Job Vacancies at Public Service Commission - Uganda

Job Title: SENIOR ASSISTANT ENGINEERING - MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT
OFFICER (MECHANIC) (5 VACANCIES)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. 12
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U4
AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE
PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 1/2012
32
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Technical Diploma or Higher Technical Diploma from a recognized University/Institution;
Applicants must have three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Assistant Engineering Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Assistant Engineering Officers for performing the following duties:-
? Assist Mechanical Engineers, Principal Assistant Engineering Officers in carrying out mechanical engineering works of inspection.
? Inspect the running of large mechanical workshops.
? Carry out the inspection of vehicles and maintenance of heavy plants.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How To Apply;

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 13th April, 2012
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc.go.ug.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.

Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Finance and Administrative Officer Job Vacancy at BTC, the Belgian Development Agency

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Officer


About this Job:    

BTC, the Belgian Development Agency, together with different Government Ministries, are implementing the bilateral cooperation between Uganda & Belgium.

The Finance and Administrative Officer shall be selected by BTC for the post at the Representation and is responsible for a variety of administrative and finance- related tasks. S/he works under direct supervision of the Resident Representative of BTC for all type of activities.

Location: Kampala

Duration of the contract: permanent with a 6 months’ probation period

Remuneration:

    Attractive depending on years of relevant experience

The Financial & Administrative Officer will be responsible for (this list is not exhaustive): « Implementing and finalizing all of the representation’s administrative, financial and accounting procedures executed by BTC.

♦   Providing administrative supervision of matters related to finances.

♦   Monitoring of the Representation’s budget and preparing balance sheet.

♦  Processing and monitoring of project accounts at representation level to guarantee their accuracy.

♦  Supervising the financial management of projects and providing follow-up for project accounting and financial processes according to BTC Headquarters instructions and local regulations.

♦   Monitoring cash flow.

♦   Ensuring consolidation, control, reporting and analysis of financial and accounting data for projects managed directly by the Representation.

♦   Providing support and giving financial advice to the Resident Representative in his/her areas of expertise.

♦   Training of project staff and other relevant representative staff in financial matters.

♦   Provide support to the representation and to a lesser extent to projects for all logistics matters.
Requirement:    

Required Skills and experience:

    University degree in accounting, finance and/or administration or related field
    Qualified accountant with ACCA, CPA, CIMA or similar certification;
    Minimum 8 years’ experience in accounting and project management;
    Experience with an international organization or NGO;
    Experience working in a similar position;
    Very good hands-on knowledge of excel and word is a must. Other programs (Database, accounting programs) a strong advantage;
    Knowledge of related procurement legislation for public procurement
    Ability to work independently;
    Experience supervising other staff;
    Proficient in English;
    Mature, good communicator and team player;
    Able to work under stressful conditions.


How to apply:    

Please apply not later than 4:00 pm local time on Friday 23rd March 2012 by sending your application letter and resume, plus copies of academic and professional qualification certificates as well as at least three recent professional references to the Resident Representative, BTC, P.O Box 40131, Kampala-Uganda or hand deliver to: Lower Kololo Terrace, Plot 1B. Please only submit your application if it meets the above criteria.

ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS SHALL BE RESPONDED TO

Credit Officer Job Vacancy at EFC Limited

Job Title: Credit Officer


About this Job:    

EFC Limited is a new start-up Microfinance Institution that will soon be providing financial services to micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs).

The purpose of the Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) is to provide increased access to specialized financial services for entrepreneurs while contributing to wealth creation, improvement of living conditions and development of-the Ugandan private sector. Owned by international and local investors, EFC Uganda is distinctive in its emphasis on local development through a collective ownership scheme.

POSITIONS:

EFC Uganda will soon be opening its first branch in Kampala and is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Credit Officer
Requirement:    

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFILE:

Applicants should have financial services experience with the following general profile:

    Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management or Economics;
    CPA or ACCA for the Accountant position
    One (1) to three (3) years of work experience in a related field;
    Innovative problem solving skills;
    Strong people/relationship skills with a customer service and teamwork orientation;
    Action and results oriented with good time management and analytical skills;
    Fluent in English and Luganda.

EFC Uganda seeks to hire qualified and experienced candidates who are strongly oriented towards personal and professional development for career advancement and can actively participate in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

How to apply:    

Qualified candidates only are requested to submit a letter of interest explaining their motivation for the position applied for together with their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references and copies of academic certificates/diplomas.

Applications will be received until 23rdMarch 2012 addressed to:

The Managing Director EFC Limited, Regus Business Centre 7th Floor, Course View Towers Plot 21 Yusuf Lule Road Kampala, Uganda
Email: HR.EFCUganda@gmail.com

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those short listed for an interview will be contacted directly. No telephone calls or walk-ins please