Engineer Job Vacancy at Wispro in Uganda

Job Title: Engineer – Backup Administration (Symantec NetBackup)

About this job
Our client Wipro focuses on the IT services & BPO business, and is one of the world's leading software and outsourcing service providers. Wipro is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure success of backup and restore.
Ensure the integrity of backups for both local and remote sites.
Work with software and hardware vendors to troubleshoot and solve backup issues.
Monitor system backups and re-run as necessary and process restore requests.
Review system logs to identify signs of potential problems.
Responsible for keeping documentation of the backup infrastructure up to date and maintaining an accurate hardware and software inventory related to backup.
Provide metrics to management for use in trending.
Ensure submission of daily, weekly and monthly report to the management on the backup status.
Ensure knowledge database is populated with resolutions, workarounds and known issues.
Maintain regular tape rotation cycle for local and offsite storage of media.* Perform database maintenance of backup software.
Work with other IT groups and the business to make sure all backups are performed in accordance with business policies and the law.
Place hardware service calls and schedule regular maintenance on backup hardware.
Responsible for the security of tape media.
Perform test restores on a regular basis.
Qualifications:

Experience with advanced Net Backup configuration required (i.e.  De duplication).
Mandatory Required: 2+ years of extensive experience with Symantec’s NetBackup 7.0 & 7.1.
Minimum of two years computer systems experience.
Experience with HP MSL / ESL / Storagetek SL500, SL150 Tape Libraries and LTO3/LTO4/LTO5 technologies a plus.
Experience with VMware backups a plus.
Excellent customer service skills and service orientation.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruption.
Ability to work independently and to know when to ask for assistance.
Ability to solve problems and to communicate how to solve these problems to others.
Candidate will be required to participate in the weekly on-call rotation.
Must be able to extend working hours for organization need.
How to Apply:

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

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

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

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

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

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


Apply before: 11 Sep, 2012

Deputy Country Director Job Vacancy at Educate in Uganda

Job Title: Deputy Country Director

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

Educate! is seeking an ambitious, strategic, and organized Deputy Country Director to be partners with the Country Director to manage all Uganda operations.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young people, at least 8 years work experience, have managed and led a team of at least 10 in a larger organization, and possess strong HR and operations management skills in order to grow Educate! in the next several years.  With strong performance, the position will be quickly promoted into the Country Director role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Country Strategy and Leadership:  Working with the Country Director and Executive Director, oversee organization strategy with a focus on results management and systems development, and ensure annual performance goals are set, reviewed quarterly, and achieved.  Create processes to include staff feedback and data-driven recommendations into strategic decision-making.
Internal & External Communications: Ensure proper communication within Uganda and with the U.S. based on organization-wide communication plan so that all key stakeholders know everything necessary to achieve their objectives.  Maintain key external relationships and increase the organization’s local advisory board by 30%.
Human Resource & Operational Systems Management: Build an HR and administrative infrastructure, including policies and procedures that can handle a doubling of staff.
Oversee that Human Resource policies are documented, communicated, and upheld.
Ensure that every staff has documented key functional areas, job descriptions, and performance objectives.
Diagnose any staffing or capacity gaps early and resolve quickly. Recruit to fill all empty positions with high caliber people recruited through a rigorous process
Manage, develop, and evaluate a team of department managers and program director, ensuring 80% staff retention.
Fiduciary Oversight: Ensure financial systems are sound and up to best-in-class audit standards. Oversee financial management of Educate!’s Uganda operations, including cost-containment on expenditures, timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, budgeting and financial controls.
Research & Evaluation Oversight: Manage research and evaluation personnel to ensure termly reporting on three programs.
Qualifications:

Have spent at least one year living in Sub-Saharan Africa and have educational experience outside of Uganda.  Candidates who are East African or have experience working in Uganda are strongly encouraged to apply.
Be a leader who motivates and attracts talented people around him/her and creates loyalty, trust and dedication among team members
Be a systems-builder who enjoys organizing and structuring in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Be a problem-solver who can manage new and unexpected challenges
Demonstrate knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and personnel information systems.
Exhibit commitment to the professional development of him/herself.
Energetic and entrepreneurial motivation for high achievement
Strong project management skills
Passionate to spend his/her life helping teenagers and work with youthful people to make the world a better place
Strong ability to communicate with diverse groups, keep stakeholders informed, & foster mutual respect
How to Apply:

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

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

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

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

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

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

Program Manager Job Vacancy at Educate in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager

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

Educate! is seeking an ambitious, strategic, and organized Program Manager to be partners with the Program Director to manage the implementation of the Educate! Experience program at 40 secondary schools across Uganda. The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating young people, at least 4 years work experience, managed a team of field staff, possess strong people management and development skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Strategy & Planning: Create and manage yearly strategic program plan based on M&E data, research, and field staff and program coordinator feedback.
Translate program strategy objectives into measurable staff activities, products, lessons, and results.
Network and research as necessary for new program initiatives
Manage 16 staff to a detailed work plan of annual and quarterly performance goals
Structure staff roles for maximum productivity and restructure responsibilities as necessary during program change cycles.

Staff Professional Development: Increase the capacity of 3 Program Coordinators in management and 13 field staff in best practices of youth development.  Train program coordinators in areas of people/project management, and budgeting. Oversee field staff training in youth counseling, enterprise creation, and interactive teaching.
Reporting & Management: Use regular budget reports and termly student performance reports to improve program effectiveness.
Manage an annual program budget of 53,000 USD cost-effectively to ensure proper prioritization of expenses and limited variance.
Actively monitor field staff performance to troubleshoot problems and enforce program quality control standards
Collaborate with M&E department to determine key result areas and manage systems to track progress along program milestones
Facilitate the randomized control trial evaluation of 24 partner school program sites and a 60 person entrepreneurship trainer’s course in partnership with Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Partnership Coordination: Ensure strong school partnerships and consistent feedback loops between partners and the administrative support staff to ensure 90% school retention.
Qualifications:

Have spent at least one year living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates who are East African or have experience working in Uganda are strongly encouraged to apply.
Be a mentor who motivates and coaches staff to develop personally and professionally
Be a systems-builder who enjoys organizing and structuring in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Be a problem-solver who can manage new and unexpected challenges
Exhibit commitment to the professional development of him/herself
Preferable to have education experience outside of Uganda
Energetic and entrepreneurial motivation for high achievement
Strong project management skills
Passionate to spend his/her life helping teenagers and work with youthful people to make the world a better place
Strong ability to communicate with diverse groups, keep stakeholders informed, & foster mutual respect
How to Apply:

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

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

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

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

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

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

Online Jobs for Article Writers Jobs Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Online jobs - Article writers
This is online article writing team which constantly need article writers to make extra money online,where by the more you write the more you earn
Basic training is provided for starters and quick learners in particular
Experienced article writers are most welcome
Requirements
Computer
Full time internet connection
Job title: Work from Home
Employment type: Part time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Editorial/Writing
Min. years of experience: 1 year
Required languages: English
Required IT skills: MS Word
Minimum degree: Certificate
Salary level: the more you write the more you earn
Closing date: September 10, 2012 - 5pm
Do you enjoy working and earning from home or anywhere? Do you have full time access to internet connection?
Are you a good article writer or starter with good English skill? This is the time for you
to earn unlimited income from home,the more you write the more you earn, This can be full time or part time and for long term
if your writing is great
Please feel free
to contact email:nakayizamarylyn@gmail.com for more information.Only serious inquires please
Contact/How to apply:
Apply to email:nakayizamarylyn@gmail.com

Human Resource Jobs in Uganda at People Performance Group

Job Title: Human Resource


Our client is a manufacturer of high quality affordable cosmetics products. Besides Uganda they also have retail shops throughout East and Central Africa mainly in capital cities and border towns in Nairobi (Kenya), Mwanza, Bukoba and Arusha (Tanzania), Kigali (Rwanda), Bujumbura (Burundi), Gulumbi, Koja Kaji and Lopodi (Sudan). They are now hiring.
Job title: Human Resource Officer in-charge of Industrial Relations
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Human Resources
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: September 8, 2012 - 5pm
Reports to: Human Resource Manager
Job Purpose: Ensure that the principal manufacturing practices and employee relations are maintained at all times.
Key responsibilities
• Ensure proper working conditions are in place in terms of security, general cleanliness and reinforcing health& safety at all time in the factory
• Follow through with work place agreements to ensure a positive, effective and harmonious workplace and relation with management
• Mediate and resolve staff conflicts and grievances in the factory.
• Manage all the industrial disputes using updated regulations and how they may affect the company decisions.
• Help in developing new policies regarding employee classifications, wages in consultation with trade union terms
• Follow through with the man-power needs of the factory in terms of permanent and causal staff.
• Keep an eye on any developments in employment legislation that might provide opportunities for improving service efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Offer advice or interpretation on issues relating to employment contracts, legislation, workers’ rights and general industrial processes
• Represent the company before industrial tribunals and develop information for staff to ensure that the workforce is aware of company policies.
• Offer advice regarding standard procedures or specific regulations on industrial occupational health and safety
• Staff& Production assistant punctuality and absence management at the factory
• Ensure proper verification of all incoming and outgoing of factory related goods/items is effected.
• Relay communication between either management or factory staff
• Perform any other assignments that may be directly related to industrial relations.
Key competencies
• Keen on details, critical and analytical thinking skills
• Maintain a knowledge of current industrial legislation
• Ability to get on with people from different backgrounds
• Effective organizational, written and oral communications skills, including public speaking and negotiation skills
• Understanding Employment and Labour law
• Dispute resolution and problem solving abilities
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate workplace initiatives
• Ability to analyze quantitative information to make effective business decisions
• Ability to design new work organizations and manage organizational change
Qualifications:
• A degree in Industrial Psychology a post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management is an added advantage
• Proven experience of 3 years in management of industrial matters in a rather large industrial set up
Contact/How to apply:
Send Cover Letter and Cv with 3 work related referees to application@ppg.co.ug and indication 'HR-Industrial Relations' in the subject line.

Regional Sales Manager Job Vacancy at Fenix International

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Fenix is a for-profit corporation based in San Francisco, California with customers across multiple markets and core expertise in power electronics, product design and base-of-the-pyramid marketing and is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy below.
Job title: Regional Sales Manager
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: August 31, 2012 - 5pm
Job Description
Fenix International (http://www.fenixintl.com) is seeking a highly motivated, creative and experienced business development and sales manager to drive Uganda sales for the Fenix suite of renewable energy products. This person will work directly with the East Africa Regional Business Development & Sales Manager to manage existing sales relationships in Uganda, accelerate volume sales with early adopter customers, manage customer needs, manage new pilots, collect and analyze feedback, manage trainers and country technical staff, and run a country office with inventory. This person will also contribute to development of leads and business in new verticals and geographies, as well as new product definition and development.
This position offers an incredible opportunity to work with an elite team of business professionals and engineers and directly contribute to the success of a Silicon Valley start up. Candidates must have a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy and sustainable development in Frontier Markets. This position will be located in Uganda and require ~20% domestic travel. Some regional travel may also be necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Closely support product testing and pilots with multinational corporations, international NGOs, microfinance institutions, and local distribution partners
Plan, manage and conduct product trainings
Guide marketing and distribution of Fenix products in collaboration with partners to achieve sales and revenue targets
Manage sales and scale pipeline by working closely with senior managers of local partners and East Africa Business Development & Sales Manager
Collect, analyze and report feedback to contribute directly to Fenix product and business development strategy
Work with East Africa Business Development & Sales Manager to contribute to forecasting future sales
Plan, hire, train and manage a team of trainers and technical staff in Uganda
Manage Uganda office and inventory
Qualifications:
Three (3) years minimum work experience, ideally in business development or sales
Leadership experience
Keen understanding of the mobile telecom and/or renewable energy industries in East Africa
Understanding of rural BOP markets in East Africa
Ability to customize and clearly communicate the Fenix value proposition, including quantitative and qualitative benefits to the customer and the consumer, for written and verbal presentations
Ability to manage a team of trainers & technical staff
Ability to manage a country office and inventory
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills (English)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Google Apps
Ability and drive to work independently
Bachelors degree
Desired Skills
Education and/or work experience in both East Africa and abroad
Business level competency of Luganda or Swahili
Comfort managing CRM software packages such as Sales force or ZoHo, Sugar, High Rise, etc
Technical fluency, such as engineering, computer science or other technical degree
Marketing experience

Contact/How to apply:
Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.
1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.
2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.
3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.
4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to fijobs@nftconsult.com
5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.
Deadline: 31st Aug 2012