Personal Bankers Jobs Vacancy at Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited in Uganda

 
Job Title: Personal Bankers (25)

Location: Kampala, Gulu, Mbale & Mbarara

Job Purpose
To deliver exceptional sales performance by identifying and meeting customer needs through selling & cross-selling of all Barclays Africa Retail products & services.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

Participate in specific product campaigns by ensuring that the products are explained to customers.
Agree, meet and exceed targets for specific sales campaigns
Own and manage personal product & channel sales targets to contribute towards the outlet sales objectives
Build effective relationships with branch staff to ensure that non-sales staff refer customers to the Personal Banker when they identify a particular product or service need
In integrated branches, build effective relationships with Customer Advisors to ensure that they refer standard customers who become eligible for Prestige products and services
Call customers when their accounts have been opened, generate welcome pack letters and send to customers
Personal Bankers are held personally accountable for accuracy and quality of account opening applications and supporting documents that they complete and submit
Achieve operational rigour excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes personally undertaken to ensure green audit
Comply with all general Barclays operational risk & rigour requirements e.g. KYC and anti-money laundering regulations
Conduct snap checks as allocated by the Branch Manager.
Own customer queries and complaints around account opening, loans and card applications and resolve in a timely manner
Build relationships with internal service providers (Operations and KYC Helpdesk) to ensure a quick turnaround time of escalated queries and complaints
Advise customers as soon as new loans are approved and encourage draw-downs on the new loans.
When the branch is busy, walk the queues- resolve quick inquires and direct customers to the correct counters
Perform any other duties as assigned.
When called upon, support the Branch Manager/BOM, open and close Cashier tills at the beginning and end of each day
Identify and participate in community initiatives to support as part of Barclays community initiatives
Contribute ideas to support the community initiatives agenda in the branch (More details of the key areas of responsibility can be viewed on the website detailed below)

Requirement:

Excellent planning & organization skills.
Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Questioning skills.
Computer literacy.
Good numeric & analytical skills.
Networking
Good selling/influencing skills.
Presentation skills.
Listening skills.

Knowledge & Expertise:

Knowledge of the Bank's products, services and policies including standard tariffs.
A good understanding of overall Retail goals & objectives, including the branch's objectives, growth of sales, cost control and income contribution
A thorough Understanding of the sales process
A working knowledge of the procedure manuals
A good working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation e.g. KYC, Anti-Money laundering, banking code, service standards, health & safety standards etc
A thorough knowledge of the bank's internal departments, systems & procedures as well as risk & rigour requirements
Some knowledge of competitor products and services offered to high net-worth customers

Experience and Qualification

First degree or relevant experience in a front-line banking sales/marketing/service environment.

How to apply:
If you feel challenged by any of the above positions, and believe you can deliver on key deliverables as outlined above, upload your application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificate to our recruitment website detail below: https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB  Deadline: 11th March, 2013. Barclays is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, develops and promotes people on merit, and rewards outstanding performance, regardless of background and gender. For queries contact us on 0417122453 or email: barclays.uganda@bardays.com

Corporate Credit Director Jobs Vacancy at Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited in Uganda

Job Title: Corporate Credit Director
 
Location: Barclays Bank Head Office

Job Purpose
To lead, drive the performance of and actively manage the team charged with the business of credit risk sanctioning with specific responsibilities for Barclays Corporate, Business Banking and SME portfolio customers.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

Ensure as a Team Leader and sanctioner that the agreed asset quality of the Commercial portfolio is maintained, both with regard to risk decisions supporting origination, interim reviews, annual reviews and on-going monitoring and control.
Deliver a World-Class Credit service.
Credit representative on Management Committees.
Championing and managing change introduced as a result of the Corporate Change Programme and other initiatives/programmes impacting the Corporate Market.
The primary objective is to maximize sustainable risk-adjusted portfolio contribution on both an individual portfolio and aggregate team basis.
To manage the Groups relationship in Africa with around 5-10 large Corporate customers operating in Africa.
Lead the Large Corporate Managers and Corporate Support (CMAs) through a team based management approach.

Requirement:
Competencies required:
Leadership.
Workflow management.
Strong intellect balanced by practical and pragmatic approach.
Decisive.
Strong internal and external networking.
Analytical.
Risk Management.
Business Management
People management and coaching
Communications (written and oral) and presentations
Effective negotiation and influencing
Credit assessment and sanctioning
(More details of the key areas of responsibility can be viewed on the website detailed below)

Knowledge & Expertise:
Comprehensive technical credit skills.
General commercial/industry awareness.
Working knowledge of risk management policy, procedures & pricing.
Working knowledge of Group policies, pricing and strategies relative to the credit function.
Product knowledge
Detailed understanding / fit of the vision for Risk
Detailed understanding of the Bank's policies on Employment/Redeployment, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
Working knowledge of local country structure and strategy.
Leadership and performance development of a team.
Workflow management
Proven track record in the successful delivery of risk management.

Experience and Qualification
ACIB or equivalent business experience, desirable.

How to apply:
If you feel challenged by any of the above positions, and believe you can deliver on key deliverables as outlined above, upload your application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificate to our recruitment website detail below: https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB  Deadline: 11th March, 2013. Barclays is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, develops and promotes people on merit, and rewards outstanding performance, regardless of background and gender. For queries contact us on 0417122453 or email: barclays.uganda@bardays.com

Programme Coordinator Jobs at Institute for Social Transformation (IST) in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

The Institute for Social Transformation (IST) is a non- profit organization established in Uganda in 2006 to promote use of the Training for Transformation (TfT) methodology in English speaking countries of Eastern Africa. Its main office is based in Ntinda, Plot 390 Kaduyu Close, Kiwatule. The Institute aims to develop:
A new quality of community leadership in the 7 English speaking countries of Eastern Africa (Uganda, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya and Tanzania and for specific purposes, Rwanda).
The skills, insights and abilities of teams from NGOs and community organizations to empower local self-reliant community development efforts
The confidence and skills of local programme leaders to work with and challenge their governments to ensure macro and micro-economic policies that are to the advantage of the marginalized.
 To achieve the above aims, the Institute has established an office and a team of professionals with the relevant competencies to prepare and implement its programmes. The programme coordinator will serve as team leader for programme preparation and implementation. Specifically the programme coordinator will:

A.     Manage Implementation of IST programmes
To manage and supervise programme staff in the IST office
Ensure timely implementation of all programmes
Develop periodical work plans and monitor implementation
Oversee preparation and implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategy
Liaise with partner organizations; local, national and international as need arises
Identify potential donors and prepare fundable project proposals according to the respective formats
Prepare periodical narrative reports and ensure timely reporting to the different donor agencies

B.     Serve as Principle Trainer
Ensure effective implementation of training programmes entrusted to the Institute.
Conduct training needs assessment of participants and organizations coming to the Institute for training.
Organize training teams and prepare training materials for courses offered by the Institute.
Conduct training workshops using the Training for Transformation approach.
Prepare reports of training conducted by the Institute.

Requirement:
Minimum of Master’s degree by coursework & research in adult education, community development or social studies from a recognized University.
Up to date on theory and research in radical approaches to learning, gender equality and leadership
A minimum of four (4) years working experience in training and community development work using participatory approaches in particular the Training for Transformation methodology
Proven high level writing skills for reports and project documents
Demonstrated ability to use computer assisted software for learning
Excellent presentation skills
Unquestionable integrity, self-motivation, team player, highly versatile, high-level interpersonal and good communications skills and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment.

Experience: 4

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted to: isocialtransformation32@gmail.com Or, Post to, Institute for Social Transformation P.O.Box 24620, Kampala (Uganda) Date of Job Posting/Advert 5th February 2013

Deadline: Not later than 28th February 2013

M&E officer Jobs Vacancy at Institute for Social Transformation (IST) in Uganda

Job Title: M&E officer

The Institute for Social Transformation (IST) is a non- profit organization established in Uganda in 2006 to promote use of the Training for Transformation (TfT) methodology in English speaking countries of Eastern Africa. To this effect it is implementing projects aimed at building the capacity of partner organisations in gender mainstreaming, transformative learning and collective action towards their own progress.
The Institute seeks the expertise of a consultant to incorporate an M&E component in its projects.
The M&E officer will be answerable to the Executive Director, with the majority of tasks to be undertaken in collaboration with the IST programme staff and the partner organisations.

Key Responsibilities:
Assessing the existing M&E needs and processes of IST
Work with IST staff on designing and developing the M&E system including developing appropriate indicators and tools for data collection for the current projects to enable IST use the information for decision making.
Ensure that performance questions, information needs, indicators and related targets, methods, sampling procedure and reporting formats and procedures are part of the M& E system. Ensure that these supplement and link to the existing M&E processes of partner organisations.
Work closely with IST training teams to identify how they do their own M&E and how this can be linked to project M&E in ways that are safe and appropriate.
Conduct monitoring and evaluation of programmes
Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required, working closely with IST staff.
In collaboration with the accountant, provide the Executive Director with management information that she/he may require
Ensure that monitoring data are discussed with relevant IST staff and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action.
 Build the capacity of IST in M&E data collection, analysis, interpretation and use for decision making.
Support IST staff in entering and analyzing project data, ensure quality preparation.
Document good practices/ case studies

Requirement:
Minimum of Master’s degree by coursework & research, community development or social studies from a recognized University.
Up to date on theory and research in radical approaches to learning, gender equality and leadership
A minimum of four (4) years working experience in monitoring and evaluation work using statistical and participatory approaches
 Proven high level writing skills in report writing
Demonstrated ability to use computer assisted software for data collection and analysis
Excellent presentation skills.
Unquestionable integrity, self-motivation, team player, highly versatile, high-level interpersonal and good communications skills and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment.

Experience: 4

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted to: isocialtransformation32@gmail.com

Deadline: Not later than 28th February 2013

Office Administrator Jobs Opportunity in Uganda at Trocaire-Uganda

Job Title: Office Administrator


Trocaire is an international NGO with a Headquarters in Ireland and with a Country Office in Kampala. We are currently recruiting for the position of Office Administrator in the Trocaire Country Office in Kampala.

Main Duties

1. Office Administration
Management of a good office working environment
Provide front desk services such as dealing with visitors, answering all telephone calls, requests from outside etc.
Dealing with equipment, stationary, office supplies, logistics, visitors, bookings, etc
Ensuring all services and contracts are up to date and operational for the Uganda office. This includes staff provisions such as health cover, life cover, accident cover etc.
Ensuring all filing is accurate, up to date and in the expected Trocaire system.
Liaising with service providers and other actors for the smooth running of the office.
Dealing with logistics and necessary administration issues.
Ensuring support on procurement with the Finance Manager.
Managing admin staff (driver, security guard, cleaner etc)

 2. Finance
Responsibilities for the updating of accurate information on the Trocaire internet based Finance system.
Maintain up to date records of expenditure versus agreed budget.
Work closely with the Country Rep and Finance Manager on required financial reporting.
Prepare financial reports as required.
Ensuring Trocaire are up to date with statutory requirements in Uganda.
Manage financial tracking of receipts and payments and all of the necessary back up paperwork.
Maintain good working relationships with suppliers by prompt and accuarate payment.

3. Programme Support
Ensuring support to Programme Officers in funds transfers to partners.
Organisation of programme meetings, programme visits and partner visits.
Working with programme teams in organisating field visits/ hotels/ vehicles / logistics etc.

Requirement:
A relevant degree in Finance / Business / Administration or related fields with excellent computer knowledge especially in Microsoft Office suites
Ability to work on an internet based financial package.
At least 2 years experience in a similar role.
Flexibility, ability to work under pressure in addition to multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
Good professional verbal and written communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Excellent organization skills, keen to detail, accuracy and a high level of reliability, objectivity and honesty.
A positive approach and an ability to contribute to a strong dynamic team.
An understanding of development work and the work of an NGO would be an added advantage.

Experience: 2

How to apply:

Please submit a 3 page CV outlining suitability for this position by Friday 8th March, 2013. Your CV should be emailed to trocaireuganda@gmail.com

Jobs Vacancy at Kabarole District Service Commission in Uganda - Physical Planner

Job Title: Physical Planner
Job ID:
310
Location:
Kabarole, Kabarole, Uganda
Category:
Finance
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Requirements:

Kabarole District Service   Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants for the vacant post above

Qualifications

An Honors  Bachelors Degree in either  Physical  Planning ; Regional  Planning ;Urbun Planning   or any other  relevant qualification from a recognized  training  Institution.
Knowledge of  computer software application packages specially Geographical  Information  Systems (G.I.S.) and Automated  Computer Aided  Design  (AUTOCAD)
Plan towns and trading centres
Guide developers in processing  proper Building  Plans
Enforce Town  and Country  Planning  Act  1964
Draw the structural land  use  layout plan

How to apply

Applications  are invited  from qualified  candidates  to fill the following  vacant posts in Kabarole Local Government .
All the requirements  should be brought using the following address below;

The  Secretary , Kabarole  District  Service  Commission
P. O. Box  38,  Fort  Portal.
Deadline: 11-03-2013

District Natural Resources Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Kabarole District Service Commission

Job Title:  District  Natural  Resources  Officer
Job ID:
309
Location:
Kabarole, Kabarole, Uganda
Category:
Admin-Clerical
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Description:

Ensure  sustainable  exploitation  of District  Natural Resources .
 Coordinate  the implementation  of Natural  Policies ,Regulations  & District Ordinances  and  by-laws on  Natural Resources  Management .
Ensure the provision  of Forest extension services to private  investors in forestry activities.

Job Requirements:

Kabarole District Service   Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants for the vacant post above

Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor  of Science  Degree  in either  Forestry ; Wetlands  Management  ; Environment  studies ;
Land Management  or any other  relevant  Science  Degree  plus a Post-graduate  Qualification in management  studies from  a  institution .

Duties

Ensure  sustainable  exploitation  of District  Natural Resources .
 Coordinate  the implementation  of Natural  Policies ,Regulations  & District Ordinances  and  by-laws on  Natural Resources  Management .
Ensure the provision  of Forest extension services to private  investors in forestry activities.
Advise  District  Council members and other stakeholders on  sustainable  Natural  Resource Management .
Ensure the compliance  of the  district infrastructure  designing  and their location with land use regulation in the  district.

How to apply:

Applications  are invited  from qualified  candidates  to fill the following  vacant posts in Kabarole Local Government .
All the requirements  should be brought using the following address below;

The  Secretary , Kabarole  District  Service  Commission
P. O. Box  38,  Fort  Portal.
Deadline: 11-03-2013

Senior Procurement Officer Jobs Vacancy at University Research Co in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Job ID:
308
Location:
Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Category:
Finance
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Requirements:

  University Research  Co., LLC (URC), a US-based  public  health  organization  working in Uganda.
Responsibilities
Oversee  procurement  processes , including  review  of purchase  requisitions, supplier  selection, negotiations , purchase and delivery  forms , coordinate  with community-based  structures  to generate  demand  for  V/SMMC  and HIV preventions services.
Surpport   hospital  management  teams  to develop  structures  for engaging  hospital-based  volunteers  in improved  linkages  in care
Receive orders from  project staff , ensuring  the  follow up  of the local  purchases  supplied , payments , and delivery  confirmation .
Arrange for  appropriate supplies  and transporters  for deliveries .

Qualifications
Bachelors  degree in  Business  Administration, preferably with  a focus on  Procurement . Relevant  post-graduate  qualifications will be of  added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of project administrative support   experience , preferably with  USAID –funded  programs
Excellent  organizational  skills and  attention to detail;
Ability to  prioritize  and manage  multiple tasks

How to apply
Qualified applicants  should submit  their cover letter , curriculum vitae , copies of academic  credentials  and contact information  for three  professional references  &  indicate the  position you are applying for  in the subject line.

University  Research  Co,. LLC-Centre for  Human  Services ,
SUSTAIN  Project,
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 11-03 -2013

Senior Land Management Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Kabarole District Service Commission

Job Title:  Senior Land  Management  Officer
Job ID:
312
Location:
, ,
Category:
Admin-Clerical
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Requirements:

Kabarole District Service   Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants for the vacant post above
Qualifications
A  Honors  Bachelors  degree in  Surveying , Geometrics; Law;  Land Economics; Land management ; physical planning  ; Urbun planning  ; or any other  relevant qualifications from a recognized University  .
A  post graduate  diploma  in Legal  Practice  for  legal  professionals  is a must.

Duties
Enforce  compliance  with national policies ,  strategies, programs and guidelines  on land, housing  and urbun development  within the district.
Coordinate the  development  and   enforcement  of District Council bye-laws and Ordinances  on  sustainable  use and  development  of land ,safe planned housing  and human  settlement.
Coordinate and monitor  the implementation of national lands , housing  and  urbun development  initiatives and policies in the district.
Provide support  supervision and  technical  back-up  support to lower  local  governments  on matters  of lands, urbun  development  and housing

How to apply
Applications  are invited  from qualified  candidates  to fill the following  vacant posts in Kabarole Local Government .
All the requirements  should be brought using the following address below;

The  Secretary , Kabarole  District  Service  Commission
P. O. Box  38,  Fort  Portal.

Senior Treasurer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Kabale District Service Commission

Job Title: Senior Treasurer
Job ID:
314
Location:
Kabale, Kabale, Uganda
Category:
Accounting
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Description:

An Honors  Bachelors   Degree in either  Commerce  (Accounting  option) or Business Administration ( Accounting  option) or  Business Studies  ( Accounting  option)  or
Finance  and Accounting  and plus  a Post  graduate  Diploma  in Financial Management  or Business Administration from a recognized  Institution;

Job Requirements:

Kabale District Service Commission  is  recruiting  suitable applicants to fill the vacant post above.

Qualifications

An Honors  Bachelors   Degree in either  Commerce  (Accounting  option) or Business Administration ( Accounting  option) or  Business Studies  ( Accounting  option)  or
Finance  and Accounting  and plus  a Post  graduate  Diploma  in Financial Management  or Business Administration from a recognized  Institution;
Or  Full  professional  qualification in Accountancy such as  ACCA,CPA,ACIS  and  CPE  obtained   from a  recognized  awarding  Institution/body  accredited by  ICPAU;
 Plus  a minimum  of a  post graduate  Diploma  in Financial  Management  or Business  Administration from a recognized Institution.

Experience
At least  3 years  of relevant  working  experience  as  Treasurer /Accountant  or Finance  Officer  in public  or a reputable  organization.

How to apply
Applications  are invited  from  suitably  qualified Ugandans  to fill the  vacant  posts , which exist  in Kabale District Local Government . Applications should be  submitted  in triplicate  on Public Service  Form No. 3(2008) Revised to  the  Secretary  , District  Service  Commission , P. O. Box 5, Kabale
Deadline: 18-03-2013

Senior Accounts Assistant Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Kabale District Service Commission

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant
Job ID:
315
Location:
Kabale, Kabale, Uganda
Category:
Accounting
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Requirements:

Kabale District Service Commission is recruiting  suitable applicants to fill the vacant post above.
Qualifications
A minimum  of a Diploma  in Accounting  or Financial  Management  or Business studies /Administration from a recognized  awarding Institution.
Or  A  Pre- professional  Accounting  Qualification  (ATC or  CAT)  awarded from recognized
Institution and accredited  by  the Institute of Public  Accountants of Uganda  (ICPAU).

Experience
At least  3 years  of working  experience  as an Accounts  Assistant in public   or a  reputable organization.
How to apply
Applications  are invited  from  suitably  qualified Ugandans  to fill the  vacant  posts , which exist  in Kabale District Local Government . Applications should be  submitted  in triplicate  on Public Service  Form No. 3(2008) Revised to  the  Secretary  , District  Service  Commission , P. O. Box 5, Kabale
Deadline: 18-03-2013

Finance Assistant Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at University Research Co

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Job ID:
313
Location:
Kabarole, Kabarole, Uganda
Category:
Accounting
Salary:

Job Views:
1
Posted:
02.27.2013

Job Description:
Support the development  of financial reports, including ; Field  financial reports including  copies  of all  bank statements .
Verify original  vouchers and reports  and obtain the  appropriate  certifications
Job Requirements:
Job Title: Finance Assistant
  University Research  Co., LLC (URC), a US-based  public  health  organization  working in Uganda.
Responsibilities
Support the development  of financial reports, including ; Field  financial reports including  copies  of all  bank statements .
Verify original  vouchers and reports  and obtain the  appropriate  certifications
Manage petty cash accounts including  ensuring the maintenance  of an appropriate  level of petty cash in safe deposit
Qualifications
Degree in  accounting  or comparable  certificates/qualifications
At least  5 years  experience  in accounting  and general  financial  management  of USAID    program preferred
Excellent  written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

How to apply
Qualified applicants  should submit  their cover letter , curriculum vitae , copies of academic  credentials  and contact information  for three  professional references  &  indicate the  position you are applying for  in the subject line.

University  Research  Co,. LLC-Centre for  Human  Services ,
SUSTAIN  Project,
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 11-03 -2013