Project Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda at Standard Chartered Bank

Job Title: Project Manager
Job purpose

The job holder is responsible for supporting the business in optimal use of the bank’s property portfolio. Deliver property services in a cost efficient and effective way. Introduce industry best practice to the Country Real Estate Services functions.

Key responsibilities

Determine & manage relevant resources to deliver project work load, including alignment across Standard Chartered Bank’s Country Real Estate Services functional work streams.
Provide regular country project portfolio reports to Functional Regional Leads, using Standard Chartered Bank standard formats.
Manage business expectations prior to project approval to ensure alignment with Bank Real Estate Strategies.
Manage successful delivery of projects to a pre-determined brief, budget, programme and Standard Chartered Bank specifications.
Enable effective communications between the project team and the client.
Co-ordinate effective and efficient participation of all key project stakeholders.
Provide mechanisms for monitoring and tracking progress regarding schedule, budget and technical performance.
Implement value-engineering processes and ensure alignment with Standard Chartered Bank Group Operating Work Standards & Engineering Standards.
Manage an effective change management system to track all changes from agreed brief.
Manage all Country Real Estate Services operational activities in line with stakeholder requirements
Support the Business in optimal use of the Banks property portfolio (business alignment)
Deliver property services in a cost efficient and effective way
Introduce industry best practice to the country CRES functions
Act as first point of escalation for unmitigated risks
Respond quickly to requests from businesses and support functions.
To support the business through Managing Facility Management issues in area of under responsibility
Monitor the performance of contracts and or in house staff
Over sees planned maintenance and minor building and repair works Manage outsourced property management activities which falls under Country Real Estate Services Roles
Review real estate’s tax, recharges, Notional Rent, service charges, Rent escalations, reconciliations and termination provisions To implement the local strategy on property Management, space planning and Movements.
Requirement:

Core Competencies

Strategic thinker combined with a high degree of pragmatism.
Excellent leadership skills and team management experience.
Proven track record of delivering excellence through their leadership and communication skills.
Experience of successfully managing and delivering multiple services to internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the influence to deal with the broad spectrum of customers both within and outside the bank.
Ability to adapt proactively to customer require­ments
Budgetary control and financial management experience.
Skilled at swift problem identification, prevention and resolution.
Using initiative to review continuously and improve services.
Qualifications

Have attained an undergraduate degree in a construction related subject.
Have worked for a Real Estate Service Provider, Real estate Consultant (Architect, M&E etc) and/or Contractor and/or have been site based with 5-10 years experience.
How to Apply

All applications should be sent to mycv.ug@sc.com and the deadline for submission is Friday 6th April 2012.

Only candidates who meet the above criteria and have been shortlisted will be contacted

Jobs at TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)

Job Title: ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) COORDINATOR


Job Description

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa. TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations. Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:
• A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
• Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
• Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
• Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.
To ensure that TMEA delivers on these strategic objectives, we seek a high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven professional to coordinate and manage our One Stop Border Post (OSBP) activities in Tanzania

Reporting to the OSBP Director, the OSBP Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating OSBP activities in Tanzania and ensuring the timely implementation of the OSBP programme in Tanzania. The OSBP Coordinator will also work closely with the OSBP lead Ministry and with the lead agencies responsible for overseeing construction projects on behalf of the Government of Tanzania. S/he will collaborate with the line manager, Tanzania Country Team and with OSBP Coordinators in adjoining countries to effectively coordinate these activities. This will include working with stakeholders to identify and resolve pre-construction and construction issues, and ensuring that all preparatory activities necessary to make the OSBPs operational are completed in a timely manner to facilitate immediate operationalisation of completed OSBPs. Key areas of focus will include the legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, procedures and processes, human resources and training, communication and information exchange, ICT infrastructure and equipment, information management and risk analysis, and enhancing integrity.
We are looking for an individual who possesses high personal drive, political sensitivity, initiative and leadership. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Law, International Trade or related discipline. In addition, s/he must have at least seven years’ experience with a major border agency and a strong understanding of the roles of different border agencies at the border. International experience will be an added advantage. Demonstrable experience in trade and transport facilitation, customs procedures or freight logistics is essential. Strong programme cycle management skills, proven ability in preparing terms of reference and project documents, and monitoring and evaluation skills are essential. In addition, the role requires sound knowledge of the concept of OSBP.

Language skills in Kiswahili are mandatory for this position

How to Apply


Please send us a cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration. Your application should include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address, and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate ‘OSBP Coordinator, Tanzania’ on the subject line. A detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com. Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 20 April 2012 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in late May in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Project Epidemiologist Malaria Consortium Job Vacancy at Malaria Consortium

Job Title: Project Epidemiologist

Job Description

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.

Malaria Consortium is keen to contribute to efforts towards malaria elimination in areas with high transmission potential. The Beyond Garki Project was developed to monitor changes in malaria epidemiology in relation to multiple interventions in selected African countries with high malaria endemicity and assessment of the necessary conditions to reduce transmission below the critical level.

The purpose of the job is to provide technical assistance to the Beyond Garki Project, especially in study design, selection and set up of field sites, training of staff, coordination and supervision of activities in all project sites, liaison with partners and collaborators, data management and analysis, and developing scientific reports.

The successful candidate will have: Essential

• A post-graduate degree in epidemiology.

• Research experience in and advanced knowledge of malaria epidemiology.

• Field experience in communicable disease prevention and control in a Sub-Saharan African country.

• Advanced knowledge of statistical and data management software, especially Stata and EpiData.

Desirable

• Experience in coordinating a multi-country epidemiological research.

• Knowledge of mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.

Work-based skills and competencies Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software.

• Experience in design, implementation and analysis of household surveys.

Desirable

• Skills in database programming for field surveys, especially using PDAs.




How to Apply

For more information please visit our website www.malariaconsortium.org where you will have access to the full Job description.
Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org
Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application.
We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date.