Jobs at BTC Uganda

Job Title; National Infrastructure Facilities Coordinator (NIFC)

About this Job:
The Kingdom of Belgium and the Government of Uganda have recently signed a Specific Agreement for the Project “Improving the Training of BTVET Technical Teachers/Instructors and Health Tutors, and Secondary Teachers in Uganda”. The objective of the project is to “Contribute to the increase of quality of and equity in access, to post-primary education and training level, as part of Universal Post-Primary Education and Training”. The project is focused primarily on improving the quality of education and training provided in four (4) selected national colleges of education. These are:

Kaliro NTC
Muni NTC
Abilonino Community Polytechnics Instructors Training College
Mulago Health Tutors Training College.
In light of the above, BTC, the Belgian Development Agency, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) will recruit a National Infrastructure Facilities Coordinator (NIFC) to operate within the MoES at the Construction Management Unit. He/she will be responsible for the preliminary studies, architectural and engineering plans and the TOR with support from BTC Headquarters (Est-infrastructure).

He/she will among other tasks participate in the overall planning related to construction, organizing infrastructure activities including capacity development, oversee engineers and consultants in carrying out procurements for infrastructural works. He/she will be a member of the Project Coordination Team and will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and an International Sector Expert – Infrastructure

Duty Station: Kampala, within the MoES at the CMU department.

Duration of the contract: 60 months.

 Requirement:
Minimum profile:

Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering;
At least 7 years experience in construction;
Experience in school building projects;
Experience in working with an international organization or NGO;
Fluent in English;
Mature, good communicator and team-player;
Able to work under stressful conditions and with no objection to working overtime and undertaking field missions.

Experience: 7
How to apply:
Details relating to all jobs can be collected from BTC office or a request by email: stacie.wria@btcctb.org Interested? Please apply not later than 4:00 pm local time on Friday 10th February 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.

Jobs at The Embassy of Ireland

Job Title : Education Programme Officer


About this Job:
Irish Aid through its Country Strategy Paper (CSP), to Uganda for 2010-2014 reinforces the Irish Government’s continued commitment to education, the fight against HIV/ AIDS and the Justice, Law and Order Sector. A particular focus of the CSP seeks to address chronic poverty in Karamoja.

The CSP strengthens and deepens Irish Aid’s engagement in Karamoja through a variety of new funding instruments and programmes which include the Peace Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda.(PRDP), a livelihoods support programme implemented by civil society organisations and a social protection programme in four districts – Amudat, Napak, Moroto and Nakapiripirit.

Irish Aid’s assistance to education in Uganda aims to reinforce the gains achieved in the primary and post primary sub-sectors. Our objective within the education sector is to ‘improve equitable access to quality education especially for the poor and vulnerable’. In order to achieve this we are supporting the Quality Education Initiatives together with a new programme – the Karamoja Primary Education Programme (KPEP).

Irish Aid now seeks to recruit an Education Programme Officer on a two-year contract (with 6-months probation). The Duty Station will be the Embassy of Ireland in Kampala and the Programme Officer will report to the Education & Local Development Adviser.

Job Outline

The Education Programme Officer will be required to provide support to management and technical staff in the day to day management of the Education programme

The Education Programme Officer will be expected to:

Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of the education programme.
Support the effective implementation of the Karamoja Primary Education Programme (KPEP) at various stages of the project cycle.
Ensure proper management of documents and information related to the area of operation.
Liaise with implementing institutions/ministries on programme issues and arrange/participate in meetings and workshops with these as required.
Carry out field visits related to the programme where required.
Act as Liaison Support Officer for Education Development Partners (EDP) during the chairmanship period, including liaison with the Technical Working Group Chairs, assisting with preparation, minute taking and follow-up of meetings.
Requirement:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

Minimum of a first degree in economics, development studies, business administration, education or a related field.
Good knowledge of development issues and of Government of Uganda’s National Development Plan.
2 years relevant experience working with a development agency and knowledge in project management would be an advantage.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
Effective Communication & computer skills.
Good interpersonal skills and team work.
Ability to use own initiative and plan ahead.
Willingness to travel within Uganda.

Experience: 2
How to apply:
Applications, with Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of qualifications, should be addressed to: Office Manager, and hand delivered to; The Embassy of Ireland, Plot No. 25, Yusuf Lule Road, P.O. Box 7791, Kampala, Uganda not later than close of business on Monday 06 February 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Revenue Assistant Job Vacancy at The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Job Title: REVENUE ASSISTANT


About this Job:
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is one of the three successor companies of the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB). Their mandate is ownership of the electricity distribution assets in Uganda. UEDCL is seeking to hire qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Job Position: REVENUE ASSISTANT

Reports to: Manager, North Eastern Service Territory

Supervises: None

Duty Station: Moroto

Purpose of the Job: Responsible for handling of Energy sales and billing functions at the Territory Head Office.

Key Result Areas:

Registering new customers.
Prepare and submit daily bank reconciliation reports.
Requisition issue and account for petty cash
Manage and coordinate all marketing and promotional activities.
Sell prepaid energy vouchers as per agreed policies
Attend to customer queries and complaints
Prepare monthly revenue report and submit to the Manager.
Requirement:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A Diploma in Business Administration (UDBS) or Accountancy from a recognized Academic Institution.
Professional Qualification at least Stage II, i.e. ACCA, CPA
Experience of not less than 2 years in a reputable public or private organization while working in an accounting position
Proficiency in handling of Sun system, Inspirosoft & Sun Vision, Financial Analytical Skills & Problem Solving Skills, should have good written communication skills.
Proven Track record of Integrity & Work ethics, committed team player who is result oriented.
Knowledge of Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage.
IT Knowledge is an added advantage.
Experience: 2
How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their handwritten applications together with an updated C V with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to:

The Principal Human Resource and Administrative Officer Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited. Nakasero Towers. Plot 37 ,Nakasero Road.

Closing date for receiving applications is: 6th Feb ,2012

NB: If you do not hear from us by 24th FEB. 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful.