Programme Officer Job Vacancy at Plan International

Job Title: Programme Officer

About this Job:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Programme Officer -1- Based in Lira|

Main Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the Program Unit Manager (PUM) Lira. His/Her main responsibilities will be .to provide leadership and guidance to project design, implementation, monitoring and documentation of projects and adequately supporting building relationship/ sponsorship work within the program unit in line with Plan policies and guidelines. In addition the holder will take overall responsibility to provide leadership in managing the sponsorship funded projects and building relationship activities and also responsible for effective people management plus deputising the PUM.

Requirement:
Essential Competencies:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related discipline
• At least 3 years working experience in a relevant field preferably in a management position with a Non Government Organization.
• Good understanding and appreciation of national and district development issues plus the local context
• Better conceptualisation and application of child programming approaches
• Excellent practical knowledge on rights based programming and human rights
• Experience in working through partnership with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Project management skills with excellent grasp of programming concepts.
• Good Administrative and communication skills.
• Facilitation, negotiation, motivation, team building and management skills
• Supportive, versatile, flexible, team player with ability to make quick decisions
• Able to prioritise work effectively for execution with limited resources
• Strong analytical and logical ability and able to promote innovation and learning
• Results focused


How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Friday 25th May 2012.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 1S| June, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Technical Consultant- MS Dynamics Navision Job Vacancy at TechnoBrainLtd

Job Title: Technical Consultant- MS Dynamics Navision

About this Job:
Job Location: Uganda
Required Experience: 2- 5 years
Key skills required:
• Good at Cal Programming. Worked on Financial/ Manufacturing Modules
• Should have hands on experience in SQL Server DB fine tuning in terms of code optimizations, load balancing & techniques.
• Must be comfortable with new developments, object designer & XML port.
• Should good understanding in SOA architecture, Web services techniques.
• Must be proficient on 3 tier architecture of Dynamics Navision and Role tailored client (RTC)
• Must be strong in SQL Server and reporting services with business analytics
• Should have strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical & problem solving skills
Responsibilities:
• Assist Sr. Technical Consultant, Project Lead or Project Manager in the management of end to end system life cycle development of projects.
• Oversee minor projects being lead by intermediate level staff.
• Provide business analysis, business area assessment, user needs analysis and business systems design for major projects.
• Provide senior level programming as required.
• Provide technical architecture analysis, design, development, and enhancement.
• Assist with the development of client information management standards and evaluation of technology trends.

Requirement:
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area


Experience: 2 - 5
How to apply:
CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Centenary Bank Jobs - Treasury Sales Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: Treasury Sales Manager

About this Job:
Reports: Chief Manager Treasury

Role: To Manage Treasury Client Portfolio with the objective of securing and increasing the Bank’s share in the market as per the Bank’s treasury management policies.

Key Result Areas:

I) Plan and implement an effective relationship management system for treasury customers in line with the Banks customer service strategy.

2) Market and sell Bank’ treasury products to potential and existing customers and generate daily sales performance reports as per set tar­gets and regulatory framework.

3)    Collect and compile data from the market place for effective market intelligence with a view to understand competition vis a vis cost/ revenue Drivers

4)    Conduct field visits/ meetings to understand their business needs with an intention to build a loyal customer base.

5)    Review and recommend policy, procedure and process changes required to meet treas­ury customer expectations and needs as per the Bank policy

6)    Develop and maintain a data base for potential treasury customers products and liaise with the supervisor to initiate appropriate follow ups to bring such customers on board in line with the Bank policy

7)    Design a system for capturing market condi­tions and sensitize bank staff on • the best practice relating to treasury products and money markets in line with Bank policy.


How to apply:
Interested persons should visit our website for more details. Persons who fully meet the required specifi­cations are invited to apply;

a.    Downloading an application form for employ­ment from www.centenarybank.co.ug

b.    Fill it and enclose an application letter, Cur­riculum Vitae (CV), three referee and applicable Academic Documents.

c.    Submit the application not later than one week from the date of the advertisement to:

The General Manager, Human Resources Centenary Rural Development Bank Plot 16, Namirembe Road P. O. Box 1892. KAMPALA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programme Area Accountant Job Vacancy at Plan International

Job Title: Programme Area Accountant

About this Job:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Programme Area Accountant to be based in Lira
Reporting to the Programme Area Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be innovative, creative and eager to listen and learn. She/He will be a person of high integrity, committed to meeting deadlines with interest in addressing children, family and community development issues. The incumbent will provide financial and accountancy services to Plan Uganda by ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in financial processes; value for money, reporting, cash and budget management.

Main Responsibilities:
• Review petty cash replenishment and payment Vouchers and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Review Purchase Orders for accuracy and availability of budgets
• Prepare cheques based on Payment Voucher details
• Prepare monthly funds requests/forecasts
• Prepare and enter into the system Journal Vouchers for cash receipts, PO budgets and other transactions made.
• Reconcile Cashbook & Bank Statements on a monthly basis and prepare Monthly Financial Statements.
• Keep track of salary advances and prepare monthly budget Vs actual reports.
• Track advances to partners and build their financial capacity
• Support the PA in budget management, year end closing and budgeting process
Ensure that statutory requirements are met at the right time

Requirement:
Essential Competencies:
• Minimum of a bachelor degree in Education or any other related field
• At least 3 years experience in implementing education projects in Uganda
• Expertise in literacy education, in teacher training, early grade reading instruction and assessment, and reading material development
• Knowledge of environment and current effective practice on reading assessment, instruction, and training within Uganda UPE system
• Demonstrable abilities in planning, budget and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
• Willingness to undertake travel throughout Uganda (at least 25% time on average per month).
• Assurance of efficient and effective delivery of the project
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and to lead and motivate people to work in teams
• Experience in coordinating education projects with strong technical expertise in education programming
• Excellent project management skills and experience
• Experience in managing education projects, especially literacy related education programming
• Computers skills in MS Office and Internet


How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Friday 25th May 2012.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 1S| June, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Plan International

Job Title: Project Coordinator

About this Job:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Project Coordinator, GNO Enhancing Access to quality primary education project – 1 position based in Kamuli (One year project with possibility of extension based on results)

The project aims to improve reading and learning outcomes for primary school going pupils in Kamuli District. The project will employ Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) tools to assess the current literacy levels and design interventions to address the identified literacy gaps to improve early grade reading

Main responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the Program Unit Manager, Kamuli and his/her main responsibility will be to provide leadership in the coordination and overall delivery of the Enhancing Access to Quality Primary Education Project. In addition the incumbent will lead the project in planning, implementation, partnership management and reporting of the project. She/ he will be responsible for the timely delivery of the project; and with highest technical quality according to the objectives and approach in the project document and to the satisfaction of project stakeholders

Requirement:
Essential Competencies:
• Minimum of a bachelor degree in Education or any other related field
• At least 3 years experience in implementing education projects in Uganda
• Expertise in literacy education, in teacher training, early grade reading instruction and assessment, and reading material development
• Knowledge of environment and current effective practice on reading assessment, instruction, and training within Uganda UPE system
• Demonstrable abilities in planning, budget and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
• Willingness to undertake travel throughout Uganda (at least 25% time on average per month).
• Assurance of efficient and effective delivery of the project
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and to lead and motivate people to work in teams
• Experience in coordinating education projects with strong technical expertise in education programming
• Excellent project management skills and experience
• Experience in managing education projects, especially literacy related education programming
• Computers skills in MS Office and Internet


How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Friday 25th May 2012.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 1S| June, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Plan International Uganda Jobs - People and Culture Assistant Job Vacancy

Job Title: People and Culture Assistant

About this Job:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:

People and Culture Assistant – 1 Position based in Kampala.

Main responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the People and Culture Manager and will provide general administrative support to the People and Culture (P&C) department and manage the People and Culture information system in line with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Requirement:
Essential Competencies:
• A minimum of a degree in Human Resource Management or any other related discipline
• At least’, two years’ experience in Human Resource work in a large organization
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Knowledge of Computerized HR information systems is an added advantage
• • Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment


How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Friday 25th May 2012.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 1S| June, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Country Programme Manager Job Vacancy at The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC)

Job Title: COUNTRY PROGRAMME MANAGER

About this Job:
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania. Our members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within and outside the East Africa States. Our core mandate is to develop and jpromote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains so as to reduce transaction costs and eliminated barriers’ to regional trade. Please visit our website www.eagc.org for more information.

We seek to fill the above position of Country Programme Manager- Uganda with-an individual who has good analytical, organizational and communication skills, is capable of working independently and as part of a team. You should be highly professional, self motivated and a proven high achiever with good leadership skills.
Reporting to the Executive Director you will be charged with the responsibility of initiating, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating all EAGC Uganda programmes. You will also manage all budgets and budget approvals. Based in Kampala, your job profile will include the following among other things:
• Coordinate, manage and implement the EAGC Uganda Chapter Strategic Plan
• Coordinate, Manage and ensure implementation of EAGC Uganda programs and projects
• Co-ordinate EAGC Uganda advocacy agenda
• Manage all EAGC Operations in Uganda
• Manage all EAGC Uganda Staff, partnerships and outsourced consultants
• Manage EAGC Uganda budgets including fund raising

Requirement:
Requirements:
You will be an Agricultural Economics or Business Administration University Degree Holder or
equivalent in a related field relevant to the commodity trading sector.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in the agricultural or grain sector. We are seeking for a resourceful individual, with strong and persuasive interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work and deliver under pressure and with minimum supervision.


How to apply:
Your application should demonstrate how your experience matches our requirements. It should include an up-to -date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.
All applications to be sent to: hr@eagc.org to reach us by 28th May 2012 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy at The Uganda Stop Malaria Project

Job Title: Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

About this Job:
Position Title: Project Monitoring &
Evaluation Officer (2 positions)
Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Workstation: Kampala !

The Uganda Stop Malaria Project is a USAID supported 5 year programme that aims at building individual, household, community and district competence to stop malaria deaths and reduce morbidity. The project is inviting applications for Monitoring and Evaluation Officers (2 positions). The job duties are:
• Assist the Stop Malaria Project partner organizations and sub-grantees to design monitoring and evaluation plans for communication initiatives;
• Track and update the SMP Performance Monitoring Plan, review and set targets, and report on indicators to the project team, USAID and PEPFAR in a timely manner;
• Design Performance Monitoring Plans for SMP partners and ensure timely collection of accurate data and reporting to USAID, other donors, stakeholders, program managers, and CCP staff on these plans;
• Maintain keep up to date the project monitoring and evaluation database;
• Assist SMP partner organizations and sub-grantees to design, conduct, analyze and report high quality formative research to support program design, materials development, and re-planning;
• Design qualitative formative and evaluative research and provide technical assistance in data collection, analysis, and report writing;
• Identify, contract, and supervise, research, monitoring and evaluation consultants.;
• Prepare work plans and .budgets for research, monitoring and evaluation;
• Prepare quarterly reports on SMP’ research, monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for communication projects;
• Represent SMP and CCP at meetings and conferences both in Uganda and elsewhere;
• Present research, monitoring and evaluation findings during conferences and workshops;
• Design and provide training in monitoring, evaluation and research interpretation and utilization for SMP staff and partners;
• Prepare applications and maintain a file of IRB approvals;
• Supervise one Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant; and
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirement:
Qualifications:
A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Social science research plus 5 year’s experience in programmatic research, monitoring and/or evaluation.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities. Willingness to learn and develop new skills; self driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong data analysis skills for both qualitative and quantitative research, including familiarity with Stata, or SPSS. Familiarity with database software such as MS Access, and experience maintaining a computerized databases a plus. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiar with U.S. Government monitoring and evaluation requirements, in particular PMI and PEPFAR.
Experience working with the Ministry of Health and District Health Management Information System an added advantage


How to apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their applications to the Johns Hopkins University/ Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue (between Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites) Bugolobi, not later than Monday May 21st 2012.

Comprehensive Nurse Job Vacancy in Uganda at Intergrated Health Care

Job Title: Comprehensive Nurse

 


Job Description


Reports to: The Director Human Resource and Administration
Qualification: Must be Comphrensive nurse with at least 3 Years work experience
Duties
He/She will be carry out all the duties of a nurse at the medical center during night hours from 5pm-8am




How to Apply


Apply by email through ihc.ehealth@yahoo.com
or Hand Deliver your application to
The Director, Integrated Health Care (IHC)
Lusaze Trading Centre, 100metres after Bulange Super Market
Tel: 0414 580745

eHealth Consultant Job Vacancy at UN Children’s Fund

Job Title: eHealth Consultant

 


Job Description


Purpose of Assignment:

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the day-to-day operations of the MoH eHealth TWG and assist with the development and operation of governance structures, decision-making processes and creation of technical and policy documentation in support of the TWG objectives. The consultant will be seconded full-time to the MoH and report to the Assistant Commissioner Health Services in charge of the Resource Centre.



How to Apply


Please send letter of interest, CV and any relevant sample work (links or attachments) to jobst4d@gmail.com and ugderecruit@unicef.org

Applications must be received by 29 May 2012.