Sales Manager Jobs at DHL Global Forwarding

Job Title: Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose

The role holder will be required to manage, control and develop the overall Sales strategies/activities in Air freight & Ocean Freight in accordance with the group business strategy and local business environment to deliver maximum profit and revenue growth.

Directly Reports to: Country Manager

Gives direction to; Sales Executives

Principal Accountabilities:

Actively and effectively lead all sales related initiatives aimed at developing business, volumes and increase revenue
To identify and solicit for new clients and business opportunities with the principle aim of increasing the company’s market share, revenue and profit.
Focus on selling Airfreight & Ocean product/overland as primary responsibility with a view to expanding DGF market share and boosting volume and revenue growth
Develop Marketing strategies for specific vertical(s) along with Key Account Managers
Identify and develop potential, sustainable customer relationships Supervise the activities of the sales department Lead and manage the sales department
Interact regularly with the local management teams and develop close and cooperative relationships, to ensure the customer’s expectations are met
Required Knowledge /Skills /Experience

Mature individual with not less than 7 years relevant marketing and sales experience in logistics and freight forwarding industry
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in management position University Degree
Excellent Presentation skills
Excellent Communication skills, spoken and written
Strong Ocean and Airfreight knowledge
Experienced with Market Intelligence

Competencies

Customer Orientation, Business Acumen, Cross-Border Thinking, Commitment to Excel, Building & Managing Relationships, Taking Direction & Responsibility, Constructive Challenge





How to Apply

Applications must reach the address below or sent by email to: DGFUG.Reception@dhl.com
The Human Resource Manager
DHL Global Forwarding
Plot M248 Ntinda Industrial Area, Kyambogo Off Jinja Road
P.O Box 72085, Kampala.

Deadline: 6th April 2013

Parttime Associate Consultants Jobs at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title: ASSOCIATE CONSULTANTS FOR THE CENTRES OF; MBALE, GULU AND MBARARA
Job Description

a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Developing training programmes
(ii) Developing training materials and case studies
(iii) Facilitating on training programmes of the Institute.
(iv) Evaluating the impact of training given to participants.
(v) Carry out consultancy services to UMI Clients.
(vi) Supervising students carrying out research projects as part of their training

(b) Person Specifications:
(i) A Masters Degree from a recognized University/ Institution with specialization in any of the following:
a. Financial Accounting
b. Management Accounting
c. Financial Management
d. Marketing Management
e. Public Sector Management
f. Public-Private Sector Partnerships
g. Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
h. Corporate Strategy and Decision Making
i. Business Legal Framework
j. Human Resource Management for Public Sector
k. Transport Policy Planning and Management
l. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
m. Production and Operations Management
n. Micro-Finance Operations and Management
o. Logistics Management
p. Information Technology/Information Systems
q. Monitoring and Evaluation
(ii) A relevant Bachelors Degree (Hons) from a recognized University/ Institution.
(iii) Applicants possessing relevant professional qualifications will have an added advantage.
(v) Should have at least two years’ teaching experience at post graduate level in higher Institutions of learning or three years working experience in Public, Private or NGO Sectors.
(vi) Should have excellent presentation skills and good knowledge of power point presentation.
(vii) Should be able to deliver high quality training to adult learners.
(viii) Should be based/living in the Centre towns of Gulu or Mbarara or Mbale
> REWARDS AND OTHER TERMS OF SERVICE

(ii) PART TIME STAFF
Associate Consultants shall be paid an hourly time rate as per Institute’s policy. Successful candidates on being appointed serve two year renewable contracts.



How to Apply
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Deadline: 6th April 2013

Jobs at Uganda Management Institute (UMI) - Library Assistant in Gulu

Job Title:  LIBRARY ASSISTANT-GULU CENTRE (1 Position)
Job Description
Reports to: Head Library Center Manager-Gulu

Salary Scale: UM6

(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Assisting library users in locating library materials
(ii) Processing the loaned and returned books
(iii) Sorting and shelving books and other reading materials
(iv) Tidying shelves and library furniture
(v) Maintaining library records and performing security checks
(vi) Opening and closing the library at stipulated times
(vii) Ensuring the security of library materials (B) Person Specifications:
(i) Diploma in Library and Information Management from a reorgan¬ized Institution/University
(ii) Should have self-drive, should be results-oriented, versatile, cus¬tomer -focused, innovative and a team player.
(iii) Should have two years relevant experience preferably from a higher Institution of learning.
(iv) Should be computer literate



How to Apply

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Deadline: 6th April 2013

Library Assistant Jobs in Uganda at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title:  LIBRARY ASSISTANT-KAMPALA CENTRE (1 Position)
Job Description

Reports to: Head Library Centre Manager-Gulu

Salary Scale: UM6

(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Assisting library users in locating library materials
(ii) Processing the loaned and returned books
(iii) Sorting and shelving books and other reading materials
(iv) Tidying shelves and library furniture
(v) Maintaining library records and performing security checks
(vi) Opening and closing the library at stipulated times
(vii) Ensuring the security of library materials (B) Person Specifications:
(i) Diploma in Library and Information Management from a reorgan¬ized Institution/University
(ii) Should have self-drive, should be results-oriented, versatile, cus¬tomer -focused, innovative and a team player.
(iii) Should have two years relevant experience preferably from a higher Institution of learning.

(iv) Should be computer literate.

(i) FULL TIME STAFF

The successful candidate will, on being confirmed in appointment, be offered five-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous personal development.


How to Apply
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Projects Officer Jobs at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title: PROJECTS OFFICER (1 Position)

Job Description
Reports to: Head Projects and Marketing Department
Salary Scale: UM4B

(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Managing short courses of the Institute
(ii) Scanning the local and external environment for consultancy opportunities
(iii) Preparing bid documents in consultation with staff and external clients
(iv) Coordinating various projects undertaken by the Institute
(v) Writing quality reports

(b) Person Specifications
(i) An honors first degree in Development or related field
(ii) A postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management is required
(iii) Two years’ experience as Projects Officer in a reputable organization
(iv) Demonstrated ability to write, negotiate, manage, monitor and evaluate project proposals (successful cases to be presented)



How to Apply

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Deadline: 6th April 2013

Senior Accountant Jobs at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (1 POSITION)

Job Description

Reports to: Institute Bursar
Salary Scale: UM3B

a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Preparation of budget reports
(ii) Overseeing and supervising staff outputs
(iii) Preparing and submitting management financial reports
(iv) Preparing statutory returns and reports
(v) Assisting the Institute Bursar in managing investments develop¬ment plans of the Institute
(vi) Supervising the General Ledger

b) Person Specifications:
(i) An honors first degree of B.Com (Accounting) or BBA (Accounting) from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) A Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University or Institution.
(iii) A full professional qualification ie ACCA, CPA.
(iv) Reputable management and service record in accounting work in respectable organization or higher education Institution
(v) At least five years post qualification experience in accounting work, three of which should be at senior managerial level gained with a reputable organization or higher education Institution.
(vi) Well-developed interpersonal, communication, team building and analytical skills
(vii) Should be aged between 35 to 50 years.



How to Apply

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Deadline: 6th April 2013

Research Fellow Jobs at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title:  RESEARCH FELLOW (1 POSITION) READVERTISED

Job Description

Reports to: Head of Research Department
Salary Scale: UM4A

(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Coordinating staff efforts to contribute to research goals and tar¬gets set by the Institute and also support staff attain their research interests
(ii) Designing and executing research projects and publishing results through international peer review process.
(iii) Liaising with the teaching departments to ensure that research products are integrated in the teaching of students at the Institute
(iv) Soliciting research funds/grants and providing staff with general information including databases on possible sources and modes of research funding on regular basis
(v) Organizing public debates, symposia and other events on develop¬ment issues aimed at sharing knowledge
(vi) Monitoring staff in relation to research performance standards and guidelines and advising the institute accordingly

(b) Person Specifications
(i) A PhD in Social/Management Science related subjects
(ii) 3 years of research/teaching experience at postgraduate level
(iii) At least 2 publications in recognized journals/books
(iv) Evidence of supervision of postgraduate degree students will be an added advantage



How to Apply

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Accounting and Finance Jobs at Uganda Management Institute

Job Title: CONSULTANT IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (1 Position)
Job Description
Report to: Respective Heads of Department
Salary Scale: UM4A

a) Duties and Responsibilities of Consultants:
(i) Develop and deliver training programmes,
(ii) Market UMI training programmes.
(iii) Develop training materials and case studies,
(iv) Facilitate on education and training programmes of the Institute.
(v) Prepare reports on training conducted for both internal and external stakeholders
(vi) Evaluate the impact of training given to participants.
(vii) Conduct research and disseminate findings.
(viii) Carry-out consultancy services for UMI Clients.
(ix) Supervise students carrying out research projects as part of their training.

b) Person Specifications:
(i) Applicants must have a minimum of a Masters Degree relevant to the post applied for from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) An honors first degree in a related field is a requirement for all applicants
(iii) Applicants with a professional qualification will have an added ad¬vantage
(iv) At least three years’ teaching in a University or other Institutions of higher learning will be required for all applicants but those with substantial managerial experience gained with reputable organiza¬tions will be considered.
(v) Should be aged 30 years and above
(vi) Literacy in MS Office applications is required.
(vii) Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide range of fields to adult learners.
(viii) Ability to conduct research and undertake consultancy assignments



How to Apply

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Deadline: 6th April 2013

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant Jobs at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title: CONSULTANT IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION (2 Positions) (Re-advertised)
Job Description

Report to: Respective Heads of Department
Salary Scale: UM4A

a) Duties and Responsibilities of Consultants:
(i) Develop and deliver training programmes,
(ii) Market UMI training programmes.
(iii) Develop training materials and case studies,
(iv) Facilitate on education and training programmes of the Institute.
(v) Prepare reports on training conducted for both internal and external stakeholders
(vi) Evaluate the impact of training given to participants.
(vii) Conduct research and disseminate findings.
(viii) Carry-out consultancy services for UMI Clients.
(ix) Supervise students carrying out research projects as part of their training.

b) Person Specifications:
(i) Applicants must have a minimum of a Masters Degree relevant to the post applied for from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) An honors first degree in a related field is a requirement for all applicants
(iii) Applicants with a professional qualification will have an added ad¬vantage
(iv) At least three years’ teaching in a University or other Institutions of higher learning will be required for all applicants but those with substantial managerial experience gained with reputable organiza¬tions will be considered.
(v) Should be aged 30 years and above
(vi) Literacy in MS Office applications is required.
(vii) Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide range of fields to adult learners.
(viii) Ability to conduct research and undertake consultancy assignments



How to Apply

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Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131, KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581
E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. Applicants for the positions of Associate Consultants must indicate their Centers of preference.

Functional Support Specialist Job Vacancy at FreeBalance Inc.

Job Title:  Functional Support Specialist

Job Description
FreeBalance is making a difference in the world. Software solutions from FreeBalance help governments around the world achieve new levels of accountability and transparency to accelerate country growth.

We’re looking for people who want to drive the bus, not ride the bus. We’re looking for strategic thinkers and overachievers who absorb customer problems and articulate thoughtful creative solutions. And, FreeBalance is growing in the exciting Government Resource Planning (GRP) market. Apply your skills on the world stage and do well by doing good.

If you are interested in the role below and are ready for the adventure of your professional life, please contact us.

As a Functional Support Specialist you will have the opportunity to contribute to our on-going success by delivering quality and timely services during and post implementation of our products to our customers for all project deployments. This position provides first line support to our customers and provides the opportunity to learn new technologies and enterprise applications in delivering better service to our government customers.

Main Responsibilities:
• Answer clients’ product-related questions and concerns over the phone FreeBalance Customer Portal, by email, or in person.
• Resolve issues with clients or jointly with members of functional and or technical teams.
• Clients’ issue resolution:
• Develop test cases, create test data and gather results and/or statistics to allow for analysis of issues, leading to satisfactory resolutions.
• Interact with Developers to understand product functional and technical operations and participate in cross functional meetings, as required, to resolve clients’ issues.
• Monitor and analyze test data and/or results to identify incorrect behavior and potential causes
• Isolate and reproduce errors and identify causes
• Enter clients’ issues into internal systems and produce associated reports for action by members of functional or technical teams and follow up
• Develop and maintain testing documentation with test case descriptions, expected and actual specifications and results.
• Issue status reports to manager describing issues and results.
• Participate in meeting to review clients’ issues and assignment of priority.
• Participate in cross-functional meeting, if required, to resolve clients’ issues or new product release.
• Troubleshoot and analyze customer issues either on site or at the various FreeBalance offices worldwide.
• Maintain internal support systems and actively interface with customers through regular customer engagement meetings as well or in implementation services.
• Travel as required internationally
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
• University degree in Business Administration, Commerce and Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge and or background with a solid understanding of Human Resource Management including employee management, recruitment, performance appraisal, and payroll.
• Demonstrate previous experience supporting customers for translating business issues and providing solutions by writing specifications for the technical team
• Experience using CRM tools to resolve customer issues

This is a full-time permanent position based in Uganda.

About FreeBalance
FreeBalance helps governments around the world leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results.
Make a difference in this world and join FreeBalance!



How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send us an email at hr@freebalance.com with your cover letter and resume in English. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: 27th April 2013