Job Vacancies at Pride Microfinance

Job Title: Executive Director
Deadline 22 , Dec 2011

Responsibilities
• Over see the preparation of PML’s strategic business plans and budget
• Work with the MD and heads of department in the developments in the tactical team to guide PML in achieving its objectives and ensure business growth
• Work with the MD to coordinate , monitor and supervise all activities in PML Network
• Study the trends in the industry and advise management on the strategies to adopt in the order to sustain PML’s core business goals and expand us operations in a sustainableand effective manner
• Follow up leads and prepare evaluations regarding potential new investments in PML and advise the managing director on the available options for further growth
• Advise the managing director on suitable approaches to resolving potential threats or over comings in the requirements for compliance with industry regulations
• Over see the ICT , corporate affairs , risk compliance , and administration & procurement departments / administration functions to ensure that all staff are effectively and effectively utilized

Academic Qualifications and experience
The Ideal candidate shall hold a masters Degree in Business Administration , masters in Finance and banking and other related field with at least 6 years working experience in senior management position in a financial institution . Candidates with direct microfinance and banking experience will be an Added advantage. The candidate should aged between 35-48 years of age
Person’s specification
• Be a good team leader with superb attention to detail , a good communicator with un questionable character and good interpersonal skills
• Should be mature, intelligent, diligent with strong work ethics
• Should posses a good personality and dynamism

To APPLY;

If you believe you the necessary knowledge and skills needed for this position then send Detailed CV, your current salary , copies of academic and professional certificates /testimonials , postal address , names of 3 referees and day time telephone contact to the company secretary using the address below

Pride Microfinance Limited
Metro House plot 8 -10 Entebbe road
p.o box 7566 , kampala
tel No.0414346930/297
Kampala Uganda

Jobs at Protection Desk Uganda

Job Title :Administration and Finance Officer
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Background:

This is a call for an Administration and Finance Officer to work with the Protection Desk Uganda (PD-U). PD-U is a collaborative effort of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) based in Kampala, Uganda and Protection International (PI) based in Brussels, Belgium.

The PD-U was established with the aim of providing ongoing and effective support to human rights defenders through building their capacity in security and protection management in order to ensure that those defenders can in turn offer greater protection to the people they work with and for. The Desk furthermore seeks to support the efforts by other stakeholders to mainstreaming defenders' protection into the agenda of key stakeholders, notably relevant national authorities, national and international organisations and foreign governments. PD-U furthermore complements EHAHRDP's efforts in these areas on a sub-regional level.

Key responsibilities:

 In charge of the office and maintenance of an inventory of all purchased items and insurance policies;  Manage contractual negotiations and agreements with suppliers and service providers;  Maintain cash books, cheque register for all bank accounts and produce monthly reconciliation statements for each account;  Compile monthly financial and management accounting reports;  Ensure effective accountability of all finance disbursements/remittances;  Monitor and advise on the financial status of various projects and programmes;  Participate in preparing the project proposals, work plans, budgets and budget implementation of PD-U ;  Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, preparing accounts and reports for external audits, respond to audit queries and follow up on the audit recommendations.  Advise on any accounting procedures, policies, directives and laws that accrue to non-profit organizations in the country where the project is registered;  Train PD-U staff in relevant financial/expenditure reporting related to their responsibilities;  Co-ordinate with PD-U staff on the logistics of trainings;  Provide human resource management support to the project;  Carry out administrative tasks related to the organisation's projects;  To contribute to the development of the organisation security plan, update it and abide by it;  Observe the mandate of PI and EHAHRDP in all work carried out and follow the principles of non-intervention, impartiality/non-partisanship, and non-violence.

Desired profile:

 University degree in Administration, Finance or Accounting, preferably ACCA;  At least 3 years working experience relevant to this position;  Experience with administrative and financial operations of local Non-Governmental Organisations;  Experience with WIN PACCS and Pastel Accounting software preferred ;  Proven analytical and negotiation skills;  Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, implement and review work processes and plans;  Proven ability to write and speak concisely and clearly and communicate effectively;  Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.  Experience in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment;  Commitment to gender equality as well as to cultural, ethnic, sexual orientation and religious equality;  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;  Proven team work skills.

Location: The position is based in Kampala, Uganda.

Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English. French will be positively valued.

Monthly remuneration: UgSh 2,500,000 – 2,900,000 gross
How to apply:

Applications including a letter of motivation (1 page), CV (no more than 3 pages) and contacts of three references should be sent to: nrehmer@protectioninternational.org by 28th December 2011. The subject line of the email must read: Application for position of Finance and Administration Officer.

Further information about the activities of Protection International can be obtained from www.protectioninternational.org and www.defenddefenders.org for the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project.

Job Vacancies at Belgian Development Agency

Job Title : International Sector Expert Pedagogy (co-manager), Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

In view of the the further development of its activities the BTC is currently looking for a (m/f):


For follow up of the intervention: "Improving the training of BTVET Technical Teachers/instructors and health tutors, and secondary teachers"

Ref.: UGA/09/020-2B

Location: Kampala, Uganda Duration of the contract: 5 years Probable starting date: beginning of 2012 Monthly salary package: between 5.299,56 euro and 7.500,22 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

Context:

The education sector in Uganda has experienced a great transformation over the past 15 years. In 1997 the government of Uganda launched the Universal Primary Education strategy. By consequence enrolment in primary education soared. Because of its success (at least in numbers), an equal investment strategy became necessary for secondary education to provide further schooling for the rising number of pupils who finished primary education. The Universal Secondary Education strategy was then put into action in 2007, leading to an instant increase in enrolment figures in secondary education as well. Recognizing the importance of ensuring the quality and relevance of the education that the children receive, providing teachers capable of delivering education of high quality is considered by the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) as the single most important input in ensuring the successful delivery of the UPPET programme. Therefore upon initiative of the Government of Uganda, the Embassy of Belgium in Uganda has agreed to support interventions geared towards the improvement of teacher training provided by the National Teachers Colleges (NTCs), as well as other Colleges responsible for training tutors and lecturers for Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET), including the training of health Tutors.

Objectives:

The Specific objective of the intervention is to provide an improved teaching and practice-oriented learning environment, supported by a strengthened support supervision and visitation (inspections) service, for the most part on four selected colleges. To reach this objective, the project has defined a strategy that addresses four areas: · Strengthening the teacher education system in relation to the colleges in the areas of communication, support supervision and visitation, strategic management and lecturers qualifications; · Strengthening the management capacity of the supported colleges; · Improving the quality of teaching and learning in the supported colleges · Rehabilitating, extending and equipping the colleges facilities

These objectives will be achieved through capacity building at system (central) level, organizational (colleges) and individual (managers and teachers) level. The project will be executed in co-management.

Tasks:

The International Sector Expert will report to the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and will ensure that the members are well informed of project progress and adequately supplied with sufficient information to carry out their decision-making responsibilities. S/he will feed back to the MoES any changes in policy or direction that the PSC may wish to carry out within the Project framework.

She/he:

· Ensures, in close consultation and collaboration with the respective officers of MoES, the coordination between the different stakeholders and other related interventions; · Makes sure the strategy of the project is consistent and ensures a technically sound implementation of the project; · Coaches and follows up the project management team, including the international and national contracting and financial coordinator, the four technical advisors in the different institutions, the international sector expert in strategic management of the BTVET-subsector, the national and international expert infrastructure and the administrative staff; · Oversees the planning and preparation phase of the pedagogical component of the intervention, provides direct technical support to all activities and brings a key contribution to the promotion of learner-centred education and active learning methodologies; · Organises, coordinates and supervises the implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved project work plans; · Ensures the national and international sector specialists supporting the improvement of teaching and learning are recruited on time, properly briefed and prepared for their assignment; · Supervises financial management, accounting and timely compilation of quarterly progress reports and budgeted work plans for the following period for consideration by the PSC; is an authorised account-holder for the accounts; · Presents to the PSC the state of progress of project activities, analyses and consolidates monitoring reports and prepares recommendations for the PSC; · Organises bi-annual PSC meetings, prepares the contents and agenda of the PSC meetings and will act as secretary for the meetings; participates, without voting right, in the PSC meetings; · Contributes to the compilation of the project final report at the end of the project; · Is responsible for regular communication with BTC on the management and supervision of Project implementation;

· Ensures the capturing and integration of lessons learnt and experience drawn in the implementation of project activities and the exchange of experiences between the project and other related interventions and activities.

Profile:

Qualifications: · Master of Arts / Master of Science degree in social sciences, preferably in education sciences.

Experience: · At least 10 years experience in project management; · Extensive experience (at least 5 years) in coordinating a team of professionals, in supervising staff and in coaching co-workers; · Proven experience in the management of similar international cooperation projects; · Proven and extensive experience in the education sector and especially in the topic of teacher training; · Proven experience in implementing cross-cutting themes such as gender, HIV/AIDS and environment will be an asset; · Experience in preparing reports and other administrative and technical documents, on a clear and concise way; · Extensive professional experience in a multicultural context; · Experience with working in Uganda and the Great African Lakes region is an asset.

Other: · Demonstrated communication, presentation and facilitation skills; · Good training and coaching ability; · Able to work under stressful conditions with no objection to working overtime and undertaking field missions; · Proficiency in English (speaking – writing – reading - listening).

How to apply:

Please apply not later than December 31st 2011, through our web site www.btcctb.org. Use our Standard CV and a letter of motivation to apply. You can find the model of our Standard CV on the page Jobs of our website. If you have any additional question, don't hesitate to contact us at 02/505 18 65.