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Jobs at Mercy Corps - Learning and Information Officer

Job Title: Learning and Information Officer
Employer: Mercy Corps
Location: Uganda

Mercy Corps is looking for a Learning and Information Officer

Duties:
Mentor and coach program staff in use of market facilitation techniques;
Find, organize and share market facilitation resources with program staff;
Create a dynamic program environment that promotes inquiry;
Develop tools to simplify data gathering and reporting and ensure teams gather and report necessary data, including maintaining Podio entries for mapping progress with partners;
Provide support to program staff in monitoring and evaluating the progress and impact of work including setting and measuring benchmarks along results chains;
Carry out research projects on specific subjects critical to team success and recommend hiring of external support, where necessary;
Where needed, support external evaluations by research partner Feinstein International Center and other organizations;

Education: The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Economics, Development Studies, Statistics )

Experience: A minimum of three years of related professional experience

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org

Deadline: 15th December 2016

NTV Uganda Jobs - Driver Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Driver
Employer: NTV Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda

NTV Uganda is recruiting a Driver

Duties :
The Driver will transport staff to specific destinations as approved by the Transport Supervisor and in line with the company vehicle usage policy
Ensure the vehicle is kept in good running condition through routine vehicle maintenance checks and addressing minor repairs or arranging for major repairs
Regularly monitor the security of the vehicle, passengers and luggage in line with the transport policy
Monitor the condition of the vehicle and report defects for immediate rectification.
The incumbent will be tasked with maintaining updated records of vehicle movement logs, vehicle fuel consumption service and repair record.

Education: The ideal candidates for the NTV Uganda Driver jobs must hold an Advanced Level Certificate (U.A.C.E)
Certificate of Defensive driving from an established driving school (is a must)
Hold a valid Driver’s Permit with classes B, CM, DL (is a must)

Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience

How to Apply:
If any of these vacancies suits your experience and career obligations, then feel free to send your Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with your updated CV to the undersigned;

Human Resources Manager,
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.

E-mail to: ntvhr@ntv.co.ug

Deadline: 16th December 2016

Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy at Riley Packaging Limited

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Employer: Riley Packaging Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Riley Packaging is recruiting an Accounts Assistant

Duties :
· Prepares necessary entries for monthly expensing of pre-payments.
· Ensures timely posting of all payment related transactions in the accounting system.
· Ensures the timely payment of all Riley Packaging (U) Limited’s suppliers.
· Captures bank payment vouchers in the cash book.
· Files cash book payment vouchers following the sequential numbering for cheques and bank transfer instructions.
· Ensures that bank balance schedules are updated with bank transactions processed daily.

Education: The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Business Administration or other related field from an accredited university.

Experience: At least two years’ experience in a related field.

How to Apply:
Apply for Riley Packaging Limited Accounts Assistant Job

Deadline: 6th January 2017

NGO Uganda Jobs - Lutheran World Relief Procurement Assistant Job

Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Employer: Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Location: Uganida

Lutheran World Relief is recruiting a Procurement Assistant

Education: The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Procurement Assistant job vacancy should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Management
Possession of a Diploma in Supplies Management

Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant working experience in purchasing, logistics or supply management including preparation and management of contracts.
Previous experience in using automated procurement systems

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications (One page cover letter, explaining the candidate’s suitability for the position and an updated Curriculum vitae, CV), with the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees and send via Email to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug addressed to Office of Administration/Human Resources.

NB: Please do not include certificates for education, trainings, etc. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 16th December 2016

Jobs at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid - Reception Manager

Job Title: Reception Manager
Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Location: Uganda

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is recruiting a Reception Manager

Duties :
· Establish and ensure a transparent system of management including the coordination of services and other activities in the camp.
· In charge of the mobilization and the participation of the beneficiaries on matters affecting them.
· Supervise and maintain the infrastructure of the camps.
· Set-up an information management system in the camps, including the collection and the supply of data and the transparent sharing of the information.
· Follow-up the supply of services in the camps according to HIJRA’s policies and procedures.
· Organize and execute, and or oversee the follow-up of the recording of the population of the camps, update the data of the population of the camps.

Education: The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Reception Manager job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Works and Social Administration, Public Administration or Economics or equivalent.

Experience: A minimum of four years’ experience in a similar position and humanitarian work and NGOs

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Application should be addressed to the:

Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “Reception Manager.”

Deadline: 20th December 2016

4 Community Services Assistants Jobs at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid

Job Title: Community Services Assistant (4)
Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Location: Uganda

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is recruiting Community Services Assistants

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Keep abreast with political and social, economic and cultural developments that impact on the protection environment.
· Actively participate in consultative processes with government counterparts, partners and persons of concern to develop and implement community-based protection strategies.
· Establish links with inter-agency capacity building initiatives which promote participatory, community-based and AGD approaches.
· Establish systems, including those managed by communities, to ensure that individual cases identified at the field level are assessed, referred as appropriate, and followed up using ProGres or other established case management systems.
· Guide program/protection unit, country offices and partners, in order to integrate participatory, community-based and AGD approaches in the overall protection delivery strategy.

Education: The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Community Services Assistant job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience: A minimum of three years of working experience in the areas of community services, social work (e.g., gender, GBV programs, women's empowerment and protection, work with refugees) and/or human rights or related tasks in government, NGO or international organization.
Previous exposure and experience working overseas in a humanitarian context

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Application should be addressed to the:

Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “Community Services Assistant.”

Deadline: 20th December 2016

4 Field Evaluation Coordinator Jobs at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Job Title: Field Evaluation Coordinator (4)
Employer: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Location: Eastern and Western Region, Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is looking for 4 Field Evaluation Coordinator

Duties :
Provide leadership for the PBO Net Study Field office, and maintain communication and links with the coordinators and investigators.
Manage approximately 15 staff members based at the assigned Field office.
Actively participate in the training and line-management of the field staff in collaboration with the coordinators and investigators.
Oversee the management and implementation of the PBO study activities at the assigned Field site in collaboration with investigators and other coordinators.

Education: The applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine
A Master's Degree (Epidemiology, Public Health, or similar discipline)
Training in Human Research Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practice

Experience: Previous experience coordinating clinical trials and/or operational research studies
Experience supervising large field teams
Experience with MS Excel, Access and/or STATA data analysis software

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send typed letters of application together with current CV, two reference letters from past employers and copies of academic certificates should be delivered to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC),
P. O Box 7475, Kampala, 2C Nakasero Hill Road OR IDRC Tororo office at the Tororo District Hospital OR IDRC Mbarara Office opposite Lake View Hotel OR IDRC Mbale office on Plot 35 Masaba Road OR IDRC Busia Office at Masafu General Hospital

NB: Please clearly indicate in your application letter "Application for the post of Field Evaluation Coordinator" and state your region of preference "Eastern Region or Western Region."

Deadline: 23rd December, 2016

Assistant Accountant Job Vacancy at Lutheran World Relief

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Employer: Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Location: Uganda

Lutheran World Relief has a vacant position for an Assistant Accountant

Education: The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Assistant Accountant job vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a bias in Accounting (BBA-Accounting) or Professional part qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.)
The applicant must have done Math at A’ level

Job Requirements
Computer literacy skills with competence in at least one accounting software, MS Word & Excel
Ability to manage multiple tasks and good team builder

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications (One page cover letter, explaining the candidate’s suitability for the position and an updated Curriculum vitae, CV), with the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees and send via Email to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug addressed to Office of Administration/Human Resources.

NB: Please do not include certificates for education, trainings, etc. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 16th December 2016

Sales and Business Development Manager Job at Q-Sourcing Limited

Job Title: Sales and Business Development Manager
Employer: Q-Sourcing Limited (NGO)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Q-Sourcing Limited is looking for a Sales and Business Development Manager

Duties :
Working with local manufacturing partner(s) to design and execute an effective product distribution strategy.
Develop and execute an effective marketing and advertising strategy.
Supporting local distributors and retail sales outlets with product training, messaging, and marketing materials.
Identifying actions to increase sales and/or remove barriers to increasing sales.

Education: The applicant must hold a four-year College Degree with preference for an Engineering Related Field.

Experience: At least five years of proven experience in sales and business development.
A hands-on, entrepreneurial leader with personal energy required to launch and grow a new business.
Previous experience in working with NGOs or other rural development agencies preferred.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who meet the minimum criteria outlined as above are invited to send a comprehensive CV with certified academic qualifications via e-mail to recruitment@qsourcing.com

Note: Kindly mark your application as "Application _ Sales and Business Development Manager” in the subject line of your email.

Deadline: 31st December 2016

Data Clerk Job Vacancy at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Job Title: Data Clerk
Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Location: Uganda

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is recruiting a Data Clerk

Duties:
Entry of data into the RIMS database for asylum seekers and persons subject to our mandate implies a review of all information contained in the registration form;
Offer support in data collection and monitoring, as directed by the Reception Manager
Receive and review raw data on the different program activities on a daily basis
Responsible for receiving and dealing with enquiries and requests relating to data needs
The incumbent also maintains the highest standards of data quality by comparing the data entered with source documents, or re-enters verified data.

Education: The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Data Clerk vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science/ Information Technology.
Specialized training in data management, analysis and interpretation is an added advantage

Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in data management/similar job
Good computer skills and knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database management packages Ms Access, Ms Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA
Previous experience with the UN in general and knowledge of UNHCR operations is an asset.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Application should be addressed to the:

Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “Data Clerk.”

Deadline: 20th December 2016

Jobs at Phoenix of Uganda Assurance Company Limited

Job Title: Broker Relationship Manager
Employer: Phoenix of Uganda Assurance Company Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Phoenix of Uganda Assurance Company Limited is seeking to recruit a Broker Relationship Manager

Duties :
· In charge of developing, promoting and managing the overall Broker Distribution Channel through business strategy developments and reviews to meet the agreed Company Production and Profitability targets
· Achieving Business targets through Planning, Strategy and Production target setting i.e. Formulating sales strategies for different products and achieving agreed targets
· Managing the SLAs with the Insurance Brokers and ensuring implementation of the agreed service levels in the SLAs i.e. ensuring timely service delivery as per agreed standards
· Ensure Timely Collection of Insurance Premiums from the Brokers in line with the signed SLAs
· Building and maintaining relationships within Insurance Brokers to thoroughly understand their strategy, culture, personalities, customer base and decision making and ensure they fully understand Phoenix Assurance propositions.

Education: The applicant should have prior experience in Customer Relationship, Business Development, Branch, Sales or Insurance Manager Roles

Experience: At least three to five years’ working experience in insurance, banking, finance or telecommunications sectors
Insurance industry Knowledge of the General Insurance Market and Operations is an Added Advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strictly encouraged to send an Updated Resume/C.V to the address below indicating the job title in the subject of your email.
For Example: REF: Application for Broker Relationship Manager to: DAmio@phoenix-assurance.com

Deadline: 16th December 2016

Entomology Field Workers Jobs at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Job Title: Entomology Field Workers (12 Jobs)
Employer: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Location: Eastern or Western Uganda, Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is looking for 12 Entomology Field Workers

Duties :
Sensitize heads of households about the PBO net study, and seek consent for participation in the entomology survey.
Collect information on household characteristics at enrolment.
Collect indoor resting mosquitoes using prokopack aspirators from households.
Assist with the sorting, counting and packing of mosquitoes catches.
Assist with organization and filing of study forms, in collaboration with the study coordinators.
Carry out daily updates of entomology logs and notice boards/progress charts.

Education: The applicants must hold Diplomas in medical entomology. A degree in related course is an added advantage.
Training in Good Laboratory Practice and Good Clinical Practice is an added advantage

Experience: Previous experience with entomology surveys & laboratory work

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send typed letters of application together with current CV, two reference letters from past employers and copies of academic certificates should be delivered to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC),
P. O Box 7475, Kampala, 2C Nakasero Hill Road OR IDRC Tororo office at the Tororo District Hospital OR IDRC Mbarara Office opposite Lake View Hotel OR IDRC Mbale office on Plot 35 Masaba Road OR IDRC Busia Office at Masafu General Hospital

NB: Please clearly indicate in your application letter “Application for the post of Entomology Field Worker" and state your region of preference "Eastern Region or Western Region.”

Deadline: 19th December 2016

Jobs at Grant Thornton Uganda

Job Title: Business Process Solutions - Associate (2 positions)
Employer: Grant Thornton
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Grant Thornton is recruiting 2 Business Process Solutions - Associate

Duties:
Actively engage in a variety of outsourcing work such as book keeping, monthly tax compliance such as VAT, PAYE and NSSF.
Carry out basic accounting and compliance work using various accounting software and other tools

Education: The ideal applicant for the Grant Thornton Business Process Solutions - Associate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job Requirements
Open mind-set for change management
Decisive thinker
Good negotiating and influencing skills
Collaborative and interpersonal skills
Result-oriented

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CVs / resumes to recruitment@ug.gt.com. Please fill the Job Application Form you will receive from us.

Deadline: 18th December 2016

16 Savings Officers wanted at UGAFODE Microfinance Limited

Job Title: Savings Officer (16)
Employer: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is recruiting 16 Savings Officer in Kampala

Duties :
Work closely with the Branch Manager, draws the monthly action plan for the field promotion activities of the attached branch;
Implements the schedule of action plan agreed at the beginning of the month and provide daily feedback to his/her direct supervisor;
Responsible to represent and comprehensively explain UGAFODE mission and vision and all other products to the potential customers;
Must have excellent product knowledge of UGAFODE products and other competitors in the market, as well as its his/her responsibility to stay updated with the changes related the products’ features that might occur and provide a transparent information to the potential customer;
Responsible to conduct financial literacy trainings to communities, schools and UGAFODE existing clients.

Education: The applicants for the UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) Savings Officer jobs should hold Bachelor’s degree in any business related field. Professional qualification is an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of two years of related work experience in a financial institution or from a highly sales-driven environment
Prior Experience as a Savings Officer in a reputable Bank, Microfinance Bank or other Financial Institutions is an advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications which should include a cover letter and an up-to-date detailed CV. Your applications should include names of three professional referees and a day-time telephone contact. Send them to:

Head of Human Resources,
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI),
Silva Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,
P.O. Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please indicate the position you are applying for)

Deadline: 20th December, 2016

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