Curriculum Specialist- BTVET Jobs in Uganda at The National Curriculum Development Centre

Job Title: Curriculum Specialist- BTVET (Technical)

Job Description
Responsible to:    Head of Department BTVET

Age:                      Not above 50 years

Scale:                   CD 5 or 6 depending on the qualification

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or telecommunication Engineering
Diploma in electrical engineering
At least a qualification in Education/pedagogical skills
A master’s degree will be an added advantage
Main purpose or the job:

To develop curricula and curriculum related materials.  

Duties and responsibilities:

Initiates and   develops ideas on cumcular reforms,
Develops and prepares subject syllabi, teachers’ manuals, texts and other related curriculum materials
Organizes and conducts writing workshops.
Writes, coordinates and edits curriculum units developed by the panel and other teachers.
Organizes and conducts orientation courses for teachers.
Popularizes education in the relevant
Services the subject panel by planning and convening meetings, preparing working papers and furnishing the necessary data and relevant research reports.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department
Experience:

A minimum of 4 years teaching experience at a technical college or institution of higher learning


How to Apply

The National Curriculum Development Centre is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports, it is responsible for inter-alia development of curricula and related materials for various level of education (ie. Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary), organising capacity building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum.

Applications are invited from appropriately Qualified Ugandans for the following posts available for immediate filling at the National Curriculum Development Centre. NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
6 copies of the application letter indicating three (3) referees, a detailed CV, Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts should be submitted to:

The Secretary,
NCDC Governing Council,
P.O.Box 7002, Kampala

Marketing Officers Job Vacancies at Kadic Health Services

Job Title: MARKETING OFFICERS

Job Description

LOCATION : Frequent Upcountry Travel Depending on the Job Role

REPORTS TO: The Marketing Manager

JOB PROFILE:

To plan and translate the sales and marketing strategies for growth in line with the company’s performance targets.
Expand the companys coverage and market size in the region
Execute promotional strategies as laid down by the company.
Achieve sales performance indicators such as targets collections, volumes, and profits.
Establish and maintain excellent customer relations with new and old clients.
Promote good institutional image through professional conduct and integrity:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKETING OFFICER

Minimum of a Dipioma in marketing, public relations.
3 years and above hands on experience in sales and marketing of medical insurance services.
Highly energetic and prepared to travel frequency:
Self starter, good team player, and good communicator.
GENERAL REQUIREMENT

Highly energetic individuals who is Computer literate.
Self starter, good team player and good communicator.
Excellent customer relations skills and willing to work for long hours

How to Apply

KADIC HEALTH SERVICES, a leading Health Maintenance organization (HMO) dealing in corporate and Family/individual medical pre-paid schemes operating under KADIC Health Services Located in Bukoto. Ntinda Road (KHS) with a major presence in the region wishes to appoint the services of Sales /Marketing. Officers to enhance the operations of the company.

DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION TO THE:

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
KADIC HOSPITAL BUKOTO
P.O BOX 7470, KAMPALA

Accounts Specialist Jobs at Save The Children

Job Title: Accounts Specialist – Youth Earning by Learning (YEL) (01 position)

Job Description

Job Purpose:                                                                                                      

The job holder will be responsible for maintaining and undertaking of the timely daily processing of all SC financial transactions, reconciliations of accounts, checking Work Made Easy [WME) transactions before updating the Agresso ledgers, tracking outstanding and other financial contractual commitments.

The position is also responsible for taking initiatives to ensure that funds are used in the best possible way and that there is general compliance and adherence with approved Internal control  measures and finance policies by the staff in the course of undertaking their duties, ensure all the disbursements by SCiUG to partners are in conformity to the Partnership policy and that these are dully accounted for in time.                                                                                                              

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications:                                                                                                    

A minimum of a Degree in Commerce Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized university or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in ACCA.CPA. CIMA. ICSA etc is an added advantage.                                                  
At least 4 years relevant working experience, preferably with International NGOs, with thorough understanding of GAAP and major donor standard requirements.                                                  
Good financial management skills with knowledge of computer   Accounting Packages and good understanding of major donors   financial requirements, conditions and Government budgets and tax policies.                                                                                      
Self motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines and with good integrity.                                                
Team player with good interpersonal/communication, documentation, and facilitation skills and the ability to work under minimum supervision. Computer literary and fluency in English are a MUST.                                                                                                      
Ability to maintenance of personal professional development and competencies on financial issues.                                                                                                      
Strategic management and people management skills – team building and delegation.                                                        
Computer literacy skills – MS office applications, word, excel, PowerPoint, spread sheets.                                                                                              
Good Policy Development and analytical skills                                                                                  
Strong documentation, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills                                                    

How to Apply

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and Easting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance. Education, Livelihoods St Food Security. Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts m the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world. Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons

Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials. certificates should be submitted to;
The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70. Kira Road
P.O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Senior Officer – Basic Education Job Vacancy at Save the Chidlren

Job Title: Senior Officer – Basic Education (01 position)
Job Description

Job Purpose                                                                                                      

The job holder will be responsible for providing ongoing capacity support and coordination of the project partners with project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting.                                                                          

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications:                                  

A minimum of a Degree in Humanities or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in Education is an added advantage                                                                                                  
At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with NGOs. Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and          with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is desirable.                                                
Thorough understanding of child rights issues, national poverty alleviation strategies as well as current national and international trends in to global poverty and development.                                                                                                      
Specific familiarity with child rights issues in the NGO world or work                                                  
Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.                                                                                                      
Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication                                                            
Strong documentation, reporting, facilitation and presentation                                

How to Apply

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and Easting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance. Education, Livelihoods St Food Security. Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts m the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world. Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.

Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials. certificates should be submitted to;
The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70. Kira Road
P.O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Senior Officer Youth Earning by Learning Jobs at Save the Children

Job Title: Senior Officer Youth Earning by Learning (YEL) (03 positions)

Job Description

Job Purpose;                                                    

Reporting to the Education Specialist, the job holder will provide ongoing capacity support and coordination of the project partners with project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting on youth education and entrepreneurship with linkages to marketable vocational and agriculture skills.                                                  

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications:                                                                                  

A minimum of a Degree in Humanities or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in Education is an added advantage accrued working experience in a youth empowerment related field.                                                                                  
At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with International NGOs. Relevant experience supervising community based social          development projects and with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is desirable                                                
Thorough understanding of child rights issues, youth social and economic empowerment and international trends in youth programming.                                        
Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.                                                      
Strong capacity to support research, documentation, module development and youth advocacy at both local and national                                                                                                            
Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills.                                        
Strong documentation, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills                                                                                          
Written and verbal fluency in English and the local language                                                      

How to Apply

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and Easting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance. Education, Livelihoods St Food Security. Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts m the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world. Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.

Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials. certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70. Kira Road
P.O Box 12018
Kampala

Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Sub Area Manager Job Vacancy at Save the Children

Job Title: Sub Area Manager/Education Specialist for Youth Earning by Learning (YEL) (01 position)

Job Description


Job Purpose:                                                                                                      

Reporting to the West Area Manager, the Education Specialist will take the lead in developing and managing Save me Children’s Education for Youth Earning by learning (YEL) technical portfolio of vocation education programs in the western region and will be responsible tor achievement of program goals and objectives and for reporting on program implementation and outcomes.                                                      

The person will be responsible for overall management of the project, coordination of all the project activities in accordance with vocational education requirements in Uganda and will also provide line management and supervision of all the section field staff.

In addition, the Education Specialist will be responsible for working with the Education Leadership Team in developing the overall YEL strategy/model, increasing staff capacity to deliver high quality program, and advocacy at a national and regional level to be the voice for vulnerable youths in Uganda. This will include overseeing effective implementation of planned objectives for the YEL project, the provision of technical guidance to on – going activities assistance to and leadership of fundraising efforts and proposal development activities, and representation of the vocational education sub theme to external stakeholders                                                                                                      

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications:                

A minimum of a Degree In Humanities or a relevant discipline Graduate or post-graduate training in Education, project planning & management, monitoring and evaluation, community development & research or related field is an added advantage                                                  
A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience with at least 3 years at management level in an international NGO.                                                    
Experience m vocational education and Development programming                                                    
Thorough understanding and demonstrated commitment to child rights issues, and the direct link between children’s fights and laws and policies of government.
Commitment to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches
Working knowledge of Non formal programming and policy development.                                                  
Understanding of national government policy frameworks on Non Formal education, vocational education and how to contribute to youth development with political analysis skills, sensitivity and diplomacy.                                              
A professional progression towards increasing technical responsibilities.                                  
Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.                                                      
Strategic management and people skills                                            
Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication                              
Computer literacy skills – MS Office applications, word. Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets                                                        
Strong documentation, advocacy, facilitation and presentation Skills

How to Apply

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and Easting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance. Education, Livelihoods St Food Security. Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts m the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world. Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.

Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials. certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70. Kira Road
P.O Box 12018
Kampala

Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Jobs at Research and Information Consultants

Job Title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSISTANT

Job Description

Person specification
• An Honours Bachelor Degree in Statistics or Economics or Information technology from a recognised Institution
• Should have data gathering skills
• Must have analytical and communication skills
• Should have data processing skills and at least 2 years experience

Duties
i. Collecting, analysing and storing Data;
ii. Producing statistical reports;
iii. Appraising Development projects;
iv. Organising and implementing Surveys;
v. Providing technical support on statistical matters;


How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 17:00 Hrs on the 21st September 2012 to: rinconsultants@yahoo.com
Please Note,only online applications are accepted, no walk in or canvasing
only short listed candidates will be contacted.