War Child Jobs in Uganda- Project Officer

Job Title:Project OfficerJob DescriptionWar Child Holland is an international NGO aiming at providing psychosocial relief to children in (former) war and/or conflict zones. War Child invests in the peaceful future of children affected by war. War Child’s goal is the empowerment of children in war-affected areas, through psychosocial, education and child protection programs in which creative and sports activities are used to reinforce the psychological and social development, the welfare of the children and to create public awareness of the problems of children in (former) war zones.War Child program in UgandaSince 2004 War Child Holland (WCH) has been working in Northern Uganda and currently operates in Acholi, Lango and Karamoja (Abim) with a country office in Kampala. The programme aims...

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Jobs at UNDP in Uganda- Programme Coordinator

Job Title:PROGRAMME COORDINATORLocation : KAMPALA, UGANDAApplication Deadline : 27-Jan-12Type of Contract : Service ContractPost Level : SB-3Languages Required :EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Mar-2012Duration of Initial Contract : One yearBackgroundThe United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It is the coordinating agency within the United Nations system for human settlements and focal point for coordinated implementation of the Habitat Agenda, as well as the human settlements chapter of Agenda 21, and the MDG Goal...

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UNDP Jobs in Uganda- National Consultant

Job Title:NATIONAL CONSULTANTLocation : Uganda, UGANDAApplication Deadline : 22-Jan-12Additional Category Democratic GovernanceType of Contract : Individual ContractPost Level : National ConsultantLanguages Required :EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 06-Feb-2012Duration of Initial Contract : 8 monthsExpected Duration of Assignment : 8 monthsBackgroundIn 2006, the Constitutional Court in Uganda Law Society V. AG (Constitutional Petition No. 18/2005) declared the trial of civilians in military court martial unconstitutional, a decision that was subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court on appeal in AG V. Uganda Law Society (Constitutional Appeal SCCA No. 1/2006) in 2009. Recently in September 2011, UPDF Defence and Army Spokesperson announced that a...

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Electricity Regulatory Authority Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Management AccountantReports to: Manager Financial ServicesJob Purpose:To deliver appropriate financial information to support ERA’s management decisions and compliance requirements. Contribute to the continuous development of systems and procedures that ensure prudent financial managementKey Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop a co-ordinated all-inclusive tax compliance and planning framework for ERA and tools to monitor its implementation• Management of withdrawing tax interface with suppliers, including following up prompt provision of withholding tax certificates • Ensure that ERA’s budget fits within the overall medium term plan and expenditure frame work• Assist the manager financial services to maintain an up to date non-current assets registerKey Outputs:• ERA Budgets...

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Job at Electricity Regulatory Authority in Uganda

Job Title: Head internal AuditReports to: The Authority (Board)Job Purpose:To provide independent and objective assurance services that will add value by improving efficiency and effectiveness in ERA’s operationsKey Duties and Responsibilities:Develop risk universe that identifies risks and priorities audit interventions to optimize resource usage and present this to the authority for approval. The scope should cover the following among others• Review the authority’s risk and make appropriate recommendations• Provide assurance to the authority that all controls and governance processes in ERA are managed effectively to enable the authority achieve it’s strategic objectives• Carryout any other duties as may be assigned by the AuthorityCompetencies:Minimum Education and Qualifications:• Strong...

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Banking Officer Jobs at Bank of Uganda

JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL BANKING OFFICER, RESEARCH DEPARTMENT(2 POSITIONS)RANK: HEAD OF SECTION (SPBO/PBO)REPORTS TO: DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTORMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provide timely and reliable information and analysis of the developments in theeconomy to Director Research, Executive Director Research and other stakeholders;Page 5 of 6 Monitor developments in the macro-economy to ensure consistency and coordinationbetween monetary and fiscal policies; Undertake empirical research and produce macroeconomic forecasts to inform policyand forward looking monetary policy framework; Provide empirically based policy advice in support of monetary, exchange rate andfinancial policy formulation; and, Liaise with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED),other departments...

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Bank of Uganda Jobs

JOB TITLE: HEAD, ECONOMIC MODELLING AND FORECASTING DIVISION(1 POSITION)RANK: DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTORREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH DEPARTMENTMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that there is an acceptable framework for macroeconomic modeling; Monitor closely and advise on staff in the Division on potential areas of improvement inmodeling; Pursue any other duties prescribed from time to time, by the Executive Director,Research and Policy and by the Director, Research; and, Deputize and/or assist the Director, Research Department on modeling and technicalaspects of the Department.MAJOR ACTIVITIES To provide empirically based policy advice in support of monetary, exchange rate andfinancial policy formulation; Undertake long term macroeconomic modeling and forecasting; Produce high...

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Jobs at Bank of Uganda

Job Title: HEAD, POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION(1 POSITION)RANK: DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTORREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH DEPARTMENTMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Advising Director Research on appropriate policy strategies related to macroeconomicmanagement in Uganda; Ensuring that the Division regularly advises on monetary, financial, external and realsector policy issues, and those areas of structural policies that may affect the conduct ofmonetary policy; Accountable for the policy and technical aspects of the Department; and, Assist the Director in the day-to-day administration of the Division, includingassignment of duties to staff within the division.MAJOR ACTIVITIES Ensure that the Bank's monetary policy is formulated within a well-coordinatedFinancial Program from month...

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Tractor Driver Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organization

Job Title: TRACTOR DRIVERJob Ref: Abi 05/2012 (1 vacancy)Salary Scale: UR 7Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Operating tractor and implements to plough and furrow agricultural land for precision planting of seed crops 2. Attaching tractor implements weighing up to 100 pounds, such as graders, plough, discs and backhoes. 3. Operating tractor and trailer to transport farm products, livestock and materials to specified locations, loading/offloading farm products, livestock and other material supplies with due regard to environmental safety 4. Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of tractor by checking and topping up the level of fuel, oil water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the tractor 5. Inspecting the tractor oil, hydraulic lines and other...

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Crop Technician Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organization

Job Title: CROP AGRONOMY TECHNICIANJob Ref: Abi 04/2012 (1 vacancy)Salary Scale: UR 6Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Independently employing knowledge of farming principles and practices to develop and implement experimental field plans and budgets 2. Preparing experimental fields and materials such as seeds, fertilizer, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments 3. Preparing the experimental plot, planting seeds and labeling each experimental block according to the field plan 4. Collecting data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots and overseeing management of experiments and records 5. analyzing experimental data, interpreting results and preparing charts and graphs in order to support the documentation of research findings...

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Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organisation- Health Technician

Job Title: ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIANJob Ref: Abi 03/2012 (1 vacancy)Salary Scale: UR 6Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Attending to livestock and undertaking activities such as spraying, vaccinations, deworming, dehorning, castration, tagging, insemination, diagnosis and treatment, weighing, milking and general maintenance of the paddock 2. Preparing animal feeds and ensuring that the right quality and quantity of feed is given to animals 3. Undertaking routine maintenance of instruments, equipment and facilities including installation and calibration 4. Conducting disease surveillance by visiting farmers to establish extent of disease and ticks outbreak 5. Developing a field plan for conducting experiments, preparing materials such as measurement instruments, tools and...

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Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organisation- Entomology Technician

Job Title: CROP ENTOMOLOGY TECHNICIANJob Ref: Abi 02/2012 (1 vacancy)Salary Scale: UR 6Duties and Responsibilities 1. Developing a field plan and preparing materials, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments 2. Participating in baseline surveys to determine needs and entomology constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption 3. Collecting data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots 4. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments 5. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programmes designed for dissemination of research findings and technology transfer. 6. Undertaking routine...

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Jobs Vacancies at NARO in Uganda

Job Title: SOIL FERTILITY TECHNICIANJob Ref: Abi 01/2012 (1 vacancy)Salary Scale: UR 6Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Providing support to the Soil Fertility Scientist in undertaking agricultural research on soil management and utilization technologies for agricultural production 2. Preparing and maintaining laboratory materials, setting up, adjusting, calibrating, cleaning, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory and field equipment 3. Visiting farmers to identify soil fertility problems and indigenous traditional knowledge used to manage the problems in targeted areas 4. Collecting and analyzing soil specimens and plant samples 5. Receiving and preparing laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols in order to ensure effective storage, handling, and...

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