Jobs at IREX International in Uganda - Education Specialist

Job Title: Education Specialist, Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative
General Information
Location: Uganda
Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Chief of Party


Position Summary
IREX is currently seeking an Education Specialist for a Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Uganda. The program aims to address exploitative child labor among youth (15-18) by helping them to develop marketable skills to secure employment, and by supporting their engagement as leaders in their local communities.

This position is contingent on funding.

Eligibility: Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply
Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist the COP in overseeing all components of the program and day-to-day operations of the program
• Provide technical expertise in Uganda’s education sector
• Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions
• Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and key stakeholders
• Assist in financial and administrative functions, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities, and management of program staff
• Represent IREX and support its organizational development
Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position responsible for developing education interventions and the technical aspects related to the Applicant’s proposed strategy, including student assessment, teacher training, educational materials/curriculum development, educational management, and educational monitoring and information systems, as applicable.
• Experience in managing projects to address issues related to primary and secondary education.
• Understanding of special educational needs of children removed from child labor when they enter/return to school or are provided with alternative education services.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and their households, preferably in Kenya and/or Uganda.
• Experience working successfully with Ministries of Education and other government agencies, networks of educators, employers' organizations, and trade unions or comparable entities.
• Outstanding English communication skills, both written and oral


How to Apply:
http://careers.irex.org/OpeningDetail.aspx?key=1abddf2d-ad77-4c85-91af-72b5ccc19657&id=85283ec0-a06f-4252-9e75-6988aae78cd3


Closing Date; 16/08/2013

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Finance and Administration Officer Job at MBUGO Area Coorperative Enterprise in Uganda

Job Title: Finance  and Administration  Officer
MBUGO  Area  Coorperative  Enterprise  (ACE)  is  registered  an  apex  cooperative  , for eight  primary  Coorporative   societies  situated  and operating   in three districts  in Butambala  and Gomba etc
Duties
•    Under the  direct  supervision  of the  Project  Coordination ,the  project  finance  and administration  office ;
•    Will perform  all bookkeeping  , budget  Control , financial  analysis  and  reporting  related  to the  organization .
•    Should  have  at least   a diploma  in Accounting , Business   Administration  or related  field  and proven  practical  experience  in a  similar  position  plus knowledge of  Computer 
•    Proven  experience  in a  similar  position  is  added advantage .


How to apply
To apply  Qualified  , Competent   and Interested  persons  can  send  online  only   applications  to ;
mbugoace@gmail.com  and   info-ug@lwrearo.org 


Deadline:  23 /07 /2013

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IT Support Officer Job Vacancy at MBUGO Area Coorperative Enterprise in Uganda

Job Title:  IT Support Officer
MBUGO  Area  Coorperative  Enterprise  (ACE)  is  registered  an  apex  cooperative  , for eight  primary  Coorporative   societies  situated  and operating   in three districts  in Butambala  and Gomba etc

Duties
•    Will work  under  supervision  of the  project  coordinator  to give  IT  support  services  including  training  staff  in IT  applications , trouble shooting  IT  Challenges  and data  management  for  MBUGO.
•    Should  have  experience  in online  data management  , ICT  software and hardware .


How to apply
To apply  Qualified  , Competent   and Interested  persons  can  send  online  only   applications  to ;
mbugoace@gmail.com  and   info-ug@lwrearo.org 


Deadline:  23 /07 /2013

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Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at MBUGO Area Coorperative Enterprise in Uganda

Job Title:  Project  Coordinator

MBUGO  Area  Coorperative  Enterprise  (ACE)  is  registered  an  apex  cooperative  , for eight  primary  Coorporative   societies  situated  and operating   in three districts  in Butambala  and Gomba etc
Duties
•    Will report  to the  Chief  executive  officer and be  responsible  for  project impacts , and coordination  with  LWR, other  donors  and service  providers  while  contributing  to technical  guidance  of staff , ensure  programming  quality  and donor  compliance  and reporting .
•    Should  have  Qualifications  in either  Business  administration  ,  Project  Management  Agricultural  studies , Agribusiness  management  and good  command  processing  excel  and  Internet.
•    Proven experience  in managing  Agricultural   marketing  project  is added  advantage .


How to apply
To apply  Qualified  , Competent   and Interested  persons  can  send  online  only   applications  to ;
mbugoace@gmail.com  and   info-ug@lwrearo.org 

Deadline:  23 /07 /2013

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Finance and Administrative Manager Job at Agency for Coorporation and Research in Development (ACORD) in Uganda

Job Title: Finance  and  Administrative  Manager
Agency  for  Coorporation  and Research  in Development   (ACORD)  is a  Pan African  Non-Governmental  Organization  working  for social  justice   and long term  development  in 18  countries  in  Africa.
Responsibility
•    Financial  reporting   to donors  and the  Secretariat
•    Budgeting  and budget  compliance
•    Establish  and maintain  sound financial  and risk  management  practices
•    Ensure  effective  Human  Resource  management  in accordance  with  organizational human  resource  procedures
Requirements
•    University  degree  in Commerce  or Business  Administration  majoring  in  accounting  or finance  and a  higher  degree  in related  field  or  full  professional  qualifications  such as  ACCA,CPA, or  CIMA.
•    Minimum  of   5 years  experience  in Financial  and  management  , and  at least  3 years  experience as  a senior  management  level  with an NGO .
•    Experience in using  computerized  accounting  Packages  especially  SUN  System  and Spreadsheets  is essential .
•    Strong leadership, international  and communication  skills
•    Willingness  to travel  to  up-country areas  where ACORD  operations


How to apply
Applications   including  detailed  CV , names  of three  jobs  related  referees  and applicants  day-time  telephone  contact  should be  sent  by  post to;
The  Country  Director , ACORD  Uganda  , P. O. Box  280, Kampala, or  Hand  delivered  to  ACORD  Office  on Plot  1272, Ggaba Road  next  to Quality  Cuts .


Deadline:  22 /07 /2013

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Jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in Uganda - Human Resource & Development & Development Manager

Job Title: Manager :  Human  Resource  &  Development
Joint  Clinical  Research  Centre  (JCRC)  is a  national  Ugandan  organization  that  was  established  in  1991 as a  medical  instruction  and HIV AIDS  Centre of Excellence  specializing in  medical  research , health care  and training .
Qualifications
•    A  Post  Graduate  degree  in Human  Resource  Management  or Masters  in Business  Administration  with a  bias  in HuMN  Resource  Management  .
•    Post Graduate  Diploma  in Human  Resource  Management
•    A  Bachelors Degree  in social  sciences  or other management  courses
•    Membership in  professional  human resource associations  is an added advantage .
Other Attributes
•    Knowledge  of National  employment  (labour)  laws
•    Knowledge of principles  and practices governing  compensation  , performance  management  , employee relations  , safety, training  and development
•    Ability  to work  collaboratively  with  staff  at all  levels 
•    Strong  problem solving  skills


How to apply
Applications  and  supporting  documents  including  copies  of academic  qualifications  and curriculum  vitae  indicating   names , telephone contacts  of three professional  referees plus  current salary should  either be posted to  ;
Human Resource  Office , Joint  Clinical  Research  Centre 
Plot  101, Entebbe Road , 
P. O. Box  10005,
Kampala

Deadline: 22 / 07 /2013

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Data Analyst Job Vacancy at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: Data  Analyst
The New  Vision Printing  and Publishing  Company  Ltd  is looking  to recruit   dynamic  , self motivated  individuals  to fill the  role  of the above.
Key Result  Areas
•    Manage  , extract and analyze  data  , using  statistical  analysis  software programs  specifically  SPSS
•    Interprete  quantitative  data
•    Design  statistical  models  for researching  problems  or  questions 
•    Factor  analysis  techniques
•    Design  data  collection  tools  and research
Knowledge  skills
•    Honors  degree  in mathematics  or  related  statistical  science  .
•    Proficient with  Excel , SPSS/SAS  and  other  statistical  packages .
•    Strong  analytical  skills  with experience  in statistical  modeling  and  analysis.
•    Academic   and practical  experience  with a  wide  array  of research  methodologies


How to apply
If you are  interested  in the  above  position , address  your applications  to ;  Chief  Human  Resources  Officer,
The  New  Vision  Printing  and  Publishing  Company  Ltd .
P.O.Box  9815,  Kampala Uganda


Deadline:  22 /07 /2013

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Research Fellow Job Vacancy at Uganda Management Institute

Job Title:    Research  Fellow
Uganda  Management  institute  is a Management   Development  Institution with  a mission  to excel  in developing  sustainable  management  capacity  .
Specifications
•    A Masters  Degree  in Social /Management Sciences related subjects
•    An honours first degree  in a related  field  is required
•    A PhD  in Social   /Management  Science  related  subjects  will  be an  added  advantage
•    Applicants  with  publications  in recognized  journals /as   books  will have added advantage
Required  Skills
•    Excellent  writing  communication  skills
•    Ability  to initiate, manage  and  execute   research  projects
•    Excellent  interpersonal  skills
•    Self-motivated  person  with  ability  to work  independently

How to apply
Applications  with  comprehensive  typed  CV  , certified copies  of  transcripts  and certificates  together  with the applicants   telephone contact , names and addresses and telephone  numbers  of three referees  should be received  at the address below;
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda  Management  Institute
Plot  44-52    Jinja  Road
P.O.Box   20131, Kampala

Deadline: 02/ 08/2013

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Consultant Jobs at Uganda Management Institute

Job Title: Consultant  in Management
Uganda  Management  institute  is a Management   Development  Institution with  a mission  to excel  in developing  sustainable  management  capacity  .
Responsibilities
•    Develop  training  programs
•    Market  UMI  training  programs
•    Develop  training  materials  and case  studies
•    Facilitate  the impact  of training  given  to participants
Requirements
•    Applicants should have a relevant  Masters   Degree  from  a recognized  University  or Institution .
•    An  honors  first  degree  in a   related  field  is required
•    Applicants  with  full  relevant  professional  qualifications  like  CILT, CIPS, CCNA,CCNP, ICDL,MCSE  will have  an added advantage
•    Applicants with  PhD  will  have added advantage
•    Ability  to deliver  high  quality training  in a  wide  range  of  fields  to adult  learners


How to apply
Applications  with  comprehensive  typed  CV  , certified copies  of  transcripts  and certificates  together  with the applicants   telephone contact , names and addresses and telephone  numbers  of three referees  should be received  at the address below;
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda  Management  Institute
Plot  44-52    Jinja  Road
P.O.Box   20131, Kampala

Deadline: 02/ 08/2013

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Jobs at Uganda Management Institute - Consultant of Information Technology

Job Title: Consultant of Information Technology
Uganda  Management  institute  is a Management   Development  Institution with  a mission  to excel  in developing  sustainable  management  capacity  .
Responsibilities
•    Develop  training  programs
•    Market  UMI  training  programs
•    Develop  training  materials  and case  studies
•    Facilitate  the impact  of training  given  to participants
Requirements
•    Applicants should have a relevant  Masters   Degree  from  a recognized  University  or Institution .
•    An  honors  first  degree  in a   related  field  is required
•    Applicants  with  full  relevant  professional  qualifications  like  CILT, CIPS, CCNA,CCNP, ICDL,MCSE  will have  an added advantage
•    Applicants with  PhD  will  have added advantage
•    Ability  to deliver  high  quality training  in a  wide  range  of  fields  to adult  learners


How to apply
Applications  with  comprehensive  typed  CV  , certified copies  of  transcripts  and certificates  together  with the applicants   telephone contact , names and addresses and telephone  numbers  of three referees  should be received  at the address below;
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda  Management  Institute
Plot  44-52    Jinja  Road
P.O.Box   20131, Kampala


Deadline: 02/ 08/2013

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