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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Data Manager Job Vacancy at FH6 In Uganda

Job Title: Data  Manager
FHI  360  is a non-profit  human development organization  dedicated  to  improving  lives  in lasting  ways  by advancing  integrated , locally  driven  solutions .
Duties
•    Set up and ensure  is  operational  , with  appropriate  public  /limited  access portals
•    Provide  access  to IPs  and regional  offices  to submit data 
•    Troubleshoot  data  submission  errors  and  data error issues
•    Perform procedures  for data  preparation  including  data  clearing  , standardization and  analysis
Minimum  requirements
•    Masters  degree  in data  management  ,statistics  or  a related  quantitative  field ; Minimum  3-5  years data  management  and  data  quality  assurance experience  ,  Strong  quantitative  and  analytic skills
•    Computer  proficiency  in word  processing , databases, spreadsheets  including  advanced  skills  in at  least two  of  the following  programs  : SPSS , Excel  , Epi, Info, Stata  and  Ms  Access  ;  Knowledge  of Microsoft  Access  essential  ;  Expertise  in data  management  software
•    At least  one year  experience  in each  of the  following  ; Large  research  projects  , Data Analysis /Management , Statistics  Experience  managing  data  entry  staff  essential 
How to apply
Please  indicate  the  Job Title on the envelope  or the  subject email section  for those  applying via  email.
FHI  360   has a  competitive  compensation package . Candidates  should submit  a cover letter, CV/resume including  salary  requirements  to;
The  Human  Resource , FHI  360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box  5768   Kampala ,  Uganda 
Deadline:  20 /09 /2013

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Energy Economist Job Vacancy at KPMG In Uganda

Job Title: Energy   Economist

The Ministry  of Energy  and  Mineral Development  is inviting qualified candidates for the vacant  opportunity  mentioned above.

Scope of Work

·          Critically  review  and analyze  the   economic  and  financial  aspects  of various  project  proposals  submitted  to the  Ministry  and advise  on the  way forward.

·          Analyze  the sector  the sector   policies and actions  and their  impact  on the  national  economy  as an  input  for policy  reviews

·          Contribute input  so that  the EMD –SWG  to  consolidate  the development  Sector  Investment  Plan .

Qualifications

·          A  Master’s  Degree  in Economics  ,Economics/Statistics  , or  Quantitative  Economics

·          At least  8 years  of  practical working experience  in the  Public  private  sector , four of which  should be  in an  energy  related  sector . In particular  , shall     have significant  experience  in policy  formulation  , financial  and economic  analysis  of energy  projects .

·          Ability to  analyze  economic  impacts of  policy  measures  put  in place  by  Government .

·          Ability  to Monitor  and evaluate  impacts  of Government  policies  and programs  in the  energy  sector .

How to apply

If your  qualifications  and experience   match any  of these  roles  , please  email  your application  quoting  the relevant  job title  to Executive  Selection  Division , KPMG   at  the  following  email  address :  esd@kpmg.co.ug

Deadline:  20 /09 /2013

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Debt Collection Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Revenue Authority in Uganda

Job Title: DEBT COLLECTION OFFICER - (04 POSITIONS)
JOB CODE: HRM/060/601
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR –DEBT COLLECTION
ROLE: To implement and facilitate the Collection and enforce the Recovery of
Tax Debts in line with the Departmental Guidelines and Relevant tax
Laws.

KEY RESULT AREAS
• To receive and register incoming case files from stations and reconcile tax
positions where necessary.
• To prepare debt recovery instruments
• Participate in enforcement against tax defaulters
• Coordinate and oversee enforcement activities with Auctioneers
• Monitor the debt Portfolio
• Follow up on bounced cheques
• To bank cheques for MOU’s on their due dates
• To monitor tax payer’s compliance with MOU’s

Person Specifications
(a) Qualifications
Essential:
• An Honors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance,law and related
studies.
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• ACCA/CPA Qualifications
• Candidates with Law degrees must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
and be Enrolled as Advocates
Desirable:
• Training in Tax and Revenue Administration
(b) Experience and Knowledge
a) At least three (3) years’ experience in handling tax administration matters.
b) Experience and exposure to tax assessment, tax computations, reconciliations of
tax positions and tax audits leading into enforcement and collection of tax debts
c) Risk analysis and profiling; with strong problem solving abilities
d) In-depth understanding and/or exposure to various tax and other laws, policy,
regulations, protocols
e) Strong knowledge and experience in administration of tax enforcement instruments
(c)Character & Abilities
a) High proficiency in the use of computer applications for report writing and
research
b) Excellent command of the English language - both spoken and written
c) A team player
d) A high level of integrity and professionalism
e) Confidence and assertiveness
f) Mature and independent mindset and orientation to delivering results
g) Decision making abilities
h) Ability to manage contradicting interests
i) Analytical and problem solving skills
j) Strong negotiation capabilities


How TO APPLY:

URA will ONLY consider online applications submitted through our website. Visit the URA website: http://ura.go.ug/ and follow the link to “CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING” to view details and apply for the available opportunities.

NOTE:

    Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted
    Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority. Any applicant found with forged academic documents will be charged under courts of law.
    All appointments are subject to a six‐month probationary period and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.


Deadline: 17/08/2013

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Jobs at International Organization for Migration in Uganda - Survey Specialist

Job Title: Labour  Market  Needs  Assessment  Survey Specialist
IOM  International  Organization  for Migration  is recruiting  qualified candidates for the vacant position  above.
Tasks
•    Contribute  to the finalization  of the  LMNA  questionnaires  and  drafting  the letters  that will  be  attached to the  questionare .
•    Creating  a  directory  of employers  to be  surveyed
•    Co-present  , with  the  international  consultant  , the results  of the  sectoral  LMNA  at the  stakeholders  validation workshop
Qualifications
•    University  graduate ( in  Business  Administration , Economics  or  Statistics ).
•    Experience  in  conducting  surveys
•    Experience  /expertise  in the  food  processing  or  hotel  sector 
•    Analytical  and report  -writing  capabilities



How to apply
Interested   candidates  should  submit  a cover  letter  and CV  detailing  previous  relevant   work  experience  before  the  IOM  HR   department hruganda@iom.int.


Deadline:  08 /08 /2013

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Jobs at ACF International in Uganda - Income Generating Activity Officer

Job Title: Income Generating Activity Officer

Responsibilities
•    Help small  scale  local  farmers  to identify  and develop  market  links  for their  products  such  as honey, tree seedlings , crop  produce , etc ,
•    Collect  relevant  data  for  socio-economic  monitoring  and  studies  for best  IGA  development  and implementation  of work plans  and budgets ;
•    Distribute  inputs  to project  beneficiaries  and  maintain  accurate records of the same ;
•    Work  closely  with other  technical  officers  (Soil  and Water Conservation officer ,  Agro  forestry  Officer  , M&E  officer , etc) to generate  success  stories  emanating  from  the  project ;


Requirements
•    First  degree  in  Agricultural  economics /Agribusiness   management , economics , business  development . Post  graduate  studies  in  enterprise  and business  development  is an added advantage .
•    Four  or  more years  work  experience with a  focus  on  business  and enterprise  development  or related  interventions  ; however  a candidate is highly  preferred  to have  good  knowledge  and understanding  of  agricultural  business  development  and  market  linkages .
•    Familiarity  with  Non  government, government  and foreign   and project  operations .
•    Computer  literacy  with  standard  business  software  including  Word , Excel  and Powerpoint .


How to apply
Applications  should  include  a cover  letter  , CV  with  at least  three referees, copies  of  academic  certificates  and  a  daytime  telephone  contract  telephone  contact . For email  applications  please  note that  attached  documents  should  not  be  larger  than  3 MB. Any larger email will not be  considered.
Address  your  email  application to :fsasst.ug@acf-international.org  mentioning  income  Generating  Activity  Officer  in the  subject  line.
Address  your  hand  copy  application  to the  Base  Administration  in ACF  bases  in Uganda  -Gulu, Otuke, Moroto, or Kaabong , and  Food  Security  & Livelihoods  Coordinator in Kampala  on  Plot  4303  Kiwafu Road  Kansanga,. Please  note  that  only  shortlisted  candidates  will be  contacted .


Deadline: 12 /08 /2013

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Jobs at Makerere University in Uganda - Assistant Lecturer

Job Title:    Assistant Lecturer                 (2)
 
Department of Economic Theory and Analysis

Qualification:   (i) MA in Economics.
                          (ii) Minimum of an Upper Second Class Bachelors Degree in Economics.
                          (iii) Teaching econometrics, quantitative methods or mathematical economics
                                 is an added advantage.

Duties:    Teaching, Supervision of Undergraduate students and research projects.


How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their contact addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references supporting the applications by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062

Closing Date; 05/08/2013   

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Jobs at Diary Development Authority in Uganda - Principal Planning Officer

Job Title:  Principal Planning Officer
Diary  Development  Authority is a  semi-Autonomous  Agency  under  Ministry of Agriculture , Animal  industry  and Fisheries  (MAAIF).
Functions
•    Prepare  DDA Annual  Work  Plans  &  Budgets  and ensure  adherence  to them  during  implementation ;
•    Consolidate DDA Progress and Annual Reports.
•    Prepare  project  concept  papers and  proposals  aimed  at  improving  the  diary  sector
Qualifications
•    Must  possess  a Bachelor’s  Degree  in  Economics,  Statistics or  related  field .
•    Post  graduate  qualification in  project  planning  and  management .
•    Training /experience in the use  of  Intergrated Financial Management  Systems is a  must.
•    Good  Interpersonal  skills


How to apply
Interested  applicants  who  meet  the  specified job requirements  should  submit  their  application forms  to the
Executive  Directorevelopment  Authority 
P. O. Box 34006  Kampala

Deadline: 12 /07 /2013

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Biostatistician Job Vacancy at Health Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Biostatistician
The  Health  Service  Commission  is recruiting  qualified  candidates  for the vacant position above .
Qualifications
•    Bachelors degree  (Hons)  in  Biostatistics or  Statistics  and /or  Economics or  Mathematics  or  Information  Technology from  a recognized  University /Institution .
Technical skills
•    Biostatistics.
•    Data  collection and  analysis .
•    Basic  research
•    Information systems  management
•    Behavioral  competencies
•    Teamwork.
•    Communication .
•    Integrity  and  ethics .

How to apply
Applications  are invited from  suitably qualified  Candidates to  fill the  vacant posts  tenable  at Kampala  Capital  City Authority  (KCCA) . This is an  oversight job  in the  Directorate  of Public  Health  and  Environment  on a  four  year  contract basis .  Applications  should be  filled  in  triplicate  on  PS Form  3 (Revised  2008)  and submitted  to the  Secretary,  Health  Service  Commission  at  Plot  at plot  No. 1  Pilkington  Road ,Workers  House , 3rd  Floor  (Northern  Wing)  or  through  P. O. Box  7452, Kampala ; to  be received   in time .

Deadline: 31 /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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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 Nkumba University in Uganda - Planning Officer (Data Analysis)

Job Title: Planning Officer (Data Analysis)
Reports to    :    Director Planning
a)    Key Responsibilities
i.    Collect, compile and analyze all data required for planning purposes.
ii.    Develop and produce required Planning and Development reports with the necessary statistical data needed for internal and external use.
iii.    Engage in the preparation of various project proposals as may be required by the Department.
iv.    Undertake various day-to-day activities within the department as and when directed.


b)      Skills and Competencies
i.    Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
ii.    Knowledge and competence in planning and development activities.
iii.    Computer knowledge and skills particularly Microsoft Office software packages.
iv.    Ability to organize and coordinate strategic planning activities.
v.    Possession of professional report writing skills.

c)    Qualifications and Experience
i.    Minimum of a Bachelors degree in either of the following discipline: Economics, Statistics, Educational Planning and Administration, Project Planning, OR Quantitative Economics
ii.    Post graduate in Monitoring and Evaluation shall be an added advantage.
iii.    Specialized training in strategic planning, project planning and management, as well as other additional qualifications shall be an added advantage.
iv.    At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar position in a higher education institution or organization.

d)    Age: 25 - 40 years 


How to apply:

Interested persons should hand deliver 13 copies of the following documents to the Office of the University Secretary, Entebbe, not later than 5:00pm, 10th May 2013.

1.    Duly signed application letter indicating the contact telephone number(s).
2.    Detailed curriculum vitae.
3.    Copies of certificates
4.    Job application form

Note:
i.    Please indicate the post applied for on the envelope.
ii.     Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
iii.    The job application form can be accessed from the University website.

Deadline: 10/05/2013

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Jobs at Microfinance Support Centre Limited in Uganda - Zonal Managers

Job Title: Zonal  Managers
The Microfinance  Support  Centre  Limited  is  seeking to recruit  suitable qualified applicants  to fill the vacant post above.


Key  Tasks
•    Manage  the  loan delivery  process at the  zone and executive  loan  agreements within  their  mandate.
•    Analyze  the  performance  of the   loan  portfolio  by  clients  and provide  remedial  action  where necessary.
•    Manage the  provision  of Business Development  Services to clients .
Specifications
•    Honors degree  in Social Sciences , Microfinance , Agriculture, Economics, Commerce , Business Administration , Statistics , Development Studies , Rural Economy  and any other  related  discipline;
•    At  least  4 years  relevant  experience  in provision  of financial  Institution.
•    Experience in  debt collection  will be an added advantage .


How to apply
Candidates  with  the  requisite qualifications  should send  their  applications  with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies  of academic transcripts .
The  Executive  Director ,
The  Microfinance  Support  Centre  Limited,
Plot  46,  Windsor  Crescent  -off Acacia Avenue
P. O. Box 33711 Kampala.

Deadline: 26 / 04 /2013

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Jobs at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Job Title: PRINCIPAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

 UGANDA COFFEE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (UCDA), Uganda

The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was established by statutory mandate in 1991 following the liberalization of the coffee industry. The Statute mandates UCDA to: “oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimise foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to farmers”. In order to fulfill its mandate, UCDA wishes to recruit an organised, efficient, and highly driven individual to fill the position of;

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Strategy and Business Development

REPORTING TO: Strategy and Business Development Manager

JOB PURPOSE: To develop and implement business strategies that are responsive to UCDA’s stakeholder needs, and produce required papers, reports and documents in line with the departmental mandate.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

    Develop strategy initiatives for the coffee sub- sector, and make appropriate recommendations to Management for the benefit of stakeholders.
    Study and review relevant legislation and regulations and advise Management on compliance and adoption.
    Provide technical input in the preparation of presentations and policy documents, review reports and documents, and prepare briefs for the attention of Management.
    Undertake and manage research, and ad hoc special projects under the guidance of the Strategy and Business Development Manager and the Management team.
    Provide support towards the preparation of the departmental budget and work plan, and coordinate the development of annual budgets and work plans in liaison with other departments.
    Monitor and implement the M&E framework and make recommendations for setting up systems designed to improve service delivery.
    Monitor the progress of implementation of the UCDA Vote performance indicators, and coordinate the submission of quarterly progress reports and annual performance reports to different stakeholders – OPM, MoFPED, MAAIF and UCDA Management.
    Carry out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement:

    Honors degree in Statistics, Economics, Planning , Business Administration, Social Sciences, Agricultural Economics or in any other related field.
    Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Planning, Social Sciences, and Agricultural Economics or in any other related field.
    Post graduate qualification in Project planning or monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.

Experience

    A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in planning, monitoring, strategy development.

Personal Competences

    Should be a self-starter, dynamic and result oriented individual with highly developed analytical and report writing skills.
    Must have the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
    Should have good knowledge of computer management and applications.
    Should be a result and team oriented individual with good presentation; communication and networking skills.

Experience: 3


How to apply:
We are looking to have a person under a one-year renewable contract based on performance with a salary package that is commensurate to the role. If you meet the above requirements, please send your application, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic transcripts, and telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees not later than 11th April 2013 . 5:00 p.m. to;

Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267, Kampala (U). Electronic Submissions can be sent to ucda@ugandacoffee.org.


Deadline: 11/04/2013

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Economic/Financial Analyst Job at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda

Job Title: Economic/Financial  Analyst
The  Rural Electrification Agency  is  inviting  qualified suitable applicants  for  the above  vacant  position.
Key Result Areas
•    Undertake  economic  and financial  modeling  for feasibility  and  business planning .
•    Assist  project  developers /concession operators  with their  business planning requirements
•    Review  project  proposals /business plans using  economic  models  analyzing  the projects  to determine their  financial  and economic viability and social benefits .
•    Prepare detailed  analysis reports on  each project /business plan and advice management  accordingly.
Skills
•    A Masters degree  in Economics ,Quantitative  Economics and MBA  (Finance).
•    Training in project planning ,analysis  and management  would be an added advantage .
•    At  least  5 years experience  in related duties , of which 2 were in financial and economic  modeling and  due diligence of business plans .
•    Ability to prepare  and present information clearly and  concisely , orally and in writing


How to apply
If you are interested  in any of the  above  positions please submit your applications  which should include  cover letter, CV, names  and addresses of three  reputable referees  to;
The  Executive   Director
Rural Electrification  Agency
2nd  Floor  House of Hope
P. O. Box  7317 Kampala, Uganda


Deadline: 28/ 03 /2013

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Jobs at Kyambogo University in Uganda - Planning & Development Director

Job Title:  Director  , Planning  and  Development
Kyambogo  University invites  applications from  suitably qualified  individuals  to fill the  position  above.

Interested  applicants  should submit  three sets of  their application  comprising  of  three copies  of all their documents .


Person Specifications
•    Should  have  a Masters  degree in Economics , Planning , Statistics  or other  relevant  discipline.
•    A Bachelors  degree  Economics , Statistics  or other relevant  quantitative  discipline .
•    At least  five years experience  in a planning department  of a reputable  organization .
•    Should have good leadership , communication  and interpersonal skills .
•    Must be  proficient  in using relevant  computer packages
•    Should be able to work as a member of a team.


How to apply
Kyambogo University  is an equal  opportunity employer  . Any kind of soliciting  will lead to  disqualification .
Director Human Resources ,
Kyambogo University ,
Records Office -1st Floor , Main Building ,
P. O. Box  1, Kyambogo , Kampala


Deadline: 15 /03 / 2013

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Jobs at World Food Program in Uganda - Program Assistant

Job Title: Senior Program Assistant

The World Food Program  is a United Nations frontline agency  against world hunger.
Responsibilities
•    Support the  AME  unit in reviewing , harmonizing  and standardizing the existing  approaches to  vulneralbility  analysis  early warning , food security  and   nutrition assessment  and food aid targeting , including objectives , methodology and  geographic  coverage and data collection methords;
•    Liaise with international  and national organizations with  respect to periodic data acquisition , establishing sound  relationship with  different agencies  for effective collaboration  and common understanding  of food security  and  nutrition analysis;
Qualifications
•    University degree in   agricultural economics , food security or a closely related  field from a recognized  Institution ;
•    At least five years  of relevant working  experience  in  food security  and vulnerability  analysis  or a closely  related field  from a reputable  organization ;
•    Proficiency  in both  oral and written  English is essential;
•    Availability  and willingness to travel as  required to different areas of Uganda


How to apply
Ugandan nationals  who meet  the above requirements  are requested to submit   their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates  under confidential  cover quoting on the envelop.
The Human Resources Officer
UN  World  Food Program
P. O.Box 7159
Kampala
Hand Deliver  applications  should be dropped in a box at the reception  of WFP Offices at plot  17-19, Clement Hill  Road

Deadline: 21 / 03 /2013

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Jobs at Avocats Sans Frontiers in Uganda - Finance and Logistics Coordinator

Job Title:  Administrative , Finance  and  Logistics  Coordinator ;
Avocats  Sans Frontiers  is an  international non-government  organization working  towards  the establishment  of a  just, equitable  and   united  society, in which  both  the law  and justice serve the most vulnerable.
Reponsibilities
•    Responsible of the  finance  , administration  and  logistics  supervision of the  mission’s projects.
•    Oversee  finance , administration  and  Logistics  function in collaboration with the  AFL  officer in  Kampala;
•    Manage all  project  expenditures  at national levels and cash flow management;
•    Aggregate  recording  and   classification  of  expenditures , banking and  petty cash  functions;

Qualifications
•    A Master degree  in accounting , finance , administration, economics or  any  related  field ;
•    Minimum of ten  years  experience  in a  similar  position;
•    5 years experience  with international NGOs
•    Excellent communication skills;


How to apply
Applications   with detailed  CV’s   including  three  referees , two of whom  should  have been direct  supervisors  should be  submitted to;
Administration  Finance  and Logistics  Officer;
Avocats   Sans Frontiers
Plot   832  Old   Kiira Road, Bukoto
P. O. Box  36710, Kampala


Deadline:  08/03/2013

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Jobs at Kyambogo University in Uganda - Planning & Development Director

Job Title: Director, Planning  &  Development
Kyambogo  University  invites  applications from suitably qualified  individuals  to fill the  position above.
Person  Specification
•    Should have a Masters  degree in Economics , Planning , Statistics  or other  relevant discipline.
•    A Bachelors  degree  in economics, statistics  or other relevant  quantitative  discipline.
•    At least  five years experience  in a  planning  department  of a reputable organization .
•    Should have good leadership , communication and  interpersonal  skills
•    Must  be  proficient in using  relevant  computer packages
•    Should be able to  work as  a member of a team
•    Must be a person of high  integrity

How to apply
Interested   applicants  should submit  three sets of their  application comprising  of  three copies  of all their  documents (academic transcripts, certificates , curriculum vitae and recommendation letters  from three  referees to the  address below;
Kyambogo University  is  an  equal opportunity  employer . Any kind  of solisting   will lead to  disqualification. Please  visit  the website and the University  Notice Board for  details.
Director , Human Resources,
Kyambogo University,
Records Office-1st Floor, main building,
P. O. Box 1, Kyambogo Kampala


Deadline: 15-03-2013

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Jobs at Uganda Development Bank - Risk & Compliance Officer

Job Title: Risk & Compliance  Officer
Uganda Development Bank  would like to employ  suitable qualified applicants  to fill the above position .
Responsibilities
•    Review  procedures  and report  major risks  facing the Bank  in line with  the  Bank’s  Risk Management  procedures
•    Regularly  visit business units of the  Bank and  meet with its managers  to  promote  imbedding  risk management  into  the culture and daily activities  of the Bank in line  with the  best practice.
•    Maintain a cost benefit  focus on  Enterprise  Risk Management  in the Bank

Qualifications
•    An Honors  Degree  in Commerce   /Business Studies/Economics plus a Masters Degree  in Business  Administration
•    A  professional  qualification such  as  ACCA/CPA/CIMA  would be  desirable .
•    A relevant  post graduate  qualification in Risk analysis.

Experience
•    Analytical skills
•    Good presentation skills
•    Passion/Self  motivation


How to apply
If you  believe  you meet  our requirements  and you desire to join our team , please send your  application , detailed curriculum  vitae and copies  of all  academic  certificates  to reach  us by  of business .
The Director  Human  Resource  & Administration
Uganda  Development  Bank  Ltd
Plot  6 Nakasero Road ,
Rwenzori Towers , First  Floor  Wing B
P. O. Box 7210
Kampala
Tel:256 -414-355 530


Deadline:15-03-2013

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