research  Co., LLC-Centre for Human  Services,  Plot  7  Ntinda View  Crescent, Naguru
P. O. Box 28745, Kampala, Uganda


Deadline: 08 /04/ 2013 


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