Sales Representative Jobs at SKIES Engineering Uganda Limited

Job title: Sales Representative
Employer: SKIES Engineering Uganda Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties:
The incumbent will sell and promote the company’s products and services to potential and existing clients.
Seek leads and develop clientele through networking so as to find new and potential customers.
 Contact potential clients and making presentations to prospective clients.
Follow-up on quotations to close business and obtain feedback from clients.
 Forward customer queries and complaints to the Company and ensure the same are addressed.
The jobholder will identify customer needs and present them to the Company.
 Carry out market intelligence to determine competitor position in the market.
 Maintain the company’s social media presence
 Maintain a record of all business acquired and prospective clients.

Education:
The applicants for the Sales Representative jobs should preferably hold Bachelor’s Degrees in any business-related course

Experience
At least two years’ experience in Sales & marketing department but fresh graduates with a very good skill set are encouraged to apply as well
 Customer service orientation
 Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated C.Vs and application letters to admin@skies.co.ug  (please clearly indicate job applied for in subject of Email)

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Jobs at Sawa World

Job title: Events Manager
Employer: Sawa World
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Tasked with planning of the layout and set up of the venue site.
 Identifying and secure music entertainers and other stage acts.
Managing the PR and get large-scale national wide media coverage.
Responsible for facilitating the identification and invitation of strategic and special guest.
Securing in-kind and funding sponsorship for the event that will also lead to long term partnership and clients. This may include preparing short proposals and MOU’s.
Taking part in strategic visioning and brainstorming sessions with the team in Kampala.

Education:
  The applicant must share our passion for solving the problems of extreme poverty by using local solutions.
Vibrant, creative and open personality, able to relate with young people and adapt to a wide range of circumstances, with high level of motivation and accountability, and entrepreneurial (able to think outside the box).
The ideal candidate must hold an undergraduate degree in business or a related field
A post graduate in any business field is an added advantage.

Experience
 At least three to five years of relevant education and/or work experience
Good track record of fundraising and/or business development and event management
 Possess a solid network of strategic contacts with business, organizations, international organizations and musicians
Diplomatic abilities and able to develop strategic partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders such as the government, universities, community associations, international organizations and businesses.
Good computer skills in word processing (Microsoft Word and Excel) and Internet applications including social media, email, and communication via Skype.

How to Apply:
All applicants are encouraged to send an updated CV and short email to hr@sawaworld.org.  Please clearly indicate why you or your company are the best candidate for the short-term contract and your fees.
NB: Please do not apply if you are not located in Kampala or do not have any event managing experience.

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Documentation & Securities Clerk Jobs at DFCU Bank

Job Title:             Documentation & Securities Clerk
Employer: DFCU Bank
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Tasked with receiving and verifying whether legal documents are duly executed and sealed, from the sales/business team and respective Securities and Documentation officer(s), prior to assessment of stamp duty and registration fees to ensure that legal documents are binding in terms of execution.
The incumbent will also lodge documents with external law firms/registries and follow up to ensure timely return which enables timely disbursement of credit facilities to Bank customers.
Make proper and prompt entries in the manual security registers, regarding the movement and stages arrived at, in registering dfcu’s contract and security documents. This is to facilitate easy tracing of documents by whoever needs to.
Follow up on registration of various security and contract documents for the purposes of updating the credit register on movement of securities and proper tracking of the perfection of dfcu Bank’s legal interest and further ensuring that security registers are printed and filed securely to ensure safe custody of securities (including prompt lodgement of all securities in the strong room).

Education:
The applicant for the DFCU Documentation & Securities Clerk job opportunity must hold a Degree/Diploma in Law
Hold a Certificate in effective records management

Experience
Experience in working for a busy private law firm(s) handling the registration of mortgages and other security documents for different financial institutions.
Approved Court process server.
Broad knowledge and understanding of the procedures involving registration of Mortgages, debentures, charges on chattels and various security documents.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (necessary for dealing with the external registries and various Government departments when registering securities).
Computer literacy skills
Good team player; support all queries relating to registration of securities.
Basic legal knowledge of products offered by dfcu Bank Limited.

How to Apply:
All candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 17th August 2017

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IT Support Officer Job Vacancy at National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Job Title:          IT Support Officer
Employer: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Summary: The IT Support Officer will provide support in ensuring the receipt, appropriate escalation and resolution of IT related to online services, hardware, software and network issues affecting NITA-U customers. The jobholder will also manage the provision of hands-on technical support on all IT related issues (hardware, software and network related) to internal and external customers of NITA-U.

Duties:
Provide general first level technical support to end users in NITA-U and all NITA-U’s customers.
The jobholder will man the helpdesk and respond to all helpdesk calls.
Render support in maintaining issues/request log. Ensure accurate and prompt logging of all requests/ issues unto the central database.
Assist in providing first-level phone, email and remote support on IT related issues and escalate more technical issues requiring location visits to appropriate second-level/expert support teams within the unit.
Escalate to all Tier 2 support teams within OLA and SLA timelines.
The incumbent will escalate all enterprise solutions-related issues to the Enterprise Solutions Support.
Provide first-level instructions on software installation and configuration e.g. client applications, anti-virus utilities, printer drivers, etc.
Provide continuous user application and system support to the call centre and other relevant IT units.
Communicate resolution of faults to end-users/ request initiators.
Ensure security of all internal workstations through proper installation and regular updates of an effective anti-virus program on every workstation.
Implement/comply with pre-defined NITA-U and service desk management policies and procedures.
Render support in administering internal customer satisfaction surveys to obtain feedback on helpdesk efficiency (where necessary).

Education:
The ideal candidate for the NITA-U IT Support Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or similar field;
Professional certification in ITIL is mandatory;
Other certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, etc., will be an added advantage.

Experience
At least three years’ work experience in providing first level technical support in a large enterprise environment.
At least two years’ experience working in an IT Service Desk with experience in service management, incident management and request fulfilment.

How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug (application must not exceed 10MBs)

Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.

Deadline: 21st August 2017

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Customer Care Officer Job Vacancy at Power Microfinance Limited (PMF)

Job Title:         Customer Care Officer
Employer:  Power Microfinance Limited (PMF)
Location: Uganda


Job Summary: The Customer Care Officer will provide information regarding the institution’s products and services to its customers and handing any inquires and resolving customer complaints, office administrative work plus any others duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Education:
The applicants for the Customer Care Officer jobs should hold Distinction and Credit Diplomas only.

Education
The applicant should hold a credit in Maths and English at O’ level
At least two years of related work experience
Willingness to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Age: Between 23- 35 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs to:

The General Manager.
Power Microfinance Limited ,
3rd Floor, Zion Building, Kibuye Entebbe Road,
P.O. Box 10257 Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 19th August, 2017

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Assistant Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Jobs at Red Cross Society (URCS)

 Job Title:         Assistant Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Employer: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Location: Uganda

Duties:
Responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and makes recommendations on WASH project activities;
Prepares project budgets & work plans and ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources;
Prepares and submits timely and quality activity reports;
Prepares quarterly and annual project progress reports in accordance with URCS guidelines and project requirements;
Tasked with mentoring, coaching and support supervision to project focal persons and project volunteers (project leaders and Hygiene Promoters);
Develop project monitoring tools in liaison with the URCS M&E officer and ensure they are used to address the project key result areas and indicators therein;
Ensure proper coordination with relevant stakeholders (sector partners, district and sub county authorities) in consultation with respective Branch Managers on WASH related activities and policies;


Education:
The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Assistant Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)  job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or SWASA but with specialized training in hygiene promotion approaches i.e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for schools. from a reputable institution;
Possession of a post graduate diploma or certificates in project planning and management from a reputable institution will be an added advantage;

Experience
At least two years’ WASH experience in a Community Development setting;
Familiar with updated Government policies and WASH implementation guidelines
Previous exposure an dexperience in donor based accounting in compliance with varying requirements;
Demonstrated ability to efficiently train and advise national and international colleagues on procedures and requirements.

How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 11th August 2017 by 5:00pm

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Volunteers Wanted at Restless Development

Job Title:      Volunteers
Employer: Restless Development
Location: Uganda


Job Summary:  The Restless Development Volunteers will live and work full-time in the  respective communities for a period of 3 months supporting the improvement of youth sexual reproductive health and rights, and development issues.

Education:
The Volunteers should at least hold an A’ Level certificate
show broad interest in contributing to improving youth sexual reproductive health and rights, and development issues
Show commitment to the principle of volunteering to support community development?
Age: Between 18-28 years old
Duration: 28th August to December 2017

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a filled application form, download here to volunteerics@uganda.com or send to the Restless Development offices in Jinja or Kampala:

Plot 6 Acacia Road (Behind Cool Breeze Hotel, Safari Inn boda stage), Jinja
P.O Box 1208 Jinja, Tel: 0393 276 185 / 0774 249 150

Or

Our Kampala Office
Plot 194, Ntinda Ministers Village, Kyambogo Road

Deadline: 11th August 2017

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