Bank of Uganda (BoU) Jobs : Applications Developer Job Vacancy

Job Title: Applications Developer

About this Job:
Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Human Resource and IT Departments of Bank of Uganda;

Requirement:
Details of these jobs are available on the BOU website http://www.bou.or.ng/ under Careers in BOU in the Recruitment Application. A career in BOU is located at the top right menu and bottom right menu of the BOU web page.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:
•        All applications should be forwarded electronically using the Recruitment Application on the BOU website under Careers in BOU. Applications forwarded in any other form such as email or manual will NOT be considered.

•        Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their applications,

•        Scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications.

•        The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum. Vitae which should include names of 3 (three) referees and their contacts.

A help manual to guide candidates through the application procedure is available on the BOU website under Careers in BOU using the hyperlink Bank of Uganda recruitment Instructions.

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 for these positions are competitive and attractive. Applications should be addressed to:

The Director,

Human Resource Department,

Bank of Uganda

To reach NOT later than 10th April 2012

User Support Specialist Job Vacancy in Uganda at Bank of Uganda

Job Title: User Support Specialist

About this Job:
Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Human Resource and IT Departments of Bank of Uganda;

Requirement:
Details of these jobs are available on the BOU website http://www.bou.or.ng/ under Careers in BOU in the Recruitment Application. A career in BOU is located at the top right menu and bottom right menu of the BOU web page.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:
•        All applications should be forwarded electronically using the Recruitment Application on the BOU website under Careers in BOU. Applications forwarded in any other form such as email or manual will NOT be considered. •        Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their applications, •        Scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications. •        The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached. Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum. Vitae which should include names of 3 (three) referees and their contacts. A help manual to guide candidates through the application procedure is available on the BOU website under Careers in BOU using the hyperlink Bank of Uganda recruitment Instructions. 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 for these positions are competitive and attractive. Applications should be addressed to: The Director, Human Resource Department, Bank of Uganda To reach NOT later than 10th April 2012

Network Administrator Job Vacancy at The Bank of Uganda

Job Title: Network Administrator

About this Job:
Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Human Resource and IT Departments of Bank of Uganda;

Requirement:
Details of these jobs are available on the BOU website http://www.bou.or.ng/ under Careers in BOU in the Recruitment Application. A career in BOU is located at the top right menu and bottom right menu of the BOU web page.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:
•        All applications should be forwarded electronically using the Recruitment Application on the BOU website under Careers in BOU. Applications forwarded in any other form such as email or manual will NOT be considered.

•        Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their applications,

•        Scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications.

•        The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum. Vitae which should include names of 3 (three) referees and their contacts.

A help manual to guide candidates through the application procedure is available on the BOU website under Careers in BOU using the hyperlink Bank of Uganda recruitment Instructions.

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 for these positions are competitive and attractive. Applications should be addressed to:

The Director,

Human Resource Department,

Bank of Uganda

To reach NOT later than 10th April 2012

IT Support and Liaison Officer Job Vacancy at Bank of Uganda

Job Title: IT Support and Liaison Officer

About this Job:
Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Human Resource and IT Departments of Bank of Uganda

Requirement:
Details of these jobs are available on the BOU website http://www.bou.or.ug/ under Careers in BOU in the Recruitment Application. A career in BOU is located at the top right menu and bottom right menu of the BOU web page.


How to apply:
•        All applications should be forwarded electronically using the Recruitment Application on the BOU website under Careers in BOU. Applications forwarded in any other form such as email or manual will NOT be considered. •        Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their applications, •        Scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications. •        The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached. Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum. Vitae which should include names of 3 (three) referees and their contacts. A help manual to guide candidates through the application procedure is available on the BOU website under Careers in BOU using the hyperlink Bank of Uganda recruitment Instructions. 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 for these positions are competitive and attractive. Applications should be addressed to: The Director, Human Resource Department, Bank of Uganda To reach NOT later than 10th April 2012

Economist Job Vacancy at the Royal Norwegian Embassy

Job Title: ECONOMIST

About this Job:
The Royal Norwegian Embassy invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position

as Economist in the Development Section at the Embassy, initially for 2 years.

Responsibilities:

*    Analyzing and reporting on economic development in Uganda

*    Following and reporting on economic development in FAC

*    Advising and being the Embassies focal point on anti-corruption

*    Participate in the Embassies “Oil for Development Programme Team”, and desk officer for the revenue pillar

*    Assist in the management of other development programmes

Requirement:
Qualifications:

*    A master degree in macro-economy

*    Experience from international work and development cooperation                             ” ~

*    Very good proven ability to cooperate also in a cross cultural working environment

*    Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in tasks and working conditions

*    High working capacity, ability to take initiatives and focus on results

*’ Ability to work in teams as well as independent

*    Excellent command of the English language in oral and writing »    Knowledge of French is an asset

Salary is set on an individual basis depending upon qualifications.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their applications with a CV and contact details of two non-related

Referees to:

The Royal Norwegian Embassy                                  o r BY H AN D TO:

P.O. Box 22770                                           18B, Akii-Bua Road

Kampala                                                      Nakasero, Kampala

E-mail; emb.kampala@mfa.no



THE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RECEIVED AT THE EMBASSY NOT LATER THAN 20 APRII 2012.
Please quote on the envelope: VACANT POSITION ECONOMIST                                                                                          •
only shortlisted persons will be contacted

Finance Director Job Vacancy at aikan Human Resource Consultants

Job Title: Finance Director

About this Job:
Our Client, a private limited liability company that has been operating in Uganda for more than seven years seeks to fill the following position far its Uganda operation.

Main Accountabilities:

•   Management of identified and developed processes and strategies to facilitate the effective preparation of financial statements in terms of IFRS throughout the Company

•   Identifying and informing management of potential problems areas and recommending corrective action strategies in time

•   Advising the Audit Committee, Board, management and their staff on the accounting impact of IFRS issues in the financial statements

•   Providing consultancy services to Management, Audit Committee and the Board on ail financial, issues

•   Keeping abreast with the best practices and legal requirement and aligning these with director reporting

«   Coordinate the Company’s external audit plan

•   Driving the discussion process for external audit’s significant findings with the Enterprise Divisions & table them to the Audit Committee

•   Liaise and prepare reports for the company’s contractual stakeholders

•   Consult with the Company lawyers on all legal issues

•   Direct the activities of Procurement and Finance departments.

Requirement:
Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in At counting or Finance, and Professional Qualification n Accounting.

Experience: Essential

•   5 years experience in a Senior Management Position with two years experience in interacting with the Board

•   IFRS Knowledge
Preferred:

•   Knowledge of performance  and  sustainability

Reporting

«   Solomon accounting software

Knowledge and Skills: Essential:

•   Knowledge of Financial Accounting Practices and Principles

Knowledge of Internal Control Systems Knowledge   of companies   and   other   relevant legislation

Basic knowledge of Uganda’s Tax Law Contract Management Analytical skills 1 Report writing skills Computer skills

Interpersonal skills and customer focused Effective    Communication    skills    at    senior management level

Behavioral Competencies:

Strategic Thinking

Logical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Leadership Orientation

Team Management Orientation

Personal Integrity

Flexibility towards Circumstances

Understanding Others

Results Orientation

Innovativeness

Concern for Standards

Proactivity


How to apply:
Note:
•   Application forms can be down loaded from the aikan website www.aikanhr.com or picked up from the aikan offices.

•   The completed application form must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV and cover letter.

•   Hand-deliver the application to the aikan offices or email them as attachments to info@aikanhr. Com.

•   Closing date for submission is 4:30pm on Tuesday 10′” April 2012.

•   Only short listed candidates shall be contacted

Private Outpatient Department Manager Job Vacancy at Mengo Hospital

Job Title:  PRIVATE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD) MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR

About this Job:
•Mengo Hospital, a 300 beds, faith based, NGO, Hearth Cars com­plex, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the job opportunities at the Hospital here below.

Job purpose/summary

(a) Ensuring that the Hospital Private OPD is run efficiently and effectively, as a business/ revenue centre, which generates Income above expenditure, with due regard to Customer Care and Quality services that promote customer attraction, retention and client sat­isfaction.

(b) To ensure consistent and effective support supervision of oper-

ations and staff towards quality and quick service delivery to

Clients.



Requirement:
Minimum qualifications & experience:

(a) Nursing qualification: BSC.N. Dip. Nursing, double trained at

registered level or single registered from a recognized institution,

plus a qualification in Management or Administration: or

Equivalent qualification in other Health work field  plus

Management/ Administration qualification.

(b}At least 5 years’ relevant working experience and exposure as a

Health Worker, with administrative/managerial roles, preferably at a

busy private health facility.

(c) Should have good leadership skills including communication and interpersonal skills, Must be assertive with ability to direct, con­trol, coach and develop staff

(d) Must be registered with the Nurses and midwives Council

(e) Age: A mature and well balanced person of at least 30years and above.

How to apply:
Application procedure:

Interested persons should submit their applications attached with a

CV: copies of academic training certificates. Indicating current

Salary three Referees 3 reliable telephone contacts

addressed to:

Human Resource Manager

Mengo Hospital,

P.O. Box 716), KAMPALA, Closing date: 23rd April 2012

For further details, visit our website www.mengohospital.org Tel: 0414 • 270222/3; medicaldirecto@mengohospitai.org

Customer Care and Public Relations Officer Job Vacancy at Mengo Hospital

Job Title: CUSTOMER CARE & PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

About this Job:
•Mengo Hospital, a 300 beds, faith based, NGO, Hearth Cars com­plex, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the job opportunities at the Hospital here below.



Job purpose, sumary:

(a) To head the Customer Care and Public Relations Unit of the Hospital

(b) To project and promote an attractive corporate image of the Hospital

(c) To provide customer care services to Hospital Clients

(d) To establish and maintain a Hospital-wide system and culture of good customer care and good public relations

(e) To establish and maintain a pro-active and preventive system, that will detect, receive, investigate and promptly respond to Customer/Public complaints, as well as monitor Customer/Public

Satisfaction and dissatisfaction

Requirement:
Minimum qualifications, experience:

(a) University Degree in Marketing. Mss Communication or Public

Relations from a recognized institution, plus a qualification or hands

on training in Customer Care.

(b} At least 5 years’ relevant working experience and exposure in , marketing, public relations or customer service in a Customer service oriented organization especially in a health care setting.

(c) Should have good communication and Public Relations skills

(d) Age: A well balanced and mature person of at least 30 years and above.


How to apply:
Application procedure:

Interested persons should submit their applications attached with a

CV: copies of academic training certificates. Indicating current

Salary three Referees 3 reliable telephone contacts

addressed to:

Human Resource Manager

Mengo Hospital,

P.O. Box 716), KAMPALA, Closing date: 23rd April 2012

For further details, visit our website www.mengohospital.org Tel: 0414 • 270222/3; medicaldirecto@mengohospitai.org

Mengo Hospital Jobs - Hospital Engineer

Job Title: HOSPITAL ENGINEER

About this Job:
•Mengo Hospital, a 300 beds, faith based, NGO, Hearth Cars com­plex, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the job opportunities at the Hospital here below.

Job purpose/summary:

(a) To head the Hospital Works and Engineering Department

(b) Manages the construction, installation, renovation. maintenance and repair of Hospital infrastructure, buildings, electrical system, water system, sewerage system, medical equipments, machinery and vehicles. •

(c ) To maintain the existing infrastructure” In an excellent state of repair and develop new infrastructure

Requirement:
Minimum qualifications & experience:

(a)        MUST have a Higher National Diploma in Engineering, prefer­ably in Civil Engineering. Plus 3 BSc. Engineering (Huns.) Degree either in Civil, Electrical. Electronics or Mechanical from a recog­nized University or Institution.

A Master of Science in Engineering or Post Graduate- training in Hospital Engineering will be added advantage.

(b) Must have at least eight (8) years relevant working experience, attained by career progression through the ranks, three

(3) of which at the level of Senior Engineer or Head of an engineering Unit {c) Must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board.

(d) Age a well balanced, mature and dynamic person of at teas! 35 years and above.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:
Application procedure:

Interested persons should submit their applications attached with a

CV: copies of academic training certificates. Indicating current

Salary three Referees 3 reliable telephone contacts

addressed to:

Human Resource Manager

Mengo Hospital,

P.O. Box 716), KAMPALA, Closing date: 23rd April 2012

For further details, visit our website www.mengohospital.org Tel: 0414 • 270222/3; medicaldirecto@mengohospitai

PKF Consulting Limited Jobs : Legal Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: LEGAL MANAGER

About this Job:
Key responsibilities

•   Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the

•  Provide legal advisory services to all departments . within the Organization including providing independent legal advice and judgment to mitigate any legal risks.

•   Manage all litigations against the organization including external lawyers involved in litigation as well as review, analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations and judicial decisions. Prepare the organization witness for testimony or appearance in court.

•   Provide support in contract negotiations and management including review of all contractual agreements for the organization and providing recourse options for non-performing contractors.

•  Advice the relevant departments on the perfection of securities.

•   Manage the annual securities audits and advise on the remedial process,

•   Facilitate legal recovery of Non Performing Assets for the Organization.

•   Undertake research on current legal developments and prepare and circulate briefs to relevant departments.

•   Prepare and facilitate staff training on specific legal matters affecting the organization including dissemination of appropriate legal requirements to various departments.

•  Provide secretarial Services to the Board Credit Committee of the Organization including timely preparation and circulation of minutes for the Board Committee meetings.

•   Participate In and offer legal advise to the various Organizations’ Management Committees,

Requirement:
Qualifications and skills required

•   LIB degree. (LIB)

•   Diploma in Law from the Law Development Centre.

•  A Masters degree will be an added advantage

•  A minimum of five years legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in litigation management.

•  Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel.

•  Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties

How to apply:
If you feel you match the above competencies, please submit your application letter together with a full CV indicating 3 key referees, Academic transcripts and testimonials to:

PKF Consulting Limited, P. 0. Sex 24544 Kampala, Plot 37, Yusuf Lule Road not later than 13th April 2012, quoting Ref: PKFC/P029/22/13 on the envelope.

Compliance Manager Job Vacancy at PKF Consulting Ltd

Job Title: COMPLIANCE MANAGER

About this Job:
Key responsibilities

•  Assess and monitor compliance with Employer’s Policies

•  Assess and ensure compliance according to the Employer’s Compliance Policy

•  Certify compliance of all statutory, legal and internal policies

•   Ensure and monitor compliance of Employer’s operations with statutory and legal requirements like FIA etc;   •

•  Liaise with Risk Management and Audit to ensure that the shortcomings are worked on and rectified.

•   Prepare management reports on status of compliance on a monthly basis.

•  Monitor and prepare reports on Excesses, arrears and suspicious transactions

•   Plan the deliver/ of audit checks for ICT

compliance purposes, reviewing conclusions and report recommendations for improvement.

•  Vet all new projects to ensure Compliance in all aspects, (products / branches etc)

•   Conduct or deliver Compliance training for staff

•  Snap check account opening documents to ensure complete documentation and compliance with KYC

Requirement:
Qualifications and skills required

•  Bachelor of Law (LIB),

•  Diploma in Law from the Law Development Central.

•  A Masters degree will be an added advantage

•  Working knowledge of Microsoft products

How to apply:
If you feel you match the above competencies, please submit your application letter together with a full CV indicating 3 key referees, Academic transcripts and testimonials to:

PKF Consulting Limited, P. 0. Sex 24544 Kampala, Plot 37, Yusuf Lule Road not later than 13th April 2012, quoting Ref: PKFC/P029/22/13 on the envelope.

Internal Audit Manager Job Vacancy at PKF Consulting Limited

Job Title : INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

About this Job:
Key responsibilities

•   Performing financial, operational, system and process audits of the company’s business units and outsourced operations.

•   Responsible for generating the company’s overall internal control of its operation.

•   Requires excellent skills as well as strong

Knowledge of GAAP and audit techniques.

Responsible for planning, executing and completing audit fieldwork according to established schedule, recommending internal control improvements that may include operational enhancements or efficiencies, and the preparation of audit reports as well as documenting controls. Establish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles.

Be a team player and embrace the company’s compliance principles as a key component of audit process

Execute an efficient and effective audit approach as defined by internal audit management and ensure that all assigned work is completed

•      According to schedule and within the established

budget parameters.

•   Document and actively participate in the development of audit procedures performed as well as the preparation of noted concerns for audit report inclusion

•   Be computer literate and have experience in the preparation and analysis of audit data through computer aided audit tools {spreadsheets, database tools, pro-audit, Tally, SAGE)

Requirement:
Qualifications and skills required

•  To be holder of a degree-accounting, finance,

Commerce or a related field

, •  To be a holder of the Accounting Professional

qualification CPA (U)/(K); ACCA

«   5 years plus of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including four years supervisory or project management experience .Knowledge of management information systems. Considerable skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products. Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions. Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines. Experience in industry auditing and in supervising and conducting audits in Information Systems and other areas pertinent to the industry,


How to apply:
If you feel you match the above competencies, please submit your application letter together with a full CV indicating 3 key referees, Academic transcripts and testimonials to:

PKF Consulting Limited, P. 0. Sex 24544 Kampala, Plot 37, Yusuf Lule Road not later than 13th April 2012, quoting Ref: PKFC/P029/22/13 on the envelope.

Chief Finance Officer CFO Job Vacancy in Uganda at Uganda Martyrs University

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer CFO

Job Description


Uganda Martyrs University invites applications from suitably qualified  candidates  for the  post of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in the University,

This is a senior full time position to be held on a five -year contract term, renewable. The incumbent is a member of the management committee.

Requirement:

Qualification/Experience: The applicant should possess:-

• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce, finance or Accountancy

•  A Master’s degree in a relevant field,

•  CPA or ACCA and be a member of lCPAU

•  Ten (10) years of working experience in finance or accounts

•  atleast five (5) of the 10 years experience must have been in a senior position in a reputable organization

•  Excellent command of various computer packages

•  Work experience in a University in the finance and/ or accounting departments is an added advantage.

Personal specifications:

»   The candidate should be mature with a clean record

•   Have   good    interpersonal,   written   and   verbal communication skills

•  Able to lead, guide and supervise staff in his/her department

•  Able   to   display   professional   confidence   and competence

•  Knowledgeable     in     computerized     accounting packages and spreadsheets

Accountability Profile:

•  Be answerable to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, subject Co the overall authority of the Vice Chancellor

•  Be responsible for the day-to-day financial and management accounting functions of the university

•  Supervise the accounting, finance, procure in s;til attd stores stall of tlie University

•  Be responsible far financial management of the

University in coordination with the DVC FA «   Be responsible for liaising with and foliowing up all

dealings with banks and other financial institutions

•   Be responsible for the budgeting process of the University

•   Be responsible for managing and controlling the budget

•  Be responsible for the preparation and production of the financial and management accounting reports of the University

•   Be responsible for managing the debtors and creditors of the University and preparing appropriate reports for the DVC FA and management

•  Be responsible for the external auditing of UMU’s financial statements in coordination with the DVC FA and the accountants

•  Be responsible for presenting financial and management reports to management. Council and the respective Council Committees

»  Be responsible for resource mobilization in collaboration with other university officers

•   Liaise with any office of the University and outside the University so as to fulfill the requirements of the position

•  Carry-out any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the IWC PA or management in the service of the University.




How to Apply


Candidates should submit their applications to the

Director, Human Resources, Uganda Martyrs

University, P.O.Box 5498, Kampala.

OR

Deliver them by hand to Uganda Martyrs University

main campus at Nkozi, or to Rubaga Campus A or B.

OR

Send by email to: directorhr@umu.ac.ug

Dead line: Friday 20lh April 2012

Applications should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of all supporting documents and contact details of three (3) referees in responsible positions.

Personal Assistant Job Vacancy in Uganda at the Uganda Management Institute

Job Title: PERSONAL ASSISTANT (1 POSITION)
About this Job:
In order to carry out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit a suitably qualified person in the following full time post:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing efficient office management including:

(i)   Ensuring that offices under your charge are well maintained to reflect an image befitting the status of the Chief Executive of Uganda Management Institute

(ii)   Managing the Director General’s diary

{iii) Handling all correspondence to and from the Director General’s office

(iv) Organizing meetings called by the Director General and taking minutes where necessary

(v)   Developing and managing the budget for the Director General’s office

(vi) Setting work targets for the Office Assistant attached to the Directorate and overseeing his/her performance  

 (vii) Taking dictation from the Director General, transcribing the dictation and producing hard copies for signature

(viii) Writing briefs for the Director General’s attention and Action.

(ix) Handling all communications from and to the director General and arranging for appropriate hospitality

(xi)  Liaising with the HR and Administration Manager on the Director General’s travel arrangements

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission ‘to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale. •

Requirement:
b) PERSON SPECIFICATION: (i)   Applicants should   have  an   Honors  degree  in Secretarial Studies from a recognized university (ii)   S years post qualification experience in a similar Position {iii) Should be between the age of 35 and 50 years old (iv) Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (v)   Excellent report writing skills and high level of personal and office organization (vi) Ability to supervise others and work under minimal Supervision 6.  REWARDS AND OTHER TERMS OF SERVICE Successful candidates will, on being confirmed in appointment, be offered five-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous personal development.


How to apply:
. MODE OF APPLICATION: Applications with comprehensive typed CV, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below not later than 5.00pm 20, April 2012. The Human Resource and Administration Manager Uganda Management Institute Plot44-52JinjaRoad P. 0. Box 20131 KAMPALA Tel: 259722/265-139/265140/265138 Fax No. 259531 E-mail: admin@umi,ac.ug

Jobs at Uganda Red Cross Society - Senior Executive Assistant Job Vacancy

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant (Two Positions)

About this Job:
Reporting to:   Secretary General

•                    Undersecretary Generals

Duty Station:           Headquarters, Kampala

Duration: .      Two Years :

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:

•  Performs a variety of administrative support activities such as composing replies to correspondence, summarizing reports and information to facilitate review by others, and resolving problems within scope of position.

•  Schedules meetings, manages calendars, prepares and/or edits presentations; •

•  Opens and reviews incoming mail, answers inquiries and composes correspondence on own initiative and forwards ofher terns to supervisor or appropriate staff.

Screens phone calls and visitors and directs to appropriate Staff or directorate.

Plans and arranges meetings, workshops and conferences

Under instructions from the supervisor and communicates

Arrangements to appropriate individuals.

Arranges and coordinates all travel  reservations and Itineraries, including but not limited to airline and hotel
accommodations, meeting, etc., anticipates and prepares background materials needed.

Prepares correspondences, reports or other documents from rough draft, correcting grammar, spelling and punctuation errors and editing wording without changing intended message.



Requirement:
Minimum qualifications and working experience:

University degree in Secretarial Studies, Office Management, I Business Administration or its equivalent; Post graduate : Diploma in Management or Office Administration. Minimum. Of four (4) years senior administrative support experience

•required Previous experience supporting a CEO in a humanitarian organization required; Computer literate and exposed to use of automated office equipment and systems;

Should be a proficient Administrator who is able to handle Multiple tasks with multicultural attitude

A system-oriented Person with high sense of judgement, excellent communication

Skills; Mature, approachable with high integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.


How to apply:
Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should tie submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Lubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 13th April 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

Branch Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda at Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Job Title: Branch Manager (Two Positions)

About this Job:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

Reporting to: Regional Program manager
Duty Station: URCS Entebbe and Nebbi Branches
Grade:             UR 6-1
Duration:       Three Years

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Oversees the design and development of project proposals from community needs assessment reports; branch planning, budgeting and implementation of activities in line with the branch plans and URCS Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015.

• Works with the Branch Governing Board (BG B) and Program Managers to support planning and branch capacity building within the branch.

• Develops and supports the implementation of resource mobilization strategies to address community vulnerability and branch sustainability in line with the Strategic Plan. ,

• Ensures that work plans, budgets and reports are drawn to i ‘ guide the implementation of project/program activities in the branch.

•  Orients and ensures adherence to URCS Constitution,

policies, procedure and systems at branch level, j-  Supports, supervises, reviews,- monitors and appraises j    performance of Branch Staff and Volunteers. :*   Initiates, supports and implements strategies for membership,    and volunteer motivation, engagement and recruitment. ‘• Ensures proper usage and safe custody of assets and    compliance with the National Society financial manual within the branch.

• Approves and monitors expenditure and accountability of

funds in accordance to URCS standards

• Takes charge of the overall running of the day to day i    activities of the branch;

* Represents the National Society in all networking, operations ‘    and other relevant events at Branch level.



Requirement:
Minimum qualifications and working experience: University degree in Primary Health Care, Social Sciences, :SWASA, Development Studies or Education; Training in Project Management, Community Development, Education, Health, Emergency, Disaster Management, Conflict Resolution •; desirable etc. Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in development conflict situations and emergency response management in an NGO setting; Thorough understanding and commitment to vulnerable and affected community issues, : District Local Government structures. Effective team player with excellent communication skills; Computer literate skills.

How to apply:
Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should tie submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Lubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 13th April 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

Radio Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Job Title: Radio Manager

About this Job:
Uganda Red Crass Society (URCS) is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment

Reports to:    Assistant Director,

Disaster Preparedness and Response
Duty Station: Kampala
Grade:             UR 5.1
Duration:       Two Years

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:

•   Provides technical support of telecom environment which

Includes PBX, modular messaging, circuits, voice portal,

and voice recording systems;

Supports the installation, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of telecom equipment and radio call systems.

•  Monitors and maintains equipment to ensure non-interruption

Of service and reports any performance Issues or outages to

Management with suggested solutions,

• Liaises with our technical partners on issues involving proper

System use, special requirements, and/or training needs,

• Installs moves and maintains all voice equipment as required within corporate headquarters, regions and headquarters.

• Develops and maintains accurate documentation for equipment,. Call flows and other voice environment peripherals.

• Operates the pactor system,

• Monitors all communication oh the HF and VHF networks and that communication-procedures are followed,

• Assists and guides users in the use of all telecommunication equipment,

• Ensures timely and effective communication within the entire National Society.

Requirement:
Minimum Qualifications and working experience: University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, extensive knowledge of voice communications technology; Voice communication engineering experience including VOIP. Three years experience in switch board management or PABX operation; should be mature with high integrity and file ability to maintain confidentiality, approachable and upholds secrecy of correspondences.

How to apply:
Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should tie submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Lubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 13th April 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification