Assistant Procurement Officer Jobs at Mission of the Infectious Diseases institute (IDI) in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer

Background:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through framing, research, and advanced clinical services, IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach:
Assistant Procurement Officer
General Summary:
The Assistant Procurement Officer will provide Procurement support services in a IDI procurement functions in accordance with IDI procurement procedures.
Responsibilities:
Check and prepare specifications, terms of reference & statement of ; requirements in liaison with user departments
Preparing and issuing Request for quotations or Request for Proposals
Conduct evaluation or bids and make appropriate recommendations
Liaise with service providers on procurement matters
Ensure safe custody of all procurement records
Monitors contractor/vendor performance to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions of purchase
Prepare submissions for the respective procurement committees Prepare Purchase orders and agreements for the respective service providers
Requirement:
A University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Procurement & Logistics Management, Business Administration.
Procurement related field.
At least two years' experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
Should have good interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision
Computer skills in Navision will be an added advantage
Summary of Other Qualifications:
Ability to negotiate Procurement terms and conditions.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Knowledge of Procurement procedures.
Proficiency in the use of computers especially Excel spreadsheets, inventory, word-processing packages and e-mail.
Ability to use judgment and initiative in the course of executing responsibilities.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate with employees, vendors, and IDI contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position will be commensurate with training and experience

Experience: 2

How to apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to: The Manager, Human Resource Infectious Diseases Institute P. O. Box 22418, Kampala. E-mail: hr@idi.co.ug Deadline for receiving applications  is 31st March 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance Officer Jobs at ICCO Cooperation in Uganda

Job Title: Finance Officer
   
ICCO Cooperation seeks motivated colleagues who support our mission to end poverty and injustice and who are committed to creating a world where people can live in dignity and security.
ICCO is a global cooperation. ICCO was established in 1964 and became a cooperation in 2012. The founding members of the cooperation are Edukans, the Protestant Church of The Netherlands (Kerk in Actie) and the association co-Prisma. Within a coherent programmatic framework, ICCO Cooperation offers worldwide financial support, lobby and brokerage services to local non-governmental organizations, the private sector, churches, and networks that work on sustainable economic development, democracy and peace, access to basic services, food security and climate mitigation.
The cooperative currently operates in 44 countries with around 300 staff that work directly for the cooperation. The cooperation has a budget of approximately € 100 million for the year 2013.
The Central and Eastern Africa (CEA) Regional Office currently has programs in eight countries including Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, DR Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. The Regional Office is housed by the sub-office in Kampala, Uganda. The other sub-offices in the CEA region include Bukavu – DR Congo, Juba – South Sudan and Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. The Finance Officer for the Central and Eastern Africa Region will be supporting programs in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia and will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Finance Officer
Reports to: The Country Program Manager Contract duration: Two years for the initial contract Overall Job objective: To ensure accountability for funds extended to local partners
Financial analysis and assessment of partner organisations and program and project proposals financial monitoring and evaluation of partner organisations, programmes and projects
Preparations of payments in the contracts between ICCO/KiA and local organisations
Preparation of purchase orders in the project administration
Monitoring of realisation of payment orders Identification of and advising on the financial capacity of partner organisations.
Supporting facilitation of capacity building and necessary expert knowledge in financial administration and control.
Requirement:
2-3 years of relevant work experience
Financial and administrative knowledge.
Knowledge on financial management of development organizations, producers organizations and business initiatives in the regional context
Experience working with databases
Communicative skills both in writing as verbally
Excellent language skills in English and a regional language.
Basic knowledge of development issues en-cooperation.
Good knowledge of financial aspects on financing

Experience: 3

How to apply:
Please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and a motivational letter (not more than 2 pages) to application@ppg.co.ug. All applications shall be clearly marked: ‘ICCO-FO’ and no e-mails should exceed 2MB. Kindly note that we are conducting a global search and to avoid any delays related with postage, only e-mail applications shall be considered. Closing date is on Friday 29th March 2013, 5 PM (Uganda time).
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Town Agent Jobs in Uganda at Gomba District Local Government

Job Title: Town Agent
Gomba District Local Government is seeking for qualifies applicants to fill the vacant post above.
Job Purpose
• To ensure that taxes are promptly paid and law and order maintained in the Ward.
Functions
• Mobilizing the population in the ward to meet their civic obligations ;
• Collecting and assessing Taxes and property rates ;
• Maintaining law and order in the Ward ;
• Registering all businesses in the Ward
• Arbitrating in simple civil disputes ;
Qualifications
• A Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) from a recognized Institution or Ordinary level of Certificate plus a Certificate in Public Administration and
• Management or Social work and Social Administration or Education or Environmental management or community development .

How to apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacant post which exists in Gomba District Local Government . Applications in triplicate should be addressed and submitted to The Secretary District Service Commission Gomba P. O. Box 76, Mpigi , on PSC Applications Form 3 . Forms can be obtained from Public Service Commission’s offices at farmers house Kampala or Secretariat of any District. Service Commission . Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department s who should observe the closing date .

Deadline: 02 / 04 /2013