Deputy Vice-Chancellor Job in Uganda at Muteesa 1 Royal University

Job Title: Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Reporting to: V.C/ Council
Duty Station: Masaka Main Campus
Main Function: To deputize the Vice Chancellor

Accountability Profile:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Coordinating the activities at the sister campuses and centers
• Chairing the Senate proceedings
• Monitoring all University activities to ensure for money of the University

Qualification:
• The candidate should hold a PhD
• The rank of Professor or Associate Professor is an added advantage
• Should have held a position of a head of department in a University
• Should have an experience of tertiary activities of not less than 5 years.

How to Apply:
Applications accompanied by cv, photocopies of testimonials and recommendations from two referees in separate sealed envelopes should be sent to:

The Chairman, Muteesa 1 Royal University
Appointments Board
At Uganda Management Institute

P.O.Box 20131 Kampala or

Deadline: Friday, 21st October 2011

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Executive Director Vacancy in Uganda at Transparency International

Job Title: Executive Director

Responsibilities:
Management, funding and Financial Control
• Head the TIU secretariat, act as accounting officer and provide overall organization operation oversight, and staff supervision. He/ She is accountable to the Board of Director.
• Provide strategic vision, guidance and leadership on matters relating to TI Uganda strategy, planning, management, governance and budget.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements in all operations of the organization

Program Management and staff supervision
• Develop and manage new and ongoing programs interventions basing on the terms of the contract
• Develop and apply learning, monitoring and evaluation criteria to better measure the effectiveness and outcomes of TIU interventions
• Supervise staff and develop mechanism for staff appraisal, capacity enhancement and motivation

General and Administrative requirements:
• Regular review of the operations structure of TI Uganda to ensure its well structured to meet the objectives and goals of the organization
• Leading the development and regular review of the organization strategic plan to suit the prevailing circumstances and demands of the stakeholders

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in any of the following areas; project planning and management, public administration, social sciences and law
• 10 years working experience with a sizeable proportion in the Civil Society sector more preferably in the areas of good governance i.e voice and accountability, transparency and anti corruption
• 5 years’ experience as a manager of an NGO/CSO private/ public institution
• Willingness to travel widely in and outside Uganda

How to Apply:
Send applications to (application letter, CV with 3 referees and copies of supporting academic documents) to Chairperson, Transparency international Uganda, Plot 43 Bukoto Street Kamwokya, P.O.Box 24335, Kampala,

Closing Date: Friday, October 21, 2011

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Sub Editor Rupiny Job in Uganda at Vision Group

Job Title: Sub Editor Rupiny
Reports to: Editor Rupiny

Description of Purpose:
• Edit stories and design pages in line with the Rupiny strategy to make the newspaper value-for-money, self-sustaining and profitable, while advancing society.
• Edit stories in standard grammar and ensure that they are balanced and fair and suit Rupiny’s house-style and editorial policy. The copy must, therefore, be free of libel and inaccuracies, logical, coherent and appealing to readers, and make the newspaper credible and authoritative.
• Where necessary, re-write, crop, restructure and re-angle the story in consultation with writers and senior editors.

Qualification and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
• Proficiency in written and spoken Acholi and langi.
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop
• At least a working experience of three years as a journalist.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

How to Apply:
Send your applications and CVs to Vision Group

Closing Date: 21st October 2011

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Uganda Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job at RTI International

Job Title: Uganda Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support of RTI’s activities that strengthen strategies of the National NTD control program. Ensure that all Monitoring and Evaluation activities are implemented in accordance to work plans and budget
• Upon request, liaise between RTI’s NTD Control Program in Uganda and National NTD Secretariat, Program staffs, Ministry of Health HMIS, Program partners and other national and international donors and organizations involved in NTD control activities
• Provide mentoring, training and supervision of other project staff on Monitoring and evaluation methodologies

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree, Masters or above, in public health or relevant discipline
• At least three years of progressive relevant experience in database management and program evaluation
• At least two years of profession use of SPSS, EPI-INFO, STATA and other statistical packages
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team oriented setting
• Strong English language oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Must be Ugandan
• Willingness to travel within Uganda frequently.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and Cover letter for the Uganda Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist posting directly to Hiring Manager at ntdhiring@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 17th October 2011

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Commercial Manager Job in Uganda at Engen

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Duty station: Kampala

Responsibilities:
• Understanding petroleum Market, Economic trends and applicable corporate governance issues.
• Monitoring of Business performance against score cards
• Developing feasible and practical solutions to identified challenges
• Visual management of performance
• Market and business intelligence coordination

Qualification and Experience:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business related field;
• An MBA degree is considered to be an added advantage
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in professional sales/marketing in the Petro-chemical industry or related field
• Strong practical computer and experience in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• People Management skills; good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good business and marketing skills

How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the above requirements, please send us your application enclosing detailed curriculum vitae giving three referees and copies of certified academic and professional certificates/ testimonials postal address and daytime telephone contact.

Managing Director
Engen Uganda Ltd
Plot 166, 6th street,
P.O.Box 6338
Kampala

Deadline: Friday, 14th October 2011

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Research Assistant Job Vacancy in Uganda at International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)

Job Title: Research Assistant-Pathology
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Senior Scientist to provide technical assistance in areas of plant pathology particularly in research on bean pathogens
• Manage and coordinate activities of Plant Pathology and Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory (MBL) to ensure safe custody of equipments and reagents
• Take regular inventory of all equipment and reagents in the PL and MBL to ensure adequate supplies for the smooth running of the Lab.
• Developing order list of equipment and reagents required in PL and MBL
• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and usage of equipment in the laboratory

Requirements:
• Masters Degree in Plant Pathology or Molecular Biology
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a busy pathology laboratory preferably in an international organization
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• High level of computer skills, including knowledge of statistical packages
• Ability to cope with heavy intermittent workloads extending beyond office hours and during weekends

How to Apply:
Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and all attachments are to be named by the applicant’s surname
Please send cover letter and CV with contacts of three references to:
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT),
P.O.Box 6247, Kampala

Closing Date: 31st October 2011

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Administrative Assistant Job in Uganda at International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities
• General office administration which involves office/ laboratory space allocations and set up
• HR assistance particularly renewal of staff work permits and driving licenses, documentation pertaining to disposal and export of personal effects
• Procurement & protocol which includes application and follow-up of duty –exemption papers with relevant Government offices, procurement and clearance of imported goods through customs

Requirements
• Degree or higher Diploma in Business Administration, Management or other relevant subject with proven office management skills
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization
• High level of computer skills, ability to handle databases and learn new applications quickly
• High level of diplomacy
• Experience working with government ministries on exemptions and duty free clearance of goods
• Valid and clean driving permit


How to Apply:
Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and all attachments are to be named by the applicant’s surname
Please send cover letter and CV with contacts of three references to:
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT),
P.O.Box 6247, Kampala

Closing Date: 31st October 2011

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Project Accountant Job Vacancy in Uganda at International Center for Tropical agriculture (CIAT)

Job Title: Project Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
• Project budget development
• Monitoring of expenditure to ensure compliance with donor requirements
• Preparing donor financial reports in coordination with HQ
• Ensuring control and reconciliation process for sub-regional offices

Requirements:
• Degree in a relevant subject with proven finance and accounting skills
• Should have attained part CPA qualification
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a busy institution preferably an international NGO
• Prior experience with donor funded projects
• High level of computer skills

How to Apply:
Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and all attachments are to be named by the applicant’s surname
Please send cover letter and CV with contacts of three references to:
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT),
P.O.Box 6247, Kampala

Closing Date: 31st October 2011

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