Assistant Procurement Officer Jobs at Mission of the Infectious Diseases institute (IDI) in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer

Background:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through framing, research, and advanced clinical services, IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach:
Assistant Procurement Officer
General Summary:
The Assistant Procurement Officer will provide Procurement support services in a IDI procurement functions in accordance with IDI procurement procedures.
Responsibilities:
Check and prepare specifications, terms of reference & statement of ; requirements in liaison with user departments
Preparing and issuing Request for quotations or Request for Proposals
Conduct evaluation or bids and make appropriate recommendations
Liaise with service providers on procurement matters
Ensure safe custody of all procurement records
Monitors contractor/vendor performance to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions of purchase
Prepare submissions for the respective procurement committees Prepare Purchase orders and agreements for the respective service providers
Requirement:
A University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Procurement & Logistics Management, Business Administration.
Procurement related field.
At least two years' experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
Should have good interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision
Computer skills in Navision will be an added advantage
Summary of Other Qualifications:
Ability to negotiate Procurement terms and conditions.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Knowledge of Procurement procedures.
Proficiency in the use of computers especially Excel spreadsheets, inventory, word-processing packages and e-mail.
Ability to use judgment and initiative in the course of executing responsibilities.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate with employees, vendors, and IDI contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position will be commensurate with training and experience

Experience: 2

How to apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to: The Manager, Human Resource Infectious Diseases Institute P. O. Box 22418, Kampala. E-mail: hr@idi.co.ug Deadline for receiving applications  is 31st March 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance Officer Jobs at ICCO Cooperation in Uganda

Job Title: Finance Officer
   
ICCO Cooperation seeks motivated colleagues who support our mission to end poverty and injustice and who are committed to creating a world where people can live in dignity and security.
ICCO is a global cooperation. ICCO was established in 1964 and became a cooperation in 2012. The founding members of the cooperation are Edukans, the Protestant Church of The Netherlands (Kerk in Actie) and the association co-Prisma. Within a coherent programmatic framework, ICCO Cooperation offers worldwide financial support, lobby and brokerage services to local non-governmental organizations, the private sector, churches, and networks that work on sustainable economic development, democracy and peace, access to basic services, food security and climate mitigation.
The cooperative currently operates in 44 countries with around 300 staff that work directly for the cooperation. The cooperation has a budget of approximately € 100 million for the year 2013.
The Central and Eastern Africa (CEA) Regional Office currently has programs in eight countries including Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, DR Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. The Regional Office is housed by the sub-office in Kampala, Uganda. The other sub-offices in the CEA region include Bukavu – DR Congo, Juba – South Sudan and Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. The Finance Officer for the Central and Eastern Africa Region will be supporting programs in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia and will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Finance Officer
Reports to: The Country Program Manager Contract duration: Two years for the initial contract Overall Job objective: To ensure accountability for funds extended to local partners
Financial analysis and assessment of partner organisations and program and project proposals financial monitoring and evaluation of partner organisations, programmes and projects
Preparations of payments in the contracts between ICCO/KiA and local organisations
Preparation of purchase orders in the project administration
Monitoring of realisation of payment orders Identification of and advising on the financial capacity of partner organisations.
Supporting facilitation of capacity building and necessary expert knowledge in financial administration and control.
Requirement:
2-3 years of relevant work experience
Financial and administrative knowledge.
Knowledge on financial management of development organizations, producers organizations and business initiatives in the regional context
Experience working with databases
Communicative skills both in writing as verbally
Excellent language skills in English and a regional language.
Basic knowledge of development issues en-cooperation.
Good knowledge of financial aspects on financing

Experience: 3

How to apply:
Please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and a motivational letter (not more than 2 pages) to application@ppg.co.ug. All applications shall be clearly marked: ‘ICCO-FO’ and no e-mails should exceed 2MB. Kindly note that we are conducting a global search and to avoid any delays related with postage, only e-mail applications shall be considered. Closing date is on Friday 29th March 2013, 5 PM (Uganda time).
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Town Agent Jobs in Uganda at Gomba District Local Government

Job Title: Town Agent
Gomba District Local Government is seeking for qualifies applicants to fill the vacant post above.
Job Purpose
• To ensure that taxes are promptly paid and law and order maintained in the Ward.
Functions
• Mobilizing the population in the ward to meet their civic obligations ;
• Collecting and assessing Taxes and property rates ;
• Maintaining law and order in the Ward ;
• Registering all businesses in the Ward
• Arbitrating in simple civil disputes ;
Qualifications
• A Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) from a recognized Institution or Ordinary level of Certificate plus a Certificate in Public Administration and
• Management or Social work and Social Administration or Education or Environmental management or community development .

How to apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacant post which exists in Gomba District Local Government . Applications in triplicate should be addressed and submitted to The Secretary District Service Commission Gomba P. O. Box 76, Mpigi , on PSC Applications Form 3 . Forms can be obtained from Public Service Commission’s offices at farmers house Kampala or Secretariat of any District. Service Commission . Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department s who should observe the closing date .

Deadline: 02 / 04 /2013

Town Engineer Jobs at Gomba District Local Government

Job Title: Town Engineer

Gomba District Local Government is seeking for qualifies applicants to fill the vacant post above.
Job Purpose
• To provide technical support services in the area of Engineering to the Urbun Council.
Key Functions
• Designing plans for the Urbun Council;
• Constructing and maintaining roads and other civil works ;
• Verifying and approving plans for civil works, and
• Preparing technical reports .
Qualifications
• Should hold an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution .
• Post graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university /institution.
• Should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB)
Experience
• At least three years of practical experience at the level of a Civil Engineer.

How to apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacant post which exists in Gomba District Local Government . Applications in triplicate should be addressed and submitted to The Secretary District Service Commission Gomba P. O. Box 76, Mpigi , on PSC Applications Form 3 . Forms can be obtained from Public Service Commission’s offices at farmers house Kampala or Secretariat of any District. Service Commission . Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department s who should observe the closing date .
Deadline: 02 / 04 /2013

Driver Jobs in Uganda at Gomba District Local Government

 Job Title: Driver
The Gomba Local Government is seeking for qualifies applicants to fill the vacant post above.
Job Purpose
• To drive and maintain Local Government vehicles in accordance with the transport policy
• And as directed by the supervising officer.
Qualifications
• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.
• Valid driving permit of class C or D.
How to apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacant post which exists in Gomba District Local Government . Applications in triplicate should be addressed and submitted to The Secretary District Service Commission Gomba P. O. Box 76, Mpingi , on PSC Applications Form 3 . Forms can be obtained from Public Service Commission’s offices at farmers house Kampala or Secretariat of any District. Service Commission . Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department s who should observe the closing date .
Deadline: 02 / 04 /2013

Collections Officer Jobs at FINCA Uganda Limited

Job Title: Collections Officer

Job Description:

FINCA   Uganda  Limited  is the very first  licensed  micro finance  deposit taking  institution in Uganda , and part  of a global network which serves 21 countries.

Job Requirements:
Key  Deliverables
•    Contact  clients whose  accounts are  in poor standing .
•    Responsible  for  devising  collections  and recoveries
•    Remain in regular  contact with clients  to establish  why their accounts  are out of order , and agreeing  to strategies to bring  the accounts back  in order in the shortest time possible.
Requirements
•    Minimum of  a Bachelor ‘s  in Economics ,Business , Accounting , Statistics , Law or other relevant  field.
•    3 years experience  in Debt Recovery in a reputable bank, Microfinance  Bank, other  Financial  Institution  or  Debt  Collection  firm.

How to apply
All interested candidates may view full job  postings and complete on line  application  forms at
http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/board.


Deadline: 28/ 03/ 2013

Senior Internal Auditor Fraud Examination and Investigations Jobs at FINCA Uganda

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor Fraud Examination and Investigations

Job Description:
FINCA   Uganda  Limited  is the very first  licensed  micro finance  deposit taking  institution in Uganda , and part  of a global network which serves 21 countries.

Job Requirements:
Key  Deliverables
•    Develop  procedures  for the  identification  of fraud  red flags and carry out  data analysis  in order to  determine the areas  where they is  the likelihood  of fraud.
•    Propose investigations  based on  red flags , data analysis  and incident  reports .To forward these to  the  Internal Audit Manager .
•    Carry out the investigations and supervise  any  staff  involved .
Qualifications
•    Minimum of  Bachelor  of Commerce  Degree or Bachelor of Law Degree  or  Training  as a  Police Officer .
•    Part or full  qualification of  the  Certificate  Fraud Examiner  is an added advantage .
•    Experience  of  fraud  investigations , including  knowledge in  forensic procedures  and of the function  of law courts .
•    At least three  years experience  in carrying  out  investigations .
How to apply
All interested candidates may view full job  postings and complete on line  application  forms at
http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/board.


Deadline: 28/ 03/ 2013

Principal Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Job Title: Principal Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Job Description:
Uganda  Electricity Transmission Company  Limited  is responsible  for  bulk  purchase of electricity from  the generating companies  throughout  Uganda.

Job Requirements:
Key Result Areas
•    Revise  the project  log frame matrix, particulary in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators    and monitoring mechanisms.
•     Develop the overall  framework for  project M&E , for example , annual project reviews,  participatory impact assessments, process  monitoring , operations monitoring  and lessons –learned  workshops
•    Guide the process  for identifying  and designing  the key indicators  for each component , to record and report physical  progress against  plan.
Qualifications
•    University  degree in Engineering  or Business Administration .
•    At least five years  of proven experience  with  the logical  framework approach  and other  strategic  planning approaches;
•    M&E  methords  and approaches  (including quantitative and qualitative  and participatory);

How to apply
Interested persons  should send their  applications  enclosing photocopies of academic  qualification certificates and testimonials along with  their curriculum vitae;
The Manager
Human Resource  and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission
Company  Limited
P. O. Box  7625-Kampala


Deadline: 26 /03 /2013

Jobs at FINCA Uganda Limited - Credit Manager Business Lending

Job Title: Credit Manager Business Lending


Job Description:

FINCA   Uganda  Limited  is the very first  licensed  micro finance  deposit taking  institution in Uganda , and part  of a global network which serves 21 countries.

Job Requirements:
Key  Deliverables
•    Implement  SME lending  profile .
•    Ensure  the  IL  credit policy  is up-to-date, understood  by all employees , and properly  implemented.
•    Develop  specific  key market growth  and outreach  strategies  and work with  COD  (Head of Business), Regional managers ,and branch managers  to implement .
•    Staff development
•    Culture change
Qualifications
•    5  years of relevant  experience , 3 of which  in banking  and  credit  development  focused
•    Strong  credit  analysis  skills  and experience
•    Exposure to microfinance
•    Bachelors degree in  Business , MBA  a plus.

How to apply
All interested candidates may view full job  postings and complete on line  application  forms at
http://fincaug.simplicant.com/job/board.

Deadline: 28/ 03/ 2013

Jobs at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Job Title: Trainee Power System Controller

Job Description:

Uganda  Electricity Transmission Company  Limited  is responsible  for  bulk  purchase of electricity from  the generating companies  throughout  Uganda.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications
•    Higher  Technical Diploma  in Electrical /Electronics  Engineering or  its equivalent  from a recognized University
•    Not above  28 years of age
•     A person of proven  knowledge of computer
•    Must demonstrate  well developed  competencies , be highly motivated  , innovative  and a committed  team player
How to apply
Interested persons  should send their  applications  enclosing photocopies of academic  qualification certificates and testimonials along with  their curriculum vitae;
The Manager
Human Resource  and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission
Company  Limited
P. O. Box  7625-Kampala


Deadline: 26 /03 /2013