Jobs at RTI International in Uganda - Deputy Chief of Party

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party
RTI  International  is inviting   for qualified  candidates   who fill competent enough  for the vacant position above .
Responsibilities
•    Will support  the Chief  of  Party  and manage all  administrative  and reporting  activities  for the  project.
•    He/She  will ensure  that  required  reports  and  documentation  are  produced  according  to  USAD’s  guidelines
•    Candidate   should  possess  strong  management ,  administrative  and  writing  skills


Qualifications
•    Minimum  of a  Bachelors  degree ,
•    Masters degree preferred, in  public administration policy , finance , planning  or  governance   or  an  advanced   degree in a  related field .


How to apply
Successful  candidates  in these  fields  will  demonstrate  at least  6-10  years  of experience  in one  or more  areas of functional expertise  including  work on  prior  government –capacity building  programs , specific  to South  Sudan.
Successful candidates  will also  have extensive  hands-on experience  working within  their  field  at the  district  and/or  sub-county  level  of government , with  a  variety  of stakeholders , including  technical staff, elected  councilors  and NGOs.
To  apply  ; qualified  candidates  should submit  curriculum  vitae via SouthSudanGov@rti.org. 

Deadline: 20/ 05 /2013

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Jobs at RTI International in Uganda - Chief of Party

Job Title: Chief of Party
RTI  International  is inviting   for qualified  candidates   who fill competent enough  for the vacant position above .
Responsibilities
•    Will include technical  and  management  responsibility  for all  project  personnel  and  serve  as  the  project’s  representative  to USAID/South Sudan  , relevant  line  ministries , other  donors  and  multinationals
•    Technical agencies  and other  participating organizations  as required .
•    The  position will  be based  in Juba  , South  Sudan  and include  travel  to regions  covered  by the project .
Qualifications
•    Master’s  degree  in public   administration , policy ,finance,  planning or  governance  or  an advanced  degree in a  related  field.


How to apply
Successful  candidates  in these  fields  will  demonstrate  at least  6-10  years  of experience  in one  or more  areas of functional expertise  including  work on  prior  government –capacity building  programs , specific  to South  Sudan.
Successful candidates  will also  have extensive  hands-on experience  working within  their  field  at the  district  and/or  sub-county  level  of government , with  a  variety  of stakeholders , including  technical staff, elected  councilors  and NGOs.
To  apply  ; qualified  candidates  should submit  curriculum  vitae via SouthSudanGov@rti.org. 


Deadline: 20/ 05 /2013

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Jobs at World Vision Uganda - Infrastructure Coordinator

Job Title: Infrastructure Coordinator
World  Vision Uganda  is inviting for qualified candidates to be recruited for the vacant position above.
Responsibilities
•    To  implement  infrastructure-related  interventions  in  line  with  the project  work plan  ( i.e  on time  and of  adequate  quality ).
•    To  implement  appropriate  strategies  in ensuring  that  sustainability  issues are  related  to infrastructure  are addressed
•    Ensure that  the target  communities  and  schools  are  adequately  mobilized  and have  sufficient  buy-in  to the  process  of  infrastructure  development .
•    Network with  the  local  government  (e.g   District  Water  Office )   to identify  , assesses , and  follow  -up  with  target  communities  and  schools .

Qualifications 
•    University degree  in Water  and  Sanitation  -related  Engineering
•    At least  2 years  of previous  experience  in WASH  Projects  , preferably  within  an NGO.
•    Excellent  communication  and  interpersonal  skills .
•    Local  language  skills  are  an asset
•    Strong  computer  skills  and  ability  to write  technical  reports


How to apply
Qualified  candidates  may  submit  their  applications  and complete Curriculum  Vitae , via email  to  wvu@wvu.org .  Please  address  the  application to the  People  and  Culture  Specialist  (Recruitment )  and do  indicate  the post  title  in the  email subject  line: We  do  appreciate  your  interest  in working  with  us . However  , only  short  listed  candidates  will  be  contacted .


Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

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Managing Director Jobs Vacancy at CURAD in Uganda

Job Title: Managing  Director
The Consortium  for  Enhancing  University  Responsiveness to  Agribusiness  Development  Limited (CURAD)  would like to admit suitable  candidates  for the vacant post above.
Duties
•    Implement  policies  and  strategies  governing  CURAD  and delivery of  services  to clients  as  approved by the  Board .
•    Manage  the  overall  implementation  of the  approved  business  plan  and work plan of CURAD . In  this  connection , the  Managing  Director  is  responsible  for  ensuring  efficient  work distribution  and coordination  of tasks  , effective linkages ,  and flow  of  communication  lines  and  management  information  among  different  spans  of controls and encouragement  fo cross functional  teamwork among staff .
•    Be the head of the  management  and staff  and ady-to-day  chief accounting  officer  and  custodian  on behalf  of the  Board .
•    Manage  delivery  of services  to clients  while  generating    revenue  for the incubator .


Qualifications
•    BSc  in  Agriculture  or  equivalent  and  Master  of Business  Administration  or Masters  degree in  agribusiness  or economics  or finance .
•    10  years  experience  in agribusiness  development  in product  marketing  of which  2-3 years  on  consultancy  and/or  experience  in handling   Fast Moving  Consumer  Goods  (FMCG)  sales
•    Managing  entrepreneurship and innovations  development  and /or  Business  consulting  experience  in agribusiness value chains
•    Proven  team  leader, having  negotiation  skills  and ability  to interact with a  multi-disciplinary  support  environment .


How to apply
Only  East  African  candidates  are preferred.  Applications  should  be addressed  to the  Chairman of the  CURAD Board  accompanied  with copies  of academic  transcripts  and certificates sent to postal  address  P. O. Box  1509, Kampala Uganda .


Deadline: 27/05 /2013

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Jobs at Nile Breweries Limited in Uganda - Operations Manager Trainee

Job Title:  Operations Manager Trainee
Nile Breweries Limited  is inviting for suitable  qualified applicants  for the  vacant post  above .
Responsibilities
•    Execution  of  daily  load  plan
•    Ensure maximum  vehicle  utilization  of  all  Primary  and Secondary  distribution  vehicles
•    Ensure  TAT (turnaround  time) at plant and  depots
•    Corporate image  , ensure track  and  trailers  are clean , and comply  with all  relevant  Health  &  Safety  legislation .
Qualifications
•    Degree in  Statistics , Economics  or its  equipment
•    Basic  Understanding  of Fleet  management
•    Basic  Understanding  of Uganda  road  legislation
•    Basic  Understanding  of  Route  management 
•    Basic  Technical  knowledge
•    Basic  knowledge  of human  resource management  and  supervision


How to apply
The  Company  will  offer  a  competitive  remuneration  package  to the  successful  candidates. Candidates  that  have   relevant  experience  , know  that they  meet  the above  criteria  and have  what  it takes  to excel  in the above  position .
The  Business  Partiner
Sales & Distribution
Nile  Breweries  Limited
P. O. Box 1345,
Kampala  Server  Centre

Deadline:  17/ 05 / 2013

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Driver Jobs Vacancy at MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit

Job Title:  Driver
The  MRC/UVRI  Uganda  Research  Unit  on  AIDS  is inviting  for suitable applicants  to fill the vacant post above .
Roles
•    Drive  designated  vehicles  according to current  safety  , route  and schedule  policies .
•    Record  all  journeys  undertaken  in the  log book
•    Ensure the vehicle  driven  is in safe  operation condition.
•    Report any  faults found  on the  vehicle  to the  fleet  supervisor  for immediate  rectification
Education
•    Must have  completed  A- level   or  the  equivalent .  Good  credits  in  O’ Level  Mathematics  and English  are  preferred .
•    3 years  driving  experience , two of which must  have been  in a large  , reputable  organization .
•    Good  communication  skills  in English
•    Certificate in  defensive  driving .
•    Certificate in vehicle  mechanics  is an added  advantage .


How to apply
Applications including  copies  of academic  qualifications ,  curriculum  vitae  and names  plus  telephone  contact  details  of three  referees  should  either  be addressed  to:
The  Human  Resource  & Administration  Manager
MRC/UVRI  Uganda  Research  Unit  on AIDS
Uganda  Virus  Research  Institute
P. O. Box  49, Entebbe


Deadline: 24 / 05 /2013

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Administrative and Finance Assistant Jobs at International Food Policy Research Institute in Uganda

Job Title:  Administrative and  Finance Assistant
International Food Policy Research  Institute (IFPRI)  is seeking   for suitable  applicants  to fill the vacant position above .
Responsibilities
•    Collecting  , checking  registering  and keeping  track  of all order forms ,  incoming  & outgoing  invoices and travel  claims .
•    Typing  correspondence ,  formatting  and  editing  reports and letters .
•    Performing  administrative  work and maintaining office  files  and other  confidential reports .
•    Assisting  in day-to-day  office  & facilities  management .
Qualifications
•    Bachelors degree , preferably  in Business  Administration,  Accounting or Finance .
•    Five years of finance  and administration experience  in a  multinational  commercial  organization , an international  institution  or  a multinational  NGO.
•    Sound  working  knowledge  on financial management
•    Must be fluent in written and spoken English   and a good communicator .
•    Ability to work  effectively as a member of a  multi-disciplinary  and  multi-cultural  team.


How to apply
To apply :  send  your  CV  together with a cover letter to:
Ifpri-kampala@cgiar.org

Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

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Executive Assistant Jobs at Plan International in Uganda

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Plan International  is inviting for qualified applicants  to fill  the vacant post above .
Responsibilities
•    Provide support with travel  arrangements.
•    Arrange all  external  and  internal  meetings  as per COP’s direction.
•    Make  appointments  for visitors  to meet  with  a COP  and  other senior management  members  and make  appointments  for project staff  to meet with project partiners  and development  agencies  that  work/fund  NU-HITES.
•    Develop and maintain  an  efficient records management  system for NU-HITES  documentation  ( correspondence  , reports, newsletters,   records , data, information etc)
Qualifications
•    A  bachelor’s  degree  in Office management , Administration or relevant field
•    At least  4 years  progressive  experience as an  executive  assistant to top managers  and training  in customer care.
•    Ability to handle  sensitive  and  confidential  information  with discretion
•    Attention  to detail with  excellent  organizational  skills


How to apply
For  the full job description  of  the job  above ,Send  your CVs  and cover letter  with three work  related  referees to the  address below . Please mark your application  with the  Position  Name of the job  you  are applying for .
People  Performance Group
Plot  8 Kitante  Close  , Kitante
P. O. Box  12405, Kampala-Uganda


Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs at Plan International in Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring &  Evaluation  Officer –Based in Gulu
Plan International  is inviting for qualified applicants  to fill  the vacant post above .
Responsibilities
•    Assist the  District  HMIS  with data management  and  identifying  programmatic  issues
•    Mentor  health  facility  records  assistants and other staff to summarize facility data  on a regular  basis.
•    Provide guidance  to health facility  records  assistants  and  other staff to ensure quality data management  at the  facility level .
•    Support  health facilities to review their  data  and performance  to address  challenges  and  determine  solutions .
Qualifications
•    Bachelor degree  (preferred ) in Statistics , Economics , Information  technology,  Public  Health  or a  relevant  field
•    At least 3 years  of experience  in data  entry  and management
•    Knowledge of Uganda’s  HMIS  tools  and  registers
•    At least  2 years  of experience  working  directly  with HMIS tools including  registers , summary forms  and the  DHS2  database.
•    Training  on  /professional  experience  with the  management  of complex  data  sets .


How to apply
For  the full job description  of  the job  above ,Send  your CVs  and cover letter  with three work  related  referees to the  address below . Please mark your application  with the  Position  Name of the job  you  are applying for .
People  Performance Group
Plot  8 Kitante  Close  , Kitante
P. O. Box  12405, Kampala-Uganda


Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

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Jobs at Plan International in Uganda - Pharmaceutical Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Logistics  Coordinator Location : Gulu
Plan International  is inviting for qualified applicants  to fill  the vacant post above .
Responsibilities
•    The position reports to the  Sub-regional  Project Coordinator  and  the  successful  candidate  will  be a  member  of the  Sub-Regional Team .
•    The incumbent will  provide  technical  support towards achieving  improved availability  of essential  medicines  and other  health commodities  in population  in Northern  Uganda .
•    It is a full time  position based  in the  sub-regional  offices  of  Gulu  for a five  -year  team,  with frequent travel to the districts  in the Northern  Region of Uganda .
Qualifications
•    A  degree in  pharmacy . Post-graduate  training  in  Health  Systems  Management , public health  or  M&E  is an  added advantage .
•    Hands-on  experience  in providing  pharmaceutical  management technical  assistance especially  in the area of supply  chain  management , quantification  and procurement .
•    Work experience  in Uganda  with  knowledge  and  comprehensive  understanding of the  Uganda  Public Health  system.  Previous  experience  with  USAID  supported programs  is an added advantage .
•    Demonstrated ability  to collaborate  with other stakeholders  in developing  creative  and strategic  solutions  to achieve common  goals .


How to apply
For  the full job description  of  the job  above ,Send  your CVs  and cover letter  with three work  related  referees to the  address below . Please mark your application  with the  Position  Name of the job  you  are applying for .
People  Performance Group
Plot  8 Kitante  Close  , Kitante
P. O. Box  12405, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

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Jobs at Plan International in Uganda - Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance  Officer  Location : Gulu
Plan International  is inviting for qualified applicants  to fill  the vacant post above .
Responsibilities
•    Budget  Management  and Project  Control: Prepares  sub-office  project  budgets for  each  financial year
•    Cash  Management :  Provides  financial  trainings  to CBO  groups  and partiners  as  and when  required
•    Reporting : Prepares  budget  versus  actual  reports


Qualifications
•    B-Com or BBA  Accounting
•    Professional  qualification  in accountancy(CPA,ACCA)  at intermediate  or  affiliate level
•    At least three years  working  experience  as an accountant  in an organization  and  at  a responsible  supervisory level  is essential .
•    Must have  prior  USAID  work experience
•    NGO  experience  is an added advantage

How to apply
For  the full job description  of  the job  above ,Send  your CVs  and cover letter  with three work  related  referees to the  address below . Please mark your application  with the  Position  Name of the job  you  are applying for .
People  Performance Group
Plot  8 Kitante  Close  , Kitante
P. O. Box  12405, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

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