Sunday 12 February 2012

Jobs at US MISSION in Uganda

Job Title: Security Clerk
Job Description
Number: 004/2012   Date: 02/09/2012

OPEN TO:    All Qualified Locally Employed Staff

POSITION: Security Clerk
 OPENING DATE: February 09, 2012
 CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2012
 WORK HOURS: Full-time:  40 hours/ week
 POSITION GRADE: FP-9, FSN 05

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

“The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Security Clerk in the Regional Security Office Section.”

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
 Provides office support for FSNI investigators and the Surveillance Program Technician at the Embassy. Functions include establishing and maintaining a variety of investigative and administrative database, operating and providing training in the operation of technical security equipment, maintaining files, case tracking, preparing case forms, maintaining updated contact lists, scheduling the making of embassy Ids, providing clerical support through scheduling and liaison with the RSO office, other embassy offices and the local guard forces.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.  Education required: Completion of secondary school is required.
 2.  Work Experience:  Two years of progressively responsible experience in investigation work with the military police, private or US Government organization. Prior work experience with the U.S Government local guard force is required.
 3.  Language Requirement:  Level III English ability (good working knowledge of written, spoken and reading) is required. Level III (good working knowledge) of a local language is required.
 4.  Knowledge:  Working knowledge of the USG office procedures and expectations, knowledge of filing systems and computer based administration systems. Knowledge of how to operate in a professional office environment and understanding of Ugandan administrative protocols is required.
 5.  Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite applications , ability to exercise initiative and be resourceful in obtaining information or evidence, ability to draft concise reports in English and superior interpersonal skills are required.

SELECTION PROCESS
 When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4.   Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5.   Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1.  Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2.  A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3.  A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
 B. Position Grade
 C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
 D. Dates Available for work
 E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
 F. Date and Place of Birth
 G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
 H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
 I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
 J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
 K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
 L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class/Type
 M. Days available to work
 N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
 O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
 P. Education
 Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
 R. Language Skills
 S. Work Experience
 T. Reference

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
 Human Resources Office
 Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
 P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
 Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
 By Fax:
 0414-341-863
 Or by e-mail:
 KampalaHR@state.gov

DEFINITIONS

1.  Eligible Family Member (EFM):  An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:
 • Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
 • Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.  The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
 • Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
 • Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

2.  US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM):  For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
 • US Citizen; and,
 • EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
 • Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:

1. Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
 2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
 3.  Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM):  EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
 • Is a U.S. citizen; and
 • Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
 • Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
 • Is residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
 • Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
 4.  Member of Household (MOH):  An individual who accompanies a  direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.  An MOH is:
 • Not an EFM; and,
 • Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
 • Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member.  A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
 4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
 • Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
 • Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
 • Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
 • Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
 5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
 • Is locally resident; and,
 • Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
 • Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR.  All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  February 22, 2012

The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Jobs at Inter-Religious Council of Uganda

Job Title: Data Clerk

Job Description

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is a national Faith-Based Non-Government Organization. Its current membership comprises of the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda, the Church of Uganda, the Uganda Orthodox Church, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Other religious organizations notably the independent Pentecostal, Evangelical churches and Baha’i faith participate in the implementation of IRCU programs. IRCU’s Vision is ‘A divinely peaceful, united, prosperous Uganda where all people enjoy full health and freedoms for the common good.’

The council implements a range of programs namely HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence prevention, Peace, Justice and Governance. IRCU wishes to recruit competent persons to fill the vacant positions as below. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply:

JOB TITLE: Data Clerk

Number of Vacancies: Two (2)

Reports to: M & E Specialist (Data)

Duty Station: Kampala.

Job Purpose: To collect, clean, enter, analyze data and generate reports. The position entails using an

electronic computer database handling an array of program data. The incumbent may be expected to verify

field reports as and when necessary at the

Institutionalized Religious Bodies and Implementing Partners Levels.

Key Result Areas:

Coordinate with the M&E Specialist in the collection of data from Religious Coordinating Bodies and implementing partners and entering it into the database.
 Verify entered data to ensure accuracy and compliance with set standards
 Maintain data integrity, confidentiality and efficient operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
 Build capacity of Implementing Partners/ Institutionalized Religious Bodies to manage their data
 Analyze data and generate reports as and whenever required

Qualifications and Experience

A University degree in Statistics or qualitative economics.
 Knowledge of any computer package

At least 2 years technical experience in the field of HIV/AIDS and/or monitoring and evaluation.

Special Knowledge Required:

Data analysis and report writing skills.
 Computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft SQL server, Access, and experience in using data entry and analysis software will be an added advantage.
 Knowledge of different database information systems and use of software package for database management is an added advantage.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality
 Ability to work as part of a team
 The ability to multitask and complete projects within a proposed timeframe.

How to Apply
Each candidate for the posts above is required to submit his/her application letter with certified copies of his/her academic certificates/transcripts and a letter of recommendation from his/her leader of Church/Mosque/ place of worship not later than 29th February 2012 at 4:30pm to the address below.
 The Human Resource & Administration Manager
 Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU)
 Namirembe Hill Plot 884, Centenary Road
 P. O. Box 7502 KAMPALA

Country Director Job Vacancy at Plan International

Job Title: Country Director
Job Description
Closing date: 01 Mar 2012
Location: Kampala, Uganda Reports To: Regional Director Closing Date: 1st March 2012 5 year contract The salary range for this role will be US $60,000-75,000 per annum depending on experience. This is an accompanied position and full expat benefits will be available.
Plan is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Each Country Program is led by a Country Director (CD) who must develop strategies at country level that align with Plan’s global vision and purpose within the prevailing context of that country as it impacts on children. The CD is the sole representative and leader of Plan in this country and carries the responsibility for Plan’s reputation there as a legally compliant, effective and responsible organistion, unafraid to challenge injustice and discrimination against the poorest and most vulnerable children.
The Country Strategic Plan (CSP) represents a life-cycle approach to programming and is structured on the basis of the life-cycle of the child recognizing the unique challenges facing children at the successive stages of their lives: Challenges relating to survival, protection, development and participation. The country programs build on the progress made to date and represent a continuum of core and support for children and youth that will better equip them to break the inter-generational cycle of poverty and actively engage in democratic processes.
Dimensions of Role: •Leadership, management and development of Uganda team comprising of over 240 staff in full compliance with local law and Plan policies and standards in development and emergency responses.
•Direct reports: a team of 10 senior managers •Accurate and timely disbursement of the agreed Country Office budget including all donor commitments. Presently about 50% of total budget spent comes from grants. •Handling caseload of 39 961 sponsored children in 5 Programme Units •Annual budget currently of $15 million •Currently key partnerships exist with the following donors EU/EC, USAID, NORAD, SIDA, AUSAID, DFID, Finnish Government, Dutch Government and some private donors. •As a member of the Regional Leadership Team, the Country Director of Uganda is expected to contribute to the overall learning and strategic direction within the RESA region.
Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position: The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that: •Plan’s work in Uganda will be delivered by a cost-effective and efficient team, skilled in their area of expertise and compliant with the expectation Plan has of all staff •Plan’s work will be guided by accurate and timely work plans and budgets that can be used to create impact and efficiency •Plan’s work will be relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable children in Uganda •Plan’s work will be well funded and growing •Plan’s work in Uganda will be recognised locally and internationally as effective and relevant to the needs of highly vulnerable children
Dealing with Problems •Quick ability to understand the complexity of Plan’s business model, organisational structures and decision-making processes. •Dealing with security/emergency conditions – the Country Director has to be actively involved in having security information and providing clear guidance for the safety and security of staff, assets and programmes. •Flexibility to support other Country Offices across the Region. •Sponsorship requests – this includes finding out new ways of managing sponsorship, retention of sponsors and sponsored children.
Communications and Working Relationships Internal: •Regular contact with other Country Directors, especially in the Regional Leadership Team •Programme Department at International Headquarters who may guide and advise on Programme Standards •National Office program departments. Develop proposals for major donors (UNICEF, DFID, EU, ECHO) that require engagement of the National Office programme teams
External: •Other INGO leaders and networks in Uganda •Government, UN and donor representatives •Civil society organizations • EU/EC, USAID, NORAD, SIDA, AUSAID, DFID, •Finnish Government, Dutch Government •Corporate and private sector organization
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives Knowledge •Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and effectiveness •Knowledge of Uganda; the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage •Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management •Knowledge of programming in volatile environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Uganda or a comparable environment.
Skills •Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management •Effective working with and through partners •Communications, comfortable with the media, presenting and arguing a case •Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them •Excellent written skills in English for the development of proposals and the review of reports.
Behaviours •Self motivated leader with the passion for social justice •Person of strong integrity that is an example to others •Even tempered and with a sense of humour is highly desirable •Creativity and innovation •Motivating and influencing others •Problem analysis, judgement, handling ambiguity and decision making based on fact and figures •Commitment to continuous improvement with the overall aim of optimising the quality and impact of Plan’s programmes in Uganda.
Physical Environment Based in the country office located in Kampala with extensive local and some international travel Ability to travel frequently to remote areas required.
Languages Excellent written and spoken English required.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.


How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your salary requirements and quoting reference RE025 to recadmin@plan-international.org

Oxfam GB Job Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Country Finance and Systems Manager
Job Description
Oxfam GB is a worldwide organisation that has been working in Uganda for over 40 years.  Oxfam GB is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and committed persons to join its team in the capacity of Country Finance and Systems Manager based in Kampala.

Summary of the Role:
 ◦
Reporting to the Country Director, lead and mange all finance Operations for the country programme operating in three regions as well as at the national level with an average annual budget of about £5 million.


Line manage a team of 5 finance and IT staff and matrix manage other 4 staff.


As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall leadership and management of Oxfam GB country programme in Uganda.


Lead financial planning and management of the country programme including strategic financial management (e.g. revision of financial policies and control measures, budgeting, budget monitoring, financial reporting, contribution to resource allocations decisions, funding, risks analysis and management, internal controls, etc.


Provide technical advice and strategic financial support to the Country Director and the Programme Management team on various issues including legal compliance;


Ensure that all finance and administration procedures are consistent with corporate and regional standards.

The Person:
 ◦
A holder of a post graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance,


At least 5 years experience in a similar role.


Proven experience in the application of strategic financial management;


Experience in leading financial operations in a large / or complex organisation;


Proven leadership qualities and people management skills;


Experience and capacity in matrix management and capacity building of staff;


Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities.


A broad understanding of the work culture in the ‘development’ sector and commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.



How to Apply
Submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk. With the title of the job you are applying for as the subject matter of the email. The closing date will be before close of business on 24th February 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please don’t send your academic credentials with your application, Only CVs with a cover letter.

Admnistrative Assistant Job Vacancy at ANPPCAN

Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

About this Job:

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of children’s rights. ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following positions:

POSITION : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Duty Station : NATIONAL SECRETARIAT, KAMPALA

Reports to : ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Major Responsibilities: Responsible for supporting the Administration Officer in handling the Administrative functions at the National Secretariat.

Specific Tasks:
 The successful applicant will support and assist the Administration Officer in the following functions;
 Coordinating and facilitating procurement processes as per the organizational procedures and policies.
 Maintaining a sound stores management system including preparing accurate periodic management reports on all office consumables.
 Ensuring proper maintenance, and efficient utilization of organizational equipment, utilities and facilities including fleet management and preparing periodic management reports on the same.
 Providing general administrative and support services as may be required from time to time.


Requirement:

Qualifications and Experience
 A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Office Management and Administration or Business Administration with at least two year’s hands-on experience in an administrative position with medium sized organization preferably an NGO.
 Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft office applications is a must.
 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain flexibility in working hours.
 Good interpersonal and communication skills including intercultural communication.
 Highly result-oriented.
 Age limit: 23-35 years

Experience: 2 years

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about the job descriptions for the above position, please visit our website www.anppcanug.org/ vacancies. Interested candidates should fill in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on the above website to email address - recruitment@anppcanug.org. Deadline for submission: 17th February, 2012 at 5.00p.m.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
 

Jobs at ANPPCAN Uganda

Job Title: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (Iganga)


About this Job:

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of children’s rights. ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following positions:

Position: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

Duty Station : IGANGA DISTRICT

Reports to : PROGRAMME OFFICER, IGANGA OFFICE

Major Responsibilities:

Implementation of field based activities to mobilise and empower children, families, communities and institutions to respond to the needs of deaf children.
Follow-up cases of abused children and mobilize communities to participate in child rights protection work.

Specific Tasks:
Participate in implementation of child empowerment activities.

Participate in operationalizing the approved monitoring and learning systems.

Support in assessment and coordination of capacity development programs to partners.

Engage households, community members and institutions to promote the rights of deaf children.

Provide support services (medical, psychosocial and other necessary support) to abused children and effectively link them to other services.
Participate in advocacy work at the district and community level.

Preparation of periodic narrative reports.
Document processes, lessons learnt, good practices and share them with stakeholders.
Participate in mobilization of resources for ANPPCAN’s programs


Requirement:

Qualifications and Experience the position holder must possess:
 A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Community Based Rehabilitation, Community/ Social/ Counseling Psychology, Social Sciences with a minimum of 2 years experience working with children with disabilities, specifically deaf children.
 Good Understanding of audiology issues – sign language literacy is a must.
 Knowledge of development of language and communication in deaf children.
 Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications.
 Basic understanding of child rights programming.
 Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-­ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
 Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain flexibility in working hours.
 Age range of 23 – 35 years.


Experience:
2

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about the job descriptions for the above position, please visit our website www.anppcanug.org/ vacancies. Interested candidates should fill in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on the above website to email address – recruitment@anppcanug.org. Deadline for submission: 17th February, 2012 at 5.00p.m.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification