Jobs at CARE International

Job Title:    Safety and Security Officer
Employer: CARE International
Location:  Uganda
Reports to: Emergency Team Leader

 Duties:
Planning and Preparation: Actively monitor the safety and security environment within CARE's current emergency j operational areas, and advice on potential risks and recommend  mitigation measures. Participate in security related training and orientation. Conduct initial arrival briefings for any new staff or visitors to CARE offices.
Procedures and Protocols: Routinely review and when required update the current standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on any changes in the operating environment or CARE's programming. These protocols will cover all aspects of CARE operations ranging from offices to remote field locations. With support from the Safety Security Focal Person develop an Emergency response specific Safety Management ) Plan (SMP). Maintain staff tracking system to account for staff locations on a real time basis. Provide support to the program's communications networks including coordination with UN communications facilities. Through routine interactions with field teams ensure current protocols and procedures are being adhered to and complied with, particularly field movement protocols. Network with other  security officers and organizations to obtain information which can be analysed to better understand the security environment and, through this, develop standard operating procedures relevant to the security setting in which programs are being implemented.
Reporting: Provide routine security reports to the Emergency Team Leader and Safety Security Focal Person as required. Provide incident reports to the Emergency Team Leader and Safety Security Focal Person as required.

Education:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations or relevant field from a recognized university.

Experience
At least three to five years of safety and security management with INGOs, UN or other relief and development organizations. Candidates with the similar level of experience within the private sector and/or police and military will also be considered.
Training in the fields of management, safety & security, law and enforcement experience will be an added advantage
Previous experience in the field of environment and emergency planning.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters clearly articulating alignment with the above profile and an updated detailed CV (attach then as one document) giving day time telephone contacts and names and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees to ugarecruitment@care.org

Deadline: 14th June 2017 by 5.00 pm

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Credit Officer Jobs Vacancies at UGAFODE Microfinance Limited

Job Title:        Credit Officer
Employer: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Location: Jinja, Lira,  Mbarara, Ntungamo, Mbale,  Mpigi, Rukungiri,  Sembabule,  Ibanda, Ishaka, Lyantonde, Rushere, Kagadi and Kyotera, Uganda
Reports to: Credit Supervisor

Duties:  
Promotion of products and origination of new clients:
·         In charge of marketing of the Individual lending products
·         Client mobilization and sensitization on all loan individual loan aspects
·         Build and maintain portfolio of quality clients rapidly and consistently to reach target portfolio within assigned period.
·         Work closely with community organizations, business associations, and individual entrepreneurs
Conduct loan evaluations according to policies and procedures :
·         Develop an accurate evaluation of each client’s capacity and willingness to repay the requested loan.
·         Correctly complete loan application and evaluation forms;
·         Arrange and undertake business site visits;
·         Verify and cross-check all information relevant to the loan application and evaluation;
·         Evaluate the willingness and capacity to repay of the client;
·         Ensure an appropriate guarantee is in place and documented;
·         Determine and present loan terms and conditions to credit committee.
Credit committee member:

Education:
·         The ideal candidates for the UGAFODE Credit Officer jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in Microfinance or related field

Experience
·         Two years experience in Microfinance Institution
·         High level of integrity and commitment to excellence
·         Good customer service and relational skills
·         Excellent communication skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications which should include a motivation letter and an up-to-date detailed CV, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates. Your applications should include names of three professional referees and a day-time telephone contact. Address 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: 26th June 2017

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Project Manager Human Rights Jobs at ZOA

Job Title: Project Manager Human Rights, Good Governance, Gender Equality
Employer: ZOA
Location: Amudat, Uganda

Duties:  
Plans and implements activities and facilitates implementation of the human rights, good governance and gender equality project(s).
Offers technical support and follows up on implementation plans of local CBO’s
Ensures monitoring and reporting of activities in line with donor requirements, both ZOA’s and CBO’s
Manages finances and expenditures according to the budget
Contributes to preparation and planning of projects and provide input for new proposals
Motivates and stimulates and supervises ZOA staff working on allocated projects and CBO’s
Stimulates good team spirit and Christian fellowship among programme staff.
Builds and strengthen good relationships with local authorities, other organizations and actors in the project(s).

 Education:
The ideal candidate for the ZOA Project Manager Human Rights, Good Governance, Gender Equality career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Social sciences, Education, Gender or other relevant field

Experience:
A minimum of four years’ experience in project management
Good management, planning, communication, reporting and facilitation skills
Excellent command of English

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send an application letter together with curriculum vitae and, names and contacts of three referees of which one is your pastor or priest, to: hr@zoa.ug in subject header: Attn. Project Manager Human Rights, Good Governance, Gender Equality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th June, 2017

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Research Assistant Job Vacancy at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title:  Research Assistant
Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Location: Mbarara, Uganda

Duties:
Travel to field sites to collect and record data as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.
Work in liaison with health care workers at the sites to identify potential study participants, assess eligibility and recruit them.
Carry out informed consent processes with potential participants according to the study procedures.
Carries our research interviews and enters study data into the electronic data capture system.
Develop interview schedules; identify potential subjects, arrange and conduct interviews in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards. As appropriate to the specified position, code and verify data in accordance with the IPAC standard operating procedures, and enter data into the data collection paper tools.
The Research Assistant will also ensure that data collected are accurate, complete, properly handled and stored in accordance with study SOPs and confidentiality stipulations.
Obtains study informed consent and enrolls study participants.
Complies with protocols, ethics and regulations and adheres to good research practices.

Education:
The applicant for the EGPAF Research Assistant career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Population Studies Demography, Epidemiology and other related disciplines, including Social Sciences and Public Health.

Experience
Prior experience in conducting research i.e. data collection and recording and conducting interviews
Broad knowledge of MOH facility data collection registers and HMIS tools.
Knowledge of and prior training in protection of human subjects in research and ethics regulations to ensure compliance with all focal and international requirements.
Ability to understand and apply specified field and/or laboratory research procedures and protocols.
Excellent in speaking, reading and writing the following languages: English and Runyakitara. Able to work in south west Uganda

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to this address;

The Senior Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail to: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Deadline: 29th June 2017

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Front Desk Officer Job Vacancy at NOC Links Limited

Job Title:      Front Desk Officer
Employer: NOC Links Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper etc.)
The jobholder will also greet and welcome guests
Answer questions and address complaints
Answer all incoming calls and redirect them or keep messages
Receive letters, packages etc. and distribute them
Prepare outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels etc.
Check, sort and forward emails
Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary
Keep updated records and files
Regularly monitor office expenses and costs
Perform any other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules etc.)

Education
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Certificate or Diploma in secretarial studies, ICT, or relevant course to management; additional qualifications will be a plus.
Proficiency in the use of office machines (e.g. fax, printer etc.)
Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
Proficient in English (oral and written)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word) and other computer knowledge


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications and updated CVs to: info@noclinks.com or send their documents to:  P.O. Box 37231 Kampala

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