Youth Livelihood Specialist Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development In Uganda

Job Title: Youth   Livelihood   Specialist 
The   Ministry of Gender, Labour   and   Social  Development   is recruiting  qualified candidates  for the vacant position  mentioned;
Specifications
•    An Honors   Bachelors   Degree  in Economics /Economic Policy  and Planning  / Social Sciences  /Development  Studies  /Social Work  and Social  Administration  from  a recognized  University
•    A  Masters  Degree  in Social  Sector  Planning  /Management  /Development  Studies  /Economics  from  a recognized  University .
•    At   least five  years  experience  in management  and  implementation  of livelihood development  related  field  .
•    Knowledge  of Training  for  Community  Development  and Transaction,  Participatory  Rural  Appraisal  or  other  Community  Development  related field .
•    Competencies :  Planning  organizing  and coordinating  Advocacy  and  networking  ;  Good  Interpersonal   and communication  skills  ; Financial  management  .
•    Computer  Literacy  ;  Ethics  and  Intergrity .
How to apply
Applications should be  addressed  to Permanent  Secretary  , Ministry  of Gender  , Labour and Social Development  , and  delivered to the  Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender , Labour and  Social Development  ,Simbamanyo House, George Street  to ;
Permanent   Secretary
Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social  Development
P. O. Box  7136, Kampala
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Youth Livelihood Program Manager Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development

Job Title:  Youth   Livelihood   Program   Manager
The  Ministry of Gender , Labour  and  Social  Development   is recruiting  qualified candidates  for the vacant position  mentioned;
Specifications
•    An  Honors  Bachelors  Degree  in Economics /Economic Policy  and Planning  /Social  Sciences /Development  Studies  /Business  Administration  from   a  recognized  University
•    A  Master ‘s  Degree  in any  of the  following  fields  ;  Economics  /Economic Policy  and Planning  /Social Sciences /Development Studies /Business Administration  from a recognized  University
•    At least  five  years  experience  in a  Social   Development  related  field  with  the implementation  and management  of Livelihoods  Programs/Skills  Development  Program /Community  Development  program
•    Competencies  : Good  understanding  of the  Social  Development  Sector  , Strategic  Management : Good  Interpersonal  and communication skills  ;  Ethics  and  Integrity 
•    Computer  Literacy  is a  must.
How to apply
Applications should be  addressed  to Permanent  Secretary  , Ministry  of Gender  , Labour and Social Development  , and  delivered to the  Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender , Labour and  Social Development  ,Simbamanyo House, George Street  to ;
Permanent  Secretary
Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social  Development
P. O. Box  7136, Kampala
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Field Study Coordinator Job Vacancy at Epicentre

Job Title:  Field  Study  Coordinator
Epicentre  is a  Non-Government   Organization created  by  Medecins  Sans  Frontieres 
Requirements
•    Minimum  Medical  degree   
•    Minimum  5 years  of experience  trial/study conduct
•    Working  experience in Uganda
•    Knowledge of  ICH-GCP  requirements 
•    High level  of organizational  and record  keeping  skills
Desirable criteria
•    Recognized   ICH-GCP  certificate
•    Proven  written  and verbal  English
Conditions
•    Status: Local  Epicentre short-term contract –two months contract  starting   November
How to apply
Send  or Hands deliver  application  to;
Epicentre  Mbarara  Research  Base-
P. O. Box  1956, Mbarara
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Project Accountant job Vacancy at The Ministry of Education and Sports In Uganda

Job Title: Project Accountant
The  Ministry of Education and  Sports  is inviting  qualified  applicants  for the vacant position  mentioned.
Competencies
•    Bachelor’s  degree in  Commerce  (Accounting  Option)  and  ACCA  ( or  equivalent )
•    Seven years  hands  overall  post-Bachelor’s  degree  work experience
•    Four  years  hands –on  experience  with the  project  financial  management  procedures  of similar  international  funding  agencies   and the  Government  of Uganda  .
•    Experience   with   similar   infrastructure-focused projects  is an  added  advantage .
•    Proven  track  record  of professional  integrity.
•    Result-oriented  organizational  skills  , with  the  ability to effectively  prioritize activities ,  work with minimum  supervision and meet  project  /task  deadlines
•    Functional  knowledge  of relevant  project  accounting  software  and key  Microsoft  packages  including  inter  alia  Navision  ( or  equivalent), MSWord,  MSExcel  and MSPowerpoint.
•    Dedicated  team player  and builder , with good interpersonal  and  knowledge  sharing  skills .
How to apply
Interested  Candidates  who  meet the above  mentioned  criteria  should submit  3 copies  of their  applications  in sealed  envelopes  including  letter  , detailed  CV  with three  references, plus  copies of their academic certificates  and other  relevant  documents  to   the  undersigned  by Friday   to;
The  Head  Procurement  and Disposal  Unit ,
Ministry  of Education  and Sports,
Floor 7  Room 7.2Embassy  House  , King  George VI Way,
P. O. Box  7063, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 01 /11 /2013

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HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist Job Vacancy at The Mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute In Uganda

Job Title:  HIV/AIDS   Prevention   Specialist
The  Mission  of the  Infectious  Diseases  Institute   is to  strengthen  health  systems  in Africa  with  a strong  emphasis  on infectious  Diseases, through  research  and capacity  development .
Minimum   qualifications
•    Degree  in Nursing  or related  relevant  health  sciences  obtained  from  a recognized  institution
•    Additional  training  in a related  field  e.g  HIV/AIIDS   counseling  including  couple  counseling  and  PTIC  is essential 
•    Updated  registration  with the  relevant  Professional  Councils  in  Uganda
•    At  least  5 years  of practical  experience  in HIV  prevention  interventions  with some  time  spent  in busy  HIV  Care and  prevention  programs 
Required   Skills
•    Experience  in Institutional  capacity   especially  working  with  MoH  structures  and systems 
•    Experience  in  training  and mentoring  of health  professionals  in  HCT  and other HIV  prevention  approaches
•    Proven  experience  in supporting   health facilities  in setting  up HIV   testing  points , linkage and referral  systems for  audits  , pregnant  women  and Children  .
•    Ability   to complete  multiple  tasks  and high  volume  of work  on  deadline.
How to apply
Qualified  and interested   persons who  wish  to apply  may hand  -deliver , email  or post an application  letter  with a  detailed  CV,  naming  at least  two  or post  an application   letter with a  detailed CV , naming  at least  two  professional  referees  to;
The  Manager  , Human  Resources
Infectious  Diseases  Institute
College  of Health  Sciences,  Makerere  University 
Mulago Hospital  Complex,
P. O. Box  22418, Kampala
Deadline: 18 /10 /2013

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Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)In Uganda

Job Title:  Procurement   Officer
The  National  Agricultural  Research  Organization (NARO)  is  established  by the  National  Agricultural  Research  Act  2005
Responsibilities
•    Coordinating  and  preparing   the  institute  procurement  plans  and budgets  outlining  key  activities  to be  undertaken  , the  projected  costs  , funding  sources  as  well  as expected  costs, funding  sources  as  well as  expected  outputs .
•    Developing  and implementing  a flexible  and  responsive  procurement  and supplies  system for  monitoring  and tracking  costs  as  well as  maintaining  to date  inventory of goods  and services
•    Liaising  with  the  Head  Procurement  and Disposal Unit  at  NARO  Secretariat  on  centrally managed procurements
•    Performing  any   other  duties  assigned  to you  by the  Director  and the  designated  supervisor
Experience    
•    A good  university  degree in either Procurement  and  Logistics  Management  ,  Business  Administration  (Procurement  and Supplies  Management  option)  with at least  three  years  working  experience  in procurement  or  a good  degree  in Commerce  or  Social  Sciences  with at least  four years  working  experience  in a  reputable  organization.
•    Possession  of  at least  Level  V  of  professional  qualification  of a  Chattered  Institute  of  Purchasing  and Supplies  (CIPS)  a must.
•    Applicants  must not  be above  40  years .
How to apply
Interested persons with  the above  requirements  should submit applications together with a  detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone  numbers  and names  and addresses of  3  referees as well as  copies of  professional certificates and testimonials  to the  undersigned ,
The  Director  General ,
National  Agricultural Research  Organization,
P. o. Box 295, Entebbe
Deadline: 01 /11 /2013

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Head Internal Audit Job Vacancy at The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Job Title:  Head   Internal  Audit 
The  National  Agricultural  Research  Organization (NARO)  is  established  by the  National  Agricultural  Research  Act  2005
Responsibilities
•    Conduct  a risk  assessment  of the  organizations  operations  and procedures , profile  the risks  and  design  mitigation  measures .
•    Monitor  the  adequacy  of internal  controls  by  conducting  regular  audits  of the financial  transactions  and systems ,  administrative   procedures   and  systems , administrative  procedures  and  operations  in the organization  and make  appropriate reconciliations.
•    Monitor  and review  procurement  processes  and  procedures  to ensure  that  all  decisions  made  with  regard  to procurement  and disposal   guidelines    or  procurement  and  disposal  guidelines or with  procurement  guidelines  of funding agencies
Qualifications
•    Applicants  must hold  a good  degree  in Commerce ,  Financial  Accounting  or Business  Administration  with  an  accounting  or Business  Administration  with  an accounting  /Finance  option  from  a recognized  University
•    Must have an  a  level  certificate  with at least  two  principal  passes .
•    Possesses   a  professional   accounting  qualification eg.  ACCA, CPA, CIMA  or  any  other  Internationally recognized  professional  accounting  qualification.
•    Professional  training  in auditing  is desirable
How to apply
Interested persons with  the above  requirements  should submit applications together with a  detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone  numbers  and names  and addresses of  3  referees as well as  copies of  professional certificates and testimonials  to the  undersigned ,
The  Director  General ,
National  Agricultural Research  Organization,
P. o. Box 295, Entebbe
Deadline: 01 /11 /2013

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