Research Manager Job Vacancy at Makerere University Water Reed Project

Job Title: Research Manager
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in medicine &surgery or health related or field
Masters Degree in Epidemiology , public Health clinical research
Minimum of 3 years experience in protocol development and successful grant writing
Strong leadership skills and communications and writing skills good interpersonal skills
Fluency in verbal and written English
Essential Duties and responsibilities
Development , implementation and evaluation of scientific programs
Development and implementation of quality management plans
Development and monitoring of research program budget
Liaison with local IRBS and sponsors
Support preparation of submissions including initial continuing review reports , SAE’s deviations , final study reports and communications to local IRB and sponsors
Coordinate site monitoring visits with PI and sponsors
Responsible for writing and coordinating abstratcts
Other requirements
Good clinical practice training
Ethics training
Knowledge of international and Ugandan regulatory procedures
Physical ability : the ability to travel within the work site including Makerere University , Kampala University , Kampala as well as field sites in Kayunga, Mukono , Buvuma District
Supervisory role
The incumbent will serve as the research Manager for the Makerere University Water reed project

Interested candidates should send their CV and application letter including a CV 3 referees and supporting documents to :
The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Water Reed Project
Plot 42 Nakasero Road
P.O Box 16524 Kampala
Not Later Than April 23 2012 Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Public Relations Officer Job Vacancy at Huawei In Uganda

Job Title:Public Relations Officer
About this job

Our client Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider and is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individual for the Vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to Country Public Relations Manager.
Media liaison to identify publicity opportunities.
Corporate brand management.
Sponsorship and advertising coordination.
Coordinate with regional /HR communications team.
Events management.
Corporate social responsibility planning and implementation.
Link person to PR agency.
Media monitoring and reporting to relevant internal stake holders.
Check training materials and making sure that they are up to date always.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the PR manager / regional communications manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or a related field of study.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in media relations.
Must have published at least two articles in a known publication.
Must be a member of Uganda Public Relations.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to huaweijobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.
How to Apply;
Apply before:
13 Apr, 2012

Techno Brain Jobs in Uganda - Business Development Manager - ICT Job Vacancy

Job Title:Business Development Manager - ICT
About this job

Our client Techno Brain is a global IT solutions company that offers innovative IT solutions and is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individual for the Vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for Presales & Technical support
Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
Planning and preparing presentations.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

Qualifications:

Atleast two years experience required in ERP Solution sales or Business Development
Preferably a post graduate with an IT back ground.
Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to technobjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Deadline
13 Apr, 2012

Business Development Manager - Fleet Management Job Vacancy In Uganda at Techno Brain

Job Title:Business Development Manager - Fleet Management
About this job

Our client Techno Brain is a global IT solutions company that offers innovative IT solutions and is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individual for the Vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for Presales & Technical support
Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
Planning and preparing presentations.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

Qualifications:

Atleast three years in Fleet management services or Vehicle tracking services required.
Preferably a post graduate with an IT back ground.
Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to technobjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.
Deadline
13 Apr, 2012

Program Officer Job Vacancy In Uganda at Grameen Foundation

Job Title:Program Officer, Mobile Financial Service
About this job

Our client Grameen Foundation is a company empowering people, changing lives and innovating for the world's poor is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individuals for the Vacancy above;

Reporting to: Project Director

Job Summary: The Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for overall management of the MFS Accelerator program. You will work closely with the MFS Director to align various work-streams and their dependencies to deliver on program targets and commitments to donors and partners. You will also provide reporting on our financial, operational, and human resources availability to take on additional commitments with donors and partners.

As part of doing regular and systematic reporting, the PO will pay special attention to risk identification and mitigation and will promote integrated programming by guiding the development and review of departmental annual and quarterly plans.

The role will be responsible for the implementation of the team’s Program Management tool. In addition, the position will prepare and manage communications for exhibitions and GF-Uganda events as well as prepare materials for local and international conferences.

The role will provide Management Office assistance to our partner (MTN Uganda) as required and advised by the MFS Director.

In this position, you will be part of a team that delivers quality and on-time products and services that meet our clients’ demands to help improve the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people who are living on less than $2.25/day.

In this position, you will be part of a team that delivers quality and on-time products and services that meet our clients’ demands to help improve the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people who are living on less than $2.25/day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management

Work under guidance of MFS Director and in collaboration with management team to customize Program Management (PM) tool to meet MFS Accelerator program needs
Develop visuals for representing actual progress against targets, at-risk areas, and human resource availability by department.
Work with MTN Uganda to ensure that their progress has been recorded in the Program Management tool.
Manage events and meetings as they relate to the MFS Accelerator project.
Take responsibility for coordinating field operations, trips, and bookings.
Guide managers to develop annual department plans and manage quarterly target setting and reviews.
Provide reporting on resource availability, financial expenditure by work-stream and partners, and progress against program plan in integrated manner

Communications

Prepare communication materials for conferences, exhibitions, and GF-Uganda events.
Manage delivery of donor reporting in partnership with MTN Uganda and GF USA.
Manage exhibition and GF-Uganda events preparations.
Manage public communications for the project and ensure that it is delivered on time and has approved content.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission and understanding of and commitment to financial inclusion for the Unbanked in Africa.
Proven ability to manage disparate and complex work-streams simultaneously with multiple dependencies and under tight timelines.
Exceptional attention to detail and eye for quality assurance.
Excellent time management skills with proven track record of achievement under pressure.
Commitment to delivering highest quality products and services that meet the needs of our clients—the poor and poorest Ugandans, partners and donors.
Must be willing to travel to remote communities to assess.
Outstanding commitment to teamwork with ability to work collaboratively across departments and identify and achieve shared objectives under challenging conditions.
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate the MFS Accelerator to a wide range of stakeholders using varied media.
Mastery of power point and visual presentation tools.
Excellent written communication skills.
Basic understanding of product development and Financial Services preferred.

Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in development studies, business administration, or other related degree
At least 3-5 years professional experience and at least 3 years experience managing projects or teams
Experience designing and using Program Management tools preferred
Experience in quality assurance and/or product development preferred
Experience in communications, graphic design, or proposal writing preferred
Fluency in oral and written English.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to grameenjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Deadline 11 Apr, 2012

Business Development Manager Job Vacancy at Techno Brain in Uganda

Job Title:Business Development Manager - EBS
About this job

Our client Techno Brain is a global IT solutions company that offers innovative IT solutions and is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individual for the Vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for Presales & Technical support
Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
Planning and preparing presentations.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

Qualifications:

Atleast two years experience required in ERP Solution sales or Business Development
Preferably a post graduate with an IT back ground.
Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to technobjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Deadline
13 Apr, 2012

Enterprise Centre & Business Development Manager Job Vacancy In Uganda at Traidlinks

Job Title:Enterprise Centre & Business Development Manager
About this job

Our client Traidlinks is an Irish NGO whose vision is to diminish poverty in developing countries by inspiring, supporting and promoting enterprise and contributing sustainably and equitably to local and world trade fill the above vacancy;

Based in Hoima with Travel to Surrounding Areas

Reports To: Traidlinks Enterprise Development Project Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage the day-day running of the Hoima Enterprise Centre.
To support the Enterprise Development Project Manager and assist him/her in the delivery of high quality Enterprise Centre services; manage and monitor service providers to ensure quality of service and value for money.
Assist and advise existing and start-up businesses, along with farmers’ cooperatives, in developing viable business plans.
Assist in the setting up and implementation of Tullow’s Supplier Development Programme.

Responsibilities/Key Objectives:

Together, with the Enterprise Development Project Manager, identify, develop, design and deliver core services required for Hoima Enterprise Centre. This should be completed in partnership with other appropriate service providers, where possible.
Establish effective management and administrative systems for Hoima Enterprise Centre.
Act as a key liaison person for Traidlinks with local businesses and provide mentoring advice and support to businesses participating in Traidlinks Enterprise Programme.
Build strong personal relationships for Traidlinks with key operations stakeholders in the oil and gas sector and within the Hoima Business Community.
Develop and maintain an up-to-date electronic database on local suppliers, SMEs and other appropriate support services within the Hoima and Masindi regions.
Collate and publish appropriate procurement opportunities linked to the oil and gas sector to Traidlinks Enterprise Centre users and local business community, in line with Traidlinks Enterprise Development strategy in the region.
Establish and manage systems of standards to ensure that the services provided by contracted service partners meet the demands of businesses in Traidlinks Enterprise programme.
Manage service providers, ensuring they deliver effective services to client companies and individuals that are high quality and value for money.
Together, with the Enterprise Development Project Manager, establish a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and reporting structure for the complete Enterprise Development Project & Enterprise Centre for core funders of the Project.
Takes full financial responsibility for the management of the Hoima Enterprise Centre budget agreed with the Enterprise Development Project Manager.
Manages, set targets, reviews and develops the Hoima Enterprise Centre Staff.
Deputise for the Enterprise Development Project Manager, when required.

Financial Responsibility:

Enterprise Centre Budget.

Qualification

Essential

Minimum 3 years proven experience in development and implementation of administration processes and systems in a managerial role.
Strong understanding of the challenges of developing and running start-up businesses.
Previous hands-on business and change management experience.
Experience of stakeholder/relationship management.

Skills

Confident and effective communicator.
Leadership skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Financially literate.
Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email).
Flexible.
Staying power.
Able to work in a multi discipline environment.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to traidlinksjobs@nftconsult.com

Only successfully candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Deadline
18 Apr, 2012

Project Epidemiologist Job Vacancy at Malaria Consortium in Uganda

Job Title: Project Epidemiologist

Job Description


Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.

Malaria Consortium is keen to contribute to efforts towards malaria elimination in areas with high transmission potential. The Beyond Garki Project was developed to monitor changes in malaria epidemiology in relation to multiple interventions in selected African countries with high malaria endemicity and assessment of the necessary conditions to reduce transmission below the critical level.

The purpose of the job is to provide technical assistance to the Beyond Garki Project, especially in study design, selection and set up of field sites, training of staff, coordination and supervision of activities in all project sites, liaison with partners and collaborators, data management and analysis, and developing scientific reports.

The successful candidate will have: Essential

A post-graduate degree in epidemiology.
Research experience in and advanced knowledge of malaria epidemiology.
Field experience in communicable disease prevention and control in a Sub-Saharan African country.
Advanced knowledge of statistical and data management software, especially Stata and EpiData.

Desirable
Experience in coordinating a multi-country epidemiological research.
Knowledge of mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.

Work-based skills and competencies Essential
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Experience in design, implementation and analysis of household surveys.

Desirable
Skills in database programming for field surveys, especially using PDAs.




How to Apply



Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org
Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application.
We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date.

Deadline: 11th April 2012

Programme Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda at Partners in Population and Development

Job Title: Programme Officer

Job Description

 

Partners in Population and Development, an intergovernmental alliance of 25 developing countries, seeks to assist each other and other developing countries in addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights, including family planning and HIV/AIDS through South-South collaboration. PPD’s key strategies include senior level advocacy and policy dialogue, capacity building, sharing experiences and good practices and building strategic partnerships.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Programme Officer, PPD Africa Regional Office
GRADE: National Professional
DUTY STATION: Kampala, Uganda
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: Two year contract initially, renewable depending on funding availability

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director, Africa Regional Office, the Programme Officer will:

Manage the formulation of project proposals for collaborative inter-country exchange in the areas of reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, population and development, including completing substantive components and budget estimates, and processing of proposals for donor funding;
Manage designated projects using result-based management and prepare reports for donors and other external agencies, in conjunction with the Regional Director and other team members;
Work with other staff to develop communications materials, both printed and in electronic forms including programme overviews, newsletters, the PPD ARO website, brochures, annual reports, articles, press releases, meeting reports, etc. used to promote the PPD ARO’s programmes for audiences including networks and external donors;
Assist in networking with other organizations and individuals, including the promotion of electronic bulletin boards, electronic mailing lists, blogs, etc.;
Perform related duties assigned by the Regional Director, PPD Africa Office.

Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree in Population, Global Public Health, International Development, Communications, or related discipline;
At least 5 years of experience in the area of communications and fundraising, including some experience with international organization;
Demonstrated ability in managing grants and programs for government, CSOs and private donors;
Computer expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expertise with the internet, particularly with accessing information and electronic forms of networking;
An ability to multi-task and coordinate work and communications at a distance and asynchronously.

Additional Qualifications Desired:
Bilingual in French and English (both oral and written);
International work experience

MORE INFORMATION:
Please consult the PPD ARO website for the full job description and the full list of mandatory and desired qualifications for the positions. This information can be found online at: http://ppdafrica.org/jobs/2012.pdf




How to Apply


TO APPLY: Please deliver hard copies of a cover letter, your curriculum vitae and three references to Davidson Okot, Finance and Administration Officer, Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office (PPD ARO), Plot 9, Colville Street, Statistics House, 3rd Floor Suite/Room 3.2, Kampala, Uganda. In addition, please send electronic applications to aro@ppdafrica.org . For electronic copies, please send only a cover letter, your curriculum vitae and three references as one single Microsoft Word document. Please do not send copies of certificates, diplomas, etc.

CLOSING DATE: The position will be open until April 9, 2012 or until filled.

Deadline: April 9th 2012

Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda Educate

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Job Description



Our client Educate, develops young entrepreneurs and leader in Africa. It provides a proven mix of an entrepreneurship and leadership course, long term mentoring, and an alumni program that helps high school students start enterprises that address the challenges facing their communities.

Educate! is seeking an ambitious, dependable manager to oversee all financial management systems, manage its annual planning and budget process, lead its operations and logistics team, perform periodic internal audits, and to advise on cost effective solutions and structures for a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years management experience in either a corporation or NGO that will allow him or her to solve the NGO management issues Educate! will face as it continues its fast growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Financial Management

-Manage Uganda financial operations: oversee financial accounting firm, bill payments, and petty cash transactions to ensure timely reporting and proper financial controls.

-Execute budgeting, financial reporting and expense analysis.

-Evaluate operations to identify cost containment and increased revenue opportunities, and recommend operational changes to senior management team.

2. Facilitate Strategic Planning Process

-Facilitate the development and tracking of organization-wide annual goals.

-Make strategic recommendations and advise on cost structuring and plans of senior leadership.

-Manage budget and project goal progress and produce variance reports.

3. Leadership of Administrative Team

-Develop and train a team of four to facilitate all administrative needs.

-Direct strategy for office(s) and facilities maintenance, including the creation of a central filing system, equipment and supplies inventory, and provision of contract services.

-Manage all Information & Communication Technology systems and planning.

4. Logistics

-Coordinate procurement, including systems to receive and inspect inventory, issue or request payment from vendors, receive and analyze bids, research of products and services.

-Large event and group visit coordination.

Qualifications:

3-6 years experience coordinating program logistics, finance and/or operations.
Strong desire to work in a youthful, energetic, unsettled work environment.
Work experience at a large (50+ person) organization or one that has achieved significant growth.
Love for youth, strong value of education, and internal motivation for high achievement
Experience in managing, mentoring and developing inexperienced staff
Superb organizational, systems-building skills.
Strong ability to communicate with diverse groups, explain opinions and positions to foster mutual understanding and respect, use empathy to persuade others, keep key people informed, and facilitate a positive and productive group dynamic.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Deadline: 13/04/2012




How to Apply


Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.
Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to educatejobs@nftconsult.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.