Chemonics Jobs - Long-term technical experts Job Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title : Long-term technical experts

Job Description

Closing date:  01 Jun 2012

Chemonics seeks long-term technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded project improving health response by strengthened health communication Uganda. The expected project will work to develop sustainable human and institutional capacity for information, education, and communication/ behavior change communication (IEC/BCC) across the technical areas of HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and reproductive health, and maternal, newborn and child health. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Position Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in health or related field
* Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
* Experience implementing large-scale health-related IEC/BCC programs that address youth and gender issues, issues of vulnerable populations, and stigma/discrimination reduction
* Experience in Behavior Change Communications focused on HIV risk reduction and other health-seeking behaviors, including conductive formative research prior to and during program implementation
* Experience with health communication in both traditional and alternative media (e.g., print, radio, folk, mobile phone, social media, and other media venues)
* Experience with development, implementation, management and evaluation of IEC/BCC campaigns, messages and materials in HIV/AIDS, malaria, FP/RH, and MNCH
* Experience in sustainable capacity development among local partners and institutions for the design, implementation, management and evaluation of IEC/BCC campaigns and activities
* Experience in capacity building and IEC/BCC related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, reproductive health, and maternal, newborn and child health
* Experience coordinating and working collaboratively across technical disciplines to implement effective health communications
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, supervisory and team-building skills
* Experience in and knowledge of Uganda, its people, and its governing structure preferred; experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required
* Ability to travel to program locations within Uganda
* Demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity.
* Demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting governments, development partners, civil society, and private sector entities
* Fluency in English required




How to Apply


Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsUgandaBCC@gmail.com by June 1, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form (http://bit.ly/t6VWug) and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include the name of the position and the region or country in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

Eastern and Southern Africa Programme Manager Job Vacancy at Malaria Consortium

Job Title: Eastern and Southern Africa Programme Manager


Job Description

Closing date:  31 May 2012

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.

The Regional Programme Manager provides direct support to the Africa Programme Director to provide management oversight to designated country programme and project design and management.

The successful candidate will need:

* Masters in Project Management, Business Administration or similar
* Master’s in Public Health and advantage
* Extensive years of programme management experience
* Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
* Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked at the highest level of a multi-divisional operations
* Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
* Deep understanding of and experience with programme management, evaluation, budgeting and financial monitoring
* An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
* Willingness to undertake international travel at short notice
* Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries
* A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
* Creativity, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins




How to Apply



For more information please visit our website www.malariaconsortium.org where you will have access to the full Job description.

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.

Associate Country Director Job Vacancy at Oxfam GB

Job Title: Associate Country Director

Job Description

 
Closing date:  22 May 2012

Associate Country Director, Uganda Programme

Kampala, Uganda

Open Ended Contract

£28,185 per annum (take home pay)

Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the post holder in addition to net salary. Globally competitive benefits.

Background

Oxfam GB is an International NGO, which has operated in Uganda since 1963. The programme supports about 230,000 people to rebuild their livelihoods by providing essential services such as water and sanitation – and providing agricultural inputs, extension support, training and production assets to support agricultural development and other livelihoods initiatives.

Oxfam aims to overcome poverty through the most effective, appropriate and enduring solutions. Oxfam’s institutional mandate is therefore threefold; development work, emergency humanitarian r elief work & policy advocacy work. Oxfam Uganda is currently implementing programmes in Kitgum, North Karamoja, and Rwenzori regions through a governance and livelihood approach. Oxfam in Uganda is also involved in prevention of gender based violence and disaster risk reduction as well as capacity building of social organizations at grass roots level. The programme has a mix of direct implementation and working with partners.

The Role

The role is a senior management post reporting to the Deputy Regional Director. You will be accountable for the delivery of the relevant part of the Oxfam International Joint country strategy to standards as agreed by the governing board and the managing affiliate (Oxfam Novib). As a key member of the Country Leadership Team, the Associate Country Director will support the development of the country analysis and strategy, be involved in managing the transition plan to Single Management Structure, ensuring implementation, learning and review within Oxfam GB. You will be accountable for the delivery of the relevant part of the Oxfam International Joint country strategy to standards as agreed by the governing board and the managing affiliate (Oxfam Novib). You will also have Operational and people line management responsibility of Oxfam GB staff, including day-to-day performance management of program staff. You will Develop and manage donor and partnership contracts for direct program work governed by Oxfam GB. You will Input into the fundraising strategy, and coordination of fundraising opportunities alongside and supported by the Country Leadership Team.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will require substantial exposure on strategic leadership and proven senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations. Specialist Humanitarian/Development or Advocacy experience is a pre requisite for this role.

You will have ability to manage the development of, and contribute to the high level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors. You will be experienced in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; a high degree of self-awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development. You will have experience of sensitively managing organizational change in a complex environment. You must have excellent communication and representation skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. To be successful in this role you will have active commitment to promoting gender equity and diversity, and promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of the organisation’s work.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.

The closing date: 22 May 2012.




How to Apply

 
Please follow the link to apply:

http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=am9icy40MTQ1Ny4zODMwQG94ZmFtLmFwbGl0cmFrLm..

Financial Accountant Job Vacancy at Umeme Limited

Job Title: Financial Accountant

About this Job:
Umeme Limited Is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.

As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimising energy losses and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions described below

Financial Accountant
The Financial Accountant is responsible for transaction recording and generation of information used for periodic reporting, in compliance with IFRS. This is a senior role, responsible for maintaining appropriate accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate financial reports are delivered to tight deadlines. The Financial Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and supervise four accountants, who in turn supervise a number of accounting assistants. The Financial Accountant will have contact with senior-level managers and key stakeholders, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key responsibilities
•    Supervise transaction accounting for fixed assets, payables, revenue, receivables, inventory and managing the capitalization of work in progress.
•    Ensure accurate, complete and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close of the company’s financial records,
•    Support budget and forecasting activities.
•    Monitor work in the finance department to ensure efficient procedures and use of resources.
•    Respond to inquiries regarding financial transactions and special reporting requests.
•    Provide mentoring and training to new and existing staff as needed to enhance professional development.
•    Support Financial Controller with special projects, external audit and workflow process improvements.

Requirement:
Qualifications & Attributes
•    Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
•    Honours degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), Commerce, Statistics or associated discipline.
•    More than three years prior supervisory experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, gained in a professional practice.
•    Proficiency in MS Office is essential. Experience in SUN Systems Accounting Package is added advantage.
•    Strong interpersonal, supervisory, customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
•    Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•    Strong working knowledge of IFRS is essential.


How to apply:
We are seeking professionals with integrity, who can be effective in a busy work place and are outcome and solution focused.

Contact
To apply Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “Umeme – Position Name” where you replace position name with the job you are applying for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on the 18th of May 2012
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.

People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug Web: www.ppg.co.ug

Accountant/Financial Analyst(s) Jobs at Umeme Limited

Job Title: Accountant/Financial Analyst(s)

About this Job:
Umeme Limited Is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.

As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimising energy losses and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions described below

Accountant/Financial Analyst(s)
Role(s) designed to provide additional analytical and operational resource in the business in the areas of financial and operating procedures, controls, analysis and reporting, Appointee(s) will report to senior managers in the Finance and operating departments. Appointee(s) should have already demonstrated capability to self motivate and to have achieved measurable successes in previous appointments. To successful candidates, these  roles offer a strong opportunity for personal and professional career development with excellent prospects for progression and promotion within the organization. Candidates should be trained and qualified in a professional accountancy practice and have the capability and confidence to make an impact in a busy work environment.

Key Responsibilities
•    Support the finance strategy throughout the business.
•     Carry out specific assignments as directed, which will include responsibility for operational processes, analysis of financial and business data in all departments and functions, cost reporting, inventory control, capital expenditure control, budget preparation and treasury management.
•    Identify scope to improve business efficiency.
•    Implement and manage change within existing operational environments.
•    Perform operational functions throughout the business as assigned
•     Supervise staff to achieve business objectives

Requirement:
Qualifications and Attributes
•    Honours degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), Statistics or related discipline.
•    Recently qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
•    A thorough knowledge of IFRS.
•    At least three years experience in a professional role in business or accountancy practice environment.
•    Strong technical knowledge and experience of business, accounting and finance concepts, processes and controls.
•    Experience of operating or auditing in a dynamic and well structured business environment.
•    Possess good analytical skills and ability to constructively present and report findings verbally and in writing.
•    Possess good capacity to plan, implement and report on own work.
•    Ability to supervise other staff through change processes.
•    Confident and capable in a professional role


How to apply:
We are seeking professionals with integrity, who can be effective in a busy work place and are outcome and solution focused.

Contact
To apply Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “Umeme – Position Name” where you replace position name with the job you are applying for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on the 18th of May 2012
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.

People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug Web: www.ppg.co.ug

Receptionist Job Vacancy at The National Council for Higher Education

Job Title: Receptionist

About this Job:
The National Council for Higher Education was established under “The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001″ for (a) regulating and guiding the establishment and management of Institutions of higher learning and (b) regulating the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
The following positions are available at the National Council for Higher Education. All the positions are for a three-year contract, renewal on good performance and on mutual agreement.

Position 3: Receptionist (1 post)

Duties
(i) Receiving visitors and directing them to NCHE offices;
(ii) Ensuring prompt opening of the reception by 8.00am and keeping the reception clean;
(iii) Maintaining the visitor’s book;
(iv) Answering all incoming calls, taking messages and directing them to NCHE offices;
(v) Making telephone calls for NCHE officers;
(vi) Keeping record of incoming and outgoing calls;
(vii) Making sure that the reception is attended to at all working hours; (viii) Proper routing and filing of all incoming and outgoing letters of NCHE;
(ix) Proper dispatching and posting of NCHE letters (disseminating documents);
(x) Any other duty that may be assigned to you by the Administrative officer or Executive Director.

Requirement:
Qualifications
(i) A minimum of “A” Level or its equivalent;
(ii) Work experience of five years of work in a credible organization;
(iii) Certificate in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
(iv) Good typing/inputting speed of at least 70wpm;
(v) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


How to apply:
For all positions:
(i) Remuneration
The National Council for Higher Education pays an attractive consolidated package comparable to those of other statutory agencies.
(ii) Submission
Interested persons should personally deliver an application with all the necessary attachments of photocopies of certificates, awards, transcripts, names of three references, email and telephone contact numbers to the address below. Indicate on envelope the position applied for. Closing date is 21st May 2012.
The Executive Director
National Council for Higher Education
34 Cavers Crescent
P. O. Box 76 KYAMBOGO

Secretaries Jobs at The National Council for Higher Education

Job Title: Secretaries

About this Job:
The National Council for Higher Education was established under “The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001″ for (a) regulating and guiding the establishment and management of Institutions of higher learning and (b) regulating the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
The following positions are available at the National Council for Higher Education. All the positions are for a three-year contract, renewal on good performance and on mutual agreement.

Position 2: Secretaries (2 Posts)

Duties
(i) Provide administrative and secretarial support to staff, including special projects, office workflow, appointments, correspondence, manuscripts, grant proposals, budgets, data compilation and records control. May perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature;
(ii) Coordinate special projects and events, office activities and committee meeting;
(iii) Maintain calendar, schedules appointments and meeting rooms;
(iv) Prepare manuscripts, grant proposals, statistical reports, tables, and charts;
(v) Locate and compile information and formats reports, graphs, tables, records and other courses of information;
(vi) Maintain records through filings, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and destruction;
(vii) Any other assignment by the Executive Director.

Requirement:
Qualifications
(i) A bachelors degree from a recognized university is preferable but candidates with work experience of ten years or over with “A” or “O” level and secretarial qualifications will be considered;
(ii) High Computer literacy levels in secretarial studies.
(iii) Very good typing/inputting speed of at least 80 w.p.m;
(iv) Five years work experience in a credible organization;
(v) Good shorthand and dictation note taking skills.

How to apply:
For all positions:
(i) Remuneration
The National Council for Higher Education pays an attractive consolidated package comparable to those of other statutory agencies.
(ii) Submission
Interested persons should personally deliver an application with all the necessary attachments of photocopies of certificates, awards, transcripts, names of three references, email and telephone contact numbers to the address below. Indicate on envelope the position applied for. Closing date is 21st May 2012.
The Executive Director
National Council for Higher Education
34 Cavers Crescent
P. O. Box 76 KYAMBOGO

Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy at The National Council for Higher Education

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
About this Job:
The National Council for Higher Education was established under “The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001″ for (a) regulating and guiding the establishment and management of Institutions of higher learning and (b) regulating the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
The following positions are available at the National Council for Higher Education. All the positions are for a three-year contract, renewal on good performance and on mutual agreement.
Position 1: Accounts Assistant (1 post)

Duties
(i) Reports to Finance Officer;
(ii) Receive and process expense forms and requests for
payment;
(iii) Prepare cheques for payment;
(iv) Prepare staff monthly payrolls
(v) Prepare bank reconciliation statements;
(vi) Maintain the fixed assets register and inventory reconciliations;
(vii) Ensure proper arrangement of files and documents;
(vii) Carry out any other tasks assigned by management;
(viii) Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirement:
Qualifications
(i) A Bachelors degree in Commerce or Business Administration (accounting option);
(ii) Partial professional qualification in CPA or ACCA;
(iii) At least three years experience in a similar role;
(iv) Excellent computer skills;
(v) Self-motivation and good organizational skills.


How to apply:
For all positions:
(i) Remuneration
The National Council for Higher Education pays an attractive consolidated package comparable to those of other statutory agencies.
(ii) Submission
Interested persons should personally deliver an application with all the necessary attachments of photocopies of certificates, awards, transcripts, names of three references, email and telephone contact numbers to the address below. Indicate on envelope the position applied for. Closing date is 21st May 2012.
The Executive Director
National Council for Higher Education
34 Cavers Crescent
P. O. Box 76 KYAMBOGO

Accountant Job Vacancy at Rift Valley Railways (RVR)

Job Title: ACCOUNTANT

About this Job:
Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a private organization with offices both in Uganda and Kenya. RVR is a transporting organization which provides both rail and marine services in the transportation of imports and export cargo. This leading transport organization is looking for qualified, dedicated, self motivated individuals to join the Finance team, RVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and these positions are open to qualified Ugandan Nationals,

ACCOUNTANT
REF: HR-FIN-1-04-2012
Reporting to the Senior Accountant – Uganda, you will have the following key responsibilities:
• Raise accurate tax invoices for all revenue types on ad-hoc basis, in accordance with the customer contracts and the organization tarrif guide, and distribute to the various customers.
• Coordinate submission of all the revenue reports from the various stations like Tororo, Jinja and Kampala, and post the same onto the accounts system, for facilitation of the monthly accounts reporting.
• Manage debt collection for all revenue generating activities by preparing monthly customer statements and aged debtors analysis by 3rd of the subsequent month.
• Collect all revenue receipts on a daily basis and accurately post into the accounting system by 3rd of the subsequent month.
• Contribute to the external financial year-end audit by preparing the required schedules and responding to the relevant audit queries.
• Prepare the VAT returns and submit to URA before IS” of the month following the VAT month.
• Keep safe custody of all revenue related documentation and correspondences.
• Monitoring all company receivables and ensuring the company’s credit policy is strictly observed.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by
authorized company staff.


How to apply:
If you believe that you fit this profile, please send your application letter with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and names of three referees quoting job reference number by Monday 21″ May 2012.
To:
The Human Resources Manager,
Rift Valley Railways (U) Ltd, Plot No. 53,
Nasser Road/Station Road / Station Reserve
P. 0. Box 7891 Kampala, Uganda
Applications can be hand-delivered to:
Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Limited,
Plot No S3,
Nasser Road / Station Road / Station Reserve
or Railway Mechanical Workshop. Nalukolongo,
Please Note: Only Short- listed candidates will be contacted.

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Jobs - Payroll Administrator Job Vacancy

Job Title: PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

About this Job:
Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a private organization with offices both in Uganda and Kenya. RVR is a transporting organization which provides both rail and marine services in the transportation of imports and export cargo. This leading transport organization is looking for qualified, dedicated, self motivated individuals to join the Finance team, RVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and these positions are open to qualified Ugandan Nationals,

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR REF:HR.FIN-2-04-2012
Reporting to the Financial Controller – Uganda, you will have the following key responsibilities:
1. Prepare the monthly payrolls for both Uganda and Tanzania non-management staff, by 25th of every month.
2. Prepare monthly Overtime claims summaries for review by all relevant Heads of departments by 13″ of the subsequent month; and the analysis of any other change notes that may be required for accurate payroll processing.
3. Prepare the payroll journals, and staff leave days analysis, for facilitation of the monthly accounts reporting.
4. Prepare the statutory deductions returns like PAYE; NSSF, and file them by the statutory bodies required date of 15* of the subsequent month.
5. Attend to Payroll Queries in a timely manner as may be requested by staff through the company payment query forms . .
6. Contribute to the external financial audit function by providing information and explanation about the payroll as required by the auditors.
7. Safeguard all payroll related information, and correspondences with confidentiality.
8. Perform any other duty as assigned by an authorized company
official

Requirement:
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS The ideal candidate should have:
• B.COM / BBA and CPAII /ACCAII
PERSONAL ABILITIES:
• Accounting & Computer skills, 3 years experience in Payroll Management
• Good organizational skills with good leadership, supervisory and training abilities
• Ability to communicate across the organization
• General Administrative & Coordinating skills


How to apply:
If you believe that you fit this profile, please send your application letter with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and names of three referees quoting job reference number by Monday 21″ May 2012.
To:
The Human Resources Manager,
Rift Valley Railways (U) Ltd, Plot No. 53,
Nasser Road/Station Road / Station Reserve
P. 0. Box 7891 Kampala, Uganda
Applications can be hand-delivered to:
Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Limited,
Plot No S3,
Nasser Road / Station Road / Station Reserve
or Railway Mechanical Workshop. Nalukolongo,
Please Note: Only Short- listed candidates will be contacted.