Jobs at GiveDirectly Uganda

Job title: Retail Associate Field Manager (Follow-Up)

Employer: GiveDirectly

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Meet with Field Manager at least monthly to align on any adjustments to work plan.
Meet with field teams as necessary to align on daily plans and problem-solve challenges. Coordinate team approach for surveys to maximize efficiency and efficacy (e.g. allocating call center roles by transfer type, hotline, adverse events, and registration problems).
 Track FO productivity & quality of service, including reviewing operational reports each week; discuss team and individual performance weekly with FOs and FM; own course correction if metrics are slipping.
Keep senior management informed of key risks to work plan (e.g. adverse event / registration problem counts, monthly recipient transfer-readiness, rumours about GiveDirectly, mobile money agent fraud, etc.).
Weekly meeting with other members of field management (FM, AFMs) in order to discuss challenges and propose solutions.
Manage periodic team trips to the field to follow-up with vulnerable recipients, hard to reach recipients, and adverse event / registration problem cases.
Data collection and process improvement (20%)
Vet new versions of surveys, including impact on staff productivity and follow-up data quality, and recommend survey improvements as necessary (e.g. potential process, risk mitigation, or data management gaps).
Raise ideas for continuous improvement to the enrolment process /recipient experience; execute process improvements.
Collect surveys ~ 1-2 days a week in order to help teams achieve targets and to help identify areas for improvement.
Administration (20%)
Carve out time each week in order to complete administrative tasks and meetings.
 Ensure all allowance requests and spent allowance requests are submitted correctly and promptly. Process leave requests so as not to conflict with work planning and operations.
Resolve miscellaneous equipment requests.
Actively participate in a weekly field management forum to problem solve and collaborate on work planning.
Quality control (15%)
Monitor and ensure quality control while the staff conduct surveys.
Periodically check and review FO data. Coach staff to correct any issues observed.
 Spend 1-2 day resolving difficult cases in the field that require special attention (hard-to-find recipients, cases of potential fraud)
Field Officer management and development (15%)
Coach FOs on challenges. Provide additional case-specific input as requested by FO (e.g. ambiguity around adverse event). Exercise judgment and escalate recurring issues or questions to CCM/CD to align on approach.
Coach FOs who are underperforming and provide disciplinary measures if necessary.
Encourage teamwork and improve morale through mentorship, affirmations, and various management initiatives.
Spend 1-2 days shadowing staff in order to identify areas for improvement and professional development, particularly during staff training.
Conduct monthly performance check-ins with direct reports and semi-annual performance reviews.
Other (10%)
Arrange interview logistics and conduct interviews for new FOs (after initial screen from HR Manager). Recommend potential hires to CCM for final approval.
Provide initial training to newly hired FOs and on-going professional development to staff. Participate in meetings with district, county, and sub-country officials as necessary.
Assist with communicating and executing new projects/pilots/technologies (e.g. software changes and upgrades, recipient targeting projects, content collection for website and mobile app, etc.).
Assist with response to crisis events (e.g. refusal spikes, government shut-down, coordinated fraud, etc.)
Promote effective team culture by encouraging recognition of positive achievements, planning team events periodically, and other team-building initiatives.


Education:
The ideal candidate for the GiveDirectly Associate Field Manager (Follow-Up) job opportunity must hold a Diploma or Degree
Exceptional leadership ability with demonstrated success in motivating and developing junior staff exceptional ability to problem-solve complex operational challenges over the phone and in the field
Alignment with GiveDirectly core values and commitment to advancing GD’s mission
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-player mentality
Strong interest in being the engine of the day-to-day call center team and work
Proven ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner, while effectively communicating upwardly about gaps and risks
Strong communication and relationship building skills and the ability to represent the organization effectively to external parties
Analytical and call center/follow up skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Fluency in English an Ateso

How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the web link below.
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NB: Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS. GiveDirectly does not request for any form of payment from an applicant.

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Finance Assistants Job Vacancy at Mercy Corps Uganda

Job title:  Finance Assistants

Employer: Mercy Corps

Location: Kampala, Kitgum and Karamoja, Uganda

Duties
Follow all Mercy Corps policies, procedures, grant compliance and documentation requirements.
Make sure all Mercy Corps FFM, procurement, assets mgt, HR policies and procedures are implemented.
Keep office safe, safe keys, cash and other assets in a secure and protected place.
Keep record of all cash, bank and advances on excel worksheet, update every day and reconcile daily.
Do cash counts weekly and whenever needed with Finance Officer, Program Director, Finance Director, Country Director and official auditors directed by the supervisor..
Print all payment vouchers and match with the documents and file.
Pay or received authorized cash or bank payments and receipts.
 Ensure that all required documents are attached; calculations are correct, appropriate approvals and reviews made per the AAM before payment of any cash or bank payments.
Capture transactions to the accounting software under the supervision of the finance officer whenever required.
 Code all expenditures following the standard chart of accounts, coded budget and record to the accounting software or recording system daily and ensure weekly review and posting.
Match invoices/receipts with payment vouchers, GRN and other required documents.
Prepare cash, bank and advances reconciliations and submit for review/approval every week and monthly.
Make sure all income taxes, withholding taxes, VAT and other taxes are withheld and paid accordingly.
Keep all finance documents and reports are properly filed, labeled and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner following FFM.
Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to

Education
The applicant for the Mercy Corps Finance Assistant job opportunity should preferably hold a Diploma or advanced certificate or equivalent in accounting or finance is required.

Experience
At least two years’ experience in cashier, finance assistant and accounting.
 International NGO/PVO experience is preferred.
Good accounting skills and experience in general ledger, journal entries, payroll, cash/bank mgt.
 Computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
Excellent oral and written English skills
 Willing to travel to Mercy Corps offices and take temporary assignments.
 Demonstrated ability to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful financial information is essential.
Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.
 An impeccable professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.

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

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Registered Midwives/ Sonographer Job Vacancy at Kijunjubwa Kitara Medical Centre

Job title: 2 Registered Midwives/ Sonographer

Employer: Kijunjubwa Kitara Medical Centre

Location:  Kampala, Uganda

Salary: 1,000,000 - 1,300,000 Ugx (Gross)
Other Benefits: Housing, Medical Cover, NSSF, Staff Provident Fund (matching savings/retirement), Breakfast and Lunch etc

Duties
Carrying out radiographic imaging and submit reports to Clinician.
Referring cases needing specialized imaging to bigger centres.
Ensuring that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained.
Requisitioning for equipment and necessary supplies for radiographic activities.
Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deaths.
Carrying out antenatal care with emphasis on identifying high risk cases.
Providing care during labor with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of complications to the mother and baby.
Providing care during puerperim with emphasis on prevention of infection and ensure successful breast feeding.
Managing and accounting for allocated resources.
Keeping patients comfortable and ensuring a healthy environment.
Participating in research activities and attending CMEs.
 Imparting knowledge and skills to other staff.
Adhering to Professional Code of Conduct & Ethics.
Compiling and submitting reports.

Education
The applicant must be a trained Registered Midwife from a recognized Institution.
Must be trained in Sonography and registered with the relevant professional body.

Experience
At least five years’ experience in Midwifery and Sonography preferably in a busy centre.
Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send Detailed Resumes and Academic Documents with a day time working phone contact and 3 referees in the related filled to katyokori@gmail.com or atuheird@icloud.com  with the position and Name in the subject of the email.

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Marketing and Communications Officer Job Opportunity at Montrose

Job title: Marketing and Communications Officer

Employer:Montrose

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Company Communications and Marketing:
Formulate and implement the marketing and communications strategy for Montrose
Design communication and marketing materials for the company, subsidiaries and projects
Design and manage our social media platforms, and lead the design and content management of the company website.
Offer technical support to the Montrose team during the development of proposal for new projects.
Project Communications:
Drive the development of marketing and communication materials for our diverse range of projects, including project updates on social media
Travel to the projects across a range of developing countries, to document project impact and outcomes, and provide communications support to project staff.
Technical Support: You will be responsible for delivering capacity building and mentoring within the company and to Project Knowledge Management and Communications personnel.

Education
The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing and communications, web design and development, and/or other relevant discipline

Experience:
At least three to five years of relevant work experience – preferably in developing contexts
Excellent written and spoken English – additional languages a bonus
Excellent web development and database management skills
 Good knowledge of relevant computer software packages
Comprehensive experience designing and managing diverse social media platforms
 Excellent editorial and writing skills
 Desire to learn and take on new challenges
 Right to work and reside in Kampala, Uganda
 Ability to travel within Africa and Asia-Pacific as appropriate
Familiarity with database and web design software
 Skills and experience in graphic design
Project management skills and experience
 Interest in international development

How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated and detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position at hruk@montroseint.com
NB: Please include ‘MI-MCO-Uganda’ in the subject of your email. This is a rolling recruitment and applications will be considered before the deadline.

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Finance Assistant Job Vacancy at Montrose Uganda

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Employer: Montrose

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
  Input financial data into Quickbooks software and other financial systems
Carry out monthly bank reconciliations
 Assist the Finance Manager and Director of Finance & Administration to prepare month closing and consolidation of project and intercompany accounts
 Provide support in the preparation of accounts for year-end audit where required
Support maintenance of financial records filing
 Support the implementation of tracking systems for payments and receivables for the company and each project
 Support the preparation of payments
 Support the payroll system and ensure all payroll related filing is maintained
 Other financial support as required
 Support with local tax laws in relation to financial activities (VAT, WHT, PAYE etc) for MA and MLLP

Education
The applicant should have direct experience in finance/accounting/bookkeeping
Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to work independently and also within a small team

How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated and detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position at hruk@montroseint.com
NB: Please include ‘FA Kampala’ in the subject of your email. This is a rolling recruitment and applications will be considered before the deadline.

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Finacle Database Administrator Job Vacancy at DFCU Bank

Job title: 2 Finacle Database Administrator

Employer: DFCU Bank

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Run the daily Finacle start and end of day processes to guarantee integrity of the Business Reports.
The incumbent will design/Script adhoc reports for the Finacle suite of products as and when required by the business.
Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
Create shell scripts for task automation.
Sort out all Finacle suites of products in liaison with the Finacle Analysts.
Log all Finacle related issues to external support groups to provide resolution within the agreed SLA against respective severity of the issue.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
 The jobholder will review the setups and functionality of the Bank’s controlled Test environment to ensure that it is in line with the production systems and processes.
 Deploy and install new products, upgrades, patches or improvements to the Finacle suite of products in the production environment.
 Carry out backup and test recovery plans; of all the Finacle suite of products to facilitate business continuity.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
 Monitor availability and capacity of the Finacle System, its databases and interfaces.

Education
The applicant for the DFCU Bank Finacle Database Administrator job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Possession of professional certification i.e. OCP, MCDBA, and Oracle PL/SQL and UNIX n preferably HP-UX and LINUX will be desirable.
Extensive knowledge of SQL and database management systems is a must.
Previous experience working with open source RDBMS e.g. Mysql
Extensive knowledge of shell scripting and other scripting languages like Perl, Python, PHP etc.
 Strong working knowledge of Finacle applications.
Broad knowledge and understanding of how other interfaces interact with other Finacle databases.
 Ability to analyse data or Information; Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Thorough understanding of the bank work flows and regulatory requirements.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.

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

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Print Executive Job Vacancy at Digital Print Solutions

Job title: Print Executive

Employer: Digital Print Solutions

Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties
Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers
Adjust content of sales presentations by gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
Negotiate price, costs, delivery and specifications with customers, challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy
Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
Monitor and evaluate competitors by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
 Advise clients on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions.
 Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.

Education
The ideal candidate should at least hold a Diploma in a relevant discipline

Experience
At least three years’ experience in the industry
Good report writing skills

How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications via Email to: marketing@digitalprintsolution.net 

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