Graduate Mechanical Engineer Job Vacancy at UNRA in Uganda

Job Title: GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
[ii] Scope of the position
The holder of this position will be a pupil Engineer in Mechanical Services
Department. He / She will work and rotate through the Department’s
ferries, vehicles, and plant and equipment operations at headquarters and
field stations
.
[iii] Position relationships
Reports to Mechanical Engineer

[iv) Key duties & responsibilities
Assists Mechanical Engineer in Planning and implementation of
Mechanical services activities that include maintenance and operations of
ferries, vehicles, plant and equipment.

[v] Person specification
The applicant must be a holder of an Honors Degree in Mechanical
Engineering, having at least 2 Years experience in a mechanical
engineering field, proficient in computer operations. He / she should be a
Graduate Member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers.

[vi] Position Grade SG 5

Salaries and Benefits:
Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a range of
benefits.
Conditions for Applying:
Applications accompanied by:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and
illustrated personal experience
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach the Secretary not later than 30 November 2012 at 17.00 hours. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.
Those who applied before for the same positions should not re-apply.

Deadline: 30th Nov 2012

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IT Assistant Job Vacancy at UNRA in Uganda

Job Title: IT ASSISTANT- FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT

[ii] Scope of the position
The job holder will be responsible for providing first level administrative,
operational support of financial systems, support to users including
problem resolution, product evaluation, developing, testing, rolling out of
financial computer applications developed, acquired by UNRA and
Training to users for such systems.

[iii] Position relationships
 Responsible to and is allocated duties by
the chief Accountant
 Works under the direction and supervision of the Financial
Accountant
 Liaises with other accounts staff as necessary

[iv) Key duties & responsibilities
1. Ensures Financial systems Back up
2. Fixes Data in case of data corruption
3. Online trouble shooting in financial systems to all UNRA Stations
and at headquarters
4. Manages access levels in the Financial system
5. Ensures uploading of all Stations data to the Headquarter servers
via WAN
6. Ensures an error- free system at all times


[v] Person specification
 The post holder must have a Diploma in Business Studies, finance,
accounting or banking with practical accounting experience of at
least three (3) years.
 Must have experience in Pastel set up and customization for Public
and Private Financial set up.
 Certification in Pastel and working as a Pastel Technician for at
least five (5) years are desirable.

[vi] Position Grade SG 5

How to Apply:
Salaries and Benefits:
Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a range of
benefits.
Conditions for Applying:
Applications accompanied by:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and
illustrated personal experience
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach the Secretary not later than 30 November 2012 at 17.00 hours. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.
Those who applied before for the same positions should not re-apply.


Deadline: 30th Nov 2012

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Information and Documentation Officer Job at UNRA in Uganda

 Job Title: INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION OFFICER

[ii] Scope of the position
The Information and Documentation Officer shall be responsible for
maintaining a well established information and document management
system of all procurement documents and records in accordance with the
Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations and any special
requirements of Development Partners

[iii] Position relationships
Reports to the Director of Procurement

[iv) Key duties & responsibilities
1. Responsible for referencing and serializing of all procurement and
disposals as required by PPDA
2. Maintains and updates all schedules of closing and opening of
bids, negotiation and Contracts Committee meetings
3. Assists in posting of bid notices to the procurement notice boards
and relevant national and international websites and magazines
4. Responsible for receipt of bids from bidders
5. Assists in publication of best evaluated bidders, contract awards
and any other notifications from PDU
6. Organizes venue, invites all the participants in advance and assists
in bid openings and pre-bid meetings
7. Responsible for registration and submission of outgoing PDU
correspondences and documents to the central registry for onward
dispatch
8. Responsible for registration and transmission of PDU internal
memorandum and outgoing correspondences to be signed by the
Executive Director
9. Receives correspondences and documents of PDU signed by the
Executive Director and Director Procurement and dispatch it to the
bidders and other stakeholders
10. Receives incoming correspondences and documents of PDU from
central registry or directly from bidders and directs them to the
Director of Procurement
11. Maintain all procurement records both electronically and in hard
copies as per the requirements
12. Classifies and labels project specific procurement and disposal files
per project and general correspondences and documents per
subject or addressee as appropriate
13. Plans and maintain the stationery requirements of PDU
14. Responsible for the supervision of all the document production and
binding facilities and activities
15. Carries out any additional duties which may be assigned by the
Director of Procurement

[v] Person specification

The applicant must be a holder of at least a Degree in Information/ Library
science or related fields plus five years of professional experience
relevant to the position, out of which:-
1.Three years experience in documentation, file management,
organization, database creation and data base management;
2.One year experience in a public sector organization of the Government
of Uganda;
3.One year in a senior position
S/he must demonstrate skills and ability in:-
a) A high level of computer application skills and use of software
programs relevant to documentation, file management and database
including MS Office application;
b) A high level of communication skills (both oral and written)and ability to
work with teams at all levels;
c) Time management skills;
b) A high level of organization and integrity;
e) Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
A candidate meeting the following criteria will have an added advantage:-
(i) Related post graduate qualification;
(ii)worked in a similar public procurement environment;
(iii) Worked with multilateral and bilateral Development Banks and
Financial Institutions.

[vi] Position Grade SG 4


How to Apply:
Salaries and Benefits:
Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a range of
benefits.
Conditions for Applying:
Applications accompanied by:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and
illustrated personal experience
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach the Secretary not later than 30 November 2012 at 17.00 hours. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.
Those who applied before for the same positions should not re-apply.

Deadline: 30th Nov 2012

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Assistant Accountant Job Vacancy at Uganda National Roads Authority

Job Title: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

[ii] Scope of the position
These positions support and assist head office and Regional
Accountants//Project Accountants/IFMS Accountants in their respective
tasks.

[iii] Position relationships
 Responsible to and is allocated duties by the chief Accountant
 Works under the direction and supervision of a nominated
Accountant
 Liaises with other accounts staff as necessary


[iv) Key duties & responsibilities
The exact role of each Accounts Assistants will be determined in
consultation with the Accountant to which they report but will include
necessary accounting tasks in line with the systems , policies and
procedures as specified in UNRA’s Financial Management Manuel

[v] Person specification
The post holder must have a degree in economics, finance, accounting,
banking or business administration with at least three years of public or
private accounting experience with computer accounting applications.

[vi] Position Grade SG5

How to Apply:
Salaries and Benefits:
Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a range of
benefits.
Conditions for Applying:
Applications accompanied by:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and
illustrated personal experience
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach the Secretary not later than 30 November 2012 at 17.00 hours. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.
Those who applied before for the same positions should not re-apply.

Deadline: 30th Nov 2012

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Project Accountant Job at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

 Job Title: PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

[ii] Scope of the position
The holder of this position is responsible for the accounting procedures
relating to projects funded by Development partners, and all aspects of
the Integrated computer based financial management system for Regional
accounts. The performance of the holder is thus reflected in the quality,
accuracy and timeliness of financial data and Reports and the
effectiveness of the logistical support given to other UNRA Projects and
Maintenance Stations.


[iii] Position relationships
The Project Accountant reports to the Financial Accountant, supervises
supporting Assistant Accountants and liaises with the relevant Project
Managers and Project Engineers responsible for Individual projects and
programmes.


[iv) Key duties & responsibilities
1. Responsible for all systems of Financial Reporting and Internal
Control in relation to DCA requirements , Road Fund procedures
and provisions of the Financial Management Manual.
2. Prepares Cash flow projections for planning purposes and ensures
that funding from Donor Agencies and GOU are at all times
available to cover the payment of properly authorized certificates
from consultants and contractors.
3. Preparation of Financial Statements for Donor Funded Projects and
Road Maintenance Stations under his/her jurisdiction
4. Ensures that all DCA and GOU/Road Fund Audit Reports are
prepared on a timely and accurate basis and assists the external
auditors as necessary.
5. Undertakes all transactions relating to Cash and Bank. Monthly
Cash book and ledger reconciliation to Bank Statements.
6. Checks the coding of contractor and consultant payment
certificates and makes payment within the contractual timescale.
7. Puts in place initiatives that enhance Results oriented management
and good corporate Culture


[v] Person specification
The post holder must have a degree in economics, finance, business
studies, accounting, banking or business administration and should have
at least 3 years practical experience in a similar position.
[vi] Position Grade SG 4


How to Apply:
Salaries and Benefits:
Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a range of
benefits.
Conditions for Applying:
Applications accompanied by:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and
illustrated personal experience
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach the Secretary not later than 30 November 2012 at 17.00 hours. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.
Those who applied before for the same positions should not re-apply.

Deadline: 30th Nov 2012

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