Environmental Alert (EA) Careers in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Programme Office Environment and Natural Resources (SPO-ENR)
Job Description
Environmental Alert (EA) is a Ugandan Non-Governmental Organisation established in 1988 and promotes sustainable agriculture and natural resources management for sustainable livelihoods through supporting community development and policy lobbying and advocacy.

EA seeks to fill two vacant positions: Senior Programme Office Environment and Natural Resources (SPO-ENR)

Senior Programme Office Environment and Natural Resources (SPO-ENR)

Duty station: EA’s Kampala Office (Located in Kabalagala) with frequent (40% of time) travel to EA’s programme areas in the rest of the country

The SPO-ENR is responsible for the technical implementation of EA’s Environment, Natural Resources and climate change programme and reports to the Programme Manager. S/he is responsible for guiding, supervising and supporting the Programme and project Officers, Programme and Project Assistants in implementing the environment and natural resources programme. The SPO-ENR will specifically:

* Lead the implementation of the EA’s Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Programme.
 * Facilitate linkages in with government and non-governmental institutions and programmes.
 * Design and lead policy engagements in the Environment and Natural Resources Sector at local and national government levels.
 * Plan and implement an efficient environment and natural resources programme monitoring and evaluation regime.
 * Play an active role in developing EA’s Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change programme.
 * Assist the Programme Manager in planning and resource mobilisation for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change programme.

Requirement:

Essential requirements:

* Relevant Masters of Science Degree ( agriculture or natural resources) or a Bachelors Degree and long experience in environment and natural resources is a minimum requirement.
 * At least 5 years’ experience in programme implementation, with two years successful experience working with rural communities in management of natural resources.
 * A good understanding of Uganda’s environment and natural resources policies and policy process and excellent skills in policy analysis.
 * Strong conceptual ability, excellent writing and communication skills.
 * Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
 * Computer literacy and skills is a MUST.

 Experience:     5
 Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 8th March 2012.

How to Apply
Apply: EA is an equal opportunity employer and the two positions are available for filling at the earliest possible opportunity. Apply to the Executive Director, Environmental Alert, P.O. Box 11259, Kampala. Uganda. Or E-mail to Executive.Director@envalert.org or hand deliver to Plot 475/523, Sonko Lane, Kabalagala Behind ‘Kirabo Kya Maria’ Building (off Gaba Road).Applications should be delivered not later than 23rd February 2012. The application should include an application letter describing why you believe you are best suited for the job (no more than two pages), a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials, phone number, e-mail address and names of three referees.

Jobs at Makerere University School of Medicine/ MJAP

Job Title : Grants Officer
Job Description
MJAP is a program under Makerere University School of Medicine and is a collaborative partnership amongst Mula- go and Mbarara University Teaching-hospitals, the School of Medicine of Makerere University & the Faculty of Medicine of Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Estab­lished in November 2004 with funding from the US Presi­dent’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and techni­cal assistance from Centers for Disease Control (CDC), MJAP provides quality HIV testing, care and treatment at Mulago and Mbarara Teaching Hospitals and their catchment areas. MJAP recently received a five year Grant from PEPFAR to continue providing the excellent services they have been offering.  MJAP is an equal opportunity employer and is currently looking for a competent individual to fill the vacant Position of Grants Officer.

Reports to: Finance & Operations Manager

Main Purpose of the Job: To oversee partner sub-grants, support partners to account & ensure their compliance to donor regulations & requirements including overall responsibility for the contractual management of Sub-partner grants. Development of the program’s cost applications (budgets ac­companying resource mobilization proposals).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop Memoranda of Understanding/Agreements be­tween MJAP & Sub-partners
 * Administer sub-partner grants in line with Donor regulations & requirements
 * Monitor sub-partner financial activities to ensure compliance with MoU terms & conditions
 * Review sub-grantee budgets in line with their technical work plans
 * Assist sub-grantees to requisition -funds, track expense and prepare reports
 * Review sub-partner Accountabilities before submission to the Accountant
 * Ensure that sub-grantees comply with donor reporting requirements
 * Monitor sub-grantees by visiting their activity sites as necessary to assess performance and identify areas of weakness that require action on the part of the grantee or that require external technical assistance and follow up to ensure that appropriate action is taken.
 * Work closely with the M & E Coordinator as well as the Sub-partner technical contact to ensure disbursement of funds based on adequate technical reporting.
 * Prepares reports for grants related activities as necessary and any other information as required by the Finance & Operations Manager.
 * Develop budgets/cost applications for new program proposals.
 * Participates in Program Implementation Team meetings.

Requirement:

Person specifications:

* Degree in a financial discipline- B.Com, BBA OR its equiv­alent from a recognized University.
 * Significant experience in grants management and financial/operational systems is essential;

* Experience with performance based granting is strongly preferred.
 * Substantial experience working with CDC funded projects and knowledge of CDC regulations and procedures strongly preferred.
 * Principles of Accounting and Auditing
 * Knowledge of National taxation policies and regulations
 * Donor requirements and regulations
 * Interpersonal, communication and Negotiation skills
 * Computer skills with hands-on-experience using various accounting packages
 * Attention to detail
 * High integrity
 * Ability to meet tight deadlines.

How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned re­quirements should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of their academic docu­ments, day time contact telephone numbers, names and contact details of three references not later than the 24th February , 2012 to the: Human Resource Manager Mulago-Mbarara Teaching Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) P.O Box 7072 KAMPALA, Uganda, Plot 4B Kololo Hill Drive Online applications can be sent to hr@mjap.or.ug

Job Vacancies at National Information Technology Authority

Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Description
The National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Finance Officer in the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U) under the Finance and Administration Directorate.
 Requirement:

As a responsible and equal opportunity employer, NITA-U is committed to providing competitive employment terms, rich career development opportunities and a healthy working environment to deserving professionals with the right qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences.
 Salary:     - USD/month
 How to apply:

Interested applicants are advised to refer to the detailed job description and specifications in the National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) official website: www.nita.go.ug

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited and encouraged to submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae specifying day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below,. The deadline for applications is 24th February 2012 at 5 pm to:

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology Authority-Uganda

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)

Tel: 0417 801 038

Only successful candidates will be contacted and therefore applicants who will not have heard from us within 8 weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Furthermore, candidates are strongly advised that any form of solicitation, influence peddling and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in ones favour, will automatically lead to disqualification without any recourse.



How to Apply
Interested applicants are advised to refer to the detailed job description and specifications in the National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) official website: www.nita.go.ug