UNFPA JOBS
| United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda require writer and publications designer. | |
| Posted On: Closing On: | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 Saturday, 11 June 2011 |
| Category: | Employment Placement Agencies |
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| Preferred Skills: | Vacancy Announcement: For Communications and Media Consultant at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda Are you a skilled writer, a creative publications designer and successful in marketing and positioning social development issues through a variety of media? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is looking for a communications and media consultant for at least 3 months. This person should be a professional who is passionate about advancing Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender Equality, and Population & Development in Uganda. You must be a person with proven management and substantive experience in corporate and development communications in the areas of Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender and Population. You will be part of a dynamic team in assisting UNFPA in leading on advice and managing corporate and development communication for UNFPA Uganda Country Offi ce in liaison with its partners. For this consultancy post, you will need 5 – 7 years of proven experience in corporate and development communication, including advertising and marketing of organizations and programmes. You will also require substantial experience in networking with media houses, events management and advocacy related work. Subscribing to the values of the United Nations is essential and knowledge about how the United Nations works will be an advantage. Readiness to travel to UNFPA field locations and other supported programmes will be necessary. You will be someone who is a self-starter, able to see through initiatives and bring energy, drive, ideas and innovations to the work of UNFPA in Uganda. You will be a person who works well in a multi-disciplinary setting, across different sectors and management levels and able to work competently in a variety of media. You should have a track record of achieving results, a believer in teamwork and a strong communicator. You will be skilled in partnership and networking, including with the media. Full Terms of Reference for the Communications and Media Consultant can be accessed on the website at: http://uganda .unfpa.org Email applications: 1. Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org 2. Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form). 3. The subject of the email should clearly refl ect the position you are applying for and include your full names. i.e. REF: Vacancy Name (Applicant’s Name) Deadline for applications:June 10th, 2011 UNFPA provides a work environment that refl ects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance. NOTE: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. |
Business Development Officer (BDO)
| Canvassing is completely prohibited and automatically leads to disqualification. Please note that this job is open to ONLY Ugandans. | |
| Posted On: Closing On: | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 Monday, 06 June 2011 |
| Category: | Education, Training, and Library |
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| Job Description: | Heifer International (HI) is hosting the Uganda Domestic Biogas Program, a program aimed at improving the livelihood and quality of life of rural household farmers in Uganda through the exploitation of market and non market benefits of domestic biogas such as replacement of unsustainable utilization of wood and charcoal for cooking and lighting; use of the high value organic fertilizer from the bio-slurry; and improvement of health and development conditions for rural households. |
| Preferred Skills: | The program is supporting farmers to construct 12,000 domestic biogas installations in Uganda along with other programmatic related trainings. HI therefore wish to recruit a professional personnel as per the advert below: Position Title: Business Development Officer (BDO) Duty Station : Kampala The primary role of the BSDO is to provide technical leadership in all development related work of the program. He/ She will work with all staff, partners and other stake holders to advance entrepreneurship discipline among program participants. This will be through facilitation, mentoring, coaching, and training to attain an empowered and entrepreneurial cadre of actors that will drive a sustainable, vibrant and commercially viable biogas sector in Uganda. He / She will work closely with the UDBP Team members to enhance program quality and ensure increased biogas benefits to the clients. He/she will be expected to apply best practices in business advisory, training, monitoring and reporting to keep abreast with the developments in the Biogas sector Job Summary:- Lead the process of developing and implementing the BDS strategy for the program. Undertake continuous situational analysis to update the BDS market assessment to ensure strong grasp of actors in the sector and explore partnerships that can add value to program quality and reach. Advice biogas beneficiaries and biogas based enterprises on the best practices in the renewable energy sector. Support staff and partners to mobilize potential biogas clients to link up with SACCOs and other financial institutions for biogas. Work with interested financial institutions to develop biogas loan products, including marketing of those products among the potential beneficiaries. Collaborate with Management of the Strategic Implementing Partners in implementing formulated business strategies, guiding them in monitoring and evaluating performance and tracking budget utilization. Design and deliver tailored training programs in business management to staff, masons, BCEs, promoters, clients, suppliers and other partners. Network and manage consultative forums and meetings with staff, clients and stakeholders. Develop effective and strong working relationships with business partners and biogas beneficiaries. Prepare various investment reports and updates for sharing with the program and stakeholders in the different regions. Work hand in hand with the Communication and Promotion Officer in developing and distribution of biogas promotional materials and conducting media awareness programs Minimum Professional Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of Bachelor`s degree in Business Administration, commerce, marketing rural development course. A post graduate training in Business Management will be an added advantage. Must have at least 3 years` experience in BDS related work or service, Commodity marketing, promotion of energy development enterprises. Private sector experience especially in marketing, financial solutions will be an added advantage. The candidate should be mature, independent minded, with high self drive and results oriented. Essential Skills Desired: Must be a person of high integrity, show initiative and be ready to work with minimum supervision. Should possess excellent writing skills. Must be excellent in MS office. Excel and other computer applications. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Persons who meet the specific job requirements above should send a capability statement, copies of certificates, cover letter with a C.V indicating current salary, indicate place of job posting and two professional referees to: The Country Director on P.O. Box 28491 Kampala or hand delivered application to Plot 1 Yusuf Lule Road, Nakasero not later than Application Deadline: June 6th, 2011 on the address above. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Canvassing is completely prohibited and automatically leads to disqualification. Please note that this job is open to ONLY Ugandans. |
Finance Manager and Administration and Human Resource Officer
| IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | |
| Posted On: Closing On: | Monday, 23 May 2011 Monday, 06 June 2011 |
| Category: | Management/Advisory |
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| Job Description: | Uganda Capacity Program Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo, P. O Box 71050, Tel: 0414-347 959 or 0312-266 194 Kampala, Uganda. |
| Preferred Skills: | Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in The Uganda Capacity Program which is implemented by IntraHealth. Applications should either be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than 6th June, 2011. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for. Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Post: Finance Manager The Finance Manager is responsible for all financial functions of the Uganda Capacity Program in compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies. Specifically s/he will: • Ensure accountability for project financial resources • Provide financial guidance and back up support to all teams • Provide technical advice on financial management to the Chief of Party • Prepare and submit accurate financial reports on Capacity Project to Chief of Party and headquarters • Coordinate periodic internal audits and implementation of audit recommendations • Ensure compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies QUALIFICATIONS i) Education • Advanced Degree in accounting, business administration or related discipline ii) Work experience • Minimum of five years of relevant financial management experience • Preferred experience working with USAID-funded projects • Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft office software iii) Competencies • Excellent financial and organizational skills and attention to detail • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent time manager • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and ability to effectively communicate project financial information to a variety of different audiences • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse people, clients and consultants. Post: Administration and Human Resource Officer The Administration and Human Resource Officer will be responsible for efficient management of human resources, project assets, equipment and vehicles including Office logistics and maintenance. She is responsible for ensuring transparency, compliance and accountability at all levels and in all areas of Human Resource, Procurement, Administration and Logistics management Specifically s/he will: • Ensure achievement of administrative tasks to support program activities as outlined in workplans • Ensure high quality performance in administrative operations of the Uganda Capacity Program. • Ensure responsive technical assistance to government and other stakeholders • Lead the efforts in procurement ensuring compliance with IntraHealth procurement policies • Manage the project office assets including equipment and vehicles as well as leases. • Manage hiring of project personnel and periodic performance measurements and goals in compliance with IntraHealth Personnel Policies • Ensure handling of inquiries regarding administration and HR issues • Ensure that vehicles and assets are properly insured • Ensure the maintenance of office, equipments and vehicles • Maintaining organized files and records of technical team activities, both electronic and hard copy QUALIFICATIONS i) Education • University Degree, preferably in Business Administration ii) Work Experience • Two years of office administration, procurement and HR experience desirable iii) Competencies • Ability to maintain a variety of records, such as inventories of supplies and materials; prepares correspondence, forms and reports; • Ability to provide excellent administrative and customer service duties, including telephone coverage, ordering office supplies, maintaining office equipment; • Excellent public relations skills including courteousness, tact and good verbal communications • Proven ability to work independently and self-motivated; also work cooperatively with other office personnel • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to simultaneously support a team of professionals • Computer literacy in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point; Outlook |
ICT Associate
| UNDP: Only successful candidates will be contacted. Post is subject to availability of funds | |
| Posted On: Closing On: | Monday, 23 May 2011 Friday, 03 June 2011 |
| Category: | Information Technology |
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| Job Description: | UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE CO-ORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS (OCHA) Plot 48, Malcolm X Avenue, P.O. Box 7184, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (+256 31) 244800, Fax: (+256 312) 244801 Email: ocha-uganda@un.org |
| Preferred Skills: | VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Vacancy Number : VA 01/2011 Post Title : ICT Associate Post Grade/Duration : SSA (GS-6)/ through 31/12/2011 Duty Station : Kampala Closing date : 3rd June 2011 Under the overall supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Support Unit (HSU) under UN Resident Coordinator (RC) in Kampala, the ICT Associate (ICTA) will implement global standard ICT strategy/ infrastructure within the HSU. Primary responsibilities: • Implement global standard ICT strategy/infrastructure/guidelines/ procedures ensuring effective functioning of all hardware/software and network administration issues in the HSU in liaison with OCHA HQ ICT staff (if necessary for complex ICT related issues). • Support HSU in implementing and trouble-shooting of IM/ICT tools such as FiDMS, Lotus Domino Server, Lotus Notes, Network clients, Archive/backup systems, Server management, and all technical support related to software and application tools. • Monitoring of fi le server and web traffi c, usage, and performance on a frequent and regular basis. • Attend information and system security issues, implement standard anti-virus systems • Liaise with vendors for all kind of connectivity and ICT services. • Support HSU in maintenance of an up-to-date hardware/software inventory. • Support fi eld staff deployed to UNAC in all kind of ICT and connectivity issues. • Where necessary, provide training/orientation to partners and staff members on ICT tools/infrastructure, applications, and troubleshooting techniques. CORE COMPETENCIES: Professionalism: Exposure to a wide range of information management systems related to humanitarian and recovery activities, conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, demonstrated problemsolving skills. Good knowledge of the region/country and ability to infl uence others to reach agreement. Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyze clients needs and refer that to the IM supervisor for improvement of the IM tools; Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new IM/ICT tools; Communications: Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information, effectively advice clients on systems related issues, applications, etc. Judgment: Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Planning & Organizing: Ability to plan own work and manage confl icting priorities. Qualifi cations: Education: University Degree in Computer Science or related fi eld would be most desirable. Experience in ICT tools and Network implementation (such as LAN, Operating Systems, Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes clients, MS Windows Server, Active directory infrastructure, and working knowledge on FTP client and server application) are essential. Experience: Two years of relevant working experience with the UN or any affi liated international organization in ICT implementation/network administration. Experience working in a communications fi eld particularly in a Ugandan setting is highly desirable. Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking environment is an asset. Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Other Skills: Basic understanding of organizational information management infrastructure and as it relates to users. Availability for constant trips to the areas where vulnerable populations are located. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Application Procedures: Application letter with a resume giving details of education & professional qualifi cation and working experience as well as email and telephone contact of three referees should reach the undersigned on or before 3rd June 2011. Indicate vacancy number on the envelope. Head of Offi ce, UN OCHA Malcolm X Avenue, Plot 48 Kololo, P.O. Box Box 7184 Kampala, Uganda, Email: ocha-uganda@un.org Only successful candidates will be contacted. Post is subject to availability of funds. |
1. Technical Manager
1 Position
Scope of the Work
The Technical Manager is the Chief Technical Officer of the Company. He/She will supervise a group of Project Managers (Site Agents) to deliver projects of 10-20 million dollars per year on tinie, to set quality standards and within set budgets. He/She will lead the project teams in project planning and execution. The job is based in Kampala but requires regular travel to Project Sites located within East African Community Countries.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Overall accountability of managing, planning and execution of construction projects.
- Supervision of a team of Project Managers (Site Agents) to ensure works are executed according to plan.
- Managing resources for the project sites.
- Liaison with Clients. Consultants, regulators, and local authorities to ensure good working relationships are maintained.
- Accounting Officer for the project Sites
- Sourcing for new work to ensure continued growth in turnover and profitability every year.
- Manpower development for Technical Department to ensure a working succession plan.
- Ensure project activities are delivered in line with the company’s Health and Safety standards
Education & Experience
- A good degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent. A post graduate training in project management and finance would be an added advantage.
- A registered Engineer and f or member of a reputable Engineering professional body
- At least 10 years experience in managing civil engineering projects
- Experience in managing multiple projects at ago.
- Proven track record of success in handling projects involving high rise buildings, industrial buildings/works, road works, water works and bridges.
- Proof of having successfully managed multiple project worth $ 10 million dollars.
Skills and Behaviors
- Specialist Civil Engineering Skills
- Project management and reporting skills
- High integrity, honest, team player and good communicator
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
2. Project Managers (Site Agents)
3 Positions
Scope of the Work
The Project Manager (Site Agent) is the Company’s Administrator of a project worksite. He/She will supervise a group of technical staff on a worksite to deliver the project of 2 – 8 million dollars on time, to set quality standards and
within set budgets. He/She is a team leader project planning and execution of the project. The job is based at the project work site which may be located anywhere within East African Community Countries.
within set budgets. He/She is a team leader project planning and execution of the project. The job is based at the project work site which may be located anywhere within East African Community Countries.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Overall accountability of managing, planning and execution of allocated construction project.
- Supervision of a team of Engineers and Foremen to ensure works are executed according to plan.
- Managing resources for allocated project, including hiring appropriate staff for the site.
- Liaison with Consultants, regulators, local authorities to ensure good working relationships are maintained.
- Accounting Officer for the project.
- Ensure project activities are delivered in line with the company’s Health and Safety standards.
Education & Experience
- A good degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent. A post graduate training in project management and finance would be an added advantage.
- A registered Engineer and / or member of a reputable Engineering professional body
- At least 7 years experience in managing civil engineering projects.
- Proven track record of success in handling projects involving high rise buildings, industrial buildings/works, road works, water works and bridges.
- Proof of having successfully managed a single project above $ 1 million dollars.
Skills and Behaviors
- Specialist Civil Engineering Skills
- Project management and reporting skills
- High integrity, honest, team player and good communicator
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above specifications should send their applications with detailed CVs to:
The Human Resource Manager
Pearl Engineering Company Ltd
Plot 816. Nsambya Road —Kabalagala
P.O.Box 7553, Kampala
Tel: +256 414 266 043,+256 414 266 043 ,+256 414 266 043
Email: info@pearl.engineering.com
Pearl Engineering Company Ltd
Plot 816. Nsambya Road —Kabalagala
P.O.Box 7553, Kampala
Tel: +256 414 266 043,+256 414 266 043 ,+256 414 266 043
Email: info@pearl.engineering.com
Applications should be submitted not later than 31st August 2010.If you do not hear from us within three weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
