Job Vacancies at Uganda Electoral Commission

Job Title: Senior Election Officer, Cartography

About this Job:
The Electoral Commission, established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to organize and conduct public elections and referenda, is desirous of filling the following positions that exist within its establishment.

Job Title: Senior Election Officer, Cartography

Directorate: Technical Support Services

Duty station: Electoral Commission Headquarters

Reports to: Head, IT

Terms: Permanent:

Salary Scale: ECS4

Job Role: To design, draw, compile and revise electoral maps, plans, charts and any other related data the Electoral Commission may be interested in.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Reports to H/IT

2.    Collecting mapping data on boundaries of newly established Administrative Units and Towns in the whole country for purposes of demarcating electoral areas.

3.    Verifying boundaries of Administrative Units.

4.    Responsible for production and publication of up-to- date electoral maps.

5.    Liaising with relevant Government departments.

6.    Responsible for Drawing Office equipment and ensuring they are in good working condition.

7.    Preparing the strategic plan for the Drawing Office in line with the Electoral Commission Strategic Plan.

8.    Any other duties as officially assigned from time to time.

Requirement:
Minimum qualifications:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors Degree in Cartography, Geography, Geomatics or a related field (e.g. Earth Science or Surveying), and a Post Graduate Certificate in Geographical Positioning System (GPS) or completion of a certification course in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)/Computer Aided Design (CAD) or a related field of study such as mapping software like ArcView/Arclnfo including 3D Analyst and Maplex.

Special personal characteristics/skills/attributes:

1.    Have an interest in graphics, design, geo-information and maps.

2.    Be patient and have an eye for detail.

3.    Be computer literate in graphic design, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and mapping software.

4.    Be able to meet tight deadlines under minimum or no supervision.

5.    Ability to lead, cultivate team spirit and motivate qualified and specialized staff.

6.    Have a meticulous and thorough approach to work.

7.    Be technically minded, and able to cope with changes in technology.

Minimum Experience:

Applicants should have at least five (5) years of direct professional experience in GIS techniques and methodologies, or working experience with cartography and earth science, spatial data types, geographic spatial reference systems and metadata. Age: 25-50 years

How to apply:
Applicants should have at least five (5) years of direct professional experience in GIS techniques and methodologies, or working experience with cartography and earth science, spatial data types, geographic spatial reference systems and metadata. Age:25-50 years Note:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Conditions of service: Successful applicants will receive a competitive package and benefits. Submission of Applications: Applications with comprehensively typed CV showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the address below not later than Tuesday 10th April 2012 Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of………… “ The Head, Human Resource Management Department, Electoral Commission, Plot 53/55 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 22678, Kampala.

Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at CLUSA Uganda

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Masters degree, or equivalent experience, in account­ing, finance, economics or related field; CPA preferred; and a minimum of 5 years of experience with managing finances and finance personnel for large donor funded programs


How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy at CLUSA Uganda

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Bachelors degree, or equivalent coursework or experience, in accounting or business management; experience managing petty cash, preparation of vouch­ers, banking functions, inventory tracking and general reception duties and office management.


How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Office Assistant Job Vacancy at CLUSA Uganda

Job Title: Office Assistant

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Experience assisting with office cleaning, preparations for office events, photocopying, and daily office errands.


How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy at CLUSA Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and teaming Manage

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Masters Degree in agricultural business or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation systems; knowledge in data collection, analy­sis, reporting to donors, and supervision of field staff.

How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IT and Data Analyst Specialist Job Vacancy at Clusa International Uganda

Job Title: IT and Data Analyst Specialist

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Bachelors degree in IT and/or data analysis, or equiva­lent practical working experience; ability to trouble shoot basic computer and systems issues for staff working in collaboration with IT service provider, ability to use statistical analysis software and analyze field data for the program.


How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Field Operations Manager Job Vacancy at Clusa International Uganda

Job Title: Field Operations Manager

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in agricultural business with a minimum of 5 years experience; knowledge in crops pro­duction (maize and beans a plus) along the entire value chain, rural financing opportunities, work planning and budgeting for field activities, supervising field staff, and highly results oriented with the ability to liaise effectively with government counterparts and industry stakeholders.


How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Business Development Specialist Job Vacancy at Clusa International Uganda

Job Title: Business Development Specialist

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Bachelors degree in fields related to business manage­ment with a minimum of 5 years experience managing a private sector business; practical experience with growing private sector agricultural companies a must; facilitating training modules, mentoring and coaching businesses to realize potential.


How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Marketing Specialist Job Vacancy at Clusa International Uganda

Job Title: Marketing Specialist

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
Bachelors degree in marketing or business related fields; practical experience in marketing agricultural grain commodities a must; significant knowledge of traders and buyers in grain commodities, infrastruc­ture already in place in Uganda, and identifying gap areas where creative and innovative ideas are brought forward.

How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Project Drivers Job Vacancies at Clusa International Uganda

Job Title: Project Driver (various posts)

About this Job:
The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a three-year United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the following positions:
Requirement:
A minimum of a junior certificate with driving license, a clean driving record with a minimum of 5 years experi­ence; knowledge in defensive driving, keeping vehicle logs, vehicle maintenance, and office errands.

How to apply:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop, with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line by close of business 30 March 2012. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Specialist for Information Systems Audit Job Vacancy at Uganda Communications Commission

Job Title:Specialist for Information Systems Audit


Job Description

 

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda. It was established by the Uganda Communications Act (Cap 106 Laws of Uganda). UCC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in her directorates:

Specialist for Information Systems Audit

Reports to:  Director Internal Audit

Job Role: This is a new position created to review the adequacy and effectiveness of Information Technology (IT) internal controls and continued development of internal hardware and software tools utilised throughout the Commission.

Key Result Areas:

Plan and perform reviews of IT general and application controls. This includes supporting integrated audits and system development  and implementation reviews;
Contribute to the audit planning process, and assist in the development of audit objectives and detailed test procedures that effectively address key controls and risks;
Provide IT technical audit services and consulting relative to IT internal control practices for PC-Client, Web, and legacy applications in distributed networks and multi-platform environments (mainframe and server-based operating systems, database management, and data and telecommunications network technologies);
Conduct special IT project audits as required, develop work papers that address the objectives of the audit programme and support the conclusions reached during testing;
Adhere to the IIA Standards and IAS Guidelines for Work Paper documentation;
Assess business systems/processes to identify key control points and risks;
Draft audit conclusions, discuss potential issues with clients, and prepare and deliver other summary communication documents as required, and;
Contribute to the development of the assigned practice area by participating in risk assessment activities, creation of audit tools, establishing client relationships, and identifying and sharing relevant information.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

The candidate must possess the following:

A Bachelors Degree in IT-related field or Business Computing  from a recognised university;
Certification in any of the following is a must: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
Three (3) years of professional auditing or comparable experience within a large, complex organisation, two (2) of which should be in auditing IT Systems;
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in applying the principles and practices of internal auditing in accounting, financial, and operational environments including auditing business functions and Information technology Systems and soft wares such as ACL, Teammate, etc;
Demonstrated knowledge of IT internal controls and security practices;
Demonstrated ability to understand and document business processes and related internal controls in narrative and/or flowchart formats;
Thorough knowledge of COSO, AICPA, COBIT, Sarbanes-Oxley, and SAS70 standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the assigned area of responsibility;
Demonstrated skills in the identification and resolution of business problems within a team setting; and
High integrity, confidentiality and ability to work well under pressure.




How to Apply


Interested candidates should submit applications indicating their telephone and e-mail addresses accompanied with the following documents:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating two professional and one character referees. Members of the Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees.

Copies of certificates, testimonials, cited in the CV.

Applications should be submitted to the following address NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on April 5, 2012 to:

The Director for Human Resources and Administration

Uganda Communications Commission

2nd Floor, UCC House

Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi

P. O. Box 7376,

KAMPALA

Only short listed applicants will be notified. Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.

NB: UCC is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

Competition and Corporate Affairs Job Vacancy at Uganda Communications Commission

Job Title : COMPETITION AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS


Job Description

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda. It was established by the Uganda Communications Act (Cap 106 Laws of Uganda). UCC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in her directorates:

Post:   Manager of Network and Information Systems

Reports to:  Director for Competition and Corporate Affairs
Job role: The job holder will be responsible for all aspects of the organisation’s information systems and network administration including integration and implementation of ICTs within the Commission.

Key Result Areas:

Design, develop and monitor UCC Local Area Network (LAN) hardware and software infrastructure;
Formulate and monitor the performance of UCC IT policies in line with IT best practice;
Formulate, review, and  monitor the UCC Business Continuity Plan in line with IT industry best practices; scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems;
Develop a strategy for and oversee the design and implementation of major information systems initiatives. Review, appraise and recommend appropriate information Systems to support the functions of the Commission;
Plan and coordinate the training of users and promote usage of information systems to enhance efficiency of operations;
Perform needs assessment for new systems and modifications to existing systems including conducting ongoing reviews with users and providing responses to requirement requests;
Develop user applications using appropriate tools, including but not limited to: Microsoft Access, VBA, Visio, Crystal Reports, and Using Microsoft.NET Framework  tools such as MS SQL Server, C#, ASP.NET;
Plan and coordinate the training of users and promote usage of information systems to enhance efficiency of operations; Prepare technical and user documentation, as well as the production of training materials. providing users with appropriate support and advice;
Develop, design and maintain a purpose driven website that provides relevant and timely information to all stakeholders in line with corporate objectives; and
Guarantee the smooth running of all ICT systems, and the safety and security of data from internal and external attack by providing secure access to the network for remote users.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

The candidate must possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Information Systems or equivalent;
Masters degree in Computing, Information Systems or in the relevant fields;
Microsoft Certified Professional;
Five (5) years hands-on experience as a network/systems administrator in a busy organisation;
Microsoft Windows and Unix-based operating systems;
Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Macromedia Dream weaver,  Joomla, Web design; Web hosting, Lotus Notes/Domino; MS Windows 2003 Server; Cascaded Style Sheets(CSS); Snort; Linux; and CMS;
A deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC);
Hands-on experience in developing and administering database driven applications using C# and the .NET Framework;
Good knowledge of MS Office 2007 and beyond is required; and
Working knowledge of SharePoint server will be an added advantage.




How to Apply


Interested candidates should submit applications indicating their telephone and e-mail addresses accompanied with the following documents:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating two professional and one character referees. Members of the Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees.

Copies of certificates, testimonials, cited in the CV.

Applications should be submitted to the following address NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on April 5, 2012 to:

The Director for Human Resources and Administration

Uganda Communications Commission

2nd Floor, UCC House

Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi

P. O. Box 7376,

KAMPALA

Only short listed applicants will be notified. Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.

NB: UCC is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Job Vacancies - Manager for Technical Monitoring

Job Title: Manager for Technical Monitoring



Job Description

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda. It was established by the Uganda Communications Act (Cap 106 Laws of Uganda). UCC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in her directorates:

RURAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (RCDF)

Reports to:  Director for RCDF

Job Role:  This is a vacant position where the job holder will monitor RCDF projects and develop procedures for implementation of the RCDF projects in line with departmental mission.

Key Result Areas:

Carry out technical audit of projects’ hardware, software and content to ascertain their compliance with the defined technical specifications in accordance to departmental mission;
Develop technical specifications for RCDF projects in accordance to departmental mission;
Carry out monitoring of the quality of service in accordance with defined standards;
Develop and implement a framework for technical monitoring of RCDF projects in accordance to departmental mission;
Identify technologies that can be harnessed to improve rural communications in accordance to departmental mission;
Carry out Fund impact assessment activities as necessary in accordance to departmental mission; and
Prepare technical reports in line with the unit’s reporting requirements.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

The candidate must possess the following:

Masters Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or a related field. A Bachelors Degree in a field related to Computer or Telecommunications Engineering;
Additional qualification in Project Management and impact assessment techniques is an added advantage;
At least five (5) years experience in a similar position, three (3) of which should have been with rural ICT projects, and;
Good problem solving skills, strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills plus capacity to work as a team.




How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications indicating their telephone and e-mail addresses accompanied with the following documents:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating two professional and one character referees. Members of the Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees.

Copies of certificates, testimonials, cited in the CV.

Applications should be submitted to the following address NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on April 5, 2012 to:

The Director for Human Resources and Administration

Uganda Communications Commission

2nd Floor, UCC House

Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi

P. O. Box 7376,

KAMPALA

Only short listed applicants will be notified. Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.

NB: UCC is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

GBV Technical Coordinator Job Vacancy at American Refugee Committee International

Job Title: GBV Technical Coordinator



Job Description


DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION Vision: A Uganda where challenges to living life with dignity and self-sufficiency are overcome and people are enabled to live healthy and productive lives.

Mission: We will build individual and collective capacity to overcome the obstacles of displacement and develop sustainable livelihoods while supporting access to services when people cannot meet their basic needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The GBV Technical Coordinator will ensure the principles of effective and high quality GBV programming are applied by providing technical support and supervision consistent with international and national standards and ensure that program design and implementation creates no harm in the communities, promotes human rights and has positive impact. The GBV Technical Coordinator will be responsible for strategy development, program design, implementation, standardization, and evaluation of all GBV-related activities in ARC Uganda GBV program. The GBV Technical Coordinator will be based in Kampala with 50% travel to field sites in northern and western Uganda.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Quality and Impact • Promote excellence in ARC Uganda’s GBV programs through ongoing technical program support for field based program-staff with technical support from HQ. • Provide overall leadership for the GBV programs, ensuring quality of activities and targeted impact, and compliance with ARC and donor regulations. • Develop and support collection, analysis and use of data to improve GBV program implementation and promote effective monitoring and evaluation systems. • Ensure that programs are designed according to ARC and industry best practices and ARC program framework. • Support all GBV Program Coordinators to fulfill their budget-holder expectations. Ensure expenditure within program supplies costs of each project is monitored and that well-structured corrective action is initiated and tracked where required. • Provide leadership to GBV Program Coordinators to ensure the timely and high-quality activity and narrative reporting per ARC and donor guidelines.

Program Design and Strategy • Ensure that new proposals promote high quality programming by responding to identified needs, taking into account recognized best practices, minimum standards and lessons learned from earlier programs. • Lead and participate in the development of program budgets. • Lead and participate in proposal development to sustain GBV program activities. • In collaboration with the Senior Program Coordinator and HQ technical staff, provide leadership to the development of an integrated GBV program strategy for Uganda.

Capacity Building and Human Resources Management • Support capacity building activities for local partners, and staff to design, implement and monitor high quality programming through mentoring, training and evaluations. • Set performance objectives with all supervisees, and conduct scheduled performance evaluations. • Ensure that all supervisees complete the performance management cycle with their own supervisees. • Participate in hiring, selection and training of new staff as needed.

Representation / Coordination • Ensure that ARC’s contribution to the GBV sector in Uganda is recognized and valued by stakeholders, through proactive representation in meetings and coordination activities. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders – including government, community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and community based organizations to enhance multi-agency and multi sectoral cooperation and coordination. • Provide proper representation in cluster, reference group meetings and ad hoc working groups. • Provide continuous monitoring of information sharing to ensure that information is shared safely and without breaching confidentiality of clients. • Participate in the GBV Working Group Meetings and/or other coordination meetings. • Active participation in regional and national discussions and plans for information sharing and advocating for best practices in information collection, storage, and sharing, including the GBV IMS.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • MPH, MSW, or similar degree or experience required. • At least 3 years GBV program management experience for an international NGO, with internally displaced populations, refugees, or other post conflict settings. • At least 2 years experience with capacity building of local organizations – technical and program development. • Thorough awareness and knowledge of reproductive health and gender issues as well as GBV. Commitment to gender equality. • Interest and experience in supervising, guiding and training staff, individually or in groups. • Interest and experience in community-based approaches. • Thorough understanding of the principles of counseling and ability to adapt psychosocial knowledge and skills to cultural context; some counseling experience preferred. • Experience planning/collaborating with government officials, other health profession staff, and organizations. • Demonstrated experience of monitoring and evaluating projects. • Experience managing budgets. • Grant writing experience preferred. • Excellent report writing, research documentation and presentation skills. • Excellent computer, writing, and communication skills. • Fluent in English.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES • Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player with proven supervisory skills. • Ability to identify potential conflicts and conflict resolution skills. • Ability to build positive relationships with donors, government officials, and other stakeholders. • Willingness to work in another culture, in a post-conflict/transitional environment with basic/limited resources and infrastructure. • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.




How to Apply


For full job description and the online application form, please visit our website at http://www.arcrelief.org and click on Careers. All positions open until filled.

Credit Accountants Job Vacancies at Nile Breweries Limited

Job Title:  CREDIT ACCOUNTANTS (X3)



Job Description

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A GREAT TEAM

Nile Breweries Limited is a leading beverage company in Uganda and a subsidiary of SABMiller (one of the largest brewing groups in the world), also recognized as the best employer in Uganda in 2004, 2005 and 2009. The company seeks to recruit a highly motivated, results oriented professional to the Credit team.

CREDIT ACCOUNTANTS (X3)

Key Responsibilities

Debtors/ receivables management
Monthly reconciliation of customer accounts and balances
Prompt closure/ resolution of internal and external customers
Routine banking and withdrawals
Preparation of periodic credit reports as required from time to time
Daily collection (payments) from customers
Safe custody of cash and payments before banking
Depot petty cash management
Preparing routine reports regarding credit management
Implement cash management policies and procedures
Provide support in any adhoc duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements

Ideally Bachelors degree in Commerce, accounting, finance or business administration
At least two years’ working experience as an accountant
Work experience in an FMGC will be an added advantage
Knowledge of accounting packages and computerized business systems
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Must be willing ot work on weekends and public holidays
Must be willing to work in various places across the country
Team player and with high level of integrity.


How to Apply

Qualified applicants should send their CVs to the undersigned on or before the 9th of April 2012. CVs should include details of email addresses (if any), present position, current remuneration, addresses of three referees and copies of testimonials.

Human Resources Manager,
Nile Breweries Limited
P.O Box 762
Jinja

NB
Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancies at War Child UK in Uganda

Job Title: Evaluation of a War Child UK Project in Northern Uganda



Job Description



War Child UK is looking for an experienced consultant to evaluate the impact and extent to which its project “Rights, Education and Community Protection for Children and Young People Affected by Conflict” has achieved its goals and objectives in Northern Uganda.

SCOPE & FOCUS

The Consultant will:

• Determine if the project has successfully achieved its desired results at the outcome and output levels.

• Determine the impact and/or potential impact of the project at all levels

• Determine if the results contribute to WCUK’s Thematic Goals of Protection, Education and Livelihoods

• Look at the following dimensions of the programme’s impact:

(i) relevance;

(ii) efficiency;

(iii) effectiveness,

(iv) outcomes; and

(v) sustainability.

• Assess performance in terms of the shared responsibility and accountability, resource allocation and informed and timely action.

• Determine strengths (including successful innovations and promising practices) and weaknesses of the planning, design, implementation and M&E.

• Determine project contribution to enrolment and retention rates of school children and assess how parents/guardians value their children’s education.

• Assess what have been the most effective approaches and methodologies used by the project to bring about changes to their target group?

• Assess whether the project has contributed to changes in broader national/ international policies and whether these have contributed to changes in practice and attitudes of decision and policy makers that directly benefit the project’s target group.

• Provide actionable, specific and practical strategic recommendations on how War Child UK and its partners can use the learning to strengthen future work • Lead the planning and implementation of a lessons sharing/dissemination workshop with stakeholders

• Determine factors that led to the change/impact and the extent to which all the institutional arrangements (partnership relationship, War Child UK Management, financial management systems and coordination function) contributed (or not) to this impact.

Expected Outputs:

• Inception Report/Evaluation Work Plan.

• Draft report(s) for review with qualitative and quantitative data analysis interface in MS Excel.

• Final Impact Evaluation Report, containing an Executive Summary, Process, Findings and . Recommendations of no more than 30 pages. Annexes can be outside this page limit.

• Lessons sharing/dissemination document capturing key impact and learning and presented in a reader friendly and marketable format.

Qualifications of Consultant Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• At least 5 years experience in impact evaluation of development /humanitarian work

• Knowledge of and experience in child protection, education and livelihood programming in Africa.

• Good understanding of the policy and legal environment on children and youth in Uganda

• Good Research and monitoring and evaluation skills • Highly driven, dependable and results oriented

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English is essential and knowledge of Luo desirable. – Working knowledge of children and young people (CYP) and gender issues locally

Recruitment and Appointment The selected candidate will be contracted for a total of 25 person days and will commence work shortly after recruitment. A service contract will be signed between consultant and WCUK.

Please find the detailed ToR attached or follow the link of War Child’s Job Site for more details: http://www.warchild.org.uk/about/jobs/consultancy-evaluation-our-project…




How to Apply


Applications must include detailed curriculum vitae and the names of three references (at least two of whom must be familiar with the applicant’s work), along with a three page proposal outlining how they intend to accomplish this task. Please provide your professional fee expectation per day while other terms to be discussed in person. The budget should not exceed the amount of GBP 4500/- in total. The consultant is responsible for meeting their own accommodation and feeding costs.
Applications should be sent to War Child UK to: hur@warchild.org.uk
NB: The deadline for applications is 6th April 2012.