Manual Drilled Borehole Consultancy Job Vacancy at Mercy Corps in Uganda

Job Title: Manual Drilled Borehole Consultancy – Uganda (218762-927)

Objective of This Assignment

• To train selected businesses on MDB viability, technology, quality control and business development within East Acholi.

Specific Tasks/Deliverables of This Assignment

• Chart the viability of MDB within greater East Acholi using desk research and drilling maps. A basic map of the region estimating and highlighting degrees of MDB feasibility will be produced.
• Plot the viability of MDB within greater Pajule, doing so alongside four pre-selected businesses, all with some drilling experience, and so concurrently building their capacity to understand geological requirements and drilling needs. It is expected that a map of drilling potential and yields will be produced for greater Pajule other surrounding areas with feasibility. It is also expected that several test boreholes will be drilled. Driller interest will also be measured and weighed during this time, with recommendations on best business partners provided.
• Develop training package, including:
• Provide overview of training, including schedules and training plans and materials.
• List all tools and materials required for drilling, with estimated costs. Should be provided in a list in advance, ensuring that procurement can be completed prior to the training. Note, the participants will be required to pay for their own equipment as part of training fee.
• Deliver applied and practical training of selected businesses in all aspects of siting, drilling, and borehole completion for MDB technology and installation of appropriate pumps.
• Deliver applied and practical training of selected businesses in service delivery for MDB, including cost estimating, contract writing, marketing and basic business acumen.
• Monitor and rate selected businesses on skill level, business acumen and quality control capacity, completed in two phases: first, following the initial training and second, six weeks after the initial training has concluded. Provide a plan for ongoing and post-training monitoring, subject to support and approval from Mercy Corps.
• Support participating businesses to kick-start their businesses in the following ways:
• Helping businesses to understand materials and equipment needed for them to commence commercial drilling activity;
• Linking businesses to suppliers and fabricators of the key materials and equipment in the drilling business;
• Working closely with MC and businesses to develop business plans, strategies and other documentation;
• Provide MC with training progress reports, evaluations of drilling teams and selected businesses and a post-training/monitoring report.
• Develop with MC an overview of the ongoing and future support required to support the growth and development of trained MDB businesses.

Role of Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps responsibilities in this study include the following:

• Provision of the necessary documents for review.
• Provision of necessary supplies, agreed to at contracting phase.
• Support consultant/company and the trained businesses to develop business models and strategies that can best reach and scale within East Acholi.
• Avail Economic Development Team members in the planning and execution of activities.
• Provide inputs and comments to assessment, report, work plan and recommendations, namely from the Economic and Market Development Manager and Economic Development Team.

Timeline
• This work is expected to transpire in September, October and November 2013.

Skills Required

• Extensive experience delivering MDB training and building MDB businesses.
• Experience testing and plotting MDB feasibility.
• Business development experience.
• Proven ability to work independently, delivering high-quality end products.

How to apply:

http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo…

Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2013

Professional Services Consultant Technical at FreeBalance in Uganda

Job Title: Professional Services Consultant Technical

Employer: FreeBalance

Duty Station: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)




Responsibilities:

• Analyze requests for proposal and customer business requirements
• Prepare demonstrations of applications to meet the business requirements of our customers
• Develop and nurture business relationships with prospects and existing customers
• Design technical architectures of information system security and networks
• Support and implement FreeBalance Government Accountability Software
• Demonstrate the configured FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs

Education and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be a graduate from a university Computer Engineering program, with fifteen (15) years of related experience with information systems
• Ability to design, develop, manage Oracle 11G in AIX / UNIX, in a Web environment
• Experienced with ERP financial management applications and troubling shooting
• Proven presentation and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Ability to travel internationally as required
• Possess a strong sense of global citizenship and willingness to engage in global initiatives at FreeBalance

This is a full-time position located in the Africa region.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html

Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2013

Consultants at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title: Consultants (3 Positions)
   
1. Consultant in monitoring and evaluation (1 post) re advertised
2. Consultant in public policy and governance (1 post)
3. Consultant in procurement and logistics (2 posts)

Salary Scale: UM4a

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver training programmes,
• Market UMI training programmes.
• Develop training materials and case studies,
• Facilitate on education and training programmes of the Institute.
• Prepare reports on training conducted for both internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate the impact of training given to participants.
• Conduct research and disseminate findings.
• Carry out consultancy services for UMI Clients.
• Supervise students carrying out research projects as part of their training.

Requirement:
Person Specifications:
• Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree a field related to the post applied for from a recognized University or Institution.
• An honors first degree in a related field is a requirement for all applicants
• MCIPS is a requirement for applicants for the post of Consultant in Procurement and Logistics
• A proven teaching experience in a University or other Institutions of higher learning will be required for all applicants plus substantial managerial experience gained with reputable organizations.
• Should be aged 30 years and above
• Computer Literate.
• Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide range of fields to adult learners.
• Ability to conduct research and undertake consultancy assignments.

How to apply:

Applications with comprehensive typed CV, 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

Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013

Regulatory & Competition Affairs Advisor Job Vacancy in Uganda at Uganda Telecom

Job Title: Regulatory & Competition Affairs Advisor


Job ID:
1030
Location:
Kampala, , Uganda
Category:
Consultant
Salary:

Job Views:
8
Employment Type:
Full time
Posted:
06.26.2013

Job Description:
Uganda Telecom is seeking to recruit a candidate for the above post
Job Requirements:
Reports to : Chief Legal Counsel & Corporate Affairs Officer

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

    Analytical skills
    Situational and transformational leadership skills.
    Excellent communications skills
    Personal commitment to meet or exceed all targets and objectives
    Utmost professional integrity

JOB PURPOSE

    To provide regulatory and competition inputs to the Uganda Telecom business strategy that will create and deliver shareholder value.
    To direct operational management of the Regulatory and Competition Department within the framework of an agreed business strategy and to meet operational targets for return on investment, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Applicants must have

    5 years business leadership of a large regulatory affairs department
    Bachelor of Laws degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. A Masters Degree in Law is an added advantage
    Corporate membership of a professional body e.g. Law Society of Uganda
    Experience of the telecommunications or ICT sectors

 Duties and Responsibilities:

    Leading a team of regulatory and competition experts in implementing the Uganda Telecom strategy within a framework agreed by the Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer, which meets requirements for creating and delivering shareholder value.
    Explaining Uganda Telecom’s regulatory and competition strategy to key stakeholders and ensuring that it drives operational management.
    Building quality processes to systematically implement business strategy and ensure operational effectiveness on a day-to-day basis.
    Meeting or exceeding business performance targets in areas such as return on investment, profitability and customer satisfaction.
    Using relevant metrics and measures to routinely monitor progress against targets and take appropriate managerial action to ensure that all targets are met or exceeded.
    Presenting compelling business cases for capital investment.
    Representing and promoting Uganda Telecom’s regulatory and competition interests in national or international forums, as directed by the Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer.
    Providing high-level sales support by using appropriate relationships with counterparts in client organisations.
    Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and competition requirements across UTL.
    Ensuring that Uganda Telecom conforms to investors’ expectations by supplying relevant investor briefings relating to regulatory and competition affairs, as required by the Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer.
    Maintaining effective commercial relationships with Government, regulatory and competition authorities, ensuring that the Uganda Telecom position is well represented and fully understood.

How to Apply:
Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to:

The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
Uganda Telecom
Telephone House
P.O Box 7171
Kampala. Or  recruitment@utl.co.ug


Deadline: 28/06/2013

Consultant Job Vacancy in Uganda at UNFPA

Job Title: Consultant

Job ID:
776
Location:
Kampala, , Uganda
Category:
Consultant
Salary:

Job Views:
4
Employment Type:
Full time
Posted:
05.20.2013

Job Description:
UNFPA  Uganda   is  seeking   for qualified  competent  candidates  for the vacant post above .

Job Requirements:
•    In response to  the  humanitarian  context , UNFPA  made  a business  case  for  establishing  Dos  in Gulu for  Northern  Uganda , Moroto  to serve Karamoja  and Mbarara to serve  Western  Uganda .
•    Over  the  last  two  years  , the  Dos  have  increasingly  focused  on  transition  from  recovery  to  development  support  , through the  current  7th  GoU/UNFPA  Country  Program  (CP)
Role
•    To assess  the performance , sustainability  and  continued  relevance  of the  UNFPA  Decentralized  Offices  in Gulu , Moroto and Mbarara.
•    Assess  the performance  of each  of the  three  DO’s (Gulu, Moroto and Mbarara)  is  contributing  to  achievement  of outputs of the   7th  GoU/UNFPA Country  Program ,   including  joint programs  and  UN  presence.
•    Review the structure  and staffing  of each  of the  Decentralized  Offices  of Gulu,  Moroto  and Mbarara.
•    Determine  cost  implications ,  sustainability  and continued   relevance  of each  of the  three Dos ; Gulu, Moroto and Mbarara.


How to apply
Should  send  their CVs  and all the requirement to  vacancy@unfpa.org
Applications  should  be less than  10MB. (This  includes  the  Cover  letter  and  the  P11  Form). All  applicants must  fill  the  P11 Form.
The subject  of the  email  should clearly  reflect  the  position  you are  applying  for  and include  your  full  names
Only  online  applications  will be  accepted .

Deadline: 24 /05 /2013

Project Evaluation Consultant Job Vacancy in Uganda at IOM Migration Health Unit

Job Tile: Project Evaluation Consultant 

Job ID:

629

Location:

Kololo, , Uganda

Category:

Consultant

Salary:

Job Views:

2

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

04.30.2013

Job Description:

IOM Migration  Health  Unit  (Public  Health) wishes to produce  the services of a  Consultant  to undertake  an end line  review of the  project .

 

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities

•    Assess  the  progress  made  on each of the  specific  objectives , major  activity  components  and baseline findings.

•    Assess the potential  of increasing  our  work in partinership with the  MoW&T   in the  implementation and  management  of the  HIV  programming .Comment  on strategies  for  enhancing  the  sustainability of HIV workplace  programming  for the  transport  sector

•    Comment on  the  effectiveness of the  program  management  structure and  implementation modalities

•    Comment strategies  for  enhancing  the sustainability of HIV  workplace programming  for the  transport  sector

Deliverables

•    Feedback meetings  held  with  key  MoW&T   and  IOM  staff  on main  findings  and  recommendations of the  review .

•    Report documenting  findings  and  recommendations for  program   development  

•    Digital  copy  of reports

How to apply

Interested   Consultants  should  send  updated  profiles either electronically   or  as  hard copies to  HR  Officer, IOM  Kampala , Plot 40/41  Mackenzie  Vale  , Kololo  

Deadline:  26 /05 /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

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.

Consultants Jobs at CTG Global Uganda

Job Title: Consultants, Uganda
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consultants
Project:
Duty Station: Uganda (actual location to be advised) Duration:

Overview of CTG Global
 CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide. CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments. CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.
We are currently looking for suitable candidates for the following:
Team Leader (require 01 no) - Should have a solid understanding of evaluation methodologies - Proven expertise of research in social science relevant of evaluation - Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and policy advise - Should be familiar with humanitarian operations
Consultant for Sexual and Reproductive Health (require 01 no) - Specialist in Sexual and Reproductive Health focusing on Maternal Health, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Reproductive Health - Have at least a Master's Degree in Public Health, or any other relevant field - Extensive national and international monitoring and evaluation of Reproductive Health programmes
Consultant for Population Dynamics (require 01 no) - Specialist in Population and Development (data and integration of population dynamics plan) - Should have at least a Master's Degree in a Population related subject, or any other relevant field - Extensive national and international experience in monitoring and evaluation of population and development programme
Consultant for Gender and Reproductive Rights (require 01 no) - Specialist in Gender with focus on Gender Based violence and Reproductive Rights - Should have at least a Master's degree in Gender and Development Studies - Extensive national and international experience in monitoring and evaluation of Gender Programmes - Experience on Evaluation of humanitarian organisation supported programmes

How to apply:
Interested candidate, please send your Cover Letter and CV to careers@ctgglobal.com mentioning which of the above position you wish to apply for.

Consultancy Team Job Vacancy In Uganda at UNDP in Kampala

 
Job title: CONSULTANCY TEAM TO UNDERTAKE A MID-TERM EVALUATION
Closing date:
August 29, 2012 - 5pm

Additional Category Environment and Energy
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 05-Sep-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 20 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 5th September- 6th October 2012

The project outputs include:

a platform for climate change planning and programming;
capacity built to integrate climate change issues into regional development plans and actions;
an Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP) for the Mbale region;
a climate change policy and investment package formulated; and (v) synthesized and disseminated (within and beyond Uganda) of lessons learned and best practices.

The project will help to enable the Mbale region realize low carbon and climate change resilient development. Towards this objective, the project will assist the region to develop their Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP), which will integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development planning. This will include developing a policy and investment plan that will identify appropriate regulatory and financial instruments for the implementation of the actions that have been selected by the ITCP and assist the region to access, combine and sequence a variety of financial resources needed to implement the ITCP.

Objective and scope

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) policy at the project level in UNDP has four key objectives namely:

to monitor and evaluate results and impacts;
to provide a basis for decision making on necessary amendments and improvements;
to promote accountability for resource use; and
to document, provide feedback on, and disseminate lessons learned. A mix of tools is used to ensure effective project M&E. These might be applied continuously throughout the lifetime of the project – e.g. periodic monitoring of indicators, or as specific time-bound exercises such as mid-term reviews, audit reports and independent evaluations.

Mid-Term evaluations are beneficial for project implementation as they provide an independent in-depth review of implementation progress, thus is responsive to the need for transparency and better access of information during implementation.
The Mid Term Evaluation is going to cover the project period up to date and will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance.

Mid-Term Evaluations are intended to identify potential project design problems, assess progress towards the achievement of objectives, identify and document lessons learned (including lessons that might improve design and implementation of other UNDP projects), and to make recommendations regarding specific actions that might be taken to improve the project. It is expected to serve as a means of validating or filling the gaps in the initial assessment of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency obtained from monitoring. The mid-term evaluation provides the opportunity to assess early signs of project success or failure and prompt necessary adjustments.

The specific objectives of the MTE are to:

identify potential project design problems;assess progress towards the achievement of objectives;
identify and document lessons learned (including lessons that might improve design and implementation of other UNDP projects);
make recommendations regarding the remainder of the project;
analyze the project performance up to now in the context of the institutional framework and events in Uganda.

Evaluation approach and method

An overall approach and method for conducting project Mid Term Evaluations of UNDP supported projects has developed over time. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported, projects.
A set of questions covering each of these criteria have been drafted and are included with this TOR (See Annex C) The evaluator is expected to amend, complete and submit this matrix as part of an evaluation inception report, and shall include it as an annex to the final report.
The evaluation must provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful.
The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the UNDP Country Office, project team, UNDP Regional Technical Adviser based in the region and key stakeholders including DFID and Danish Embassy who partly fund the TACC project.
The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to Mbale Region including the following project sites in Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa Districts.
Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum: TACC Small Grants Beneficiaries, Representatives of the Integrated Territorial Climate Steering Committee and, Representatives of the Regional Climate Change Forum.
The evaluator will review all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, project reports – including Annual project reports, project budget revisions, progress reports, project files, national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that the evaluator considers useful for this evidence-based assessment. A list of documents that the project team will provide to the evaluator for review is included in Annex B of this Terms of Reference.
The evaluation team should present a detailed statement of evaluation

Evaluation criteria & ratings

An assessment of project performance will be carried out, based against expectations set out in the Project Logical Framework/Results Framework (See Annex A), which provides performance and impact indicators for project implementation along with their corresponding means of verification. The evaluation will at a minimum cover the criteria of: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact. Ratings must be provided on the following performance criteria. The completed table must be included in the evaluation executive summary. The obligatory rating scales are included in Annex D.

Methodology

Interviews (in person / telephone / by Skype) with:
UNDP (Project Manager, Technical Advisor, relevant Country Office and Regional staff) / and Global TACC staff who have project responsibilities;
Members of the Project Board
Project Focal Points at DANIDA and DFID;
Implementing partners (e.g. ECOTRUST);
Project stakeholders, particularly local partners and project beneficiaries for example Communities benefiting from the TACC Small Grants Scheme;
Relevant staff in participating government departments.
Field visits: Will be arranged with project beneficiaries

Impact

The evaluators will assess the extent to which the project is achieving impacts or progressing towards the achievement of impacts. The evaluation report must include a chapter providing a set of conclusions, recommendations and lessons learned

Duties and responsibilities of the National Consultant:

The National Consultant will support the Lead Consultant and work with stakeholders to deliver the agreed product.
In addition to the above the National Consultant is responsible for the following:

Review of documentation to be provided by the project (implementation/evaluation reports)
Conducting fieldwork together with the Lead consultant and interview of stakeholders, national and local Government officials, and communities (especially private forest owners) to generate authentic information and opinions.
Writing and compilation of the information and reports as needed.
Responsibility for presentation of key findings highlighting achievements and constraints, and making practical recommendations to decision makers and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience for the National Consultant:

Familiarity with Climate change related projects in Uganda and particularly the Mountain Elgon Region, either through managing or evaluating donor-funded projects.
Substantive knowledge of participatory M&E processes is essential, and experience with CBOs/community development processes, experience in landscape management and the design of ecological corridors, and country experience in Uganda are advantages.
Experience in the evaluation of technical assistance projects, if possible with UNDP or other UN development agencies and major donors, is required. A demonstrated understanding of UNDP principles and expected impacts in terms of global benefits is essential.
Excellent English writing and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to analyse critical issues succinctly and clearly and draw forward-looking conclusions.
Experience in leading small multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams to deliver quality products in high stress, short deadline situations.

Payment modalities and timelines (Milestone):

Upon submission of acceptable inception report- 20%
Following submission and approval of the 1st draft Mid-Term evaluation report- 40%
Following submission and approval (UNDP-CO and UNDP RTA) of the final Mid-Term evaluation report -40%

Time-frame

The expected duration of this work is 20 working days from signing of contract.:

Advertisement for the Consultancies - 5 days
Selection of Consultant - 4 days
Consultants sign Contract -1 day
Desk review of documents and preparation of inception Report (home-based)- 3 days
Travel for international consultant -1 day
Presentation of Inception Report -1 day
Fieldwork- 5 days
Power point presentation of field work findings to Key stakeholders including UNDP, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development and Ministry of Water and Environment and Mbale District Local Government- 1 day
Prepare and submit Draft Report to UNDP for review by Regional Technical Advisor, Project Coordination Unit, GEF Operational Focal Points -2 days
Draft report presentation to stakeholders workshop to validate draft report findings (in Mbale) -1 day
Travel for international consultant -1 day
Final Report (home-based)- 4 days
Submission of Final report by Lead Consultant to UNDP - 5 days

Deliverables:

An Inception Report (within 3 working days of signing the contract), this should provide details of the methodological approach to be used by the consultants to undertake the study.
A Mid-Term Evaluation Report of approximately 40 pages, excluding annexes, according to the attached detailed breakdown. The report will be in English and will be prepared and submitted in MS Word, with tables in Excel where necessary.
A PowerPoint presentation (10 – 15 slides) covering the key points of the MTE with the main findings and recommendations will also be provided.
A draft of the Mid-Term Evaluation Report and the PowerPoint presentation should be submitted within one week of the end of data collection and meetings. The final copy will be submitted within a week of receiving written comments on the drafts from UNDP and partners.
If there are any significant discrepancies between the impressions and findings of the evaluation team and stakeholders these should be explained in an Annex attached to the final report.

Implementation arrangements

The principal responsibility for managing this evaluation resides with the UNDP Country Office in Uganda. The UNDP CO will contract the evaluators and ensure the timely provision of travel (including per diems) arrangements within the country for the evaluation team. The Project Implementing partner will be responsible for liaising with the Evaluation team to set up stakeholder interviews, arrange field visits and coordinate with Government. The planning and the administrative arrangements for the MTE will be done in collaboration with the UNDP Head Quarters

Logistical Support:

UNDP will provide a vehicle for field visits and appointments with key interviewees.
UNDP Kampala and the Project Office will coordinate the study and keep abreast of the mission’s activities during the consultants stay.

Reporting Arrangements

The consultants will report to the UNDP Resident Representative in Kampala, Uganda on all technical and contractual obligations.

Evaluators' ethics

Evaluation consultants will be held to the highest ethical standards and are required to sign a Code of Conduct (Annex E) upon acceptance of the assignment. UNDP evaluations are conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG 'Ethical Guidelines for Evaluations'.

Competencies

Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to communicate effectively in English order to convey complex technical information to general audiences.
Ability to deliver on time.
Skills in negotiating effectively in sensitive situations.
Skills in achieving results through persuading, influencing and working with others.
Skill in facilitating meetings effectively and efficiently, including the ability to resolve conflicts as they arise.

Required Skills and Experience
Required skills and experience of the Ugandan National Consultant:

At least a MSc degree and at least 10 years experience in natural resources/forest management, protected area management, socio-economic development or related fields.
How to apply:

Applicants are required to submit the following:

A Job Proposal: Letter of Interest, stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment.
Brief methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment.
Personal CV highlighting past experience in similar projects.
Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees.
Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee (lump sum fee) and a breakdown of expenses (unit price together with any other expenses) related to the assignment.

Eligible consultants are required to submit application and a detailed CV/Resume online at http://jobs.undp.org.

Please note that:

The system will only allow you to upload one document, therefore all the technical and financial proposals are to be attached to the CVs and uploaded together at once/as a single document.

You can access more details and the complete job description at the following link:http://jobs-admin.undp.org/view_job_doc.cfm?job_doc_id=61947&job_id=...

Deadline: 29th Aug 2012

ERP Navision Functional Consultant Job Vacancy at Techno Brain Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: ERP Navision Functional Consultant

   
1. ERP Navision Functional Consultant – 2 positions
Job Location: Uganda
Required Experience: 2-5years.
Responsibility:
• Document business requirements, analyse impact of the changes, prepare functional specifications, technical specifications, develop, configure and perform unit tests as well as assists the users in the UAT phase
• Involve in implementing solutions, advising and supporting system users.
• Involve in project rollouts and implementations and in improvement projects to facilitate better usage of the system, as well as maintenance and support e-business environments by providing techno functional support of operational business implementations.
• Should conduct functional requirement definitions through analysis of current and targeted business processes
• Map requirements to Dynamics NAV functionality, Create project Documentation, Develop and conduct testing as per testing methodology
• Should manage the relationship and any contractual issues between consultants and client on a day to day basis
• Should implement Dynamics NAV per approved schedule and recommend effective solutions to the ERP system, processes and customization to suit company’s needs & implementation in Manufacturing or Finance domains.
Requirement:
Key skills required: • Must be strong in SQL Server and reporting services with business analytics. • Must be proficient in requirements gathering and definitions for enhancements. • Should have exceptional troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills • Strong orientation to customer satisfaction. • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area.
How to apply:
Please find the above positions in the attachment and post them each on your website.
NOTE: CV’s should be sent to :hr.ug@technobrainltd.com
Please indicate that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jobs at UNDP in Uganda- National Consultant Job Vacancy

Job Title: National Consultant

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The Territorial Approach to Climate Change (TACC) project for the Mbale region of Uganda is being implemented by Mbale District Local Government and benefits from financial support provided by the Danish Embassy, DFID and UNDP, as well as from technical and development support provided by the Welsh Assembly Government. This is a pilot project for the UNDP-UNEP Global Initiative, “Down to Earth: Territorial Approach to Climate Change”. The project will provide a coordinated mitigation and adaptation plan to combat the deleterious impacts of climate change in three districts of Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa in Mbale region of Uganda. The project was designed for 2 years with a start date of August 2010 and end date of June 2012. The project was granted a 1 year No Cost Extension up to June 2013.
Job title:  National Consultant for the development of a aknowledge ma
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala and Moroto
Min. years of experience: 8 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: August 29, 2012 - 5pm
Additional Category Environment and Energy
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 10-Sep-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 12th September- 13th November 2012
The project was designed to: provide a coordinated mitigation and adaptation plan to combat the deleterious impacts of climate change and enable the Mbale region realize low carbon and climate change resilient development. Towards this objective, the project will assist the region to develop their Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP), which will integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development planning. This will include developing a policy and investment plan that will identify appropriate regulatory and financial instruments for the implementation of the actions that have been selected by the ITCP and assist the region to access, combine and sequence a variety of financial resources needed to implement the ITCP.
The project outputs include:
a platform for climate change planning and programming;
capacity built to integrate climate change issues into regional development plans and actions;
an Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP) for the Mbale region;
a Climate Change Policy and Investment package; and
Synthesis and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices (within and beyond Uganda).
The project will help to enable the Mbale region realize low carbon and climate change resilient development. Towards this objective, the project will assist the region to develop their Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP), which will integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development planning. This will include developing a policy and investment plan that will identify appropriate regulatory and financial instruments for the implementation of the actions that have been selected by the ITCP and assist the region to access, combine and sequence a variety of financial resources needed to implement the ITCP.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Ugandan National consultant will be required to develop a Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the Mbale region Integrated Territorial Climate Plan through the following tasks:-
Undertake an analysis of local institutions and other options to determine the most appropriate host for the Mbale TACC ITCP knowledge management system.
Assess the suitability of GeoNode[1] as a platform for sharing TACC ITCP spatial data, compared to other options (notably ArcGIS Reader) [2].
Using the project experience as captured in reports, evaluations and studies from the TACC and other relevant projects, synthesize this experience into knowledge products for dissemination.
Present proposals on the best knowledge management system(s). This may be a single solution or several solutions (more likely) to PMU / UNDP.
Review, catalogue and consolidate the data and information gathered during the TACC project including vulnerability assessments and mapping, capacity needs assessment for climate change adaptation and mitigation, adaptation and mitigation option analysis as well as Improved Cook Stoves AE, EcoTrust, the Small Grants and Welsh Assembly Government activities. This will involve the need to also collect and upload metadata along with the raw data itself. This will ensure that the KMS is very clear about how the data was collected, what its applicability is, and terms for reuse once accessed.
Whichever the agreed platform for sharing TACC ITCP spatial data (under b), upload the spatial data and other spatially-related data from the other consultancies to the website / chosen host computer and customise for the project (inter alia adding logos, changing colours, descriptive text). Also set-up access to the TACC site for all project and associated staff.
Prepare and facilitate hands-on training for a selected group of key local staff to use and up-date the KMS.
Fully document data, metadata and information on accessing data.
The National Consultant shall be responsible for delivering the final products and provide liaison with the Project Manager / ITCP Steering Committee / Mbale Regional Climate Change Forum, the Senior Technical Advisor, experts at the Global TACC Facility and the Welsh Assembly Government, also the other project consultants.
Deliverables:
A comprehensive final report is required, including all elements of the consultancy.
Inception report
Prepare and submit draft ITCP Knowledge Management System to UNDP
Test run the Knowledge Management System, including any necessary setup and customization of GeoNode or other software and uploading and styling of data and metadata provided by the project within 35 days after signature
A comprehensive report (documenting the data, metadata and information in the KMS, how to access and up-date it) is required as the end product of the consultancy
Terms of payment:
The payment shall be made by UNDP to the consultant according to the following milestones.
1st – upon submission and acceptance of the draft proposal for Knowledge Management System - 25%
2nd – upon successful implementation of the Knowledge Management System – 50%
3rd – upon submission and acceptance of the final report – 25%
Duration and Time-frame:
The tasks described above will be undertaken by the Consultant over a period of 45 working days commencing immediately upon the signature of the contract.
Preparation of Terms of Reference
Advertisement for the Consultancies- 10 days
Selection of Consultant- 4 days
Consultants sign Contract- 1 day
Inception report - 4 days
Prepare and submit draft ITCP Knowledge Management System to UNDP - 20 days
Test run the Knowledge Management System, including any necessary setup and customization of GeoNode or other software and uploading and styling of data and metadata provided by the project within 35 days after signature - 15 days
A comprehensive report (documenting the data, metadata and information in the KMS, how to access and up-date it) is required as the end product of the consultancy - 6 days
The consultant will report to the UNDP Country Director in Kampala-Uganda regarding his contractual obligations but will liaise with the Project Manager for the TACC in Mbale project for their day to day work and guidance on all technical obligations
Competencies
Fluency in written and spoken English
Ability to communicate effectively in English order to convey complex technical information to general audiences.
Ability to deliver on time.
Skills in negotiating effectively in sensitive situations.
Skills in achieving results through persuading, influencing and working with others.
Skill in facilitating meetings effectively and efficiently, including the ability to resolve conflicts as they arise.
Skills in information management, including IT & GIS
Required Skills and Experience
Required skills and experience of the National Consultant (Ugandan National)
The work must be carried-out by an experienced Ugandan National consultant with the following skills:-
Relevant postgraduate degree from recognized universities (e.g. information management, including IT & GIS, particularly applied to natural resources management / environmental sciences / agriculture) with at least 6-8 years relevant work experience.
Awareness of the predicted impacts of climate change on Uganda’s development across all sectors (inter alia energy, forestry, land use, agriculture, transportation, industry, waste management)
Knowledge of the current best practices in knowledge management to support decision making.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Experience in UNDP project development is considered advantageous

Application procedure:
Applicants are required to submit the following:
A Job Proposal: Letter of Interest, stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment.
Brief methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment.
Personal CV highlighting past experience in similar projects.
Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees.
Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee (lump sum fee) and a breakdown of expenses (unit price together with any other expenses) related to the assignment.
Eligible Ugandan National consultants are required to submit application and a detailed CV/Resume online at http://jobs.undp.org.
Please note that:
The system will only allow you to upload one document, therefore all the technical and financial proposals are to be attached to the CVs and uploaded together at once/as a single document.
Contact/How to apply:
You can access more details and the complete job description
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=32213

Consultancy Jobs in Uganda at UNDP

Job Title: CONSULTANCY TEAM


The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The Territorial Approach to Climate Change (TACC) project for the Mbale region of Uganda is being implemented by Mbale District Local Government and benefits from financial support provided by the Danish Embassy, DFID and UNDP, as well as from technical and development support provided by the Welsh Assembly Government. This is pilot project for the UNDP-UNEP Global Initiative, “Down to Earth: Territorial Approach to Climate Change”. The project will provide a coordinated mitigation and adaptation plan to combat the deleterious impacts of climate change in three districts (Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa) of Mbale region of Uganda. The project was designed for 2 years with a start date of August 2010 and end date of June 2012. The project was granted a 1 year No Cost extension up to June 2013.
The project was designed to: provide a coordinated mitigation and adaptation plan to combat the deleterious impacts of climate change in three districts of Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa within Mbale region of Uganda. The project will help to enable the Mbale region realize low carbon and climate change resilient development. Towards this objective, the project will assist the region to develop their Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP), which will integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development planning. This will include developing a policy and investment plan that will identify appropriate regulatory and financial instruments for the implementation of the actions that have been selected by the ITCP and assist the region to access, combine and sequence a variety of financial resources needed to implement the ITCP.
Job title: CONSULTANCY TEAM TO UNDERTAKE A MID-TERM EVALUATION OF THE T
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala and Moroto
Min. years of experience: more than 10 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: August 29, 2012 - 5pm
Additional Category Environment and Energy
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 05-Sep-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 20 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 5th September- 6th October 2012
The project outputs include:
a platform for climate change planning and programming;
capacity built to integrate climate change issues into regional development plans and actions;
an Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP) for the Mbale region;
a climate change policy and investment package formulated; and (v) synthesized and disseminated (within and beyond Uganda) of lessons learned and best practices.
The project will help to enable the Mbale region realize low carbon and climate change resilient development. Towards this objective, the project will assist the region to develop their Integrated Territorial Climate Plan (ITCP), which will integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development planning. This will include developing a policy and investment plan that will identify appropriate regulatory and financial instruments for the implementation of the actions that have been selected by the ITCP and assist the region to access, combine and sequence a variety of financial resources needed to implement the ITCP.
Objective and scope
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) policy at the project level in UNDP has four key objectives namely:
to monitor and evaluate results and impacts;
to provide a basis for decision making on necessary amendments and improvements;
to promote accountability for resource use; and
to document, provide feedback on, and disseminate lessons learned. A mix of tools is used to ensure effective project M&E. These might be applied continuously throughout the lifetime of the project – e.g. periodic monitoring of indicators, or as specific time-bound exercises such as mid-term reviews, audit reports and independent evaluations.
Mid-Term evaluations are beneficial for project implementation as they provide an independent in-depth review of implementation progress, thus is responsive to the need for transparency and better access of information during implementation.
The Mid Term Evaluation is going to cover the project period up to date and will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance.
Mid-Term Evaluations are intended to identify potential project design problems, assess progress towards the achievement of objectives, identify and document lessons learned (including lessons that might improve design and implementation of other UNDP projects), and to make recommendations regarding specific actions that might be taken to improve the project. It is expected to serve as a means of validating or filling the gaps in the initial assessment of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency obtained from monitoring. The mid-term evaluation provides the opportunity to assess early signs of project success or failure and prompt necessary adjustments.
The specific objectives of the MTE are to:
identify potential project design problems;assess progress towards the achievement of objectives;
identify and document lessons learned (including lessons that might improve design and implementation of other UNDP projects);
make recommendations regarding the remainder of the project;
analyze the project performance up to now in the context of the institutional framework and events in Uganda.
Evaluation approach and method
An overall approach and method for conducting project Mid Term Evaluations of UNDP supported projects has developed over time. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported, projects.
A set of questions covering each of these criteria have been drafted and are included with this TOR (See Annex C) The evaluator is expected to amend, complete and submit this matrix as part of an evaluation inception report, and shall include it as an annex to the final report.
The evaluation must provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful.
The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the UNDP Country Office, project team, UNDP Regional Technical Adviser based in the region and key stakeholders including DFID and Danish Embassy who partly fund the TACC project.
The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to Mbale Region including the following project sites in Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa Districts.
Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum: TACC Small Grants Beneficiaries, Representatives of the Integrated Territorial Climate Steering Committee and, Representatives of the Regional Climate Change Forum.
The evaluator will review all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, project reports – including Annual project reports, project budget revisions, progress reports, project files, national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that the evaluator considers useful for this evidence-based assessment. A list of documents that the project team will provide to the evaluator for review is included in Annex B of this Terms of Reference.
The evaluation team should present a detailed statement of evaluation
Evaluation criteria & ratings
An assessment of project performance will be carried out, based against expectations set out in the Project Logical Framework/Results Framework (See Annex A), which provides performance and impact indicators for project implementation along with their corresponding means of verification. The evaluation will at a minimum cover the criteria of: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact. Ratings must be provided on the following performance criteria. The completed table must be included in the evaluation executive summary. The obligatory rating scales are included in Annex D.
Methodology
Interviews (in person / telephone / by Skype) with:
UNDP (Project Manager, Technical Advisor, relevant Country Office and Regional staff) / and Global TACC staff who have project responsibilities;
Members of the Project Board
Project Focal Points at DANIDA and DFID;
Implementing partners (e.g. ECOTRUST);
Project stakeholders, particularly local partners and project beneficiaries for example Communities benefiting from the TACC Small Grants Scheme;
Relevant staff in participating government departments.
Field visits: Will be arranged with project beneficiaries
Impact
The evaluators will assess the extent to which the project is achieving impacts or progressing towards the achievement of impacts. The evaluation report must include a chapter providing a set of conclusions, recommendations and lessons learned
Duties and responsibilities of the National Consultant:
The National Consultant will support the Lead Consultant and work with stakeholders to deliver the agreed product.
In addition to the above the National Consultant is responsible for the following:
Review of documentation to be provided by the project (implementation/evaluation reports)
Conducting fieldwork together with the Lead consultant and interview of stakeholders, national and local Government officials, and communities (especially private forest owners) to generate authentic information and opinions.
Writing and compilation of the information and reports as needed.
Responsibility for presentation of key findings highlighting achievements and constraints, and making practical recommendations to decision makers and stakeholders.
Required Skills and Experience for the National Consultant:
Familiarity with Climate change related projects in Uganda and particularly the Mountain Elgon Region, either through managing or evaluating donor-funded projects.
Substantive knowledge of participatory M&E processes is essential, and experience with CBOs/community development processes, experience in landscape management and the design of ecological corridors, and country experience in Uganda are advantages.
Experience in the evaluation of technical assistance projects, if possible with UNDP or other UN development agencies and major donors, is required. A demonstrated understanding of UNDP principles and expected impacts in terms of global benefits is essential.
Excellent English writing and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to analyse critical issues succinctly and clearly and draw forward-looking conclusions.
Experience in leading small multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams to deliver quality products in high stress, short deadline situations.
Payment modalities and timelines (Milestone):
Upon submission of acceptable inception report- 20%
Following submission and approval of the 1st draft Mid-Term evaluation report- 40%
Following submission and approval (UNDP-CO and UNDP RTA) of the final Mid-Term evaluation report -40%
Time-frame
The expected duration of this work is 20 working days from signing of contract.:
Advertisement for the Consultancies - 5 days
Selection of Consultant - 4 days
Consultants sign Contract -1 day
Desk review of documents and preparation of inception Report (home-based)- 3 days
Travel for international consultant -1 day
Presentation of Inception Report -1 day
Fieldwork- 5 days
Power point presentation of field work findings to Key stakeholders including UNDP, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development and Ministry of Water and Environment and Mbale District Local Government- 1 day
Prepare and submit Draft Report to UNDP for review by Regional Technical Advisor, Project Coordination Unit, GEF Operational Focal Points -2 days
Draft report presentation to stakeholders workshop to validate draft report findings (in Mbale) -1 day
Travel for international consultant -1 day
Final Report (home-based)- 4 days
Submission of Final report by Lead Consultant to UNDP - 5 days
Deliverables:
An Inception Report (within 3 working days of signing the contract), this should provide details of the methodological approach to be used by the consultants to undertake the study.
A Mid-Term Evaluation Report of approximately 40 pages, excluding annexes, according to the attached detailed breakdown. The report will be in English and will be prepared and submitted in MS Word, with tables in Excel where necessary.
A PowerPoint presentation (10 – 15 slides) covering the key points of the MTE with the main findings and recommendations will also be provided.
A draft of the Mid-Term Evaluation Report and the PowerPoint presentation should be submitted within one week of the end of data collection and meetings. The final copy will be submitted within a week of receiving written comments on the drafts from UNDP and partners.
If there are any significant discrepancies between the impressions and findings of the evaluation team and stakeholders these should be explained in an Annex attached to the final report.
Implementation arrangements
The principal responsibility for managing this evaluation resides with the UNDP Country Office in Uganda. The UNDP CO will contract the evaluators and ensure the timely provision of travel (including per diems) arrangements within the country for the evaluation team. The Project Implementing partner will be responsible for liaising with the Evaluation team to set up stakeholder interviews, arrange field visits and coordinate with Government. The planning and the administrative arrangements for the MTE will be done in collaboration with the UNDP Head Quarters
Logistical Support:
UNDP will provide a vehicle for field visits and appointments with key interviewees.
UNDP Kampala and the Project Office will coordinate the study and keep abreast of the mission’s activities during the consultants stay.
Reporting Arrangements
The consultants will report to the UNDP Resident Representative in Kampala, Uganda on all technical and contractual obligations.
Evaluators' ethics
Evaluation consultants will be held to the highest ethical standards and are required to sign a Code of Conduct (Annex E) upon acceptance of the assignment. UNDP evaluations are conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG 'Ethical Guidelines for Evaluations'.
Competencies
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to communicate effectively in English order to convey complex technical information to general audiences.
Ability to deliver on time.
Skills in negotiating effectively in sensitive situations.
Skills in achieving results through persuading, influencing and working with others.
Skill in facilitating meetings effectively and efficiently, including the ability to resolve conflicts as they arise.
Required Skills and Experience
Required skills and experience of the Ugandan National Consultant:
At least a MSc degree and at least 10 years experience in natural resources/forest management, protected area management, socio-economic development or related fields.

How to apply:
Applicants are required to submit the following:
A Job Proposal: Letter of Interest, stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment.
Brief methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment.
Personal CV highlighting past experience in similar projects.
Work references - contact details (e-mail addresses) of referees.
Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee (lump sum fee) and a breakdown of expenses (unit price together with any other expenses) related to the assignment.
Eligible consultants are required to submit application and a detailed CV/Resume online at http://jobs.undp.org.
Please note that:
The system will only allow you to upload one document, therefore all the technical and financial proposals are to be attached to the CVs and uploaded together at once/as a single document.
You can access more details and the complete job description at the following link:http://jobs-admin.undp.org/view_job_doc.cfm?job_doc_id=61947&job_id=...
Deadline: 29th Aug 2012

Consultancy for Recruitment Services at ASARECA Secretariat

Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Job Description


The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) has received a Grant from the World Bank, acting as administrator of grant funds provided by various donors under the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), toward the cost of the Support to Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa and intends to apply part of the proceeds for hire of consultant for recruitment services.

Main objective of the consultancy.

The objective of this consultancy is to provide recruitment services for the following positions:

1. Head of Finance (1)
2. Programme Managers (2)
3. Head of ICT (1)
4. Programme Assistants (3)
5. Environmental Safeguard Specialist (1)

Scope of work

The contracted consultant/organization will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Design a suitable advertisement based on the agreed job description for placement in the media
2. Receive profile and develop a long list of qualified candidates while demonstrating transparency in the process of approaching potential candidates.
3. Prepare an initial report on the long list to be shared with management and participate in developing a shortlist.
4. Conduct psychometric tests and other relevant tests that will bring out the strengths and any capacity development gaps of the shortlisted candidates
5. Prepare appropriate interview questions for review by management
6. Present the shortlisted candidates for interview
7. Conduct background check on the shortlisted candidates
8. Prepare a detailed final report after the interviews

ASARECA now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).The short listing criteria are: General experience of the firm, Experience in similar work, experience in the region, and availability of appropriate skills. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

The attention of the interested consultant is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the world Bank ‘s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition). Setting forth the World Bank policy on conflict of interest. Consultants will be selected in accordance with consultants qualifications selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank consultants’ guidelines.


How to Apply

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 8.30 am- 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30 pm (East African Time)

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 11.00am, 27th July 2012 – Marked “Expression of interest for consultancy for recruitment services

The Executive Director
ASARECA
Attn: Procurement and Contracting Officer, Reception office, Plot 5 Mpigi roads.
P.O. Box 765 Entebbe, Uganda
Tel: 256 414 322235 Fax: 256 414 4322593, E-mail: procurement@asareca.org or secretariat@asareca.org for more details visit: www.asareca.org

Sustainability Plan (SP) Consultancy Job Vacancy at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda(NUDIPU)

Job Title: Sustainability Plan (SP) Consultancy

Job Description

Background to National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda(NUDIPU)
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella non- governmental organisation of persons with disabilities in Uganda formed in 1987 to advocate for equalisation of persons with disabilities in Uganda by working in collaboration with Government, NGOs and the public.
The aim is to bring PWDs together, create a common and unified voice, break the traditional divisions along medical lines, raise awareness on problems and issues affecting persons with disabilities and mobilise their efforts in developing strategies and implementing courses of action to address identified needs.
Vision: “A Dignified society for all,
Mission: “A unified voice for PWDs,” for the full realization of their rights and inclusive development through support and advocacy.
NUDIPU seeks the services of a qualified individual or firm to provide consultancy services to develop a sustainability plan.
Purpose of Sustainability Plan:
The main purpose of developing the sustainability plan is to ensure continuous promotion of equalisation of opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in the country. This is only possible where organizations activities are made sustainable.
Key roles of the consultant:
a) Facilitate the process of establishing the sustainability goalsforthe organization in relation to social (Maintain a relevant, reputable and vibrant organization; improving understanding of sustainability within and outside), economic (Maintain and enhance the Asset base, ensuring ongoing economic viability plus maintaining and maximizing the utilization of
resources in the organization) and political aspects.
b) . Establish the current sustainability position of the organization by using the relevant sustainability assessment tools.
c) Identify areas for the organization with greatest impact and are likely to reap the greatest potential benefits.
d) Develop strategies to address the sustainability position of the organization.
Expected Outputs:
1. A sustainability strategy, detailing out the key actions to undertake including cost/benefit calculations, targets, budgets and other requisite resources.
2. Monitoring, and Evaluation and reporting framework for the sustainability strategy.
3. Produce a process report on the exercise
Methodology:
The consultant will among other methods use workshops and interviews to generate ideas and reach consensus on strategic direction of the organizations sustainability.
Timeframe:
The assignment is estimated to take 30 calendar days including preparations, delivery of the consultative workshop of 3 days, submission of a draft strategy and final strategy.
Skills:
The consultant should demonstrate practical skills in developing sustainability strategies for national organizations particularly membership organizations or organizations of similar nature. The consultant must have at least five years experience in organizational development or in a related field.



How to Apply

Interested persons should send or physically drop their applications to the following address:
Executive Director, Plot 530, Kisaasi Road-Bukoto, P. 0. Box 8567, Kampala (U) not later than Friday, July 6, 2012.
Stationed in Kampala (but with frequent travels throughout the country) and reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for creating a market evironment that will eventually result into moving sales volumes of the whole product portfolio.

National Consultant Job Vacancy at Uganda Human Rights Commission

Job Title: National Consultant

Job Description

National Consultant

Back ground

In 2006, the Constitutional Court in Uganda Law Society V. AG (Constitutional Petition No. 18/2005) declared the trial of civilians in military court martial unconstitutional, a decision that was subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court on appeal in AG V. Uganda Law Society (Constitutional Appeal SCCA No. 1/2006) in 2009. Recently in September 2011, UPDF Defence and Army Spokesperson announced that a directive had been issued by the UPDF administration to cease the trial of civilians in court martial. On this basis, the Uganda Human Rights Commission whose mandate is to protect and promote human rights as guaranteed by the Constitution and other binding human rights instruments, in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights-Uganda office whose mandate includes providing technical assistance to the competent authorities in relation to measures to promote and protect human rights in the country, will undertake a joint project to monitor the operation and process of transfer of civilian cases from court martial system to ordinary civilian courts to assess the effective implementation of the UPDF directive, the operation and functionality of the court martial system to determine the extent of compliance to established standards of fair trial and due process with a view to identify capacity gaps and recommend appropriate procedural and institutional reforms.

Objectives/Purpose

Uganda Human Rights Commission in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Uganda (OHCHR) seek to engage a Ugandan National consultant to implement specific activities under this project and in particular the following:

1.    Conduct research on the operations of the court martial system in Uganda in order to assess the military courts’ compliance with the national, regional and international human rights instruments and principles of fair trial guarantees and the due process of the law.

2.    To monitor the status of the proposed transition process and procedure of transfer of civilian cases to the ordinary court system and ascertain whether it conforms to established principles of fair trial and due process.

3.    The consultant in close collaboration with UHRC/OHCHR will also assess the Court martial trials where military personnel are tried and prosecuted for human rights violations in response to the right to effective remedy with a view to inform necessary institutional reforms and strategies.



How to Apply

Please visit http://jobs.undp.org/ and submit application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UHRC/OHCHR is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply. Those who applied before are not eligible and should not re-apply.

Technical Consultant- MS Dynamics Navision Job Vacancy at TechnoBrainLtd

Job Title: Technical Consultant- MS Dynamics Navision

About this Job:
Job Location: Uganda
Required Experience: 2- 5 years
Key skills required:
• Good at Cal Programming. Worked on Financial/ Manufacturing Modules
• Should have hands on experience in SQL Server DB fine tuning in terms of code optimizations, load balancing & techniques.
• Must be comfortable with new developments, object designer & XML port.
• Should good understanding in SOA architecture, Web services techniques.
• Must be proficient on 3 tier architecture of Dynamics Navision and Role tailored client (RTC)
• Must be strong in SQL Server and reporting services with business analytics
• Should have strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical & problem solving skills
Responsibilities:
• Assist Sr. Technical Consultant, Project Lead or Project Manager in the management of end to end system life cycle development of projects.
• Oversee minor projects being lead by intermediate level staff.
• Provide business analysis, business area assessment, user needs analysis and business systems design for major projects.
• Provide senior level programming as required.
• Provide technical architecture analysis, design, development, and enhancement.
• Assist with the development of client information management standards and evaluation of technology trends.

Requirement:
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area


Experience: 2 - 5
How to apply:
CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

eHealth Consultant Job Vacancy at UN Children’s Fund

Job Title: eHealth Consultant

 


Job Description


Purpose of Assignment:

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the day-to-day operations of the MoH eHealth TWG and assist with the development and operation of governance structures, decision-making processes and creation of technical and policy documentation in support of the TWG objectives. The consultant will be seconded full-time to the MoH and report to the Assistant Commissioner Health Services in charge of the Resource Centre.



How to Apply


Please send letter of interest, CV and any relevant sample work (links or attachments) to jobst4d@gmail.com and ugderecruit@unicef.org

Applications must be received by 29 May 2012.

TechnoBrain Ltd Jobs -Technical Consultant Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Technical Consultant

About this Job:
Requirement:
Key skills:

 High level of competency in SQL Server (syntax; extensive use of triggers, stored procedures) and understanding of database design and normalization, referential integrity, and table -driven design concepts.
Working knowledge of crystal reports & .net.
Knowledge on HRMS Functions. – Added advantage
Good at client interaction.
Responsibilities: •Work with business analysts to design & develop applications, custom reports and implement databases of application • Assist and support developers in aspects of software development lifecycle • Develop system architecture, design and code in accordance to the clients’ requirements • Design, develop, build, manage & install programs as per client requirements • Perform object oriented programming and database creation.


How to apply:
CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Online Communications Consultant Job Vacancy at UNFPA

Job Title: Online Communications Consultant


 
Job Description

 Post Title: Online Communications Consultant,
(On Part time basis at least 2 days per week, over a period of 5 months)

Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Grade/Level: As per National Consultants Scale

Post No: Mar/2012/001

Duty Station: Kampala

Organizational Context:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Representative and the direct supervision of the Team Leader Communications, Media and External Relations, the Online Communications consultant will support the online communication needs of the office in accordance with UNFPA global policies.
The consultant will support and help develop networks with peers and communities of practice and will provide support for all UNFPA social media platforms, advice and support the documentation of lessons learnt and good practices from UNFPA programs.
The consultant should be competent in management of Content Management Systems (CMS), with good communication skills and good understanding of online and web trends.




How to Apply

Email applications
1. Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org
2. Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form). All applicants must fill the P11 Form.
3. The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.
4. Only online applications will be accepted

Deadline for applications: 26th March 2012

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance. NOTE: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.