Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organisation in Uganda - Council Secretary

Job Title: COUNCIL SECRETARYReports to: Director Corporate ServicesSalary Grade: UR 4.Main Duties:• In consultation with the Chairman and the Director General, draw the agenda and convene Council and Committee meetings.• Schedule, arrange, plan and attend all Council and Council Committee meetings for purpose of taking and keeping a record of proceedings.• Prepare for approval, implement and monitor Council and Committee work plans and budgets and manage the Council vote.• Prepare periodic Council status reports for review and adoption before circulation• Arrange and forward copies of business documents for Council and Committee meetings two weeks before the scheduled meeting dates.• Communicate Council Policies and instructions to management for implementation.• Advise and guide members of...

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Corporate Services Officer Job Vacancy at National Agricultural Research Organisation in Uganda

Job Title: SENIOR CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICERReports to: Director Corporate ServicesSalary Grade: UR 4.Overall Responsibility:He/she will provide professional leadership and guidance on legal matters of interest and concern to the organization.Specific Duties:The successful candidate will:• Provide legal advice and guidance to the NARO Governing Council and management.• Provide guidance on the registration and protection of intellectual property rights, privilege’s and interests arising out of NARO led Agricultural research.• Support the training of NARO Scientists in Intellectual PropertyRights and discerning patentable areas arising from agricultural research;• Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding...

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Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organisation in Uganda - Quality Assurance Officer

Job Title: SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICERReports to: Head Quality AssuranceSalary Grade: UR 4.Overall Responsibility:He /She will be responsible for facilitating the development of standard operating procedures and guidelines for research and administration in NARO.Main Duties:• Develop, disseminate and update quality assurance standards and guidelines for the management and delivery of research service• Design and implement quality management training programs for scientists and technicians.• Guide the process of developing Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)and guidelines for research and administration;• Develop guidelines for SOP preparation, approval, tracking, review, and archival;• Develop a system for monitoring compliance with agreed standards;• Register and maintain a database...

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Jobs at National Agricultural Research Organisation in Uganda - Quality Assurance Head

Job Title: HEAD QUALITY ASSURANCEReports to: Director Corporate ServicesSalary Grade: UR 3 Overall Responsibility:The successful applicant will head the Quality Assurance Unit and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of quality assurance in research programmes, services and outputs of the National Agricultural Research System. Tasks and Responsibilities:• develop, direct and coordinate an organisation wide quality research implementation frame work.• develop and recommend to the Council for approval standards and guidelines for conducting and delivering agricultural research services;• ensure research programmes, services and processes meet agreed standards;• maintain a database of agricultural research service providers;• monitor the performance of agricultural...

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Jobs at GOAL Uganda - Assistant Country Director

Job Title    Assistant Country Director - Systems, UgandaJob Ref    113-UGJob Type    ContractLocation    UgandaSalary    Not disclosedShare on emailEmail Share on printPrintDescriptionThe GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH, HIV and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organisations to give effect to the mission.The current GOAL Uganda country programme operational areas:1. The Bugiri / Namayingo District Project,...

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Programs Intern Job at EngenderHealth in Uganda

Job Title: Programs Intern, Kampala, Uganda    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYTITLE: Program InternPROGRAM: Uganda Fistula Care Project    EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.Responsibilities;    Receive, collate and enter partograph data collected from all supported sites    Compile and submit summarized data for each facility...

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Jobs at EngenderHealth in Uganda - Temporary Driver

Job Title: Temporary Driver, UgandaTEMPORARY DRIVERPROGRAM:THE FISTULA CARE PROJECT / UGANDAREPORTS TO:PROGRAM ASSISTANT    EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.    Fistula Care is an Associate Cooperative Agreement Award granted by USAID to EngenderHealth. The purpose of Fistula Care is to strengthen the capacity of hospitals to provide fistula...

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Individual Consultant Job Vacancy at UNDP in Uganda

Job Title: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR THE EBA IN THE MT ELGON ECOSYSTEM - (OPEN TO UGANDAN NATIONALS ONLY)Location :     Kampala, UGANDA Additional Category    Environment and EnergyType of Contract :    Individual ContractPost Level :    National ConsultantLanguages Required :    English  Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    08-Jul-2013Duration of Initial Contract :    40 Working DaysExpected Duration of Assignment :    40 Working DaysBackgroundThe Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EBA) Programme for Mountain Ecosystems in Uganda, Nepal and Peru aims tostrengthen the capacities of these three countries,...

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Jobs at Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) in Uganda - Deputy Team Leader

Job Title: Deputy Team Leader- Digital Access to Finance, Kampala, UgandaObjective of the programme:DAI is preparing for an anticipated programme that will contribute towards sustainable improvements in the livelihoods of the rural poor through increased digital financial inclusion. Digital financial inclusion encompasses all forms of electronic payments, but given the landscape in Uganda, the focus is particularly on using mobile phones as a mechanism for financial transactions and services. Working with public and private stakeholders including BoU, MoF, local telecoms, banks, and MFIs, the programme will coordinate, concentrate, and amplify the efforts of organizations working in financial inclusion in Uganda.The program will facilitate improvements in the digital financial service ecosystem;...

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