Sunday, 15 April 2012

Packaging Engineer Job Vacancy in Uganda at Coca-Cola Sabco


Job Reference Number
SN/UG/11-04-12/MAN/01

Job Title: PACKAGING ENGINEER

Location:
Namanve

Reporting To:
Country Engineering Manager

Number of Positions Available:
1

Application Closing Date:
20/4/2012

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the production assests to ensure daily availability, reliability and quality;
Facilitate corrective maintenance and work assessment process;
Manage the execution of the preventative mantenance plan;
Ensure quality Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process;
Provide information for Capex projects and oversee implementation;
formulate and manage the packaging maintenance budget;
Implement focused improvement intiatives;
Manage and develop staff.

Skills, Experience & Education:
At least a Degree in Mechanical or Production or Industrial engineering.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in FMCG in maintenance of production equipment with at least two (2) years in a Supervisory role.

General:
Must possess good analytical ability, problem solving, financial and leadership skills.
Must be result oriented, assertive, flexible and decisive


To Apply:
http://www.cocacolasabco.com/Page.aspx/Careers

Saturday, 14 April 2012

Chief of Party Job Vacancy In Uganda at The Program for Agricultural Inputs Development



Job Title:Chief of Party, Kampala with periodic travel to the fiel
Closing Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Organization: CADG

Organization Information: http://www.central-asia.net/

Project Summary:
The Program for Agricultural Inputs Development (PAID) seeks to address stagnant production levels and declining soil fertility through increased access to high quality agricultural inputs. Uganda has relatively low agricultural productivity for a variety of reasons: poor agronomic practices, low quality germplasm, declining soil fertility, losses due to pests and disease, and poor post-harvest handling practices, all contribute to an agricultural system failing to meet its potential. The overall objective of this program is increased production of maize, beans, and coffee through the appropriate use of high quality agro-inputs. Improving the availability (physical distribution), access (affordability and quality), and utilization (knowledge of inputs and safe usage) of high quality agro-inputs in FTF focus districts, will result in higher yields and incomes for target farmers.

Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will manage all aspects of project including meeting the objectives of the project while providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management of the project, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the co-operative agreement. The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision within PAID and initiating innovative strategies across various components.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of ten (10) years or more international development sector work experience with progressive responsibilities is required.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing and implementing large and multi-faceted economic development projects/programs is required; (management of projects greater than USD $5 million is desired).

Significant experience using a market oriented approaches and/or, supply chain development in areas of economic growth, agriculture and inputs.

Demonstrable knowledge of rural agricultural communities.

Demonstrable track record of innovation and leadership.

Successful management of a USAID project is required.

Experience working in Africa (Uganda) is a high preference.

Significant supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff required.

Experience assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.

Master's degree in international development, agriculture, agrochemicals, or related field of study required; (or Bachelor's degree with 5 years equivalent of additional relevant work experience.)

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send CV/resume, by email to: HR@central-asia.net.
Please include "Chief of Party -Uganda" in the subject line.

Graduate Recruitment In Uganda at Pricewaterhouse Coopers


Job Title:Graduate Recruitment
Over several years, PwC continues to run the Graduate Recruitment exercise for the final year graduates in universities in Uganda. We look for inspired graduates who are ready to make their mark on the world.

Every year, we embark on one of the most critical calendar events for our firm; a recruitment drive in the selected universities in Uganda to get the best and the brightest talent. In 2011, PwC employed 14 graduate recruits from various reputable universities in the country.

We continue to be committed to ‘growing our own’ home grown talent and in turn contribute to the development of our economy as well as achieve significant business growth. As a graduate recruit you are key to achieving this growth…

More than academic qualifications

We are looking at graduates from different disciplines with a minimum of 2nd Upper Class honours and possibility of pursuing a professional certification in different areas e.g. accounting, information technology, corporate finance and so on.

As you would expect, a strong academic background is important, however, in our experience it is also well-rounded individuals who succeed in PwC. That’s why we welcome graduates from all degree disciplines and also why we want you to show us what you have achieved outside of your academic studies.
How to Apply;
www.pwc.com/ug/careers
by 30th april 2012