Sunday 6 November 2011

Jobs at UN ( United Nations mission)

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant

Grade: GL-4

Location: Entebbe


Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervison of the Human Resource officer, the Human Resources assistant will be responsible for the following duties;

    * Review documents prior to initial appointment of National staff members including marriage.birth certificates of dependents, etc.
    * Raise personnel actions for intial and extension of appointments.
    * Establish entitlements accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the staff Rules and regulations.
    * Review claims for the Medical insurance plan
    * Ensure staff is on payroll monthly.
    * Advise staff members onn their entitlements when necessary
    * Brief Staff members on their Entitlements/enrollments.
    * Perform any other duty assigned

Competence.

Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records,in admnistartive field.

Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations.


Qualifications

High school diploma

Post-secondary education at college or University specializing in office management, Business administration, and communication skills.

At least 4 years of related experience

Fluent in Spoken and Written English


Candidates should submit with their applications the following documents

Cover letter

United Nations Personal History form (P-11)

Academic certficates

Birth certficates

3 letters from referees


By Email

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and must inlcude only the VA No in the subject line of their Email e.g VA No.EBB-GS-11-018

Email: unmiss-recruitmentgs@un.org

Deadline: 18th November 2011

Women are encouraged to apply and for Ugandan Nationals only

Nation Media Group Jobs - Jobs at Nation Media Group

Job Title: Managing Director, Mwanachi Communications Ltd
The group is recuiting for the position of managing Director, MLC, to be based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. This position is accountable to the group Chief Executuve Ofiicer Based in Nairobi.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and recommend to the Board annual business plans and longer term strategic plans to meet specific revenue targets, profits and shareholder returns.
Assume total commercial responsibility for the subsidiar, develop and execute strategic vision for each publication, acheiving agreed targets on revenues, deadlines,print qualifty and on Content.
Pursue growth opportunities for product development while enhancing quality of products, custimer care and ensuring loyal and service delivery
Build Coach and mentor a strong management team to drive business goals and build a talent pool for key positions.
Work closely with all external stakeholders to cultivate effective business relationships and ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of major business decisions.

Skills and experience
This is a senior position that calls for an experienced individual with a proven record in managing a fast moving consumer business to sustainable profitability, demostrate capability to work with multiple stakeholders and is an insiparational leader.
The ideal candidate must hold a degree from a recognised University, 3 years of related experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and Possession of MBA is an added advantage.

Email your latest CV to hrmd@ke.nationmedia.com to the attention of the Group HR Director, Nation Media Group, P.O.Box 49010,00100, Nairobi Kenya, Before 18th November 2011.

UNFPA Job Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Reproductive Health Coordinator
             : Reproductive Health Commodity Security Coordinator

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is looking for professionals with management and substantive experience in advancing development programs in the areas of reproductive Health and rights, gender, population and Development in its new 2010-2014 country programme.

Proven experience in leadership amd project management in private and public sector is needed.

Email applications should be sent to;
Vacancyug@unfpa.org
Should be less than 10MB and clearly indicating the position you are applying for and your full names.
Deadline for receiving applications is 11th November 2011