06/26/17 ~ Uganda Jobs 256

Laboratory Technician Job Vacancy at Kyambogo University

Job title: Laboratory Technician
Employer: Kyambogo University
Location: Kampala, Uganda

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To manage the Medical Centre Laboratory services and carry out specialized analysis for disease diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of epidemics, and research

Education
Must have a National Diploma in Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized awarding Institution. .
Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals with a valid practicing license.
Age Limit: Must be below 55 years old at the time of application.
Should have basic supervisory skills.
Should have well developed interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
Should be computer literate.

How to apply
interested persons who meet the minimum requirements should submit Six (6) copies of their applications together with the following:
A detailed and an Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
Recent and original copies of their passport size Photographs attached to the application
Certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and professional qualifications.
Copies of the National Identity Card or copies of relevant pages of the passport indicating the applicants date of birth.
Names and addresses of three referees who shout be advised to send reference letters direct to Director Human Resources under confidential cover.
Sealed application should be sent to the address below not later than Monday 24th July 2017, 5:00 pm East African Time.

Applications should be addressed to:
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
FIRST FLOUR, ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
(RECORDS OFFICE)
P.O. B0X 1, KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA - UGANDA
Tel: +256 414 286 452 Email: dhrkyu@kyu.ac.ug
NOTE:
In case of a re-advertised position, those who had applied earlier need not reapply;
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews; and
Applicants who will not hear from Kyambogo University on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.

Jobs Vacancies at East African Community (EAC)

Job Title: Director Customs
Employer: East African Community (EAC)
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Director General (Customs and Trade)
REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/14

Duties:
Initiate, coordinate and manage the development of EAC customs policies and strategies under the strategic leadership of the Director General (Customs and Trade);
Lead and guide the development and monitor implementation of EAC Customs laws, procedure manuals and guidelines including providing technical interpretations of such instruments ;
Provide direction and in the implementation and consolidation of the Single Customs Territory (SCT) in liaison with Customs administrations of Partner States including but not limited to strengthening interconnectivity of systems, sensitization and training and full roll out of SCT;
Coordinate the development and implementation of consolidated annual work/operations plans and ensure complimentarily of synergies and cooperation within the sectors under supervision;
Manage and guide the undertaking of research and studies in priority programme areas for the sectors under the directorate’s supervision;
Build and maintain close working relationship with public and private sector agencies and government bodies of Partner States in the implementation of the Single Customs Territory;
Work closely with relevant bodies such as WCO, WTO, UNCTAD on matters pertaining to customs and trade in the region and ensure dissemination and implementation of international standards and practices;
Provide technical direction and input on customs matters in trade negotiations where EAC may be engaged;
Offer managerial support and technical advice related to the sectors and staff under the directorate’s supervision.

Education
The ideal candidate for the East African Community (EAC) Director Customs career placement must hold a Masters Degree in Economics, Customs, International Trade, Law, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field. Must have undertaken specialised training in Customs;

Experience
At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in a customs work, 8 years of which should be at senior management level in customs related environment. International exposure in customs matters will be an advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three (3) referees, and a copy of National Identity Card, Birth Certificate or Passport showing the date of birth. Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and the envelope. For electronic submissions, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and forward to the address given below.

NB:
Please submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; an application letter attached; have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional certificates; or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.

The Secretary General,
East African Community,
P. O. Box 1096 Arusha - Tanzania.

E-mail to: vacancies@eachq.org

Deadline: Friday, 21st July 2017 by 5:00pm

4 School Counselors Job Vacancy at Watoto Child Care Ministries

Job Title: School Counselors
Employer: Watoto Child Care Ministries
Location: Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi and Gulu, Uganda

Duties:
Designs career programs according to the needs of the learners
Conducts one-on-one sessions with the learners concerning their careers and dreams
Rightly places technical students, guide students on selection of subject combinations /Tertiary institutions , colleges, etc and marketable trade
Links up with resource persons/facilitators to inspire students in their fields of expertise/guide student on careers
The jobholder also networks for exposure, trips and resource mobilization
Conducts academic conferences/guide them on smart goals setting/revision tips/give information on value for Education
Conducts One-on-one with students concerning their academic improvement and strategies
Carries out Career data collection for all classes from Nursery to S.6

Education:
The applicants for the Watoto Child Care Ministries School Counselor jobs should hold Diplomas/Degrees counselling or a related field.

Experience
A minimum of two years’ experience in a school setting
Excellent interpersonal skills
Show commitment to work within a team environment

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send one merged PDF with a cover letter, academic documents and CV ( not more than 6 pages, less than 20MB) a cell recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Counselor – First Name, Last Name).

Deadline: 30th June 2017

Jobs at APA Insurance

Job Title: Head of Claims
Employer: APA Insurance
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Tasked with reviewing and revising processes in the claims and legal departments for adherence to the customer charter and policies;
Putting in place strategic initiatives to minimize claims and ensure profitability within defined ranges;
Establishing reliable and adequate controls to manage claim processes and costs (including recoveries);
In charge of reviewing of outstanding files regularly to ensure validity and adequacy of reserves;
Monitoring and ensuring adherence to set SLAs (internal and external) and prescribed claims Turn Around Times;
Managing stakeholder relationships as detailed in the manuals;
Tracking claims activity through reports to arrest any adverse trends and advise management on underwriting and risk measures;
Managing the facilitation of internal and external auditors/ actuaries to ensure complete and efficient audit process and follow up implementation of audit recommendations;
Overall responsibility for managing all claims subject to any legal or court process in consultation with the Legal Section;

Education:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor of Commerce/Insurance / law degree
ACII qualifications
Member of a relevant professional body

Experience
A minimum of ten years’ experience in claims handling 3 of which must be at a Management level.
Computer literacy skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite
Good analytical and problem solving Skills
Broad knowledge and understanding of Claims management processes

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated curriculum vitae addressed to;

Head of Human Resources,
APA Insurance Limited,
AHA TOWERS 5th Floor, Lourdel Road – Nakasero,
P.O. Box 75611 Kampala Uganda

E-mail to: recruitment.uganda@apainsurance.org

Deadline: 30th June 2017

Senior Programme Assistant Job Vacancy UNHCR

Job Title: Senior Programme Assistant
Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Collects, registers and maintains information on project activities.
The jobholder prepares status and progress reports, prepare tables and draft routine correspondence.
Prepare background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions.
Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse programme performance, trends and target interventions.
Keenly review the implementation and performance of Project Partnership Agreements agreements through appropriate physical monitoring to evaluate the projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget, financial reports and expenditures. This may include field visits for specific monitoring and evaluation issues.
Apply UNHCRs corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
Provide support in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
Provide inputs for the country operations plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as prepare inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Senior Programme Assistant career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field;

Experience
At least four years of related work experience
Knowledge of local, regional and national institutions;
Proficiency in English and excellent knowledge of at least one local language.
Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 4th July 2017

7 Driver Job Vacancies at Doctors with Africa CUAMM

Job Title: Driver
Employer: Doctors with Africa CUAMM
Location: Uganda

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Driver job opportunity should possess a valid driver's license with three years of experience
Preferably resident in West Nile.
Basic mechanical knowledge important.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate that they have sound experience working in the region and/or in a closely related project
Demonstrated ability to work in difficult environments of scarcity and with minimum supervision.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with telephone contacts and contactable referees addressed or delivered to: The Human Resource Officer, Doctors with Africa CUAMM P.O. Box 7214 Kampala, Email uganda@cuamm.org. The Email subject of the applications should include the title of the job advert. Emails and attachments (only CV and Application letter) must not exceed 2MB otherwise they will be rejected by server. Hard copies can also be delivered to the CUAMM Country Offfice in Kansanga.

Deadline: 30th June 2017 by 5:00pm.

Sales Executive Job Vacancy at Rori Business Consultants

Job Title: Sales Executive
Employer: Rori Business Consultants (Cake Bakery Firm)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Comprehend and contribute meaningful ideas to marketing plans.
Maintain regular customer contact with prospects and customer contacts.
Enter, track and update leads and prospects on a daily basis
Establish and build long-term business relationships resulting in completed sales.
Develop and deliver presentations in a professional and effective manner to prospective and current customers as well as potential partners
Formulate and execute short and long-range market strategies and goals with customers.
Generate leads and qualified prospecting through various marketing and direct selling techniques.
Identify prospect/customer needs
Respond to formal and informal requests for proposals
Develop background and information on prospects and customer needs.
Act as a liaison and Point of Contact for customer throughout engagement process.
Communicate and articulate prospect/customer needs to CEO and operations team..
Provide client account management support as required.

Education
The applicants for the Sales Executive job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Non-profit Management or related field.

Experience
One year of selling experience in related industry
The applicant must have established relationships with different business shops ie. Supermarkets, shops, companies etc.
Possess excellent customer service / interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal skills in business discussion and negotiation required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
Computer literacy i.e. proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
High degree of personal integrity.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CVs to roriconsultants@gmail.com or call 0758681313

Deadline: 30th June 2017

Jobs at Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs (CCP)

Job Title: Consultancy Job (Schistosomiasis Prevention Communication Campaign Coordinator - Eastern and Northern Uganda)
Employer: Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health NTD Division, other NTD stakeholders and an advertising agency contracted by CCP, organize and coordinate training/orientation sessions for radio talk show hosts/presenters and Schistosomiasis focal persons based in districts where Schistosomiasis is endemic;
Schedule and ensure that trained Schistosomiasis focal persons with appropriate local language skills participate in radio call-in talk shows, following a program outline for key content each week;
Schedule and ensure that trained Schistosomiasis focal persons with appropriate local language skills participate in school and community outreach visits and follow discussion guides provided by CCP and MOH during those visit;
Oversee pretesting of radio and print materials for the Schistosomiasis Prevention Communication Campaign, and ensure that recommendations for revisions are communicated to the advertising agency;
Keenly monitor reports from media monitoring firm and advertising agency regarding broadcast of radio programs and spots for the Schistosomiasis Prevention Communication Campaign, and ensure that radio stations broadcast programs and spots according to schedule;

Education:
The ideal candidate must be a Ugandan resident with a degree in social science, health, communication, or related field;

Experience
A minimum of five years’ experience in health communication.
Fluent in written and spoken English and at least one other Ugandan language spoken either in Northern or Eastern Uganda;
Excellent writing skills.
Knowledge of Schistosomiasis, water, hygiene and sanitation is an added advantage.
Duration: July 2017 - December 2017

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter, updated CV, and the contacts for three referees electronically to: hr@jhuccpug.org.

Deadline: 3rd July 2017 by 5:00pm

14 Credit Supervisor Job Vacancies at UGAFODE Microfinance Limited

Job Title: Credit Supervisor (14 Job Placements)
Employer: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Location: Mbale, Lira, Jinja, Rukungiri, Mbarara, Ntungamo, Ibanda, Ishaka, Lyantonde, Rushere, Mpigi, Sembabule, Kagadi and Kyotera, Uganda

Duties:
Credit Risk Administration and Compliance to internal lending policies and procedures in an assigned area:
Responsible for ensuring clarity, completeness and correctness of all loan documents.
Ensure correctness of the basic information pertaining to clients, like signature, photograph, and identity proof across all documents.
Ensure compliance through un- announced spot checks and audits of the branch in the assigned area
Ensure that the credit granting transactions are based primarily on the borrower’s repayment capacity
Oversee the day to day management of the Credit administration functions and credit risk management processes for the branch
Ensure compliance of credit and collection guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance to the approved institution guide.
Ensure that all process and procedures are followed and adhered to in assessment and disbursement of loans.

Education:
The applicants for the Credit Supervisor Jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in Commerce, Economics, Microfinance, Development Economics, and Business Studies, Financial Services, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, Education or in any other relevant / related field.

Experience
Previous exposure and experience in supervising branch credit officer in a micro-finance is preferred
Excellent communication skills
Able to work with low supervision
Computer literacy skills
Knowledge of the institution’s operational procedures.
High degree of integrity
Dynamic, detail oriented, hardworking
Commercial skills
Energetic
Well organized
Good negotiation skills
NB: Applicants should indicate the upcountry branch they are comfortable to work in & must speak the local languages in those local areas.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and up-to-date CVs only via E-mail to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please indicate the position you are applying for).

Address them to:

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

Deadline: 10th July 2017

Accountant Job Vacancy at Prestige Auto Holdings

Job Title: Accountant
Employer: Prestige Auto Holdings (Prestige Driving School)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Manage payables and receivable register of the company
Prepare monthly cash flow statements for the company
Draft budgets for the company and plan daily cash flow expenditures for the company and the branches
Regularly analyse branch expenses and approve budgets for the branches
Prepare financial reports and statements on a monthly basis
File monthly returns for the company
Prepare payment vouchers attaching all the necessary documents for approval by the Finance Manager

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Prestige Driving School Accountant job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent qualifications
Must be pursuing a professional course in ACCA OR CPA (preferably completed Level 2)

Experience
At least two years’ experience gained in a reputable company
Computer literacy skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met without compromising on quality
Demonstrate team leadership and good organization skills
Excellent analytical skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied by updated CVs via E-mail to prestigeds@gmail.com clearly indicating the job title in the subject line of the email.

Deadline: 26th June 2017 by 6pm

Software Developers Jobs at FIG Consult Limited

Job Title: Software Developers
Employer: FIG Consult Limited (Payment Engine)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Do clarification of the details and features of the integration protocols
Tasked with coding, testing and installation of adapters of the communicator of the processing
Do maintenance- monitoring, bugs fixing and changes implementation functional integration adapters.
Creates and executes software integration plans.
Participate in the design of general integration strategies and propose/develop specific point integrations within the general framework.

Education:
The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications to perform the aforementioned tasks

Experience:
One year of experience in building subscription, payment and billing systems at scale (please send us a link to your work or sample)
The applicant should have designed a system on their own which they must be able to integrate with our system i.e. skilled in API integration and systems development.
Skilled and experienced in using any programming language and willingness to learn new languages.
Proficient and experienced in all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Preference will be given to candidates with skills and experience in building systems for banks and mobile money companies.
Ability to connect and integrate systems to other third-party programs

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications and detailed CVs with the Subject line: "Software Developer" to the address below;

Chief Executive Officer,
FIG Consult Limited,
Plot 39B Martrys’ Way, Ntinda, Kampala. Uganda

E-mail to: ugandanjobline@gmail.com

Deadline: 28th June 2017 (Shortlisting will start immediately)

Sales Agent Employment Opportunity at aYo Uganda

Job Title: Sales Agent
Employer: aYo Uganda
Location: Kamipala, Uganda

About Us:
aYo is a Micro Insurance Company partnering with MTN to offer revolutionary Insurance solutions. aYo brings you an easy way to get hospital cover for accidents (not illness) and life cover. You can also add aYo Send with Care cover to the money you send home through MTN Mobile Money.

Job Summary: The Sales Agents will support aYo’s ever growing market needs.

Education
The Sales Agents should hold qualifications in any field
Highly responsible, confident and driven by a passion to succeed
Exhibit confidence, energetic and highly focused

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CVs to info@ayo.co.ug

NB: Candidates from up-country areas are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 10th July 2017

Team Assistant Job Vacancy at World Bank

Job Title: Team Assistant
Employer: World Bank
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Use desktop processing skills to produce complex texts, reports, presentations, charts, figures, graphs, etc., according to World Bank format and distribution.
Collect and input data provided by Task Team Leaders into the central database, including processing new project status reports.
Stay abreast of the Organization’s directives and ensure effective processing of all project documents.
The Team Assistant will draft correspondence (standard letters, memos, faxes, etc.) conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style and proofread materials;
Draft minutes of meetings and provide assistance in editing large documents.
Maintain up-to-date unit project files (both paper and electronic) and retrieve data from various sources and compile these for use by the Country Manager and/or the Country Management Unit (CMU).
Answer internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio or, as necessary, take accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and route them to appropriate persons to handle.
Maintain current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distribute documents for the team.
Co-ordinate with service units, and liaise frequently with team members both in Washington and in the Country Office;
Keenly track and report on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities

Education:
The applicant for the World Bank Team Assistant t job placement should hold a Diploma in Secretarial studies or an equivalent.

Experience
At least two years of administrative experience in a busy office environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact tactfully with people of all levels.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the World Bank in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their applications Online by reviewing details at the web link below and clicking Apply Now on getting a broader insight of vacancy.

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Deadline: 12th July 2017

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