Senior Planning Officer, Planning and Budgeting Job Vacancy at Kyambogo University

Job Title: Senior Planning Officer, Planning and Budgeting

Job Description

Person specifications

(i) A Masters degree in economics, planning, statistics or other relevant discipline.
(ii) A Bachelors degree in economics, statistics or other relevant quantitative discipline.
At least five years working experience in a planning department


How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit applications (3 copies), each accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees to the address below, not later than Friday 20th July 2012 at 05.00 pm. Each application letter must bear the post code of the position applied for.

NB: Kyambogo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director, Human Resources
Kyambogo University
Records Office 1st Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1
KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA

Manager Vocational Training and Agriculture Jobs at ZOA Uganda

Job Title: MANAGER VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND AGRICULTURE

Job Description


MANAGER VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND AGRICULTURE RELATED INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES
ZOA Uganda is an International Christian Non-Governmental Organisation for Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Assistance. Our mission is to assist in rebuilding the livelihoods of peoples in Acholi and Karamoja regions who are affected by warfare, conflict or natural disaster. We operate in 17 countries in Africa and Asia. Our programmes in Uganda concentrate on Food Security, Livelihoods/Economic Development, Education and WASH in close cooperation with counterpart structures.

For our Pader Programme, we wish to recruit for the following positions:

MANAGER VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND AGRICULTURE RELATED INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES
Duty station: Pader

Supervisor: Programme Manager Pader
Starting date: ASAP

Together with our partner CCF Pader, ZOA implements this EU funded project. The objective of the project is to increase the capacity of marginalized people and farmer groups to access sustainable livelihoods, social services and participate in decision making.

CCF and ZOA will work together with three vocational training centres to train youth in market driven vocational skills, provide community based agricultural income generating skills and promote a business attitude.

Responsibilities:

•    Plan and implement activities and/or facilitates implementation of the Vocation Training and agric livelihood projects

•    Ensure monitoring and reporting of projects in line with donor requirements

•    Contribute to preparation and planning of projects and provide input for new proposals

•    Motivate and stimulate and supervise staff working on allocated projects

•    Mentor and coach the partners and vocational training centers and engage in organizational development of the organizations

•    Build and maintain good relationships with local authorities, other organizations and actors linking to the relevant sector.

Requirements:

•    Degree in agriculture oragri- business or other relevant field

•    At least three years field experience in the sectors vocational training, income generating and/or organisational development of rural institutes

•    Motivated to coach and work with rural vocational training centres.

•    Familiar with Project Cycle Management Person profile

For the above position we are looking for a stable personality, who enjoys working with little supervision and in a dynamic environment. (S) he should have the ability to endure some hardship.


How to Apply

ZOA Uganda is looking for mature personalities who are able to integrate and express Christian values of love and inclusiveness in rehabilitation work. If you think you qualify for the position, please send your application letter together with curriculum vitae and, names and contacts of three referees of which one is your pastor or priest, to: hr@zoa.ug in subject header the position you apply for; when applying by email send ONLY application letter and CV. Deadline 20 July 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Laboratory Attendant Biological Sciences Jobs at Kyambogo University

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant Biological Sciences (2 Vacancies)
Job Description

Person specifications

(i) Must have a certificate in Science Laboratory Technology (Biology)
(ii) At least two years working experience in a similar position


How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit applications (3 copies), each accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees to the address below, not later than Friday 20th July 2012 at 05.00 pm. Each application letter must bear the post code of the position applied for.

NB: Kyambogo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director, Human Resources
Kyambogo University
Records Office 1st Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1
KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA

Jobs at Belgian Development Agency (BTC) - Secondary & BTVET Teachers' Training Coordinators Jobs

Job Title: SECONDARY & BTVET TEACHERS’ TRAINING COORDINATORS

Job Description

SECONDARY & BTVET TEACHERS’ TRAINING COORDINATORS

with expertise in Active Teaching & Learning (ATL) methodologies

In the framework of the Project “Improving the Training of BTVET Technical Teachers, Instructors & Health Tutors, and Secondary Teachers in Uganda – UGA 09 020 11″ implemented by the Ministry of Education & Sports and the Belgian Development Agency (BTC Uganda), four (4) National Training Coordinators with expertise in Active Teaching & Learning methodologies will be recruited as per following terms’of reference:

Duration: 48 months

Duty Stations: Muni National Teacher College, Arua District (1 position)

Kaliro National Teacher College (1 position)

Abilonino Community Polytechnic Instructors College, Lira ‘District (1 .position)

Mulago Health Tutors’ College, Mulago Hospital Complex,Kampala (1 position)

[All positions with frequent travels to the four project sites]

TASKS – Under the guidance and supervision of the

Project Coordination Team, each national expert will:

•    Deliver within the assigned college a comprehensive program of training and coaching on the practical side of teaching and learning covering all college teaching staff.

•    Organize, coordinate & supervise the implementation of project activities as per approved work plans.

•    Provide the specialist knowledge, expertise and experience of modern, active teaching & learning and other learner-centered approaches necessary to bring about a paradigm shift in the way teaching and learning is organized and provided in the Colleges.

•    Identify with the College management a number of mentor teachers covering the main broad subject fields.

•    Advise, coach and provide top-up on-the-job training, supervision, guidance and support to the mentor teachers, and guidance to the regular teachers, with a view to improving the effectiveness of their teaching through the adoption of active teaching & learning and other learner-centered methods.

•    Organize regular workshops with college staff to review progress, deliver further information/guidance, and troubleshoot any difficulties experienced by teachers in relation to teaching and learning.

•    Undertake regular class observations and provide feedback and guidance to the teachers, and participate in the practicum activities.

•    Assist in the design, preparation, adaptation and refinement of teaching materials for college teaching staff.

•    Introduce throughout the college the “course manual preparation” approach into the college.

•    Advise-, the College management and’ MOES on mlattefs1 related to the  improvement process – including its successes and its challenges.

•    Take a leading role in the dissemination by the College of successes and good practices to other colleges, 1 including institutions not supported by the project.

•    Any other tasks that may be prescribed from time to time, necessary to achieve improvement in teaching i and learning and to reach the Project objectives.

MINIMUM PROFILE:

•    A Master degree in education

•    A teaching qualification

•    At least 7 years of proven successful teaching experience at Secondary and/or BTVET levels

Proven, successful experience in teachers / instructors / health tutors’ education is an asset

•    Proven expertise in the practical side’ of teaching & learning, using modern ATL approaches

•    Good communicator and facilitator

•    Fluent in English

•    Able to bear stress and haying no objection to  working overtime


How to Apply

Please send your motivation letter, CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and at least three recent professional references:

In a sealed envelope addressed to: TTE Project Coordinator, Belgian Development Agency (BTC)

Plot 1B Lower Kololo Terrace, (P.O Box 40131) Kampala

By email to: TTE.Uganda@btcctb.org

Please indicate the name of the College(s) you are applying for in the subject line. Female and male candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and computer-based test, scheduled on the third week of August 2012.

Deadline: Applications received after Friday.July 27.2012 at ;16:00. hours will not -be considered

Senior Planning Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Jobs at Kyambogo University

Job Title: Senior Planning Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Description


Person specifications

(i) Must have a Masters degree in economics, planning, statistics or other relevant discipline.
(ii) A Bachelors degree in economics, statistics or other relevant quantitative discipline.
(iii) At least five years working experience in a planning department.


How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit applications (3 copies), each accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees to the address below, not later than Friday 20th July 2012 at 05.00 pm. Each application letter must bear the post code of the position applied for.

NB: Kyambogo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director, Human Resources
Kyambogo University
Records Office 1st Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1
KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA

Consultancy for Recruitment Services at ASARECA Secretariat

Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Job Description


The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) has received a Grant from the World Bank, acting as administrator of grant funds provided by various donors under the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), toward the cost of the Support to Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa and intends to apply part of the proceeds for hire of consultant for recruitment services.

Main objective of the consultancy.

The objective of this consultancy is to provide recruitment services for the following positions:

1. Head of Finance (1)
2. Programme Managers (2)
3. Head of ICT (1)
4. Programme Assistants (3)
5. Environmental Safeguard Specialist (1)

Scope of work

The contracted consultant/organization will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Design a suitable advertisement based on the agreed job description for placement in the media
2. Receive profile and develop a long list of qualified candidates while demonstrating transparency in the process of approaching potential candidates.
3. Prepare an initial report on the long list to be shared with management and participate in developing a shortlist.
4. Conduct psychometric tests and other relevant tests that will bring out the strengths and any capacity development gaps of the shortlisted candidates
5. Prepare appropriate interview questions for review by management
6. Present the shortlisted candidates for interview
7. Conduct background check on the shortlisted candidates
8. Prepare a detailed final report after the interviews

ASARECA now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).The short listing criteria are: General experience of the firm, Experience in similar work, experience in the region, and availability of appropriate skills. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

The attention of the interested consultant is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the world Bank ‘s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition). Setting forth the World Bank policy on conflict of interest. Consultants will be selected in accordance with consultants qualifications selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank consultants’ guidelines.


How to Apply

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 8.30 am- 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30 pm (East African Time)

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 11.00am, 27th July 2012 – Marked “Expression of interest for consultancy for recruitment services

The Executive Director
ASARECA
Attn: Procurement and Contracting Officer, Reception office, Plot 5 Mpigi roads.
P.O. Box 765 Entebbe, Uganda
Tel: 256 414 322235 Fax: 256 414 4322593, E-mail: procurement@asareca.org or secretariat@asareca.org for more details visit: www.asareca.org

Assistant Estates Officer: Mechanical Job Vacancy at Kyambogo University

Job Title: Assistant Estates Officer: Mechanical

Job Description


Person specifications

(i) Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Honours Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
(ii) Must be a member of Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers.
(iii) Must be a registered engineer with a valid practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board.
(iv) Three years experience as an engineer in a reputable organization




How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit applications (3 copies), each accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees to the address below, not later than Friday 20th July 2012 at 05.00 pm. Each application letter must bear the post code of the position applied for.

NB: Kyambogo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director, Human Resources
Kyambogo University
Records Office 1st Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1
KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA

Assistant Estates Officer: Electrical Jobs at Kyambogo University

Job Title: Assistant Estates Officer: Electrical

Job Description


Person specifications

(i) Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and Honours Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
(ii) Must be a member of Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers.
(iii) Must be a registered engineer with a valid practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board.
(iv) Three years experience as an engineer in a reputable organization


How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit applications (3 copies), each accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees to the address below, not later than Friday 20th July 2012 at 05.00 pm. Each application letter must bear the post code of the position applied for.

NB: Kyambogo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director, Human Resources
Kyambogo University
Records Office 1st Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1
KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA

Senior Internal Auditor Job Vacancy at Kyambogo University

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

Person specifications

(i) Must have a Masters degree in accounting and finance and a relevant Honours Bachelors degree.
(ii) Full professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA.
(iii) At least five years relevant experience


How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit applications (3 copies), each accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees to the address below, not later than Friday 20th July 2012 at 05.00 pm. Each application letter must bear the post code of the position applied for.

NB: Kyambogo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Director, Human Resources
Kyambogo University
Records Office 1st Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1
KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA