ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, soon to be Uganda), health (Mozambique, and soon to be Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).

PEAS is an education NGO which aims to “unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary education”. PEAS founds and develops, selfsustaining schools where they are needed most.

ARK and PEAS have recently partnered to deliver secondary education in Uganda in order to demonstrate and catalyse affordable quality secondary education through public-private partnerships. ARK is now seeking candidates who are passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of quality secondary schools and using the evidence we collect to improve secondary education at a national level.

To see the full programme description and the job descriptions for the two new positions, please go to the ARK website at http:// www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also fi nd an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages).

The deadline for all applications is Monday 1st August, 2pm (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading.

First-round telephone interviews will be held in the fi rst instance on 4th and 5th August and then second round interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th August. There is a strong preference for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience. If you have not heard from us by 3rd August, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

Both posts are based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites.

PROGRAMME HEAD, PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (UGANDA)

Purpose of Role
The purpose of this role is to lead the Partnerships for Public Education programme for ARK and:
• Be responsible for the successful implementation of the programme, together with the Managing Director of PEAS

• Provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to the design and implementation of the programme

• Build and manage stakeholder relationships with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Sports, international and local NGOs, bilaterals etc.

• Manage the ARK team in Uganda

• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications

• Look for future opportunities for ARK (once this programme has been launched and is on track).

Experience and qualifi cations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Strong and demonstrable leadership of a relevant education programme, preferably in Uganda or East Africa which has demonstrated results

ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, soon to be Uganda), health (Mozambique, and soon to be Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).

PEAS is an education NGO which aims to “unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary
education”. PEAS founds and develops, self-sustaining schools where they are needed most.

ARK and PEAS have recently partnered to deliver secondary education in Uganda in order to demonstrate and catalyse affordable quality secondary education through public-private
partnerships. ARK is now seeking candidates who are passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of quality secondary schools and using the evidence we collect to improve secondary education at a national
level.

To see the full programme description and the job descriptions for the two new positions, please go to the ARK website at http://www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also fi nd an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages).

The deadline for all applications is Monday 1st August, 2pm (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading.

First-round telephone interviews will be held in the fi rst instance on 4th and 5th August and then second round interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th August. There is a strong preference
for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience. If you have not heard from us by 3rd August, please assume that on this occasion you have not been
successful.

Both posts are based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MONITORING, EVALUATION & REPORTING, PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (UGANDA)

Purpose of role:
ARK’s approach applies sound business disciplines to development, with a particular focus on monitoring, evaluation and reporting (ME&R). This purpose of this role is to lead ME&R for the Partnerships for Public Education programme and embed a
strong results and evidence-based approach in the programme.

The purpose of this role is to:
• Design the ME&R framework including indicators and targets, and the ME&R plan

• Implement the ME&R plan including the collection and analysis of data to inform programme decision making

• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications which include quarterly reports and case studies for example • Build ME&R knowledge and capability within the PEAS team
through ongoing capacity building.

Experience and qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree ideally in a relevant degree

• Five years experience of research and/or monitoring and evaluation in development or with donor agencies, preferably in the education sector A comprehensive job description and an application form can be
found at: http://www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark.

OPEN TO: All Qualified Candidates

POSITION TITLE: Development Program Specialist/M&E

POSITION LOCATION: USAID, SO8 Office

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE: FSN-10 (Ugshs. 54,522,809 to 78,523,720 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Development Program Specialist/M&E.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Provides the Health/HIV/AIDS and Education Team with support in the monitoring, evaluation, and impact analysis of USAID-administered U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other programs at USAID/Uganda. Ensures that USAID Mission in Uganda complies with all PEPFAR and Agency requirements for performance monitoring and evaluation, and serves as a Team Specialist in all questions pertaining to evaluation, monitoring, program review, data collection and analysis and other strategic information exercises relating to HIV/AIDS programs/projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education Required: A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to development assistance, such as public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, development studies, public or business administration, statistics, sociology, or a closely related field, is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

2. Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of HIV/AIDS related experience is required for holders of a Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of four years’ experience is required for those with a Master’s degree. Experience with managing for results activities such as leading teams that include senior staff at the level of Team Leaders to develop results frameworks, developing performance indicators, developing performance management plans, conducting baseline and evaluation studies and reporting results is required. Experience conceptualizing and managing research, data analysis and disseminating research findings is required. Prior work with U.S. Government or other donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English language.
4. Knowledge: Working knowledge of technical and programmatic aspects of HIV/AIDS is required.

5. Skills and Abilities: Must possess strong interpersonal skills and team-building skills. Computer literacy in word processing using Microsoft and spreadsheets is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i) A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174);
(ii) Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;

(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;

(v) Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
0414-341-863 - ATTENTION: HR
3. Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATES: July 29, 2011

POSITION TITLE: Development Program Assistant/Budget

POSITION LOCATION: USAID, SO7 Office

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE: FSN-9 (Ugshs. 42,803,622 to 61,854,764 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Development Program Assistant/Budget.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
To provide support to the entire Economic Growth Office in managing its financial portfolio of approximately $70 million annual budget. The position will assist the Economic Growth Team Leader in developing the annual program budget; developing the office’s cost of operations budgets; oversight of procurement actions; tracking procurement documents; updating the procurement plan; completing financial reporting requirements for Presidential Initiatives and other USAID funds; and assisting the Team Leader and the sub-team leaders with responding to additional financial information needs as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education Required: A Bachelors’ degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences or related field is required.

2. Work Experience: Three years of progressively responsible work in financial management, budgeting, accounting, business administration, program management, project development, social economic or related field is required. Prior experience working with international donor organizations or donor-funded projects in budgeting, financial management or related work is highly desirable. Experience in the preparation and presentation of complex reports and analyses is desirable.
3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English language.
4. Knowledge: Must have knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures. Knowledge of program management, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is desirable.

5. Skills and Abilities: Must possess strong interpersonal skills. Computer literacy in word processing using Microsoft, and spreadsheets is required. Ability to work in teams, clear concise writing skills, and logical analysis, accuracy and clear presentation skills are required. Must have proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of counterparts at all levels including those from host country government, NGOs, other USAID Missions, other donors and rural resource users. Must be self-directed with ability to perform with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i) A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174);
(ii) Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v) Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
0414-341-863 - ATTENTION: HR
3. Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

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ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, soon to be Uganda), health (Mozambique, and soon to be Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).

PEAS is an education NGO which aims to “unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary education”. PEAS founds and develops, selfsustaining schools where they are needed most.

ARK and PEAS have recently partnered to deliver secondary education in Uganda in order to demonstrate and catalyse affordable quality secondary education through public-private partnerships. ARK is now seeking candidates who are passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of quality secondary schools and using the evidence we collect to improve secondary education at a national level.

To see the full programme description and the job descriptions for the two new positions, please go to the ARK website at http:// www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also fi nd an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages).

The deadline for all applications is Monday 1st August, 2pm (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading.

First-round telephone interviews will be held in the fi rst instance on 4th and 5th August and then second round interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th August. There is a strong preference for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience. If you have not heard from us by 3rd August, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

Both posts are based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites.

PROGRAMME HEAD, PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (UGANDA)

Purpose of Role
The purpose of this role is to lead the Partnerships for Public Education programme for ARK and:
• Be responsible for the successful implementation of the programme, together with the Managing Director of PEAS

• Provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to the design and implementation of the programme

• Build and manage stakeholder relationships with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Sports, international and local NGOs, bilaterals etc.

• Manage the ARK team in Uganda

• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications

• Look for future opportunities for ARK (once this programme has been launched and is on track).

Experience and qualifi cations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Strong and demonstrable leadership of a relevant education programme, preferably in Uganda or East Africa which has demonstrated results

ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, soon to be Uganda), health (Mozambique, and soon to be Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).

PEAS is an education NGO which aims to “unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary
education”. PEAS founds and develops, self-sustaining schools where they are needed most.

ARK and PEAS have recently partnered to deliver secondary education in Uganda in order to demonstrate and catalyse affordable quality secondary education through public-private
partnerships. ARK is now seeking candidates who are passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of quality secondary schools and using the evidence we collect to improve secondary education at a national
level.

To see the full programme description and the job descriptions for the two new positions, please go to the ARK website at http://www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also fi nd an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages).

The deadline for all applications is Monday 1st August, 2pm (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading.

First-round telephone interviews will be held in the fi rst instance on 4th and 5th August and then second round interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th August. There is a strong preference
for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience. If you have not heard from us by 3rd August, please assume that on this occasion you have not been
successful.

Both posts are based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MONITORING, EVALUATION & REPORTING, PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (UGANDA)

Purpose of role:
ARK’s approach applies sound business disciplines to development, with a particular focus on monitoring, evaluation and reporting (ME&R). This purpose of this role is to lead ME&R for the Partnerships for Public Education programme and embed a
strong results and evidence-based approach in the programme.

The purpose of this role is to:
• Design the ME&R framework including indicators and targets, and the ME&R plan

• Implement the ME&R plan including the collection and analysis of data to inform programme decision making

• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications which include quarterly reports and case studies for example • Build ME&R knowledge and capability within the PEAS team
through ongoing capacity building.

Experience and qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree ideally in a relevant degree

• Five years experience of research and/or monitoring and evaluation in development or with donor agencies, preferably in the education sector A comprehensive job description and an application form can be
found at: http://www.arkonline.org/contact-us/work-for-ark.

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World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.

Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire qualified persons to fi ll the following positions.

Position: Support Services Director (Re-advertised)

Reports to: National Director
Duty Station: National office
Location: Kampala

Purpose of position:
To support the delivery of World Vision Uganda ministry through providing strategic leadership to the Administration, Procurement, Fleet Management, Health, Safety and Security functions and to ensure that these functions have strategies, systems, skills to support the operations of the national offi ce, programs and all projects in Uganda.

Key Result Areas
Leadership of the Support Services Division
• Set Divisional plans and strategies
• Develop policies and guidelines for the Divisional units
• Manage accountability and budgetary control roles of the
Division
• Develop and maintain networks with Government offi ces and Ministries, suppliers and service providers
• Manage and support the Division team

Oversee the Administration, Procurement and Logistics, Fleet, Security and I.T Functions.

• Manage the Review and Maintenance of the respective guidelines, systems, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the annual budgets for the respective departments.
• Manage the smooth transition of the Supply chain Management programme to Uganda
• Review and manage the implementation of the strategic mandates of the above functions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must have a University degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management or Finance , and any postgraduate
qualifi cation in Logistics and or in Project Management .
• Must have a minimum of four years’ experience in Middle or Senior management in a large organization
• Must be a skilful people manager, with ability to lead, inspire, and mentor subordinates, and to achieve the heist results through staff.
• Must have clear vision of key accountabilities, and be determined to achieve all set targets in line with short, medium, and long term targets and objectives as specifi ed in budgets, plan and strategic documents.

Position: Gender and Development Specialist (Re-advertised) Duty Station: National Offi ce, Kampala.
Reports to: Associate Director, Advocacy

Role of the Position
To ensure gender mainstreaming in all World Vision Uganda programmes/projects and provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of gender advocacy in the sub-counties, at district
and national level.

Key Result Areas
• Conduct Gender and Development (GAD) research and produce reports
• Implementation of the GAD Strategy in the ADPs and Clusters supported
• Build staff and community capacity for gender mainstreaming and gender advocacy
• Develop and disseminate guidelines and tools for gender integration / mainstreaming
• Undertake National level gender advocacy
• Develop and disseminate position papers, articles and materials to support gender advocacy
• Mobilize resources and funding to enforce gender advocacy in communities and at national level
• Provide support for gender mainstreaming in all Divisions and to sector specialists

REQUIREMENTS
1. Must have a university degree in Social Sciences, Women, Gender and Development, Law and/or a related fi eld of study.

Post Graduate qualifi cation is preferred
2. Must have excellent understanding of Gender and a strong awareness of current gender issues, Human rights and advocacy training.

3. Must have excellent interpersonal and excellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

4. Must have a minimum of fi ve year’s experience in gender policy infl uencing work and lobbying.

5. Must have proven/demonstrated interest in understanding of, and commitment to gender equity and equality, social justice and development.

6. Must have at least fi ve years’ experience and skills in networking with local and international NGOs and agencies, ministry level partners, faith-based organizations and local community based organizations.

7. Must be able to travel extensively throughout Uganda.

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to; wvujobs@wvi.org strictly (Please indicate on subject the position you are applying for)

Human Resource Manager,
World Vision Uganda, Plot 15 B Nakasero Road, P O Box 5319,
Kampala

Deadline for receiving the applications : 29th July, 2011.

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Job Title: Application Developers (2 Posts)

Warid Telecom Uganda is one of the fastest growing Telecommunications businesses in Uganda providing mobile services, fixed lines, data and internet services. As we expand our operations management wishes to recruit vibrant, competent and experienced professionals for the following exciting positions:

The position reports to the Assistant Manager Software Development and the primary purpose is to design, develop and deploy business enabling software applications, enterprise application Integration, and participation in the delivery of software development initiatives/ projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Gather, analyze and specify business requirements according to the WTU Software Development Process.
• Design Software Systems in accordance with company Software Development Process.
• Participate in the delivery of projects involving development and/or integration of application
• Ensure detailed and complete documentation of projects and application development artifacts in line with WTU Project Delivery Standards and the Software Development Process.

Job requirement

Qualifications:
• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline, and at least 4 years of practical skills in the development of software applications in an enterprise environment.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to cope with change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong OOA&D background with a sound understanding of the SDLC.
• Strong design and architecture skills with working knowledge of Design Patterns and development frameworks.
• Background in database architecture, design and maintenance of Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL databases.
• Strong development skills using .NET, C+ (2, 3.5, 4), Java EE, PHP and C++ Working knowledge of XML, SOAP, CORBA and SOA.
• Hands-on experience in Query development using any reporting tool like SQL Server Reporting Services, TOAD etc.
• Web server administration on Windows and UNIX platforms.

How to apply

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send applications; CV and academic testimonials to careers@waridtel.co.ug or hand deliver their applications addressed to Head of Human Resource at the Head Office on Clement Hill Road Plot 16A Clement Hill. P.O Box 70665 Kampala not later than close of business Monday 1st, August 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Job Title: System Analyst

Warid Telecom Uganda is one of the fastest growing Telecommunications businesses in Uganda providing mobile services, fixed lines, data and internet services. As we expand our operations management wishes to recruit vibrant, competent and experienced professionals for the following exciting positions:

This position reports to the Manager Business Support Systems with the mandate to manage Interconnect Billing and Roaming operations such as rating, invoicing, TADIG tests, TAPINs and TAPOUTs processing, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Billing System Administration and effective support application platform and users
• Roaming and Interconnect Partner management.
• Tariffs Management and incident / problem management
• Billing Events Management & timely reports required by the business
• Near Real Time Roaming Data Exchange
• Management / Proactive and Adaptive Application Maintenance

Job requirement

Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology.
• 3 Years in managing billing operations and information system support in a busy commercial enterprise.
• Exposure to Interconnect and Roaming Settlement, CDR and TAP processing.
• Working knowledge of Unix/LINUX /Oracle/Ms SQL /PL/SQL/TOAD data bases

How to apply

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send applications, CV and academic testimonials to careers@waridtel.co.ug or hand deliver their applications addressed to
Head of Human Resource at the Head Office on Clement Hill Road Plot 16A Clement Hill. P.O Box 70665 Kampala not later than close of business Monday 1st, August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Writer/ Content Writer

Salary- 500,000 Ugx (Probation) and 700,000 Ugx after Probation

Job Description
The writer will research and write stories for publication. The writer will cover many topics, including news, politics, culture, opinion, love and health. He or she will also write about local and national events, entertainment, lifestyle and human interest stories and will be required to produce more in-depth pieces with a personal voice.

Required Skills
Excellent grammar and spelling skills
An eye for detail and be very accurate in their work
Imagination and good visual sense
Good IT skills, especially the knowledge of Microsoft word processing
Leadership skills and the ability to be diplomatic and fair
Must have excellent writing skills
Good Typing speed
Understand their target audience
Have good organizational skills
Be able to make decisions
Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Be prepared to work long hours if required.
Interested in words and the mechanics of written language
Committed to producing entertaining and informative publications
Good Research and Reporting skills
Ability to Meet Deadline is strictly requirement.
Ability to conduct research in creating stories, and characters
Self-disciplined in time management and development of other skills

Qualifications and Experience
Must have a degree or diploma in any liberal Arts Course
Must have at least 1 year working experience
Must be able to prove his/her writing skills
Applicants with examples of Published Content will have an added advantage

How to apply
To apply for this Job, Send your CV and application letter to:
admin@bestugandajobs.com

Deadline: 1st August 2011

Please Note.
The applicant must be willing to relocate to Mukono

Job Title: COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ADVISORS (3)
Duty Stations: Arua, Fort Portal and Mbale

BACKGROUND:
SNV is an international development organisation, created as a foundation in the Netherlands in 1963. We currently work in 32 countries in the world, most of them in Africa. SNV started working in Uganda in 1989. At present we work mainly in West Nile, Central, Rwenzori and North East regions. In partnership with Ugandan partners, UNICEF and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, SNV is implementing a Community Empowerment Programme with the following objectives:

Increased productivity and incomes at household level

Improved food security: availability and access to quality food

Increased access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene at community and household levels

Improved quality of education at primary level through effective participation of parents in school gardens.

The initial programme focus will be in 750 schools and communities in the districts of Arua, Nebbi, Nwoya, Lira Soroti Bundibugyo, Kyenjojo and Kasese.

We are looking for competent, motivated, result-oriented individuals to fill the available vacancies.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The advisor will work in the SNV team to facilitate the implementation of the program together with all stakeholders.

The advisors will promote sustainable agriculture, using school gardens as an entry point. The advisor will work closely with the SNV WASH team to implement the programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate stakeholder engagements that bring together communities, local governments, economic actors and school administration to develop school gardens and other community empowerment solutions.

Facilitate the design and set up of good agriculture practice demonstration gardens in selected schools.

Facilitate the use of these demonstration sites to build the capacity of communities on innovative agronomy practices for increased household food security Facilitate increased collective marketing by functional farmer economic groups.

Facilitate increased communities' access to quality extension services such as water supply, household sanitation and hygiene improvements, increase of house hold income Contribute to periodic research and data collection initiatives Build the capacity of local service providers to deliver the program objectives
Document interesting results and lessons learnt, including the process followed, identifying key success factors for scaling-up and the support supplied by SNV and UNICEF, and present study and research findings at relevant forums.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education and work experience:
Master’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies or equivalent.

Additional qualifications in value chain development or agronomy will be an added advantage.

Practical and demonstrable past experience implementing agriculture interventions at community level.

Practical experience in promoting farmer-friendly extension models such as farm field schools and other methodologies.

Proven knowledge and experience in facilitation of Multi- Stakeholder Platforms; producer group strengthening, good governance; social inclusion, gender;

Excellent teamwork, coaching and communication skills

At least 5 years of working experience preferably of which at least 3 years in a development organization that has been actively involved in livelihoods development.

Knowledge on WASH will be an added advantage Desired Start date: 1 September, 2011

Information for Application:

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please send your application letter and a brief CV (in English) by email to Doreen Kirungi (dkirungi@snvworld.org ) before 5.00 pm on 25th July, 2011 with an indication of your preferred duty station.

Job title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Specialist – SPEAR Project

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy NGO dedicated to working with communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 27 districts of Uganda; “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is unsuitable. All employment is conditioned upon successful completion of background references, including criminal record checks. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following position.

Report to: Chief of Party
Location: Kampala
Introduction:
The project; Supporting Public Sector workplaces to Expand Action and Responses against HIV/AIDS (SPEAR) is a five year USAID/PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy initiative led by World Vision in partnership with Research Triangle Institute (RTI). In collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), SPEAR aims to expand access to HIV prevention, treatment and care among public sector workers.
Role of the Position:
• To provide cutting edge leadership and technical guidance in project performance monitoring, evaluation and operations research for the SPEAR project
• Supervise research & data management staff Major responsibilities Leadership:
• Provide dynamic leadership in development and coordination of all monitoring, evaluation and research activities
• Actively participate within M&E networks, and collaboration with learning and research institutions to insure high quality, cutting edge M&E activities
Assessment, design and reporting:
• Lead assessments and operational research for contextual understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities and capacities, to guide programming and priority setting
• Lead the team in developing design documents and logical frameworks
• Adapt the Performance Monitoring System to remain consistent with the SPEAR framework and donor and MEEP reporting requirements
• Prepare project reports that meet World Vision, PEPFAR and USAID requirements

Monitoring:
• Support management and accountability through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information that confirms status of program activities
• Develop plans and user-appropriate quality tools and instruments for use at all levels
• Develop quality control systems needed to guarantee proper management of information and data
• Train staff and stakeholders in use of tools and data

Evaluations:
• Insure ToR’s for evaluations are in line with desired information outcomes and that final reports are of a high standard displaying a level of analysis that is interesting and relevant to both SPEAR and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Degree in Public Health, Social Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related field. Further training in M&E will be an added advantage
• Effective communication and training skills
• Experience of not less than 3 years in monitoring & Evaluation work in a humanitarian/NGO setting
• Experience with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs
• Experience in establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human
Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 22nd July, 2011
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted. (Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Job Title: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in the USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. STRIDES for Family Health, one of MSH’s Projects in Uganda has a mandate to strengthen the capacity of health systems in fifteen (15) selected districts.

STRIDES now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

Job Title: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist- based in Kampala

The CSR Specialist is responsible for providing support to increase and improve linkages between the STRIDES project and the private sector and ensuring that companies have a stake in contributing to the good health and well-being of their communities. S/he will explore CSR partnership and funding opportunities with private sector companies and identify mutual areas for support and/or collaboration.

S/he will develop the identified areas for partnerships into concepts and eventually into fundable projects, and monitors the implementation of such projects while providing regular feedback to STRIDES and the collaborating company on the results of the project. S/he performs a full range of programmatic, financial management, planning and monitoring functions which are critical to the smooth operation of the CSR private sector initiative. S/he will also manage the smooth fl ow of communication between the companies and STRIDES, and set up a system for recording relevant CSR contributions from collaborating companies in compliance with the applicable USAID regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Qualifications:
1) Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field.
2) At least five years work experience in resource mobilization and proposal development.
3) Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
4) Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse set of corporate companies, senior managers, and project partners.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala.
Or email to: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: Friday, July 22, 2011.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.

Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by
Guarantee, whose Vision is “A good life for all Ugandans”. We envision a Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and effectively utilized by all those in need. UHMG is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions as part of its team:

POSITION: DIRECTOR COMMUNITY LINKAGES AND DEMAND  GENERATION (1 POST)
DUTY STATION : STAR-SW HEAD OFFICE (MBARARA)
REPORTS TO : MANAGING DIRECTOR
The primary responsibility of this position is to support the STAR-SW Project by ensuring that critical services for HIV/ AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment are interconnected through strong referral networks and linkages, as well as overseeing the demand generation processes for HIV/AIDS and TB in the nine (9) project districts. The position is responsible for providing professional programmatic services for UHMG.

POSITION: COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR (SPECIAL PROJECTS) (1 POST)
DUTY STATION : UHMG HEAD OFFICE (KAMPALA)
REPORTS TO : DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER (SCIPHA)
The primary responsibility of this position is to initiate, develop, and direct implementation of all Special Projects communication interventions, in enhancing knowledge, and favorable attitudes towards the correct use of UHMG’s products and services to encourage healthy life styles. The position is also responsible for providing professional public relations services for UHMG.

3. POSITION: LEGAL INTERN (1 POST ) (SIX MONTHS NON-RENEWABLE)
DUTY STATION : UHMG HEAD OFFICE (KAMPALA)
REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR HUMAN
RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATON
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide quality in-house legal services, compliance, and documentation support for UHMG.
Please view the detailed job details, for each role, on our website: http://www.uhmg.org
To apply: Send or deliver your CV, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope” to:

The Human Resources & Administration
Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group
Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs
Crescent, Ntinda, or to P. O. Box 4553,
Kampala; or E-mail: info@uhmg.org
Application deadline: 4:30pm on 19th July 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Title: Various Ag/Food Security Experts

Closing Date: Monday, 08 August 2011

Job Title: Various Ag/Food Security Experts

Location: Malawi and Uganda Duration: Short- and Long-Term

CARANA Corporation (www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 25 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 80 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost-effective results.

CARANA is recruiting for anticipated, upcoming USAID projects in Malawi and Uganda that will focus on a variety of agricultural initiatives. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for future long-and short-term overseas assignments with expertise in the following areas as they pertain to agricultural economics and food security:

Consultants, especially Malawian and Ugandans, with the following expertise are encourage to apply.

Food Production
Market Information Systems
Nutritional Surveys
Nutritional Education (including empowering women/children/youth through community-based interventions)
Post-harvest handling of staple crops or fruits/vegetables
Agriculture Inputs
Trade related SPS standards and quality management systems

This announcement is for positions pending funding.

We appreciate all responses, but due to the high volume of resumes received, we will only contact those applicants whose qualifications best match the position requirements. No phone calls please. CARANA is an EOE.

To apply
To submit a detailed CV to the CARANA database: click on the following link to our consultant registry http://carana.resume-management.com/apply and select "Ag/Food Security Expert - Malawi and Uganda" from the drop down menu of current open positions.

Closing Date: Saturday, 27 August 2011

Job Title: Chief of Party

Location: Malawi and Uganda Duration: Long-Term

CARANA Corporation (www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 25 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 80 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost-effective results.

CARANA is seeking dynamic and innovative professionals for Chief of Party positions for several, upcoming multi-million dollar USAID-funded agricultural and food security related projects in Malawi and Uganda. The various projects will focus on providing a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach to poverty, food insecurity and nutrition by increasing the competiveness of the private sector, reducing poverty and increasing food security through the development of competitive agricultural value chains that engage the poor. Interventions may include farmer and producer organization capacity building; utilizing information and communications technology innovations; and the disbursement of grants for innovation.

Candidates for these positions should be senior level experts with a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing food security and agricultural value chain development projects on the African continent. The COP will be responsible for oversight of the entire project, and will be required to work with various stakeholders, including high level government officials, and lead technical programmatic activities in one or more of the following areas:

Agricultural and Food Production
Farmer Association Building
Nutritional Surveys
Nutritional Education (including empowering women/children/youth through community-based interventions)
Post-harvest handling of staple crops or fruits/vegetables
Market Information Systems
Agriculture Inputs
Trade related SPS standards and quality management systems
Transport and Logistics

Chief of Party minimum qualifications:
Master's degree in agriculture, business, trade or other relevant graduate degree;
At least 10 years of technical or managerial experience in value chain development programs in developing country contexts;
Demonstrated excellent communications and writing ability and superior interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
Extensive knowledge of USAID administrative and procurement practices;
Demonstrated experience in developing and managing alliances with the private sector and counterparts at the highest levels of government;
Familiarity with the social-economic landscape of East and Southern Africa is preferred; and
Previous COP experience in Africa is preferred.

To apply: click on the following link to our consultant registry http://carana.resume-management.com/apply and select 'Chief of Party – Malawi and Uganda' from the drop down menu of current open positions.

This announcement is for positions pending funding.

We appreciate all responses, but due to the high volume of resumes received, we will only contact those applicants whose qualifications best match the position requirements. No phone calls please. CARANA is an EOE.

To Apply
To apply: click on the following link to our consultant registry http://carana.resume-management.com/apply and select 'Chief of Party – Malawi and Uganda' from the drop down menu of current open positions.

Unit Restless Development Uganda

Location Jinja, Uganda

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Salary Net annual salary: 30,459,986 (approximate gross annual salary: 45,430,747).

Restless Development commits to net salaries for all staff regardless of the tax situation. This is to ensure a fair system to all staff globally.
Benefits 24 days annual leave, health insurance
Reports to Uganda Country Director
Direct Reports Finance and Administration Assistant, Driver and Support Staff

Context Restless Development Uganda is a youth-led development organisation that places young people at the forefront of change and development. Since 1997, Restless Development Uganda has demonstrated, through a variety of innovative, youth-led programmes, the importance of young Ugandans leading development in fields including rural livelihoods, sexual and reproductive health, peace building, and community development.

Restless Development Uganda is a locally registered NGO, affiliated to the INGO Restless Development International. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy and following significant expansion over recent months, the organisation is looking to hire a dynamic, talented and committed Finance and Administration Manager to lead the Finance and Administration Unit. This position is based at the Jinja head office. Responsible for the overall running of the Unit; key areas of work include financial management, accounting, overseeing office administrative systems, support to the Fundraising & Partnerships Unit and membership of the Management Committee.

Main Responsibilities 1. Management of all finance operations (35%)
2. Lead accounting functions (20%)
3. Lead office administration and management (15%)
4. Support the Fundraising & Partnerships Unit (15%)
5. Membership of the Restless Development Uganda Management Committee (10%)
6. Other (5%)

Management of all finance operations (35%)
? Manage all finances, staff salaries, volunteer allowances, equipment and administration.
? Lead the consolidation of financial plans, budgets and forecasts involving relevant staff
? Prepare annual financial statements and lead the preparation of year end accounts in advance of the annual audit
? Produce monthly income and expenditure statements and analyse variance for Restless Development Uganda Management Committee and Restless Development International
? Maintain and monitor cash flow with the Country Director
? Implement and coordinate the budget management system
? Ensure all staff and volunteers are adhering to financial procedures and policies and ensure that all financial transactions are properly accounted for
? Provide support to other staff; ensuring Unit finances and financial information is accurate and up to date.
? In conjunction with the Programme Unit, ensure that a robust system is in place for monitoring and administering volunteer finances
? In conjunction with the CD make decisions about financial procedures, issues and policies as and when necessary
? Manage the Finance and Administration Assistant and other staff as required; ensure that they have regular line management meetings, relevant and realistic work plans and performance reviews in line with Restless Development’s policies
? Induct new staff to Restless Development’s financial procedures and policies
? Hold regular workshops and meetings with existing staff to ensure that they are updated on financial issues necessary for non-financial staff

Lead accounting functions (20%)
Supported by the Finance & Administration Assistant:
? Ensure that accounting records are kept up to date
? Maintain a computerised system (PASTEL) for the management of Restless Development Uganda expenditures
? Ensure that all payments to supplies and/or projects are in accordance with relevant Restless Development regulations and approved work plans/budgets
? Prepare payroll and other payments
? Manage and administer Restless Development Uganda petty cash and reimbursement of staff expenses
? Manage bank accounts and the transfer of money between Restless Development International and donors to Restless Development Uganda
? Ensure that bank reconciliations as well as debtors and creditors statements are done monthly
? Ensure that cheque books, purchase order books, invoices etc are well accounted for and are kept in safe and secure custody.

Lead office administration and management (15%)
Supported by the Finance & Administration Assistant:
? Ensure that Restless Development’s contracts and policies are up to date and compliant with relevant national laws and communicated to staff
? Develop and maintain administrative systems
? Ensure maintenance of PCs and other office equipment, including backing up and virus protection
? Ensure the general maintenance and cleaning of the office
? Coordinate the supply of office consumables (such as stationery)
? Responsible for procurement of general items and ensuring that the procurement policy is used by staff
? Coordinate the office communication system; mail, notice boards, whiteboards etc
? Ensure that the front desk and telephone are efficiently managed
? Ensure that staff have appropriate administrative support

Support to the Fundraising & Partnerships Unit (15%)
? Provide accurate and timely reports to donors
? Support the development of new proposals, renegotiations and fundraising efforts through creation of budgets and preparation of financial information
? Produce monthly income and expenditure statements for donors
? Ensure that donor funds are received as per disbursements agreements and that expenditure by all staff is coded by donor
? Represent Restless Development with external partners as required
Membership of the Restless Development Uganda Management Committee (10%)
? Provide financial information to the Management Committee to inform decision making
? Provide strategic direction to the management of Restless Development Uganda
? Supervise and support compliance to Restless Development Uganda policy and relevant legal requirements
? Deal with emerging and emergency issues
? Develop and review the means of communication within the organisation
Other (5%) Other duties as required, occasionally requiring work on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can taken

To Apply
If you have any questions and to apply please send applications to jessicag@restlessdevelopment.org by Friday 5th August 2011

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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ADVISORS (3)
Duty Stations: Arua, Fort Portal and Mbale

BACKGROUND:
SNV is an international development organisation, created as a foundation in the Netherlands in 1963. We currently work in 32 countries in the world, most of them in Africa. SNV started working in Uganda in 1989. At present we work mainly in West Nile, Central, Rwenzori and North East regions. In partnership with Ugandan partners, UNICEF and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, SNV is implementing a Community Empowerment Programme with the following  objectives:

Increased productivity and incomes at household level

Improved food security: availability and access to quality food

Increased access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene at community and household levels

Improved quality of education at primary level through effective participation of parents in school gardens.

The initial programme focus will be in 750 schools and communities in the districts of Arua, Nebbi, Nwoya, Lira Soroti Bundibugyo, Kyenjojo and Kasese.

We are looking for competent, motivated, result-oriented individuals to fill the available vacancies.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The advisor will work in the SNV team to facilitate the implementation of the program together with all stakeholders.

The advisors will promote sustainable agriculture, using school gardens as an entry point. The advisor will work closely with the SNV WASH team to implement the programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate stakeholder engagements that bring together communities, local governments, economic actors and school administration to develop school gardens and other community empowerment solutions.

Facilitate the design and set up of good agriculture practice demonstration gardens in selected schools.

Facilitate the use of these demonstration sites to build the capacity of communities on innovative agronomy practices for increased household food security  Facilitate increased collective marketing by functional farmer economic groups.

Facilitate increased communities' access to quality extension services such as water supply, household sanitation and hygiene improvements, increase of house hold income Contribute to periodic research and data collection initiatives Build the capacity of local service providers to deliver the program objectives
Document interesting results and lessons learnt, including the process followed, identifying key success factors for scaling-up and the support supplied by SNV and UNICEF, and present study and research findings at relevant forums.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education and work experience:
Master’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies or equivalent.

Additional qualifications in value chain development or agronomy will be an added advantage.

Practical and demonstrable past experience implementing agriculture interventions at community level.

Practical experience in promoting farmer-friendly extension models such as farm field schools and other methodologies.

Proven knowledge and experience in facilitation of Multi- Stakeholder Platforms; producer group strengthening, good governance; social inclusion, gender;

Excellent teamwork, coaching and communication skills

At least 5 years of working experience preferably of which at least 3 years in a development organization that has been actively involved in livelihoods development.

Knowledge on WASH will be an added advantage Desired Start date: 1 September, 2011

Information for Application:

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please send your application letter and a brief CV (in English) by email to Doreen Kirungi (dkirungi@snvworld.org ) before 5.00 pm on 25th July, 2011 with an indication of your preferred duty station.

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Bank of Uganda invites qualified Ugandans to apply for the vacant positions. Below are the different positions to be applied for:

Banking Department
1. Head Customer Accounts Unit (1 Positions)
2. Head Internet Banking Support Unit (1 Position)
3. Head End of Day & Records Unit. (1 Position)
4. Head Cash Unit (Chief Cashier) (1 Position)
5. Cashiers (3 Positions)
6. Head Local Clearing Desk (1 Position)
7. Head Upcountry Clearing Desk (1 Position)
8. Head RTGS Payments Desk (1 Position)
9. Head L/Cs Desk (1 Position)

Currency Department
10. Head Technical Unit, Kampala ( 1 Position)
11. Head Records Unit, Kampala ( 1 Position)
12. Head Verification Unit, Kampala ( 1 Position)
13. Head Treasury Unit Jinja ( 1, Position)
14. Head Treasury Unit Mbarara, ( 1 Position)
15. Head Verification Unit , Mbarara
16. Head Treasury Unit, Mbale ( 1 Position)
17. Head Verification Unit, Gulu ( 1 Position)
18. Head verification Unit Masaka( 1 Position)
19. Head Verification Unit , Kabale ( 1 Position)
20. Head Verification Unit, Fortportal, ( 1 Postion)
21. Head Reconciliation unit ( 1 Position)

Human Resource department
22. Head Organization & Methods Unit ( 1 Position)
23. Head performance Management Desk ( 1 Position)
24. Head Establishment Desk ( 1 Position)

Payments and Settlements Department
25. Head End of Day Processing Section ( 1 Position)
26. Head Redemption Unit ( 1 Position)
27. Head LCs & Bills Processing unit ( 1 position)
28. Head Forex Payments & receipts Unit ( 1 Position)
29 Head Domestic Reconciliation unit ( 1 Position)

Internal Audit Department
30. Head Investigation and Assurance Unit ( 1 Position)
31. Head Information Systems Unit ( 1 Position)
32. Head Domestic Operations Unit ( 2 Positions)
33. Head Information Systems desk( 1 Position)
34. Head Domestic Operations Desk ( 1 Position)

Details of these Jobs are available on BOU website http://www.bou.or.ug/

Salary and Benefits for these positions are generous and active.

Applications must be accompanied by:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include the details of academic qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae should not exceed 3 (three) pages.
• Curriculum vitae should contain names of 3 ( three ) referees and their contacts
• Curriculum vitae should forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment application on the BOU website under careers in BOU.
• A help manual will be availed on the BOU website to guide users on the application procedures.
• The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
• Scanned copies of academic credentials, testimonials and professional training certificates MUST be attached in the applications for the positions.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director, human Resource Department,
Bank of Uganda
To reach not later than Friday, JULY 22nd, 2011
Management
July 01, 2011

Job Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO)

Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) is a registered community based organization that comprises of four communities of Bbiina, Mbuya, Nakulabye and Kireka. KAFOC works with children, families and communities to fight child poverty in all its manifestations including deprivation where children lack basic needs, exclusion where children are not allowed to participate in decision making and vulnerability at risk.

The Federation seeks to employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the position of Community Development Officer. The CDO will be part of the Community team that will plan, administer, coordinate and monitor all Federation sponsorship activities, programmes and project, mentor Community Volunteers, Children and Youth and Parents with a goal where children and youths are healthy, skilled and take part in their development agenda.
Position: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO)
Accountability/Reporting:
The position holder will report to the Area Program Officer (PO) and Community Chairperson.
Location: Mbuya community, Kampala Area.
Key Result Areas;
1. Capacity building of communities to be able to participate in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation
2. Develop a strong children and youth agency at the community level. • •
3. Resource Mobilization
4. Representation, Networking, and Advocacy
5. Process Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation
6. Observe Sponsor Relations standards in program delivery and Ensure integration of Child protection issues in the Sectoral project plans, and implementation.

Job requirement

Qualifications:
i) Academic: A minimum of Diploma in a related field as Education, Developmental Studies, Social work and Social Administration, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education or Community Leadership.
ii) Age: Must be 25-30 Years
Experience:
At least two years work experience in Community Development Project. Have a working knowledge of project planning and management, mobilization and capacity building skills, Experience working with nongovernmental and community based organizations.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, submit your handwritten application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional papers and Names of 3 Professional Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The Federation Chairperson
Kampala Area Federation of Communities
Plot 9 Mudeka Road
P.O.Box 22158, Kampala
OR
Hand deliver to Kampala Area Federation of Communities on Plot 9 Mudeka Road, Kampala. Closing date for receiving Applications is 5 pm on Monday 18th July 2011.
While we appreciate every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

OUR Client is a leading owner and operator of communications sites for wireless and broadcast industries and has operations in USA, Asia, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mexico etc and is now setting
operations in Uganda.

The client is looking for talented individuals to fill the following exciting roles:

1. KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
The Key Account Manager will work directly with our wireless carrier customers to understand their development and network expansion requirements. Working with the Head of Sales, the incumbent develops prospects and maintains customer relations and ensures consistent technical information flows between the
customer and our operations and finance teams. Specifically, the Key Account Manager obtains detailed information on customer build plans, quantifies site licensing opportunities, tracks the development of sites from initial inquiry to site on-air, and ensures that billing is accurate and is timely paid by the customer.

Qualifications:

• University degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in sales
• Telecommunications sales experience preferred

2. PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager will be responsible for the on time, to budget delivery of collocation projects on the Client’s portfolio. Reporting directly to the Implementation Manager, they will liaise closely with the Key Account Management team who are responsible for all customer liaisons. The PM will be an office based role, but require a good level of specialist technical knowledge.

Qualifications:

• University or Technical Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or Construction Management
• 2 or more years of experience in telecommunications site development project management.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• Legal and valid Driver’s License and safe driving record

3. IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER

The implementation manager is responsible for all activities related to turn key projects for customer installation. This position provides oversight to the Project Managers setting the direction, enforcing Policies, driving best practices and overseeing efficiency. The Project Managers work closely with the Head of implementation to ensure objectives are achieved for the Regions.

Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Diploma/Certificate in project management

Experience:

• 3+ years of construction and or compliance experience
• 2+ years in a Project Manager role overseeing multiple large scale projects.
• 3+ years of customer service experience
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• A working knowledge of safety and construction, the national electric code and appropriate building and zoning codes.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications industry
• 4+ years experience in cellular industry
• 4+ years experience in project management
• 3+ years experience working with generators, DC power and air conditioning maintenance

To view more details on the duties and responsibilities, qualifications and experience required for each position visit our website www.primepersonnel.com.

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please email your application letter and detailed CV
to hr@primepersonnel.com before or on Sunday, 17th July 2011 indicating the job title of your email.

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Job Title: Medical Clinical Officer

Background:
IDI received 5-year funding ending September 2013 for implementation of activities funded through the US Department of Health and Human Services/Centres for Disease Control Cooperative Agreement awarded for the Project “Building Capacity for Scaling up HIV/AIDS Services in the districts of Kibaale, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Masindi and Buliisa.”

This project facilitates collaboration between the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), other partners and the mentioned districts to build capacity of the districts’ health systems to enable them scale up HIV/AIDS services.

As part of the continued plan to implement the above objectives, IDI is in the process of recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Medical Clinical Officer.

1. Medical Clinical Officer- (1 position)

Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community health.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health professionals’ Council
• At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience
• Formal training in HIV/AIDS care and treatment for Clinical officers.
• Use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with patients in local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good clinical procedures and practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as working with district teams

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in drawing up schedules for the Short Team Technical Assistance Team (STTAT) in the District.
2. Conduct technical support supervision of HIV /AIDS activities in project supported Health facilities in the Districts.
3. Ensure the capacity of Health Workers in supported facilities is built through appropriate Continuous Professional Development sessions and Mentorship Programme.
4. Participate in the planning, budgeting and report generation for STTAT related activities.
5. Ensure quality in all activities conducted by the STTAT.
6. Participate in the quality management of HIV patients in the supported health facilities.
7. Communicate professionally in writing as well generation of reports.
8. Ensure that all activities pertaining to HIV prevention, care and treatment services are offered according to National policies and guidelines.
9. Any others responsibilities assigned by management in line within project scope of work

Key outputs:
• Improved quality of service provision in supported HIV clinics
• Improved linkages of HIV positive persons identified through HCT (both Community and PITC) to care.
• Regular support supervision visits, mentorship sessions and CME’s in all supported facilities.
• Participate in the process of accreditation of sites that are yet unaccredited for provision of Anti retroviral therapy services.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience, and training.

Qualified and interested persons may apply online at hr@idi.co.ug OR Send an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala.

The closing date for the applications is 22nd July 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NB: Candidates MUST be willing to work and live in Kibaale district.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in the USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. STRIDES for Family Health, one of MSH’s Projects in Uganda has a mandate to strengthen the capacity of health systems in fifteen (15) selected districts.

STRIDES now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist- based in Kampala

The CSR Specialist is responsible for providing support to increase and improve linkages between the STRIDES project and the private sector and ensuring that companies have a stake in contributing to the good health and well-being of their communities. S/he will explore CSR partnership and funding opportunities with private sector companies and identify mutual areas for support and/or collaboration.

S/he will develop the identified areas for partnerships into concepts and eventually into fundable projects, and monitors the implementation of such projects while providing regular feedback to STRIDES and the collaborating company on the results of the project. S/he performs a full range of programmatic, financial management, planning and monitoring functions which are critical to the smooth operation of the CSR private sector initiative. S/he will also manage the smooth fl ow of communication between the companies and STRIDES, and set up a system for recording relevant CSR contributions from collaborating companies in compliance with the applicable USAID regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Qualifications:
1) Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field.
2) At least five years work experience in resource mobilization and proposal development.
3) Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
4) Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse set of corporate companies, senior managers, and project partners.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala.
Or email to: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: Friday, July 22, 2011.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.

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World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy NGO dedicated to working with communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 27 districts of Uganda; “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is unsuitable. All employment is conditioned upon successful completion of background references, including criminal record checks. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following position.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Specialist – SPEAR Project
Report to: Chief of Party
Location: Kampala
Introduction:
The project; Supporting Public Sector workplaces to Expand Action and Responses against HIV/AIDS (SPEAR) is a five year USAID/PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy initiative led by World Vision in partnership with Research Triangle Institute (RTI). In collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), SPEAR aims to expand access to HIV prevention, treatment and care among public sector workers.
Role of the Position:
• To provide cutting edge leadership and technical guidance in project performance monitoring, evaluation and operations research for the SPEAR project
• Supervise research & data management staff Major responsibilities Leadership:
• Provide dynamic leadership in development and coordination of all monitoring, evaluation and research activities
• Actively participate within M&E networks, and collaboration with learning and research institutions to insure high quality, cutting edge M&E activities
Assessment, design and reporting:
• Lead assessments and operational research for contextual understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities and capacities, to guide programming and priority setting
• Lead the team in developing design documents and logical frameworks
• Adapt the Performance Monitoring System to remain consistent with the SPEAR framework and donor and MEEP reporting requirements
• Prepare project reports that meet World Vision, PEPFAR and USAID requirements

Monitoring:
• Support management and accountability through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information that confirms status of program activities
• Develop plans and user-appropriate quality tools and instruments for use at all levels
• Develop quality control systems needed to guarantee proper management of information and data
• Train staff and stakeholders in use of tools and data

Evaluations:
• Insure ToR’s for evaluations are in line with desired information outcomes and that final reports are of a high standard displaying a level of analysis that is interesting and relevant to both SPEAR and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Degree in Public Health, Social Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related field. Further training in M&E will be an added advantage
• Effective communication and training skills
• Experience of not less than 3 years in monitoring & Evaluation work in a humanitarian/NGO setting
• Experience with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs
• Experience in establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human
Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 22nd July, 2011
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted. (Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in the USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. STRIDES for Family Health, one of MSH’s Projects in Uganda has a mandate to strengthen the capacity of health systems in fifteen (15) selected districts.

STRIDES now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist- based in Kampala

The CSR Specialist is responsible for providing support to increase and improve linkages between the STRIDES project and the private sector and ensuring that companies have a stake in contributing to the good health and well-being of their communities. S/he will explore CSR partnership and funding opportunities with private sector companies and identify mutual areas for support and/or collaboration.

S/he will develop the identified areas for partnerships into concepts and eventually into fundable projects, and monitors the implementation of such projects while providing regular feedback to STRIDES and the collaborating company on the results of the project. S/he performs a full range of programmatic, financial management, planning and monitoring functions which are critical to the smooth operation of the CSR private sector initiative. S/he will also manage the smooth fl ow of communication between the companies and STRIDES, and set up a system for recording relevant CSR contributions from collaborating companies in compliance with the applicable USAID regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Qualifications:
1) Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field.
2) At least five years work experience in resource mobilization and proposal development.
3) Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
4) Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse set of corporate companies, senior managers, and project partners.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala.
Or email to: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: Friday, July 22, 2011.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified University Graduates to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service  Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Thursday, 11th August, 2011.

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Job Title:District Support officer
The district support officer reports to district support coordinator. He or she must be responsible of liaising with other NEMA Departments, central and local government Agencies, private sector.

Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Natural Resource Management, environment Sciences or environment management disciplines
• Post Graduate training in Development planning and community mobilization will be added advantage

Experiences
• At least 5 years experience in the field of local government and community development programs

Key competences/ skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ethics standard management
• High level of integrity
• Presentation Skills

Age not less than 30
Remuneration for the above positions is attractive.
Applicants should submit applications in their own hand writing and deliver by hand or through post and enclose copies of testimonials and should include o and A Level Certificates and A detailed curriculum Vitae including 3 referees

Age not less than 30

Addressed to

The executive Director
The National Management Authority
NEMA House , plot 17/19/21, Jinja road
P.O BOX 22255,KAMPALA
To reach the above addressed by 5 pm 27th July 2011

Note
The job title should be printed on top of the left hand corner of the envelope
Applicants should heard from us by 31 October

Job Title: HIV Support & Treatment Specialist

Chemonics International, a Washington DC based consulting ', firm, seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time Care. Support & \ Treatment Specialist position for the Technical Management Agent j for Civil Society Fund (CSF TMA) project. The purpose of the CSF is to bring together multiple donor funds and disperse grants to civil society that are aligned with national plans and decision taking • processes and enable an effective, scaled up, and comprehensive i response to HIV/AIDS and OVC. The TMA Project works in close | partnership with the CSF Steering Committee (SC). .Uganda AIDS I Commission (UAC), Financial Management Agent (FMA), Monitoring ; and Evaluation Agent (MEA). and other key partners within the CSF. i The role of the CSF TMA includes building technical and institutional j capacities of the CSF sub-grantees; strengthening the operations of the CSF; providing technical support for the monitoring and management of CSF grants; establishing effective and transparent partnering mechanisms within the sub-grantees; strengthening technical and institutional capacities of sub-grantees to plan, manage, coordinate and improve delivery of quality services.

This position is based in Kampala. Uganda and requires relevant work experience and appropriate educational background, as outlined.

Position Description:
The Care, Support and Treatment Specialist has depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience to fulfill the technical requirements of the position. This is a professional position. The main responsibility is to provide technical assistance lo the project in the area of HIV care, support, and treatment.

Responsibilities/Duties:
1. Oversee project activities in HIV care, support and treatment:
a) Review grantee progress reports and write HIV care, treatment and support related sections in a variety of CSF reports.
b) Provide technical and institutional supportive supervision to allocated CSOs during the bi annual joint support supervision exercises, targeted support supervision and off site/desk support.
c) Lead the quarterly analyzing of HIV care, support and treatment data from the GIS and the CSF databases to provide evidence based information to improve the programs of the HIV/AIDS sub grantees
(J) Identify and disseminate HIV care, treatment and support related IEC/BCC materials; policies and guidelines.
e) Supervise HIV care, support and treatment related subcontractors contracted.
2. Provide HIV care, support and treatment related input into annual reviews and subsequent work plans development,
3. Provide input in the development, renewal and closeout of existing and potential CSF awards.
4. Adapt, disseminate, and operationalize technical resource materials for each technical area in HIV care, support and treatment
5. Provide input into the design and implementation of project operational studies (best practices, lessons learned, etc.)
Reporting:
The Care. Support and Treatment Specialist will report to the CSF TMA Senior Technical Advisor.

Job requirement

Required Experience and Academic Qualifications:

The proposed candidate must have:-
1. Degree in Medicine Post graduate training in public health or medicine is an added advantage
2. At least five years experience in HIV care, support and treatment programs
3. At least five years experience in building capacities of CSOs providing HIV care, support and treatment services.
4. Excellent analytical and writing skills with particular emphasis on proposal and report writing
5. Experience working on donor funded HIV care, support and treatment programs

How to apply

Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their electronic application in US Word or pdf file with a CV, 3 references and a brief cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the position to: csftmarecnjtt@C5f.Qr.uj. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and the deadline for submitting applications is Monday July 18, 2011 at 5:00pm Please note that receipt of application does not guarantee any position with the Technical Management Agent for Civil Society Fund.

Job Title: Software Engineer

Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.Sbn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis' infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis."
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective .manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the following positions;

Job Title: Software Engineer

-REF No UM/IT/01/07/11
Reports to: Software System Manager
Job purpose:
UMEME want to recruit a senior software engineer with extensive domain knowledge in the electricity distribution and retail sector, to support and implement software enhancements, application interfaces, corporate report¬ing, and other software related activities as required.

The Role
• Develop and implement software enhancements for data warehousing, reporting, e-Services and corporate web.
• Provide and manage related documentation
• Prepare and implement interface specification for a variety of applications including pre-payments, AMR, corporate web. billing and finance.
• Meet and deliver against tight deadlines
The Person
The software development manager wilt
• Have a Degree in Computer Science c- related discipline Have at least 5 years experience in software development
• Be a proficient programmer with extensive Oracle development expertise.
• Be capable and competent in preparing business and technical specifications and related documentation.

The Package
• A one year contract with potential for extension
• Excellent salary to commensurate with experience and a good overall benefits package
• A challenging but rewarding performance scheme
• Full mobilization and repatriation expenses

Job requirement

The following attributes would be advantageous
Strong Oracle development experience
• Technical knowledge of Oracle, SQL and C programming language
• Web development expertise using the following technologies Java script. JSR SPRING, HIBERNATE, and PENTAHO String database modeling and process design skills
• Reporting expertise with Oracle reports, ETL and Pentaho Bl. Operating systems. AIX, MS Windows and Linux

How to apply

How to apply
If you fill you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please submit your CV which should include basic bio data and should not exceed two A4 pages and should focus on the requirements set out under "The Person" above to the Head Of Human Resources-Lugogo or email recruit.
hr@umeme.co.ug or post your application to P.O.Box 23841,
Kampala.
Applications should be received by 05:00 Friday 15th July 2011

UMEME is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Influence peddling will lead to automatic disqualification

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Human Resource Management or Social Sciences with Human Resource as an option. They should have at least 3 years working experience in either Administration or Human Resources roles in government or a reputable organization.

Job requirement

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the posts below.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE/HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER [1 post]
Age: 25 - 35 years Salary scale: EB5

Duties
• Will be responsible to the Deputy Secretary, Administration and Human Resource for:
• Supervising work of support staff.
• Scheduling pool vehicles according to needs and monitoring their fuel allocation.
• Supervising stores.
• Supervising transport for ferrying exam materials seasonally to cover all districts in the country.
• Handling claims pertaining to staff terms of service.
• Supervising Registries.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department

How to apply

The applicants should include the title of the post, detailed curriculum vitae, and photocopies of certificates, postal address and telephone contact of your three referees.

Typed or handwritten applications on A4 paper should be submitted to:
The Executive Secretary,
Uganda National Examinations Board,
P.O. Box 7066 Kampala to be received not later than 29th July 2011.

All posts bear attractive salary package which includes Housing Allowance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY WALTER REED PROJECT (MUWRP)

The Makerere University Walter-Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-governmental, non-profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 by a memorandum of understanding between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the advancement of Military Medicine and Makerere University for purposes of undertaking medical research in development of HIV vaccines and has recently increased its portfolio to include vaccines for Ebola and Marburg in addition to surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses in humans and animals.

Position Title: Office Administrative Assistant

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 A degree in humanitarian studies, or it's equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years experience at the Front Desk.
Excellent telephone manners.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized, sensitive to detail and self motivated.
High level of integrity
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Receive Volunteers/Visitors and put them in contact with appropriate person/department.
Receive incoming calls cheerfully and courteously and direct them to the appropriate staff members.
Take messages accurately and refer to person/department involved.
Keep written log of all messages, visitors, deliveries etc
Receive mail, packages etc and refer to designated locations.
Maintain an awareness of the location of personnel and activities of the Project so as to be able to make accurate referrals.
Maintenance of the reception area in a clean and professional manner.
Assist in preparation of meetings and trainings when requested.
Assist in up-dating the office notice board.
Assist MUWRP staff with photocopying services.
Ensure that Laboratory and clinic coats are cleaned and delivered on time.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisors.

Applications, including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and letters from two referees should be addressed to the;

The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Plot 42, Nakasero Road, P.O Box 16524, Kampala

Not later than May 25, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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