Social Worker/Counselor Job Vacancy at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Social Worker/Counselor – Two positions

Job Description

(Important Note – Position open to Ugandan nationals only) Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:

• Conduct home visits for refugees at heightened risk in coordination with other HRTK-Uganda staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks.; • Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by socio-environmental assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the Case Management panel; • Supervise provision of social assistance as necessary;
• Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports; • Draft BIA reports for submission to the Case Management Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database; • Provide basic counseling to less complex cases and facilitate external services or appointments; • Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination; • In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK Uganda refugee clients; • Prepare periodic reports on social services; • Collect and make regular updates for data required for Sexual Based Violence Information Management system. • Conduct community awareness sessions of GBV issues through drama, community dialogues, peer to peer discussions and visits to primary schools. • Develop and distribute materials in relation to GBV issues for refugees. • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Education – University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling. Or Advanced college diploma along with extensive field experience working in the refugee assistance sector

Skills and competencies:

• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with WORD, ACCESS and EXCEL; • Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling; • Experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising; • Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues; • Good knowledge of Kampala and its environs; • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; • Must possess a valid driving license ( Class A ) with 3 years driving experience

Experience

No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting. Experience working with refugees a plus.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili, basic French a plus.


How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/SW/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Finance Assistant Job Vacancy at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Description


(Important Note – Position open to Ugandan Nationals Only)

Working under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Officer, the incumbent provide support in fiscal and administrative functions to ensure effective and proactive fiscal management and will perform the following functions:

• Assist in procedures for financial and administrative management e.g. cash management, procurement, grants management, accounting etc in accordance with HRTK policies, standards and procedures adapted to handle specific country conditions, ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing risks for HRTK.

• Assist in tracking of project finances including, petty cash, cash receipts, and cash disbursements;

• Assist in the generation of periodic financial reports;

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the purchase management system for goods and services ensuring quality and cost effectiveness and ensure that the procedures for procurement or disposal are adhered to;

• Assist in preparation of salaries with statutory deductions effected and that all the statutory deductions, pension contributions and other employee benefits are remitted on time; and help administer employee benefits and ensure that the salaries and other benefits reach the employees on time and are in line with the employment contracts while ensuring that all the benefits maintained by external organizations such as medical and pension are maintained in force at all times.

• Assist in keeping and maintaining of records of assets and liabilities and that proper depreciation procedures for the assets are followed and periodic physical count is done and the results reconciled with the inventory listing;

• Assist in the maintenance of smooth and effective manual and computerized systems of accounting using modern integrated financial software that captures

 Organization’s accounting and financial aspects and generates appropriate and
financial and administrative reports as and when required;
• Assist in maintaining both manual and computerized systems for tracking vehicle mileage and use, cheques, traveling and accommodation, photocopying and other financial and administrative matters to ensure proper use of resources;

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and back up of supporting documents in accordance with HIAS accounting procedures.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly funds requisitions in accordance with HIAS accounting procedures,

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and budgetary control reports for donors. Monitor the budgetary control system to ensure that expenditures do not exceed amounts allocated to each budget line.

• Assist in the preparation of periodic and annual reports on financial and personnel matters for submission to the Country Director and HIAS Headquarters; • Assist in the preparation for audit of books of accounts by external auditors;

• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

Education –

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field a must. Certified Public Accountant in a recognized institution or at an advanced stage towards qualifications as a qualified accountant.

Skills and competencies:

• Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with worksheets together with experience in the use of accounting and financial management software;

• Proven ability to set up accounting and administrative systems

• Knowledge of Not-for-profit sector an added advantage

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

No less than 3 years previous job experience in the financial sector. A minimum of 2 years in an accounting position. Knowledge of Great Plains a distinct advantage

Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.


How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume including three referees to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Please indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/A/06/12 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

Research Associate: Cassava Breeding Jobs at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Job Title: Research Associate: Cassava Breeding

Job Description


Research Associate: Cassava Breeding (1 position)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an Africa-based international research-for-development organization, established in 1967, and governed by a board of trustees. 0gr vision is to be Africa’s leading research partner in finding solutions for hunger and poverty. We have more than 100 international scientists based in various IITA stations across Africa. This network of scientists is dedicated to the development of technologies that reduce producer and consumer risk, increase local production, and generate wealth. We are supported primarily by the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research. IITA-Uganda invites applications from suitable Ugandans for the positions of;
Research Associate: Cassava Breeding (1 position)

The general objective of the job is to provide support to the team working on Cassava breeding Project in carrying out research. The successful candidate will be based at Namulonge Research station, working on fieled trials in Sendusu, and field travel assignments to Serere, in Soroti. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with NARO and a range of partners across the region and Advanced Research Institutes across the world.

Responsibilities:

•    To support research on mainly but not limited to cassava breeding activities

•    Supervise the design and laying out of field experiments

•    Supervise routine data collection and entry into spreadsheets

•    Analyze data recorded in multiple locations across seasons using appropriate statistical software packages, prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

•    Write quarterly reports

•    Supervise research assistants and technicians

•    Any other research activity as assigned by the supervisor.

Education requirements and experience: The successful candidates should have;

•    At least a Masters degree in Crop Science with specialization in plant breeding or related field.

•    At least four years of practical experience at any agricultural research, training or extension institution.

General information:

Fluency in English is mandatory. French and Swahili languages are added advantage. This position is for initial period of 2 years contract renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.


How to Apply

Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of three (3) referees should be submitted to the Country Representative, IITA-Uganda, Plot No, 15B Naguru, not later than Friday, 13 July 2012.

1 Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please indicate your contact telephone number(s) and/or email address for easy contact.

The Country Representative,
or deliver to IITA-Uganda

IITA-Uganda Plot 15 Naguru East Road

P. 0. Box 7878 Kampala Tel: 041-4285060/285064