Junior Business Advisers Job Vacancies at Techno Serve in Kampala

Job Title : JUNIOR BUSINESS ADVISERS


 
Job Description

Organization Overview: TechnoServe is an international non-profit economic development organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, their communities and their countries. Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions that create long-term transformation in people’s lives. For more information, please visit our website www.technoserve.org

TechnoServe is implementing the Women Mean Business Phase II – Implementation & Evaluation Program – in Uganda which shall be launched in February 2012. The three-year program will support 750 women-owned small businesses through skills trainings, coaching & mentoring, to increase their revenues & profits and enhance their participation in the economy.

JUNIOR BUSINESS ADVISERS (2POSITIONS)
Provide support to small business/entrepreneurship development activities for the Women Mean Business Phase II – Monitoring & Implementation (WMB) project in Uganda. The Junior Business Advisor will work closely with the Business Advisor (BA), Senior Business Manager (SBM) and clients as well as respective country and regional management. S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of a portion of the project’s goal to train 750 women entrepreneurs to build their business skills and increase their revenues and profits. S/he will be responsible for client support, on site visits and data collection.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and recruit qualified women SMEs for the program;
Make regular client visits to business premises to assess business/client challenges, needs assessments and progress;
Provide post-training support to clients and enable adoption of the new practices from the trainings;
Monthly data collection and tracking business performance (core indicators) and success stories;
Regular reporting on client progress during the term of the program;
Support BA and program team in program activities as required;
REQUIREMENTS

Degree qualifications in business-related studies required;
Strong business management and financial analysis skills;
Minimum of one year field and technical experience with business development/entrepreneurship in Uganda is required;
Experience working with business women (SMEs) preferred;
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports;
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships;
Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
Fluency in English required;
REPORTS TO: Senior Business Manager.




How to Apply

Successful candidates for this position will be those who are passionate about success, believe in hard work, have strong communication skills (written and verbal), and effectively leverage the dynamism of creative teams. We are looking for people who are committed to innovation, learning, and timely results. Ability to work with minimum supervision is a requirement. Problem solving skills are a must.

If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to the Country Director at:
ugandajobs@tns.org with the position title placed in the subject line and on the application letter.
Send ONLY your application letter and resume with names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
All applications must be received by close of business 27th January 2012.

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Women are encouraged to apply

Job Vacancies at UHRC/OHCHR in Uganda

Job Title:  NATIONAL CONSULTANT
UHRC/OHCHR

 
Job Description

UHRC/OHCHR JOINT Project to MONITOR MILITARY COURTS’ COMPLIANCE WITH THE DECISION TO END TRIAL OF CIVILIANS AND ENSURE TRANSFER CASES TO CIVILIAN COURTS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS

NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO UNDERTAKE FIELD-BASED RESEARCH AND DEVELOP ANALYTICAL REPORT ON STATUS OF CASES WITHIN THE COURT MARTIAL SYSTEM, CURRENT GAPS AND APPROPRIATE TRANSFER STRATEGY

Background:
In 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 directive had been issued by the UPDF administration to cease the trial of civilians in court martial. On this basis, the Uganda Human Rights Commission whose mandate is to protect and promote human rights as guaranteed by the Constitution and other binding human rights instruments, in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights-Uganda office whose mandate includes providing technical assistance to the competent authorities in relation to measures to promote and protect human rights in the country, will undertake a joint project to monitor the operation and process of transfer of civilian cases from court martial system to ordinary civilian courts to assess the effective implementation of the UPDF directive, the operation and functionality of the court martial system to determine the extent of compliance to established standards of fair trial and due process with a view to identify capacity gaps and recommend appropriate procedural and institutional reforms.
Objectives/Purpose

Uganda Human Rights Commission in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Uganda (OHCHR) seek to engage a national consultant to implement specific activities under this project and in particular the following:

Conduct research on the operations of the court martial system in Uganda in order to assess the military courts’ compliance with the national, regional and international human rights instruments and principles of fair trial guarantees and the due process of the law.
To monitor and ensure that the applied transition process and procedure of transfer of civilian cases to the ordinary court system conforms to established principles of fair trial and due process.
The consultant in close collaboration with UHRC/OHCHR will also assess the Court martial trials where military personnel are tried and prosecuted for human rights violations in response to the right to effective remedy with a view to inform necessary institutional reforms and strategies.
Location : Uganda
Application Deadline : 22nd January 2012
Type of Contracts : Individual Contractor (IC)
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidates are expected to start) 6th February 2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 8 months


How to Apply

For further details on the terms of reference and application processes, please visit http://jobs.undp.org/ and submit applications based on the instructions provided online.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

National Consultancy at UNDP Kampala

Job Title : NATIONAL CONSULTANCY
UNDP Uganda

 
Job Description

NATIONAL CONSULTANCY

Scoping study for Strengthening Sustainable Environment and Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Uganda

Brief Project Description:
The Government of Uganda (GoU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has agreed on a Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2011 to 2014 to guide the development and delivery of projects that responds to the National Development Plan 2010/11 – 2014/15. Central to these plans are the focus in the areas of sustainable environment, natural resource management, climate change adaptation and mitigation.

To intervene in these areas a project entitled “Strengthening sustainable environment and natural resource management, climate change adaptation and mitigation in Uganda”, with an overall budget of US$ 4,500,000 was developed with focus on strengthening the efforts and capacities of local governments, Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and communities to sustainably manage and utilise natural resources, integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation in their activities and build climate change resilient societies.

The will be achieved through developing, piloting and implementing initiatives in biodiversity and ecosystem management, sustainable land management, efficient energy technologies and reduction in Green House Gas GHG emissions, and building climate change resilient communities. Implementation arrangements seek to contribute to a systematic demonstration and scaling up of experiences in sustainable environment and natural resource management (ENRM), climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCA/M) pilot initiatives and recommend an evidence-based framework to guide relevant institutions at national and local government levels, including CSOs.

The project intends to use lessons learnt to inform policy and strengthen decentralized governance mechanisms and institutions and practices that empower local governments and CSOs in ENRM and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

The project components are summarised in four key actions which include:

Mechanisms for enhancing biodiversity conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems demonstrated;
Key successful sustainable land Management practices identified and replicated;
Mechanisms for enhancing efficient utilisation of biomass energy, renewable energy technologies, and green house gas emission reduction identified and promoted;
Climate change resilient development promoted.
WWF is commissioning a Scoping Study to identify a focus for the project in terms of areas/sites, stakeholders (local governments, CSOs and communities), and approaches to strengthen capacities to sustainably manage and utilise natural resources, to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation in activities, and to build climate change resilient societies.
Location : Kampala
Application Deadline : 24th January, 2012
Type of Contracts : Individual Contractor (IC)
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidates are expected to start) 8th February 2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 20 working days within a period of 2 months


How to Apply

For further details on the terms of reference and application processes, please visit http://jobs.undp.org/ and submit application.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

Jobs at PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited

Job Title : Executive Director in a Commercial Bank
 
Job Description

Recruitment of an Executive Director in a Commercial Bank

Our client, a commercial Bank in Uganda, which is a member of a leading Pan African full service financial institution with presence in major financial centres and across Africa, wishes to appoint a dynamic and result-oriented Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors through the CEO, the ED will be responsible for wholesale, retail Banking, SMEs, and general marketing of the Bank while providing strategic support, in line with the Bank’s strategic plan. The ED will also provide support to the Bank’s product distribution and innovation leveraging on technology. The ED will be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Key responsibilities:

Drive the business growth of the Bank;
Craft strategies to drive business and ensure same is followed to achieve optimal revenues;
Oversee the fiscal operations and spearheading community service while ensuring financial viability;
Identify trends, opportunities, and environmental influences;
Drive initiatives required to achieve the product marketing and sales strategy for the Bank;
Ensure structures, systems and resources required to effectively service old and win new customers are in place and continuously reviewed using service level agreement(s);
Coordinate activities aimed at providing the customer with his requirements and delivering value to the customer always;
Ensure growth in the Bank’s volume of business in electronic products, cards and channels and other retail products country wide;
Manage and give direction to all marketing units;
Manage the key performance areas of subordinates;
Carry out other responsibilities required for the business growth, or as assigned by the CEO.
Person specifications

The successful candidate will have:
Good understanding of the Ugandan economy and an appreciation of the culture and environment associated with managing a Bank in a competitive, turbulent market-driven atmosphere, including building relationships throughout the country’s Banking sector;
Demonstrable track record of performance, executive presence and decision making, strong marketing and business development skills as well as a good understanding of e-commerce;
Evidence of the ability to interact, relate to, work with and support the activities of a dynamic Bank’s highly qualified staff and Board members is desirable.
We are looking for a candidate who holds a good first degree from a recognized university. A Post graduate degree in Banking will be an added advantage. The candidate must have at least ten years experience in financial institutions, five of which must be at a management level. Training in Strategic Leadership from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.


How to Apply

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your applications in confidence to the address below by close of business Friday 20 January 2012. Please send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:

The People and Change Division
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
1 Colville Street
P.O Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

HIV/WASH Technical Advisor Job Vacancy Population Services International

Job title : HIV/WASH Technical Advisor
Population Services Intl

 
Job Description

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices, which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.

PSI seeks qualified, dynamic candidates for the position of Technical Advisor for its HIV prevention and safe water and sanitation programs in South Sudan. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for planning, supervising and implementing PSI South Sudan’s portfolio of HIV/AIDS and WASH programs, including the supervision of a national sales team focused on social marketing.

The current portfolio is comprised of behavior change communications program on HIV/AIDS, including social marketing the Number One male condom brand; program diarrheal disease management, including social marketing of Waterguard chlorine tables and PUR chlorine-based powder, and sanitation marketing. The HIV/WASH Technical Advisor will work closely with USAID-funded primary contractors: Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and Family Health International (FHI), Proctor and Gamble (P&G), UNICEF, Ministry of Health, South Sudan AIDS Committee (SSAC), WHO, and a wide array of local and International NGOs. The Advisor’s responsibilities include representing PSI in a complex political context, fund-raising, and strategic planning and overall management of the programs.

This full-time position is based in Juba, South Sudan, with 30-40% travel to Yei, Malakal, and Wau and reports to the Deputy Country Representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee implementation of all HIV/AIDS and WASH programs, including sales and distribution in four areas in Southern Sudan, including Juba, Yei, Wau and Malakal; • Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for program implementation and development; • Responsible for all aspects of program management for all grants funding these program areas including budget oversight; • Manage, mentor and coach program staff responsible for program implementation; • Compile, review and prepare financial, technical and other reports as required by donors and PSI/Washington; • Enforce field office administrative policies, and ensure contractual compliance; • Prepare and supervise the implementation of annual marketing, sales and distribution plans; • In collaboration with the Research and Communications Departments, coordinate program-related research activities, including product coverage and distribution surveys, project baseline and end-line surveys and qualitative studies to inform communication strategies; • Establish and maintain new partnerships with private and institutional distributors to facilitate access to products and services in project areas; • Develop proposals and identify funding opportunities as appropriate; • Coordinate brand advertising and promotion activities including working with creative agencies and designers; • Participate in Technical Working Groups at Government and State Levels as needed; • Represent PSI at relevant Cluster meetings; • Support the Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative in strategic planning and overall institutional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant post-graduate degree;

• Minimum four years of program management experience;

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-sectoral programs with diverse funding streams;

• Budget and contractual compliance experience;

• Familiarity with international health, development issues, and the international donor community;

• Knowledge of social marketing;

• Exceptional and established diplomatic skills;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR requirements is a significant advantage;

• Experience with social mobilization programs in Africa is an advantage

The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker and will have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills; interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a proven ability to produce results in difficult circumstances; and the ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure. The ideal candidate will come equipped with a good sense of humor, the willingness to live with basic amenities, and in a complex political environment where the security situation is fluid.


How to Apply

Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

Job Vacancies at Interact Worldwide

Job Title : Finance Technical Advisor

 
Job Description

Interact Worldwide is a UK-based INGO working to reduce poverty through advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights and addressing HIV and AIDS for marginalised and vulnerable populations. We are looking for a qualified financial consultant to coordinate financial activities between our partners in Uganda and our London Office.

Finance Technical Advisor job in Uganda
Approximately 2 days per quarter (may vary depending on partner requirements), based in Kampala

We are seeking a person to provide financial consultancy, coordinate financial management and provide capacity building for our 3 partnership organisations based in Kampala. This post requires a professional accountancy qualification, with excellent accounting skills, IT and communications skills and the ability to write financial reports and monitor financial management. The role will include reporting to donors such as the BIG Lottery, DFID and France Expertise Internationale and supporting our partners with budgeting, financial management and auditing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience of mid-senior level management in a finance or accounts position, and experience in providing financial consultancy, project management, reporting and financial audits. A Ugandan national with good written and spoken English is essential.

This will be a one year contract position in the first instance. We cannot cover relocation expenses


How to Apply

How to apply:
To apply please send a CV with a covering note detailing your suitability for the position to programmes@interactworldwide.org
www.interactworldwide.org
Closing date: 3rd February 2012

Programme coordinator Job Vacancy at UNDP Uganda

Job Title : PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

 
Job Description

The 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 7 Target 11 of significantly improving the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers by the year 2020.
UN-HABITAT was mandated under a resolution GC 19/13 to work closely with local governments and representatives of civil society to raise awareness and improve national policies and local strategies to reduce urban poverty as well as to enhance social inclusion and social justice. Under this mandate, UN-HABITAT is to establish resource centres that would act as One Stop Youth Centre, a centre where youth can access skills and information related to their development needs.
The UN Joint Programme on Population (UNJPP) developed four outcome areas where different UN agencies were required to provide interventions geared to realizing the developed outcomes. UN-HABITAT is expected to contribute towards outcome 3 which is “Youth and Vulnerable groups have competitive skill and opportunities to participate in the economy including urban development”. This outcome aims at contributing to building youth skills and opportunities to actively participate in the economy for sustainable livelihoods.
Therefore, UN-HABITAT having implemented One Stop centre models in other parts of the world including Kampala, City Council – Uganda, is replicating the model in Arua municipality.  The aim of the project is to enhance the capacity of the Government of Uganda- the municipality of Arua to empower vulnerable urban youth for socio-economic inclusion and development. Through the establishment of a One Stop Youth Centre (OSYC) in Arua the Municipality will enhance the capacity of youth and youth organizations to acquire and promote entrepreneurship skills for income generation and livelihoods and governance . It will also strengthen the capacity of Arua municipality to undertake youth development activities.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Habitat Programme Manager, the   Programme Coordinator will provide technical assistance to the HPM as well as relevant partners for guaranteeing a smooth and coordinated implementation of Arua One Stop Youth Centre project, Kampala One Stop Youth Centre and the youth programme in Uganda. The Programme Coordinator who will be based in Kampala, would primarily be responsible for guiding, facilitating, managing, and coordinating the implementation of UN-Habitat and youth programme in Uganda.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide and develop a model for guiding development and replication of new youth centres in other municipal/town councils
Implement the goal of the UN-Habitat Global Partnership initiative for Urgan Youth Development.
Coordinate the organisation of training and capacity building activities, including workshops, expert meetings, Youth Assemblies etc as may require.
Ensure development and implementation of work plans and monitoring of programme activities.
Facilitate and monitor youth groups that have benefited from the UN-HABITAT youth.
Builds partnership and supports networks within and beyond the UN on sustainable youth centres.
Liaise regularly with other institutional counterparts involved, namely UNFPA, ILO, UNICEF, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Arua Municipality; for coordination and joint planning purposes, providing needed technical assistance on all issues related with the implementation of the programme.
Competencies

Understanding and knowledge of UN system, and UN-HABITAT.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and good understanding of key issues and challenges of young people.
Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to human settlements issues and youth-led development.
Good networking skills and building with partnerships.
Ability to work effectively fostering team spirit through building trust and commitment to common objectives.
Self management-ability to set goals and priorities to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans with minimum supervision as well as be able to identify priority activities/assignment and adjust priorities as required.
Ability to mobilize funds from the One UN.
Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies or any other related field.
Experience:

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project management including monitoring and evaluation.
Experience in designing and facilitating trainings or capacity building programmes for young people.
Demonstrated ability to prepare project proposals and project documents, work plans and progress reports.
Minimum of 4 years experience working with the United Nations on youth issues preferably the youth centre models.
Experience in working closely with local governments is desirable.
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS. Word, Excel, Power point, Internet etc).
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.


How to Apply

For further details on the terms of reference and application processes, please visit http://jobs.undp.org/ and submit application.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

Bank of Uganda Careers

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

MAIN ACTIVITIES
? Initiate basic and applied research pertinent to economic policy formulation and
implementation by Bank of Uganda.
? Prepare initial empirical reports on macroeconomic forecast to inform the monetary
policy process.
? Liaise with various stakeholders and other organizations regarding data required for
micro-macro analysis and simulations;
? Perform preliminary cleaning, organization and updating of the database;
? Participate in the production and analysis of short-term early warning and leading
indicators to inform the monetary policy process;
? Prepare initial policy briefs, background papers and reports for the senior management
of Bank of Uganda and Government of Uganda; and,
? Undertake any other duties assigned from time to time by the Executive Director,
Research and Director, Research.

OUTPUTS
? Macro econometric models of the Ugandan economy;
? Policy simulations using macroeconomic models;
? Reports of the modeling exercises;
? Timely and reliable early warning and leading indicators;
? Macroeconomic forecasts;
? Empirical research papers; and,
? Technical policy briefs.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
? At least a Masters Degree in either of the following fields: 1) Economics; 2) Statistics; 3)
Econometrics, with a bias against terminal Masters Programmme. A PhD in economics is
an added advantage.

WORKING EXPERIENCE
? At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in academia or a research-based
institution; and,
? Must have published at least one (1) article in a reputable journal.
AGE
? Should be between 27 and 35 years of age.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
? Competence in the use of any of the following standard softwares (SAS, STATA,
PcGIVE, E-views, Microfit, Mathlab, Gauss/GAMs/Winsolve, and Microsoft Office
Tools);
? Ability to communicate and write effectively in English;
? Good analytical and policy oriented report writing;
? Good staff working relations; and,
? Ability to provide positive critiques of research papers in economics.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
? All applications must be forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment Application on
the BOU website, www.bou.or.ug/, under Careers in BOU. A help manual to guide
prospective candidates through the application procedure can be accessed by using the
hyperlink Bank of Uganda iRecruitment Instructions
? Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their
applications.
? Attachments to the application(s) MUST include; Scanned copies of academic and
professional certificates, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include names of
three (3) referees and their contacts. The maximum size of attachments is 500Kb.
Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
Please note that:
? Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
? The appointing authority reserves the right to appoint successful candidates to a higher
or lower level than advertised, as deemed fit.
The remuneration packages are competitive and attractive.
Applications should reach not later than Monday January 30, 2012.

Job Vacancies at Bank of Uganda

JOB TITLE HEAD, ECONOMIC MODELLING AND FORECASTING DIVISION
(1 POSITION)
RANK: DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
MAIN 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 in
modeling;
? 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 technical
aspects of the Department.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
? To provide empirically based policy advice in support of monetary, exchange rate and
financial policy formulation;
? Undertake long term macroeconomic modeling and forecasting;
? Produce high quality empirical research through regular reports and research papers
? Develop a large macroeconomic model of the Ugandan Economy;
? Develop small and medium term models to support the macro models;
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? Assists the Director Research in the day-to-day administration of the Division, including
assignments of duties to staff within the Division; and,
? Continuous appraisal of work performance of staff in the Division.
MAIN OUTPUTS
? Policy oriented research papers for senior management.
? Large macro econometric model of the Ugandan economy.
? Small and medium term models.
? Policy advice based on well specified empirical models of the Ugandan economy.
? Periodic forecasts of various macroeconomic indicators, including inflation, exchange
rates, interest rates and real economic activity.
? Staff appraisal reports.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
? A PhD in Economics with a bias in Macroeconomics.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
? At least four (4) years of relevant working experience in academia or a research based
institution;
? Must have published at least two (2) articles in reputable journals;
AGE
? Should be between 35 and 45 years of age.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
? Computer literacy;
? Good analytical and policy oriented report writing;
? Good interpersonal relations; and,
? Good communication skills.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
? All applications must be forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment Application on
the BOU website, www.bou.or.ug/, under Careers in BOU. A help manual to guide
prospective candidates through the application procedure can be accessed by using the
hyperlink Bank of Uganda iRecruitment Instructions
? Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their
applications.
? Attachments to the application(s) MUST include; Scanned copies of academic and
professional certificates, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include names of
three (3) referees and their contacts. The maximum size of attachments is 500Kb.
Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
Please note that:
? Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
? The appointing authority reserves the right to appoint successful candidates to a higher
or lower level than advertised, as deemed fit.
The remuneration packages are competitive and attractive.
Applications should reach not later than Monday January 30, 2012.

Jobs at Bank of Uganda (BoU)

Bank of Uganda (BoU) seeks to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven, result-oriented and
motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies existing in the Research Department.
BACKGROUND
The Research Department is the policy unit of Bank of Uganda. The mission of the
Department is to avail regular economic intelligence and advice in pursuit of
macroeconomic stability. The Department’s core activities include, among others, the
provision of timely and accurate macroeconomic policy advice to the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC), provision of timely and accurate economic and financial information to
the Government of Uganda, financial institutions and the public; conducting empirical
research on topical macroeconomic issues; advising on and pursuing benefits emanating
from regional integration; and collaborating productively with other national and
international institutions in search of macroeconomic stability.

1] JOB TITLE: HEAD, POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
(1 POSITION)
RANK: DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
? Advising Director Research on appropriate policy strategies related to macroeconomic
management in Uganda;
? Ensuring that the Division regularly advises on monetary, financial, external and real
sector policy issues, and those areas of structural policies that may affect the conduct of
monetary policy;
? Accountable for the policy and technical aspects of the Department; and,
? Assist the Director in the day-to-day administration of the Division, including
assignment of duties to staff within the division.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES
? Ensure that the Bank's monetary policy is formulated within a well-coordinated
Financial Program from month to month;
? Advise on the Financial Policy aspects needed for the effective conduct of monetary
policy;
? Ensure that there is an acceptable Framework of the Monetary Program for Uganda from
time to time, which can be negotiated with the Government of Uganda, the World Bank
and International Monetary Fund Missions to Uganda;
? Advise Director Research on harmonizing monetary and financial policy with fiscal
policy;
? Represent the Bank on the Government Cash flow Committee; the Balance of Payments
working Group; and the Macroeconomic Monitoring Committee;
? Closely monitor and advise on potential areas of harmonization of monetary, financial
and external sector policies with member countries of Regional Economic Blocks to
which Uganda is a member, multilateral agencies and other bilateral agencies;
? Advise the Director Research on trade policy issues that are likely to affect the balance of
payments position and overall macroeconomic management;
? Regularly advise on macroeconomic policies and developments in other regional
partners that may affect the overall macroeconomic policy environment in Uganda and
the regional integration agenda;
? Ensure the implementation of decisions made by various regional integration organs,
continuously monitor and review the progress of implementation of past decisions, and
facilitate the coordination and dissemination of information within the bank, and
between the bank and line ministries, ministries responsible for regional cooperation and
the regional Secretariats;
? Represent the Bank as an alternate member in local preparatory and coordination
meetings with government line ministries and other stakeholders and in other regional
fora;
? Deputize and/or assist the Director Research on the policy and technical aspects of the
Department;
? Ensure that the policy aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of BOU are
presented in a coordinated manner; and,
? Pursue other work arising from own innovation and any other duties prescribed from
time to time by the Executive Director, Research and the Director, Research.

MAIN OUTPUTS
? Policy oriented papers for senior management, covering weekly monetary trends,
monthly and quarterly monetary and banking developments, and policy
recommendations based on trends in current and prospective monetary trends and
developments;
? Policy advice reports to BOU's management on developments and policy prescriptions
regarding macroeconomic management in Uganda;
? Policy-oriented research papers on monetary policy and financial sector policy, regional
integration and trade policy issues and any other aspects of structural policy that are
pertinent to macroeconomic management in Uganda; and,
? Summaries of seminars and debates organized by the division in the area of monetary
and financial policies.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
? A PhD in Economics with a bias in Macroeconomics.

WORKING EXPERIENCE
? At least four (4) years of relevant working experience in academia or a research based
institution;
? Must have published at least two (2) articles in reputable journals;

AGE
? Should be between 35 and 45 years of age.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
? Computer literacy;
? Good analytical and policy oriented report writing skills; and,
? Good interpersonal relations.


PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING
? All applications must be forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment Application on
the BOU website, www.bou.or.ug/, under Careers in BOU. A help manual to guide
prospective candidates through the application procedure can be accessed by using the
hyperlink Bank of Uganda iRecruitment Instructions
? Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their
applications.
? Attachments to the application(s) MUST include; Scanned copies of academic and
professional certificates, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include names of
three (3) referees and their contacts. The maximum size of attachments is 500Kb.
Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
Please note that:
? Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
? The appointing authority reserves the right to appoint successful candidates to a higher
or lower level than advertised, as deemed fit.
The remuneration packages are competitive and attractive.
Applications should reach not later than Monday January 30, 2012.

Job Vacancies at UNFPA in Uganda

Job Title : Senior Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Coordinator


Job Description

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 1904

CLOSING DATE: 1 February 2012 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Senior Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Coordinator

CATEGORY: ICS-11 (equivalent to P-4)

POST NUMBER: 41902

DUTY STATION: Kampala

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) 1/

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Uganda Country Office/Africa Regional office

JOB PURPOSE:

Gender-based violence programming and coordination is multi-sectoral, involving multiple organizations and actors, including NGO and government partners, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations to engage in comprehensive prevention and response initiatives. The job duties include overall program development/strategic planning, staff/volunteer management, training and sensitization, liaison and coordination with other organizations, capacity building and, monitoring and evaluation. The Senior GBV Coordinator will use internationally recognised standards (such as the IASC Guidelines for SGBV Interventions in Humanitarian Settings) and companion materials (orientation and training guides, planning worksheets, etc.); as well as national policies, documents and standards to develop context specific plans, tools, forms, formats, and guides that will facilitate development, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation of GBV programs and GBV prevention mainstreaming in development, conflict recovery, peace building and refugee settings as well as for emergency preparedness. The Senior GBV Coordinator will report to the UNFPA Representative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership 1. Provide programmatic coordination and policy guidance and related tasks to strengthen integration of gender-based violence prevention, response and coordination issues into national frameworks and multi-sectoral development plans and budgets . 2. Develop/strengthen GBV conflict recovery, peace building and development coordination mechanisms and ensure planning and monitoring linkages with district and regional level structures, and integration into relevant government sector strategies, planning and programming frameworks. 3. Promote through advocacy and policy dialogue, and facilitate the inclusion of GBV into National, conflict recovery/peace building and emergency planning instruments, processes and documents and initiate other resource mobilization efforts for GBV programming in response to agreements on international and regional frameworks, such as the International Conference on the great Lakes Region and CEDAW. 4. Consolidate existing assessments on the GBV situation in conflict recovery, peace building, refugee and development settings and/or organise and conduct relevant participatory analyses, rapid needs assessments, etc. of GBV. Use this information to develop/update GBV action plans in collaboration with various sectors/clusters. 5. Develop and/or revise training materials according to local context. Work with national partners to implement relevant training sessions for multi-sectoral prevention and response actors. 6. Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV and broader gender issues through various key ministries. 7. Promote male involvement strategies in GBV programming andsupport the identification of promising practices on male involvement in GBV prevention and responses to be scaled up Partnerships and Coordination 7. Catalyze, strengthen, and assist to facilitate inter-agency, multi-sector GBV working groups (coordination groups) at national, regional, and local levels, as necessary. 8. Network with GBV staff, sector and district focal points, and gender advisers in other agencies and organizations (including governments, national and international NGOs and women’s groups) and in peacekeeping missions in country. 9. Lead/guide the effort to develop a comprehensive package for prevention and response to GBV through a multi-sectoral and inter-agency program to include referral and reporting mechanisms, information sharing, coordination, and monitoring/evaluation. Lead/guide efforts on developing GBV standard operating procedures and related policies and practices, including support to the development and roll out of a number of safe haven centres for survivors of GBV. 10. Foster the development of skills and abilities among district community development and gender/GBV focal points.

Management, Monitoring and Evaluation. 11. Supervise GBV coordinators in UNFPA Uganda’s three decentralised offices (Dos) and implement the approved strategy for DOs. 12. Provide guidance and inputs to supervision of field based GBV staff and other professional and support staff in UNFPA sub offices, ensuring close communication and liaison with NGO, District and UN partners in the context of the UN Delivering as One through the Field Office Coordinators of the Resident Coordinators System. 13. In collaboration with the GBV and gender working groups, monitor implementation of GBV Incident Report and other data collection processes needed for the setting. Train partner organizations and other sectors in use of GBV IMS with particular emphasis to the Guiding Principles for Working with GBV Survivors. 14. As needed for difficult or complex GBV cases (and in collaboration with the relevant field staff), provide direct consultation and advice to field staff about actions that may be taken; advocate for and assist GBV direct service providers if needed and appropriate. 15. Ensure that partners collect, compile, and analyze GBV report data monthly with an emphasis on identifying trends and patterns and opportunities for policy dialogue. Develop monthly report formats that capture relevant information and that support the analysis and evaluation of program progress and outcomes. 16. Collect and compile program activity information, evaluating progress toward achievement of program outcomes.

Administrative and Miscellaneous Duties 17. Maintain awareness of budget and expenditures in order to manage program within budget. 18. Ensure monthly work plans, monthly reports, and other reports are prepared as needed or requested and that project programme and financial reporting is prepared in accordance with signed agreements. 19. Assist in writing program proposals and ensure strong coordination with supporting donors. 20. Arrange for comprehensive gender-awareness/GBV training workshops with UNFPA staff. 21. Undertake other duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES: • Commitment to UNFPA’S Values/Guiding Principles; • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; Performance Management; • Team Work/Communications/Self-Management; • Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning Functional Competencies

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and Partnerships; • Innovation and Marketing of New Approaches; • Resource Mobilization; • Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced university degree in social work or other social sciences, public/community health, gender, legal advice as it relates to gender and GBV, and development or related field. • Prior training in gender issues and their application in emergency and conflict recovery, peace building and development settings. • At least seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of gender, development and population activities, including designing and appraising project appraisals; • Awareness and knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian and development settings. • Awareness and knowledge of gender-based violence • Knowledge of reproductive health issues and/or protection issues in humanitarian settings. • Knowledge of roles/responsibilities of humanitarian and development partners • Knowledge, skill, and experience in multi-sectoral and interagency networking • Group facilitation skills and experience • Capacity building and training skills; at least one year training experience; community-based approaches a plus • Counseling skills and experience a plus • One year of experience in program management (in NGO preferred) • Experience working in humanitarian emergency settings

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.




How to Apply

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
1/ No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5