Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager Jobs at The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Description

Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4.700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager

The Foundation received funding from USAID/ Uganda for a five-year cooperative agreement in 13 districts in the south-western region of Uganda with the goal of increasing access to. coverage of and utilization of . quality comprehensive tuberculosis (T8) and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services.

We are therefore seeking most suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

JOB TITLE: Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager

DEPARTMENT: Program

LOCATION: Mbarara
Reporting Relations:

The Health Systems Strengthening Manager reports to the Technical Director

Job Summary:

The Health Systems Strengthening Manager will be responsible for providing strategic/technical expertise and guidance on supporting health systems strengthening activities for the STAR SW project. He/she will work with the country team and will travel extensively to provide direct technical support and guidance to implementing partners at the regional, district, sub-district and community levels in accordance with national and international HIV/AIDS policies and standards.

Strategy to provide national expansion of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment and associated TB/HIV services in Uganda.

•    Provides technical leadership and guidance during the development of STAR SW/ EGPAF’s annual work plan and participates in the planning and budgeting activities, especially in regard to Health Systems strengthening.

•    Manages a team of specialists in Capacity Building, Logistics and Laboratories

•    .Coordinates with other directorate heads to ensure sound program management

•    Provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health AIDS Control and TB Control Programs.

•    Provide technical guidance and assistance to all implementing partners including CSOs. CBOs, NGOs, District Health Offices, District HIV/ AIDS Committees (DHACs). This will include technical review of grant proposals and work plans submitted to EGPAF and oversight of the implementation plan for each implementing partner/sub grantee.

•    Coordinates the provision of technical support in the 6 tenets of HSS i.e. 1.Service Delivery, 2. Medicines and Technologies, 3. Finance/Budgeting 4.Strategic Information, 5.Leadership and Governance, and 6. Human Resource to the STAR SW supported districts and provides technical guidance to the district teams for work plan development to ensure that project activities are successfully implemented in a sustainable way.

•    Provides mentorship and builds capacity of technical staff in the 6 building blocks for HSS and track progress at individual districts through technical assistance site visits and district reports, in collaboration with M.0.H and the EGPAF program team.

•    Provides leadership for technical reporting according to defined reporting schedule and writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required and contribute to EGPAF and donor reports.

•    Coordinates technical partner relationships as may be assigned by the technical director and country director.

•    Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices in PMTCT and C&T.

•    Represent EGPAF and STAR SW project in the supported districts, national and international level.

•    Provides the Country Director with technical guidance on issues related to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment.

Knowledge. Skills and Abilities Required:

•    A medical degree and/or a master’s degree in Public Health or other clinical discipline.

•    At least 5 years of professional experience working in a management position in HIV/AIDS prevention, care & treatment programs.

•    Hands-on knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring
PMTCT. ART including Pediatric care, and TB/ HIV programs.

Practical experience in working with health systems at the national and district level, including supply chain and logistics, capacity building, budgeting, strategic information etc. Sound understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially PMTCT, ART and HCT.

•    Trainer Skills

•    Strong skills in leadership, teamwork and networking. Good verbal communication and writing skills.

•    Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.

•    Good working knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Excel. MS Word and MS PowerPoint.


How to Apply

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. • Please send cover letter and CV to:

The Country Director/COP

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation ‘ (EGPAF)

Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 21127,Kampala, Uganda E-mail: UgandaRdcruitment@pedaids.org EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants.

Deadline for submission is Friday, 13“ July 2012. www.pedaids.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Quality Improvement Advisor Job Vacancy at The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: Quality Improvement Advisor

Job Description

Quality Improvement Advisor

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4.700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

The Foundation received funding from USAID/ Uganda for a five-year cooperative agreement in 13 districts in the south-western region of Uganda with the goal of increasing access to. coverage of and utilization of . quality comprehensive tuberculosis (T8) and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services.

We are therefore seeking most suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

Job Title:    Quality Improvement Advisor

Department:    Monitoring and Evaluation

Location:    Mbarara

Reports to:    Director-Quality Improvement
Job Summary

The Quality Improvement Advisor will work in collaboration with the MOH quality improvement team in designing, implementing, monitoring the quality improvement activities and providing technical assistance to Improve the quality of care in the areas of HIV/AIDS, TB and community services in the STAR-SW project area in accordance with national and international HIV/AIDS policies and standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Ensures the technical soundness of EGPAF’s Quality Improvement strategies by updating STAR SW project staff and implementing partners on technical advances and lessons learned around the world.

. Ensures that STAR SW/ EGPAF’s implementation strategies and performance goals are in accordance with national and international standards for PMTCT.

•    Develops overall Quality Improvement strategy . to support the National Strategy to expand HIV

Prevention, Care and Treatment and associated TB/HIV services in Uganda.

•    Provides technical guidance during the development of STAR SW/ EGPAF’s annual work plan and participates in the planning and budgeting activities, especially in regard to Quality Improvement services.

•    Coordinates ihe integration of technical support to the district based officers and provides technical guidance to the district teams for work plan development to ensure successful implementation of the project.

•    Assists in building capacity for setting up and running of quality management program at individual sites through technical assistance site visits and district reports, in collaboration with M.O.H and the EGPAF program team. Supports health facilities in achieving and maintaining quality service delivery standards by organizing and carrying out coaching and mentoring visit to sites and district quality improvement teams and provide quality improvement technical assistance to the teams to analyze their processes, develop, test and implement changes to improve their processes of care.

Coordinates Ql activities with the MOH, HCI and other partners

Coordinates technical reporting according to defined reporting schedule and writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required and contribute to EGPAF’s reports.

Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices in quality improvement for HIV prevention and treatment services.

Represents EGPAF and STAR SW project in the supported districts and at national level. Provides the Country Director with technical guidance on issues related to quality improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

•    A medical degree and/or a master’s degree in Public Health or other clinical discipline.

•    At least 5 years of professional experience implementing quality improvement activities with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and clinical care.

•    Hands-on knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring PMTCT, ART including Pediatric care, and TB/ HIV programs.

•    Practical experience in working with health systems at the district and national level.

•    Sound understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially PMTCT, ART and HCT.

•    Trainer Skills

•    Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Good verbal communication and writing skills.

•    Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.

•    Good working knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Excel. MS Word and MS PowerPoint.


How to Apply

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. • Please send cover letter and CV to:

The Country Director/COP

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation ‘ (EGPAF)

Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 21127,Kampala, Uganda E-mail: UgandaRdcruitment@pedaids.org EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants.

Deadline for submission is Friday, 13“ July 2012. www.pedaids.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Awards & Compliance Officer Jobs at The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: Awards & Compliance Officer

Job Description

Awards & Compliance Officer

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4.700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

The Foundation received funding from USAID/ Uganda for a five-year cooperative agreement in 13 districts in the south-western region of Uganda with the goal of increasing access to. coverage of and utilization of . quality comprehensive tuberculosis (T8) and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services.

We are therefore seeking most suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

JOB TITLE: Awards & Compliance Officer

DEPARTMENT: Operations

LOCATION: Mbarara

Reporting Relationship: Awards and Compliance

Officer reports to the Awards and Compliance Manager

Job Summary:

Support the department in the provision of Awards and Compliance function to the Country’s programs in order to mitigate risks and ensu/e compliance with the terms and conditions of awards, applicable Foundation’s and donors (US Federal Government) audit, cost and administrative principles and
regulations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance Review:

•    Assist in monitoring Awardees’ (CSOs and . Private Not For Profit hospitals and NGOs) performance to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of award.

•    Assist in development of compliance plans under the guidance of Senior Awards and Compliance Manager and ensure they are properly implemented.

•    Plan and conduct compliance site visit reviews for sub grantees as per country compliance review site visit plan

•    Plan and conduct internal compliance reviews as per Foundation’s Standard Operating Procedures

•    Ensure all outstanding compliance review findings are addressed and resolved in a timely manner

•    Provide regular reports to the department head regarding Awards and compliance activities in a timely and accurate manner

•    Maintains list of significant deficiency log and status for resolved and unresolved matters

•    Assist the preparation of both internal and external audits and assessments

Other Responsibilities:

•    Provides information’s for updating contracts/ grants information management systems including Award materials, letters, Correspondences and update the profile tab, Compliance tab. Amendment tab and close out tab for sites assigned

•    Ensure all Awards and Compliance documentation for sites (electronic and paper) are completed, updated, organized and uploaded in CGIS

•    Ensure each Sub grantees has available funds, within the limitations of their contract, at all times.

•    Submit all cash requests to the DC office for each sub grantees as per agreed schedule in a timely manner

•    Monitors Awardees’ expenditures against approved budget and program objectives and ensures that Cash Request Checklist is completed for each Cash Request

•    Ensure each Sub grantees has an active award at all times

•    Ensure Sub Awardees adhere to contractual and donor regulations at all times

•    Assist in Pre-Award assessment process and ensures organizations have the capacity to appropriately manage a Sub Award

•    Support the negotiation of sub-agreement budget and awards terms and conditions and prepares final sub-agreement award documents

•    Provides on-going assistance to sub recipients to administer their sub agreements compliant with all terms and conditions Supports the sub agreement close out process. Works closely with contractual, financial and technical staff and provides guidance as necessary on sub agreement requirements Provides technical assistance to office staff to support country program activities in compliance with EGPAF and donor policies and regulations

•    Ensure amendments to contract and wards are developed and processed in a timely manner as needed.

•    Addresses problems or concerns with management of Sub Awards in a timely and effective manner.

•    Work with the team in providing training on USG, Sub Award. EGPAF, and donor regulations and financial management to sub grantees including, but not limited to – kickoff training, orientation of Sub Awardees, Renewal Workshops, and Annual Trainings when necessary.

•    Participate in the monitoring of the implementation of the STAR-SW Project-supported activities In the 13 districts of the South Western region

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

•    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, Economics, Statistics or other related field.

•    Minimum of 3 years experience in US Federal funded grants/contracts administration and management. Preferably with international non-profit organizations.

•    Experience in the development or implementation of contracts/grants and compliance training.

•    Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including editing and proofreading

•    Proficient computer/software skills, including command of Word and Excel

•    Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, assess priorities and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail

•    Ability to interact professionally with colleagues, contractors, vendors, and awardees

•    Willingness to travel up to 60% of time.


How to Apply

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. • Please send cover letter and CV to:

The Country Director/COP

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation ‘ (EGPAF)

Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 21127,Kampala, Uganda E-mail: UgandaRdcruitment@pedaids.org EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants.

Deadline for submission is Friday, 13 July 2012. www.pedaids.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Manager, Securities Central Depository Job Vacancy at Uganda Securities Exchange Limited (USE)

Job Title: Manager, Securities Central Depository

Job Description

Uganda Securities Exchange Limited (USE), a CMA licensed financial institution that operates the Securities market in Uganda, is looking for a qualified, exceptional, dynamic and self-motivated person to fill the following position in the organization.

Manager, Securities Central Depository

Interested applicants should visit the Uganda Securities Exchange website at http://www.use.or.ug to access the full details of the job description and other related requirements.



How to Apply

Applications should reach the Chief Executive on the address above not later than Friday 6th July, 2012.

Note:
• Candidates who had earlier submitted applications for the above position need not re-apply.
• Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Psychosocial Program Manager Job Vacancy at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Psychosocial Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description and required qualifications

(Important Note – Position open to East Africans)

Under the supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

• Direct office operations with regard to psychosocial assistance;

• Facilitate the establishment of a coordinated multi-sectoral psychosocial office and a psychosocial response strategy;

• Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees at heightened risk referred to office;

• Conduct Best Interest Assessments/Determinations and conduct determination of family composition interviews;

• Conduct psychosocial/mental state assessments and prepare related reports; assess refugees in need of psychiatric care, refer those in need to a psychiatrist and monitor progress;

• Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs;

• Facilitate internal and external capacity building activities;

• Ensure up to date record keeping including case preparation, keeping continuous counseling notes and daily records

• Prepare periodic reports and collect, analyze and compile psychosocial services data;

• Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining client database etc.;

• Provide direct services to children in the children therapy center

• Provide supervision for all activities to be carried out by counseling psychologists, social workers and refugee incentives workers at field sites.

• To attend monthly debriefing and supervision sessions

• Incorporate a child protection policy into the Standard Operating Procedures of the child therapy center and ensure its adherence by all staff members

• Perform other duties as required.

Education: AMinimum of Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology.

Skills and competencies

• Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of ACCESS, EXCEL and WORD

• Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population.

• Excellent report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments;

• Experience in planning and implementing psychosocial project activities

• Group facilitation skills and experience

• At least one year of training experience

• Experience in project management in an NGO setting

• Diplomacy and assertiveness

• Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality

Experience

• No less than three years job experience in trauma counseling, preferably in the NGO sector. Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.

Languages

Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of Swahili and/French an added advantage


How to Apply

How to apply Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/PPM/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Counseling Psychologist Jobs at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Counseling Psychologist (Two Positions)

Job Description


Job Description and required qualifications

(Important Note – Position open to East Africans)

Under the supervision of the Psychosocial Program Manager, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

• Direct the operations of a HRTK field site with regard to psychosocial assistance and supervise a field team of social workers and incentive workers;

• Facilitate the establishment of a coordinated multisectoral psychosocial field office and psychosocial response strategy;

• Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the office in individual and group settings;

• Conduct psychosocial/mental status assessments and prepare related reports; assess refugees in need of psychiatric care, refer those in need to a psychiatrist and monitor progress;

• Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs;

• Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics, including SGBV and child protection

• Identify and assess the individual needs of refugees at heightened risk.;

• Ensure up to date record keeping including case preparation, keeping continuous counseling notes and daily records;

• Provide support to social workers and incentive workers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining client database etc.;

• Prepare periodic reports and collect, analyze and compile psychosocial services data for their field site;

• Follow-up and monitor general case status and processing of refugee cases and prepare field site’s weekly casework plans;

• Work with partner agencies in the provision of and referral for services and attend stakeholder meetings; and

• Ensure services are offered in a professional and ethical manner and perform other duties as required.

Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling psychology or its equivalent from a recognized university. Master’s degree in counseling psychology preferred.

Skills and competencies

• Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of ACCESS, EXCEL and WORD;

• Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population;

• Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments;

• Must have at a least 3 years experience in providing counseling services to traumatized individuals (groups) in a multi-cultural environment. Experience with refugees a plus;

• Experience in planning and implementing psychosocial project activities including facilitating individual and group therapy and training;

• Experience working with children and child therapy, with good knowledge of child rights and protection;

• Group facilitation skills and experience

• At least one year of training experience;

• Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills; proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness;

• Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality

Experience: No less than three years job experience in trauma counselling, preferably in the NGO sector. Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.

Languages:

Proficiency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of French and other languages an added advantage


How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/RIW/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Refugee Incentive Workers Jobs at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Refugee Incentive Workers, Four Positions

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Social Worker, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
• Assists in the mobilization and organization of GBV activities for beneficiaries

• Assists in conducting of home visits for beneficiaries.

• Assists in community dialogues and peer to peer discussions with beneficiaries

• Assists in community awareness activities for beneficiaries in the community and schools.

• Assists in the implementation of activities for the children and supervision of children during play to safeguard their health and safety.

• Assists in the supervision of children during play to safeguard their health and safety.

• Assists in providing for the physical needs of children at the centre e.g. feeding, cleaning etc.

• Assists in compilation of information about beneficiaries;

• Assists in care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, play house and play yard.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education –

A minimum Secondary School certificate.

Skills and competencies:

• Computer literacy desirable

• Knowledge of refugee and human rights:

• Working experience in counseling;

• Good knowledge of Kampala and its environs;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Experience
No less than 2 years previous work experience. Experience working in the NGO sector a plus.

Languages:

Proficiency in English a must. Knowledge or Swahili or French and atleast one other language spoken within the refugee community.


How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/RIW/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Social Worker/Counselor Job Vacancy at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Social Worker/Counselor – Two positions

Job Description

(Important Note – Position open to Ugandan nationals only) Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:

• Conduct home visits for refugees at heightened risk in coordination with other HRTK-Uganda staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks.; • Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by socio-environmental assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the Case Management panel; • Supervise provision of social assistance as necessary;
• Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports; • Draft BIA reports for submission to the Case Management Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database; • Provide basic counseling to less complex cases and facilitate external services or appointments; • Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination; • In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK Uganda refugee clients; • Prepare periodic reports on social services; • Collect and make regular updates for data required for Sexual Based Violence Information Management system. • Conduct community awareness sessions of GBV issues through drama, community dialogues, peer to peer discussions and visits to primary schools. • Develop and distribute materials in relation to GBV issues for refugees. • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Education – University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling. Or Advanced college diploma along with extensive field experience working in the refugee assistance sector

Skills and competencies:

• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with WORD, ACCESS and EXCEL; • Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling; • Experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising; • Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues; • Good knowledge of Kampala and its environs; • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; • Must possess a valid driving license ( Class A ) with 3 years driving experience

Experience

No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting. Experience working with refugees a plus.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili, basic French a plus.


How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/SW/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Finance Assistant Job Vacancy at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Description


(Important Note – Position open to Ugandan Nationals Only)

Working under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Officer, the incumbent provide support in fiscal and administrative functions to ensure effective and proactive fiscal management and will perform the following functions:

• Assist in procedures for financial and administrative management e.g. cash management, procurement, grants management, accounting etc in accordance with HRTK policies, standards and procedures adapted to handle specific country conditions, ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing risks for HRTK.

• Assist in tracking of project finances including, petty cash, cash receipts, and cash disbursements;

• Assist in the generation of periodic financial reports;

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the purchase management system for goods and services ensuring quality and cost effectiveness and ensure that the procedures for procurement or disposal are adhered to;

• Assist in preparation of salaries with statutory deductions effected and that all the statutory deductions, pension contributions and other employee benefits are remitted on time; and help administer employee benefits and ensure that the salaries and other benefits reach the employees on time and are in line with the employment contracts while ensuring that all the benefits maintained by external organizations such as medical and pension are maintained in force at all times.

• Assist in keeping and maintaining of records of assets and liabilities and that proper depreciation procedures for the assets are followed and periodic physical count is done and the results reconciled with the inventory listing;

• Assist in the maintenance of smooth and effective manual and computerized systems of accounting using modern integrated financial software that captures

 Organization’s accounting and financial aspects and generates appropriate and
financial and administrative reports as and when required;
• Assist in maintaining both manual and computerized systems for tracking vehicle mileage and use, cheques, traveling and accommodation, photocopying and other financial and administrative matters to ensure proper use of resources;

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and back up of supporting documents in accordance with HIAS accounting procedures.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly funds requisitions in accordance with HIAS accounting procedures,

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and budgetary control reports for donors. Monitor the budgetary control system to ensure that expenditures do not exceed amounts allocated to each budget line.

• Assist in the preparation of periodic and annual reports on financial and personnel matters for submission to the Country Director and HIAS Headquarters; • Assist in the preparation for audit of books of accounts by external auditors;

• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

Education –

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field a must. Certified Public Accountant in a recognized institution or at an advanced stage towards qualifications as a qualified accountant.

Skills and competencies:

• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with worksheets together with experience in the use of accounting and financial management software;

• Proven ability to set up accounting and administrative systems

• Knowledge of Not-for-profit sector an added advantage

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

No less than 3 years previous job experience in the financial sector. A minimum of 2 years in an accounting position. Knowledge of Great Plains a distinct advantage

Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.


How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume including three referees to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Please indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/A/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Research Associate: Cassava Breeding Jobs at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Job Title: Research Associate: Cassava Breeding

Job Description


Research Associate: Cassava Breeding (1 position)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an Africa-based international research-for-development organization, established in 1967, and governed by a board of trustees. 0gr vision is to be Africa’s leading research partner in finding solutions for hunger and poverty. We have more than 100 international scientists based in various IITA stations across Africa. This network of scientists is dedicated to the development of technologies that reduce producer and consumer risk, increase local production, and generate wealth. We are supported primarily by the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research. IITA-Uganda invites applications from suitable Ugandans for the positions of;
Research Associate: Cassava Breeding (1 position)

The general objective of the job is to provide support to the team working on Cassava breeding Project in carrying out research. The successful candidate will be based at Namulonge Research station, working on fieled trials in Sendusu, and field travel assignments to Serere, in Soroti. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with NARO and a range of partners across the region and Advanced Research Institutes across the world.

Responsibilities:

•    To support research on mainly but not limited to cassava breeding activities

•    Supervise the design and laying out of field experiments

•    Supervise routine data collection and entry into spreadsheets

•    Analyze data recorded in multiple locations across seasons using appropriate statistical software packages, prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

•    Write quarterly reports

•    Supervise research assistants and technicians

•    Any other research activity as assigned by the supervisor.

Education requirements and experience: The successful candidates should have;

•    At least a Masters degree in Crop Science with specialization in plant breeding or related field.

•    At least four years of practical experience at any agricultural research, training or extension institution.

General information:

Fluency in English is mandatory. French and Swahili languages are added advantage. This position is for initial period of 2 years contract renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.


How to Apply

Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of three (3) referees should be submitted to the Country Representative, IITA-Uganda, Plot No, 15B Naguru, not later than Friday, 13 July 2012.

1 Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please indicate your contact telephone number(s) and/or email address for easy contact.

The Country Representative,
or deliver to IITA-Uganda

IITA-Uganda Plot 15 Naguru East Road

P. 0. Box 7878 Kampala Tel: 041-4285060/285064