Head of ICT Job Opportunity at ASARECA in Uganda

Job Title: Head of ICT

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of ICT will be responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient operation of the ICT Department and ensuring departmental alignment with the organization’s operations.

The Head of ICT works closely with his or her colleagues on the senior management team to drive, implement, and manage the strategy for IT and IS developments that provide on-going cost-effective solutions for all aspects of ASARECA activities and will also ensure appropriate IT capacity to adequately support current and projected activities.

Key responsibilities

Provide constructive and effective contribution to the formulation of ASARECA’s key activities and objectives;
Formulate IT and IS strategies that allow ASARECA to achieve its objectives;
Manage the ICT department, ensure delivery of appropriate services support and information to all users at the Secretariat and partner institutions, including the agreement and ongoing management of service level agreements (SLAs);
Develop the most appropriate design of infrastructure to support the business, taking into account prevailing best practices and technologies;
Identify and agree IT priorities, maintain an oversight of all IT and IS projects ensuring that compatibility and integration issues are taken into account and, as a member of the project steering group, be responsible for the monitoring and control of all IT- led projects within ASARECA;
Responsible for ASARECA’s information security policy and adherence to the requirements of the Data Protection Act;
Manage the operational costs of the IT department, including the preparation, submission and monitoring of operational budgets that meet prevailing objectives;
Ensure that IT and IS infrastructure and stored data are secure against internal and external threats and position effective and appropriate measures for risk management, and information security (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans (BCP & DRP));
Oversee provision of end-user support services, including help-desk and associated technical support services;
Oversee negotiation and administration of IT and IS vendor, outsourced suppliers and consultant service agreements and contracts;
Manage department staffing, including resource planning, recruitment, professional development, appraisal and disciplinary actions to provide a resilient and responsive support team that provides the specified service levels to the organization’s users and the required skills for the technical support of the solutions in use; and
Ensure that the structure of the IT department and skill sets present within it are appropriate to meet the needs of the business.
Person specifications

The successful candidate will have:

Five years of experience at a management/ leadership level;
Excellent technical skills in COBIT or ITIL; project management skills will be an added advantage;
Strong interpersonal, communication and relational skills, with sound judgment, initiative, flexibility and detail-oriented;
Strong analytical and logical problem solving skills;
Documented working experience with Microsoft Windows environments, including MS-SQL and Microsoft Exchange, Internet Information Server and other applications; and
Experience with Microsoft Windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting of TCP/IP networks supporting VoIP telephony, microcomputers and other systems, system development, complex project management, knowledge of the existing network hardware, client/server technology, internet/intranets.
We are looking for a candidate with a Masters degree in Computer Science,Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a related field.


How to Apply

Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda

The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill the position

If you believe you fit the required profile, send your applications in confidence to the address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/ academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:

The People and Change Division
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1 Colville Street
P O Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Programme Manager-Staple Crops Jobs in Uganda at ASARECA

Job Title: Programme Manager-Staple Crops (one position)

Job Description

The  Programme Manager reports to the Deputy Executive Director and will be responsible for leading and managing the establishment of ASARECA’s regional research portfolio, up scaling and out scaling of technologies and innovations, building NARS capacity for research, extension and education in the programme areas.

This role  involves developing the program strategy and identifying the thematic and strategic research priority areas, fundraising, providing programme leadership in projects and other program activities, implementation, mobilising and building strategic alliances and partnerships to enable ASARECA achieve its goals and objectives.

Key responsibilities

Develop the programme strategic plan and set priorities for the programme in line with ASARECA’s strategic goals and objectives;
To lead in upscaling and outscaling of technologies and innovations;
Formulate operational plan, mid-term plans and annual work plans and required budgets based on the identified priorities and strategies;
Develop and drive implementation of scientific standards and processes to assure high quality outputs and achievement of targeted impact;
Ensure that the programme research portfolio and activities are enhanced through developing research calls, and organising evaluation of submitted concept notes and providing leadership for proposals development and capacity building;
Facilitate and encourage members of the winning team or partners to understand ASARECA’s requirements for processing fund requisitions and accountabilities, procurements to ensure effective, efficient and timely implementation of funded projects;
Identify capacity building needs, develop and implement a strategy to build capacity of the various stakeholders for IAR4D through organising group trainings (group courses, farmers and other stakeholders’ trainings) and post graduate training;
Manage research contracts with stakeholders through negotiations with winning teams, preparation of research grants and sub-grant agreements;
Provide intellectual leadership in the implementation of collaborative research projects to ensure quality and relevance of the research, organise monitoring and evaluation missions to ensure that the programme delivers against ASARECA’s goals;
Manage strategic alliances, partnerships and linkages and ensure strong teams in implementation of the projects;
Identify constraints within the programme and develop the terms of reference to source relevant consultants competitively in conjunction with the procurement and finance departments;
Manage staff issues, staff performance, identify and ensure monthly planning of activities for administrative staff in the programme area;
Provide effective guidance, coaching and evaluation of staff to assist them in developing their skills and abilities to ensure optimal performance;
Manage relationships and collaboration with partners, to ensure delivery of services;
Undertake programme budgetary planning and management. Approve requests for payment on programme activities and monitor project budgets to ensure value for money;
Ensure proper recruitment of programme support staff in collaboration with the Head of Administration;
Provide intellectual leadership in dissemination of research findings and other relevant information through appropriate media (publications in scientific journals, conference papers and policy briefs among others);
Source and manage resources for the implementation of the programme priority project areas; and
Contribute to the development of ASARECA’s institutional development with regard to the programme.
Person Specifications

The successful candidates will have:

At least 10 years experience as a scientist including a minimum of five years experience in a senior Agricultural Research and Development Management position;
The jobholder should also have a minimum of five years experience in coordination or carrying out research at regional level;
Demonstrable experience in Agricultural Innovation Systems and Value Chain Analysis;
Strong experience in coordination and implementation of monitoring of agricultural technology dissemination and scaling up and out projects; and
Good strategic and systems thinking skills, leadership and people management skills.
We are looking for candidates with a PhD qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension/Economics, Natural Resource Management or a related field.


How to Apply

Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda

The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill the position

If you believe you fit the required profile, send your applications in confidence to the address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/ academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:

The People and Change Division
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1 Colville Street
P O Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Programme Manager Job Opportunity in Uganda at ASARECA

Job Title: Programme Manager-High Value Non-Staple Crops(one position)

Job Description

The Programme Manager reports to the Deputy Executive Director and will be responsible for leading and managing the establishment of ASARECA’s regional research portfolio, up scaling and out scaling of technologies and innovations, building NARS capacity for research, extension and education in the programme areas.

This role involves developing the program strategy and identifying the thematic and strategic research priority areas, fundraising, providing programme leadership in projects and other program activities, implementation, mobilising and building strategic alliances and partnerships to enable ASARECA achieve its goals and objectives.

Key responsibilities

Develop the programme strategic plan and set priorities for the programme in line with ASARECA’s strategic goals and objectives;
To lead in upscaling and outscaling of technologies and innovations;
Formulate operational plan, mid-term plans and annual work plans and required budgets based on the identified priorities and strategies;
Develop and drive implementation of scientific standards and processes to assure high quality outputs and achievement of targeted impact;
Ensure that the programme research portfolio and activities are enhanced through developing research calls, and organising evaluation of submitted concept notes and providing leadership for proposals development and capacity building;
Facilitate and encourage members of the winning team or partners to understand ASARECA’s requirements for processing fund requisitions and accountabilities, procurements to ensure effective, efficient and timely implementation of funded projects;
Identify capacity building needs, develop and implement a strategy to build capacity of the various stakeholders for IAR4D through organising group trainings (group courses, farmers and other stakeholders’ trainings) and post graduate training;
Manage research contracts with stakeholders through negotiations with winning teams, preparation of research grants and sub-grant agreements;
Provide intellectual leadership in the implementation of collaborative research projects to ensure quality and relevance of the research, organise monitoring and evaluation missions to ensure that the programme delivers against ASARECA’s goals;
Manage strategic alliances, partnerships and linkages and ensure strong teams in implementation of the projects;
Identify constraints within the programme and develop the terms of reference to source relevant consultants competitively in conjunction with the procurement and finance departments;
Manage staff issues, staff performance, identify and ensure monthly planning of activities for administrative staff in the programme area;
Provide effective guidance, coaching and evaluation of staff to assist them in developing their skills and abilities to ensure optimal performance;
Manage relationships and collaboration with partners, to ensure delivery of services;
Undertake programme budgetary planning and management. Approve requests for payment on programme activities and monitor project budgets to ensure value for money;
Ensure proper recruitment of programme support staff in collaboration with the Head of Administration;
Provide intellectual leadership in dissemination of research findings and other relevant information through appropriate media (publications in scientific journals, conference papers and policy briefs among others);
Source and manage resources for the implementation of the programme priority project areas; and
Contribute to the development of ASARECA’s institutional development with regard to the programme.
Person Specifications

The successful candidates will have:

At least 10 years experience as a scientist including a minimum of five years experience in a senior Agricultural Research and Development Management position;
The jobholder should also have a minimum of five years experience in coordination or carrying out research at regional level;
Demonstrable experience in Agricultural Innovation Systems and Value Chain Analysis;
Strong experience in coordination and implementation of monitoring of agricultural technology dissemination and scaling up and out projects; and
Good strategic and systems thinking skills, leadership and people management skills.
We are looking for candidates with a PhD qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension/Economics, Natural Resource Management or a related field.




How to Apply

Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda

The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill the position

If you believe you fit the required profile, send your applications in confidence to the address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/ academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:

The People and Change Division
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1 Colville Street
P O Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted