Several Branch Sales Manager Career Placements - Platinum Credit (U) Ltd

Organization: Platinum

Credit (U) Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Platinum Credit

is a leading Regional Micro Finance Company, a subsidiary of Platcorp Holdings

Ltd, providing emergency loans to employed individuals in Eastern Africa. We

have a wide spread branch network in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Currently,

Platinum provides loans to Civil servants and employees of the Private sector,

and will soon roll out asset finance products.

Job Summary:  The Branch Sales Managers will be responsible

for total branch performance in accordance with the company policies and

procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        
The incumbent will build and strengthen working

relationships in sales and collections activities with stakeholders.

·        
Track record in recruiting, retaining, working with

and growing teams to solve specific challenges and accomplish tasks.

·        
Leading successful and ambitious teams.

·        
Responsible for market intelligence and industry

developments in the market.

·        
Successful resolution of customer related

issues/complaints in a timely/professional way.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree

in a relevant field.

·        
A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar

position preferably in a financial institution.

·        
Proven sales skills, by demonstrated success in

consistently meeting sales goals.

·        
Good computer knowledge.

·        
Possess leadership and supervisory skills.

·        
Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

·        
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with

detailed CV and testimonials via E-mail to the address below;

The

Administration Officer;

Send your

application to: info@platinumcredit.co.ug

USAID RHITES Project Jobs - Senior Awards and Compliance Officer at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Organization: Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Project Name: USAID Regional

Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project

(RHITES)

Duty Station: Mbarara,

Uganda

The Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS

through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a

global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15

countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of

HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the

highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25

years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and

new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide. EGPAF Uganda Country

program is currently implementing a number of projects in partnership with

various donors.

About USAID RHITES Project:

The Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) implements the USAID Regional Health

Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project

(RHITES) whose aim is to increase the availability, accessibility and quality

of integrated health services including HIV and TB prevention, care and

treatment; maternal, neonatal and child health services; family planning;

nutrition assessment, counseling support; malaria prevention and treatment and

other primary carer services.

Job Summary: The Senior

Awards and Compliance Officer will be responsible for the provision of awards

and compliance support to the Uganda Country office to ensure effective awards

and sub-grants management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Works in liaison with in-country program staff to

select grantee for award. This will includes conduct of pre-award assessments.

·        
Makes determinations of risk profiles of prospective

grantees using the Foundation’s risk assessment tool and recommends appropriate

approaches to mitigate the risks identified, including the development of

specific award conditions.

·        
Technically supports the recommendation and selection

of  proper award instrument for awards.

·        
Conducts cost analysis and budget negotiations

during review of sub-grantee submissions.

·        
Prepares and submits award documents including

original awards and amendments for review and approval.

·        
Provides technical support to staff and grantees on

administrative policies and procedures for grantees.

·        
Collects and maintains complete documentation of

submissions of reports specific to grants under prime awards including

inventory of property in grantees custody, audit reports of grantees, and other

programmatic and financial deliverables.

·        
Regularly reviews sub-grantees actual expenditure

performance against approved budgets.

·        
Supports the process of securing prior approvals and

waivers from donors required for administration of specific grants.

·        
Works closely with A&C Manager to develop a

comprehensive Monitoring and Support plan for all sub-recipients based on risk

level.

·        
Actively monitors grantees compliance with

applicable special award conditions.

·        
Ensures the proper final disposition of property

acquired by grantees.

·        
Carries out investigations to resolve contractual

issues/problems arising from grants and make recommendations to the Awards

& Compliance Manager.

3.

Use the Contracts and Grants Information System:

·        
Ensures the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date

information in CGIS on all assigned awards.

·        
Maintains and control of the archive of grants on

both paper and electronic based files.

4.

Procurement:  Prepares and/or

reviews documentation of purchase orders and contracts financed under grants.

5.

Training & Technical Assistance

·        
Contributes to the development and delivery of

training curricula among grantees.

·        
Significantly contributes to substantive discussions

in the Foundation grants community of practice.

·        
Performs any other duties as needed to successfully

implement and manage awards and compliance activities as delegated from time to

time.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The applicant should preferably hold relevant Bachelor’s

degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant area or field

·        
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment,

communication skills, and report writing skills.

·        
High level of proficiency in relevant computer

applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications

to this address;

The Country

Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Plot 18A Kyadondo

Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail to:

UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Deadline: 14^th December 2015

Internal Auditor Non-profit Careers - Concern Worldwide

Organisation: Concern

Worldwide

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda and South Sudan

Reports to:  Country Director

Concern

Worldwide is an international non-governmental, humanitarian organisation

dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate

elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is

to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their

lives which last and spread without on-going support from Concern.

Job Summary: The Internal

Auditor will be responsible for ensuring sound financial monitoring by planning

and executing both scheduled and ad hoc audit assignments including donor

compliance, internal control assessments and fraud investigations. The Internal

Auditor will ensure that appropriate financial and systems controls are in

place and in line with Concern Worldwide as well as applicable donor procedures

and policies. This contributes to a systematic and disciplined approach to risk

management, controls and governance processes within Concern and partners

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The applicant should be Qualified Accountant

(ACCA/CPA)

·        
A minimum of three years of post-qualification

experience working in an audit function.

·        
Prior exposure and working knowledge of Donors (E.g.

EU, USAID, ECHO, UN) financial policies and procedures

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles

and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and

control processes and procedures

·        
Strong interpersonal skills.

·        
Excellent report writing, communication and

presentation skills

·        
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

·        
Computer literacy i.e. Proficient in Microsoft

office applications.

All suitably qualified

and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs (max 4

pages) with day time phone contacts, names and addresses of three (3)

professional referees via email to resourcingug@concern.net with “Internal

Auditor application” as the subject of email or address hard copies to: The

Human Resources Department, Concern Worldwide Uganda, P.O. Box 6599, Kampala.

Uganda

Deadline: 7^th December 2015 by

5:00pm

Business Development Officer Career Jobs - Skills for Life Uganda

Organization: Skills for

Life Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Skills for Life

Uganda is a regional management consultancy firm currently operating in Uganda

and South Sudan. The organization is specialized in resource mobilization

(fundraising) for NGOs, organizational development, Research (Base line

surveys, KAP surveys), monitoring and evaluation, peace building and capacity

building.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        
The Business Development Officer will secure long

term clients (NGOs) for Skills for Life and maintain business relations

·        
Compile, maintain and review a database of

international and local donor organizations

·        
Take a leading role in writing funding proposals and

ensure their timely submission

·        
Support the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) in

identifying consultancy assignments both national and international, write

technical and financial proposals and ensure timely submission

·        
Initiative and implement various income generating

strategies for Skills for Life

·        
Undertake independent research in finding

alternative resources for long-term sustainability of S4L clients

·        
Build contacts with potential individual donors and

raise funds for the activities of the organizations

·        
Coordinate and represent the S4L in networking,

information sharing and other events

·        
Carry out assessment of organizations to determine

level of donor attractiveness

·        
Work closely with the CTO, advise and support CSOs

in development and review management policies and guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

·        
The Business Development Officer should preferably

hold a University degree in Business Management, Project Planning or related

field

·        
A minimum of three years’ experience in proposal and

strategy development

·        
Prior exposure and experience in conducting research

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of major donors

perspectives, requirements and standards for Africa

·        
Excellent computer skills Ms word, Excel, internet

(knowledge is SSPS is an added advantage)

·        
Exceptional writing and editing skills

·        
Detailed orientated and highly organized worker

·        
Ability to work on own initiative in an innovative

manner

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

All suitably qualified

and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications including an

application letter, current CV and copies of their academic credentials all

zipped in one folder not exceeding 2MB to the Chief Technical Officer via email

to okwmoses@yahoo.com.

All the

relevant documents should be zipped in one folder not exceeding 2MB.

Deadline: Wednesday, 2^nd December

2015

4 USAID RHITES Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer Job Placements - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Organization: Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Project Name: USAID Regional

Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project

(RHITES)

Duty Station: Mbarara,

Uganda

The Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS

through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a

global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15

countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of

HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the

highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25

years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and

new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide. EGPAF Uganda Country

program is currently implementing a number of projects in partnership with

various donors.

About USAID RHITES Project:

The Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) implements the USAID Regional Health

Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project

(RHITES) whose aim is to increase the availability, accessibility and quality

of integrated health services including HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment;

maternal, neonatal and child health services; family planning; nutrition

assessment, counseling support; malaria prevention and treatment and other

primary carer services.

Job Summary:  The Strategic Information & Evaluation

Officer works closely with the DBTs, and technical advisors for the under

clinical services, quality improvement, health systems strengthening and

community linkages and demand generation, the incumbent will work towards

coordinated and efficient efforts in designing, implementing, monitoring,

evaluation and quality improvement to improve measure progress towards

attainment of site, district and project targets and goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The job holder will ensure that the quarterly,

semi-annual and annual data collection mechanisms on additional indicators

reported through routine HMIS as supported required, functioning as appropriate

·        
Technically support the implementation of community

surveys such as LQAS, PLACE and other studies as required

·        
Leads and supports data quality assessment and

assurance activities at the Foundation, district and health facilities in close

collaboration with the DBTs as required.

·        
Provides technical support to the data clerks in

ensuring implementation of electronic data management systems at site level.

The electronic patient management systems include, but not limited to

Open-Medical Records System

·        
The Strategic Information and Evaluation officer

will also work closely with the QI advisor to provide technical support to the

DBTs, the data clerks and health care workers in data utilization to inform

continuous quality improvement. Through a functional working relations with the

Quality Improvement Advisors the SI&E officer will ensure the following:

·        
Ensuring that the district and sites have annual

plan for monitoring and evaluating QI interventions

·        
Ensures the district and facilities maintains a

database for QI by ensuring the tracking of progress on performance of the QI

indicators

·        
Support the DBTs to ensure that the Foundation

supported facilities have QI tools (for example documentation journals), and

all procedures necessary for the implementation of the QI interventions

·        
Coordinate the collection, aggregation and analysis

of analyze project QI qualitative and quantitative data

·        
Technically supports the district focal persons for

HMIS and other health data to collect, analyze and report programmatic

indicators in a timely manner and ensuring that the project’s technical staff

especially the DBTs  are provided with

timely, accurate and reliable information generated through the project’s

M&E system

·        
Mentors and supervise the data clerks working at the

health facilities

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer

must hold a Master’s degree in Public health or demography or statistics,

population studies, epidemiology

·        
At least five years’ experience in the design and

implementation of monitoring, evaluation

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of the Uganda MOH

HMIS system using the DHSI2.

·        
Detailed understanding of USAID and PEPFAR

expectations and trends for monitoring and evaluation.

·        
Previous experience of working with international

NGOs, MOH, district administration, public health facilities will be an

advantage.

·        
Practical experience in working with routine health

information systems at the facility, district and national level.

·        
Ability to work independently with minimal

supervision

·        
Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in

Uganda.

·        
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

in English, including the capacity to prepare and deliver formal presentations

on programs and results

·        
Excellent data analysis skills and ability to think

concisely, critically as well as distill information to lay audience

·        
Good analytical thinking and ability to interpret

public health and epidemiological data.

·        
Familiarity with computer programming, routine

management of information systems, and maintenance of electronic databases 

·        
Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge of major

databases and analytical programs including MS access, MS excel, STATA, SPSS

and Epi Data, and GIS

·        
Good trainer skills

·        
Ability to work under pressure

·        
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all

aspects of working

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications

to this address;

The Country

Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Plot 18A Kyadondo

Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail to:

UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Deadline: 14^th December 2015

SIHA Non-profit Jobs - Fundraising and Programme Development Officer

Organisation: Strategic

Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Regional

Director

The Strategic

Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of

civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea,

Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation

advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works

specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to

justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political

participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA

maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Job Summary: The

Fundraising and Programme Development Officer will be responsible for

identifying programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, developing

concept notes and proposals, supporting programme implementation, building

partnerships, and liaising with donors. Also, the incumbent will be supporting

in capacity building of partner agencies and project oversight.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        
Play a leading role in the identification of

relevant areas of programming and funding opportunities;

·        
Compile and maintain a database of local and

international donors;

·        
Design a fundraising strategy for 2016-18 in line

with SIHA’s Regional Strategy;

·        
Develop concept notes and proposals in consultation

with relevant staff members and partners;

·        
Work closely with and communicate with donors as per

direction;

·        
Support in the development of communication

materials;

·        
Organise fundraising and/or communication events as

per request;

·        
Technically support programme implementation as per

request;

·        
Build and strengthen working relationships with SIHA

members and partners through regular communication;

·        
In charge of building the capacity of partner

agencies as per request;

·        
Actively participate in the promotion of SIHA work

and image locally and regionally;

·        
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Regional

Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The applicants should have an academic background in

the fields of social sciences, international development, gender studies and/or

human rights;

·        
At least three years of work experience in programme

development & management and/or fundraising in the fields of gender and/or

human rights;

·        
Good knowledge and understanding of the political

and human rights dynamics in the Horn of Africa;

·        
The ideal candidate must have demonstrated

experience in proposal development and donor liaison and proven track record of

successful fundraising.

·        
Show commitment to women’s rights and gender

equality as is essential

·        
Extensive knowledge and experience working with

civil society organisations and/or donor agencies;

·        
Strong knowledge of fundraising dynamics and trends,

proposal format and application procedures of key donors, including Logical

Framework Analysis;

·        
Demonstrated success in preparing grant applications

that have been approved for funding;

·        
Solid knowledge of project cycle management;

·        
Good working knowledge and familiarity with

budgeting;

·        
Excellent analytical and writing skills;

·        
Excellent command of English and excellent

communication skills.

·        
Proven organizational skills, including the ability

to manage priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

·        
Strong sense of initiative and ability to work

independently;

·        
Previous exposure to international and/or

multicultural /multilingual environment – Able to function effectively within a

multi-cultural team;

·        
Willingness to work extra hours when needed.

NB: SIHA is committed to offer a fair remuneration

based on qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to Ugandan

nationals and/or individuals residing in Uganda.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send an updated C.V., contact

details for three professional references, application letter and two samples

of writing, preferably proposals you have written, to jemimah@sihanet.org with

ned@sihanet.org in CC. Please enter ‘FPDO APPLICATION – NAME’ in the subject

field.

Deadline: 4^th December, 2015

USAID Non-profit Jobs - Technical Advisor – HIV Care and Treatment at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Organization: Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Project Name: USAID Regional

Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project

(RHITES)

Duty Station: Mbarara,

Uganda

The Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS

through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a

global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15

countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of

HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the

highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25

years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and

new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide. EGPAF Uganda Country

program is currently implementing a number of projects in partnership with

various donors.

About USAID RHITES Project:

The Elizabeth

Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) implements the USAID Regional Health

Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project

(RHITES) whose aim is to increase the availability, accessibility and quality

of integrated health services including HIV and TB prevention, care and

treatment; maternal, neonatal and child health services; family planning;

nutrition assessment, counseling support; malaria prevention and treatment and

other primary carer services.

Job Summary:  The Technical Advisor – HIV Care and Treatment

provides technical support, monitor and evaluate delivery of HIV Care and

Treatment in accordance with national HIV/AIDS policies and standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The incumbent provides technical guidance for

comprehensive TB and HIV/AIDS programs by updating implementing partners on

technical advances and lessons learned around the world.

·        
Works closely with other team members to ensure

national and international standards, guidelines and protocols are adhered to.

·        
Provides ART technical support and guidance to the

district based officers and the district teams on work plan development

·        
Actively participates in organizing regular technical

updates/review meetings for ART to the RHITES-SW project staff

·        
Leads and supports other quality assurance

activities as required

·        
Provides continuous guidance and improvement of the

quality of the care and treatment program by regular application of quality

improvement and Site Improvement and Monitoring Systems approaches.

·        
Develop and scale up change packages that addressing

the gaps and challenges to ensure continuum of care and response in attaining

the 90-90-90 targets.

·        
Supports health facilities in achieving and

maintaining ART accreditation.

·        
Provides technical guidance during the development

of RHITES-SW annual work plan and participates in the planning and budgeting

activities, especially in regard to ART services

·        
Coordinates technical reporting according to defined

reporting schedule and writes regular monitoring and technical reports as

required and contribute to EGPAF’s reports

·        
In charge of identifying, documenting, disseminating

and scaling up best practices in PMTCT and C&T.

·        
Represent EGPAF and RHITES-SW project in the

supported districts and at national level.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The Technical Advisor – HIV Care and Treatment should

preferably hold a medical degree and/or a master’s degree in Public Health or

other clinical discipline.

·        
A minimum of five years of professional experience

working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care & treatment.

·        
Hands-on knowledge and skills in designing,

planning, implementing and monitoring PMTCT, ART including Pediatric care, and

TB/HIV programs.

·        
Hands-on experience in working with health systems

at the district level.

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of current issues

and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially pediatric and adult

ART, PMTCT and HCT.

·        
Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Good

verbal communication and writing skills.

·        
Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in

Uganda.

·        
Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft

office programs including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications

to this address;

The Country

Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Plot 18A Kyadondo

Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail to: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Deadline: 14^th December 2015