Thursday, 23 August 2012

Foreman Job Vacancy at HL Investiments limited in Uganda



Job Description



Job Title: Site   Foreman
•    First rate Ugandan  professional with   diploma in civil Engineering .
•    Hands –on  experience  at site
•    Ability to drive  performance on site , ensure  high quality  workmanship  at site and maximize  efficiency of labor   force and materials .
•    Compliance to  specifications for all works.
•    Control  of materials  wastage  and  pilferage
•    Ability to monitor and  control progress  and scheduling
•    Monitor and control all  costs  on a project .
•    Coordinate  efforts   of all the subcontractors  and supplies  associated with the project

How to Apply

An application letter with your current CV & supporting documentation , including contract addresses for three references
Address to the HR, deliver by Monday 27th August 2012

Legal Officer Job Vacancy at War Child Canada in Uganda



Job Description

Job Title:  Senior Legal Officer
Duty station ;  Gulu and Kitgum
To facilitate  expansion of our program  in 2012, we are seeking two qualified , experienced , dynamic and  highly motivated  persons to join  our growing  team in  the following  position;

Main Duties and responsibilities ;
1.To represent  SGBV  survivors and children  in courts of law
2.Recieve ,interview ,register and maintain  a proper filling  system of all cases registered
3.Give legal options  to victims  of SGBV  including children  seeking legal  redress
4.Network with local   authority and  other stakeholders  on GBV  and child protection

Required Qualification  and experience
1.    The candidate must have  a degree in law  from a recognized university
2.    A  post graduate diploma in   legal practice  from the law development center
3.    Must be an enrolled advocate  of the high court
4.    Must possess  at least two  years  working experience  in a related field

How to Apply

The application package must include ;
• Detailed CV
• Cover letter
• Coppies of certificates (both professional or vocational )
• Contact information of at least three professional referees

Interested applicants should deliver their applications package to;
War Child Canada Gulu Office or Pader,
Kitgum sub –offices to attention of
Administrative Manager
War Child Canada
P. O. Box 275, Gulu

Deadline; 4th September 2012
Starting Date; October 1st ,2012

Assistant Motor pool Supervisor /Dispatcher Jobs at US Mission in Uganda



Job Description


Job Title;  Assistant  Motor pool Supervisor /Dispatcher;
Qualifications  Required
NOTE;  All applicants  must address each  selection criterion  detailed below with specific  and comprehensive information   supporting each item .
1.Education Required ; Completion of secondary school  both O and A level is required .
2.Work Experience required ; Three years  hands –on experience  in general administration  involving planning , prioritizing ,coordinating and directing  resources and people.
3.Language  required ; Level  III good working knowledge  spoken and written  English ability is required .
4.Knowledge required ; Must have good knowledge  of data management , safety and maintenance  practices  . Familiarity  with local  traffic  laws  and patterns is required .

Selection process
After an initial  application screening , applicants  will be invited to  a testing process  that may include  a written examination  and oral interviews . The selected  candidate  must pass   pre-employment  medical and security investigations  before beginning work . The  initial  appointment period is one year , subject to renewal . Normally candidates  for employment are hired  at the  first step of designated pay grade . In some instances ,candidates may be hired  at a higher step  when exceptional qualifications  or previous  governmental   service  and pay level so warrant . The Human Resources  Officer will make the decision  with the   concurrence of the employment  section .
Additional selection  Criteria
1.Management will consider  nepotism /conflict  of interest ,budget , and visa status  in determining  successful candidacy.
2.Current  employees  serving a probationally period  are not eligible  to apply;
3.Current Ordinarily  Resident employees  with an overall  summary  Rating of needs  Improvement  or  Unsatisfactory on  their recent  Employee  Performance report  are not eligible to apply;
4. Currently employed   US Citizen  EFMs  who  hold a family member  appointment   FMA are ineligible to apply for  advertised positions  within the first  90 calender days  of their appointment .

How to Apply

1.Universal Applications for employment as a locally Employed staff or Family Member DS -174.
2.A combination of both , i.e Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet ;
3.Acurrent resume of curriculum vitae .
4.Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their form DD-214 with their application . Candidates who claim conditional US veteran preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5.Any other documentation (e.g , essays ,certificates, awards ) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Only Electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted . http;//kampala.usembasy.gov/job-opportunities.html

Deadline; August, 27th 2012