Job Title: District Technical Officer

Position Title istrict Technical Officer,Internships

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Organization:JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline:12/08/2014

Backgorund Information:

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is recruiting a District Technical Director (DTO). The position

will support and contribute to the design and implementation of interventions that lead to sustainable improvements in routine immunization coverage in selected districts of Uganda. The team will work closely with the Uganda National Expanded Program on Immunization (UNEPI), the Government of Uganda, and immunization and other implementing partners and will be based in Uganda, either in Kampala or at district level, with backstop support from the Kampala Office and the Washington, DC headquarters office. The position requires proficiency in English language (written/spoken) and computer skills; knowledge of international donor regulations (USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) a plus.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – RE-ADVERTISEMENT – Uganda

Position Title:ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Duty Station: Kampala,Uganda

Organization:The Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Reports to:the Chief Operations Manager

Application Deadline:Tuesday 2nd December 2014

Background Information:

The Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS) was established by the Parliamentary Pensions Act 2007 as a

Contributory Hybrid Cash Balance Retirement Benefi t Plan for the Members of Parliament of Uganda and the staff of the Parliamentary Commission. The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees, constituted in accordance with

Jobs at USAID – Uganda

Position Title:

1.Service Delivery Capacity Team Lead

2.Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Coordinator

Duty Station: Uganda

Organization:USAID/Uganda

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline ecember 5, 2014, 5:00pm.

Background Information:

The USAID-funded USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program is USAID’s flagship private sector

health program in Uganda, and will contribute to establishing a more viable and cost-effective private sector option for health services in Uganda. The Objectives of the program are:

Career Opportunities,Jobs at NIKO Uganda – Uganda

NIKO Insurance Uganda Limited seeks to recruit talented, innovative and results oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

Position Title:

1.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

2.THIRD PARTY MANAGER

3.SALES EXECUTIVE

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Organization: NIKO Insurance Uganda Limited

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Reports to:to the Chief Executive Officer

Application Deadline:Friday, 28th November, 2014.

Background Information:

NIKO Uganda offers a wide range of non-life insurance products and services.

SALES EXECUTIVE

This position reports to the Business Development/ Distribution & Marketing Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for selling insurance policies to potential clients; collecting and analyzing market information, sales data, competitive intelligence; and general market trends which will assist the management to come up with appropriate and effective marketing strategies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·Business related degree with specialization in Marketing; or equivalent

·At least 3 years’ of relevant working experience

·Marketing research skills

·Computer literate

·Proactive and outgoing nature and personality

·Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

·Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple critical projects and assignments

·Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

·Relevant professional training such as ACII, FLMI, CIM, COP

·Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Insurance, of which 3 must be in managing 3rd Party business

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

·Demonstrated proficiency in computer/software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.

·Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

·Strong team player with excellent leadership capability

THIRD PARTY MANAGER

This position reports to the Operations Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing all 3rd Party outlets. The role will further be responsible for reporting performance on all 3rd Party business, as well as developing marketing strategies together with the Business Development Manager

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

·Relevant professional training such as ACII, FLMI, CIM, COP

·Bachelor of Business Administration degree or equivalent

·Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Insurance, of which 3 must be in managing 3rd Party business

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

·Demonstrated proficiency in computer/software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.

·Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

·Strong team player with excellent leadership capability

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Background Information:

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for securing new business and creating and maintain a robust agency force. The incumbent will be responsible for formulating and implementing sound strategies that lead to growth in sales of the NIKO insurance business.

This role will further be responsible for generating new business from the Broker and agency sectors where applicable and meeting sales targets by introducing the company product range to existing and new producers. The role will also involve training brokers in the company’s product range and an integral part of the role will be driving on-going sales and identifying new opportunities for growth.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

·Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

·Relevant professional training such as ACII, FLMI, CIM, COP

·Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent

·Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Insurance, of which 2 must be at managerial level

·A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

·Demonstrated proficiency in computer/software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.

·Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

·Strong team player with excellent leadership capability

Mode of application:

All candidates are encouraged to send their applications to the Human Resource Manager via Email to: hr@nikoinsurance.co.ug or on this physical address.

Send to NIKO Insurance Uganda Limited 2 Parklane, Lower Kololo,

P.O. Box 24256,

Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: Friday, 28th November, 2014.

National Professional Officer /Statistician – World Health Organisation

Position Title:National Professional Officer /Statistician

Duty Station: Kampala

Organization:World Health Organisation

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Grade : NO-A

Duration of Contract : 12 months

Type of Contract : Special Services Agreement

Application Deadline:December 12, 2014 – 5pm

Under the general direction of, monitors the quality of data.

A. Functions received, analyses, interprets, processes, presents and disseminates numerical information from multiple sources that include health services, financial and population data sources. Contribute to standardized data gathering techniques, creation of reporting forms, data entry screens and routine HMIS forms. Directly responsible to the principal Bio-Statistician.

He/She will work in close collaboration with the National Professional Officer/Data Manager and National Professional Officer/Health Technologies in WHO.

He/She will perform the following functions:

Support the strengthening of mTRAC in all districts.

Monitor and report weekly the timeliness and completeness of data received through mTRAC.

Analyze mTRAC data every week and liaise with relevant stakeholders at national, district and lower levels, where their action is required – including follow up.

Support activities to build capacity of HMIS Sta at the various levels of health service hierarchy to implement mTRAC.

Liaise with the developers of DHIS2 and mTRAC to guide further additions to these applications.

Participate, when appropriate, in the supervision and follow up of districts on implementation of mTRAC.

To perform any other duties assigned by the WHO Representative.

B. Education and Professional Training Strong combination of education and training

equivalent to possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Bio statistics, Statistics, Demography or Mathematics that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as

described.

Masters degree in Bio statistics or Public Health is an added advantage.

Knowledge of:

Various statistical software packages such as STATA, MS Excel, or SAS.

Office computer packages such as Microsoft Office.

C. Experience

At least three (3) years’ experience in applying statistics in a reputable organization with acceptable evidence of knowledge, competence and contribution to the organization’s goals.

Skill and Ability to:

Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; interact with users and office stay in nontechnical, clear terms.

Assist stay with difficult technical tasks, including the creation of specialized pivot tables.

Work independently and as a team member.

Set priorities and organize work to meet strict reporting deadlines.

Languages required:

Thorough knowledge of the English language.

Working knowledge of the French would be added advantage.

Mode of application:

Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, diplomas and testimonials should be addressed to:

The WHO Representative 60 Prince Charles Drive

P. O. Box 24578, Kampala, Uganda

N.B. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

Level: P4

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duration: 30 Days

Background and Justification

With over 56 percent of the population below 18 years of age, and over 78 percent below the age of 35 years, Uganda’s vision to become a middle income country by 2040 remains highly contingent on Government’s ability to safeguard its children’s right to contribute to national development. Investing in its young population will enable Uganda to reap an unprecedented demographic dividend. Put differently, over the next 30 years, today’s children gradually transitioning into the labour force hold the potential to transform Uganda’s economy, and remodel the socio-economic future of the nation.

Notwithstanding Uganda’s remarkable record curbing income poverty from 56.4% to 19.7% of the population between 1992 and 2012, child poverty¹ remains high and widespread across the country. With over 50% of children under five living in poverty, and 1 in 5 living in extreme poverty, children’s experience of poverty and deprivation in Uganda varies widely by region, geographic location and socioeconomic status.Poverty and deprivation in childhood represent potentially irreversible violations of children’s basic rights and could severely jeopardise Uganda’s ability to reap the full benefits from the much-anticipated demographic dividend.

Although Uganda is predominantly a rural nation, with approximately 16% of the population living in urban areas, the rate of urbanization is among the world’s highest (4.5%).² Furthermore, approximately 60% of residents in Kampala live in informal settlements, where housing, sanitation and access to basic services are lacking. The projected rise in the number of urban dwellers will place an enormous challenge on local government that are already at capacity with regards to service provision.

The Child Poverty Report (2014) highlighted the urban-rural disparities in Uganda: rural children are more deprived than urban children in all six dimensions and the largest gaps for extreme deprivation occur in terms of sanitation (13.2% vs. 2.4%), water (12.8% vs. 2.1%) and health (17.3% vs. 3.4%). However, this ‘urban advantage’ is not shared by all city dwellers and official statistics that only depict averages tend to mask the actual living conditions of poor urban dwellers. Poor children in urban areas are therefore at risk of remaining invisible to policymakers unless disaggregated information and a more nuanced assessment of spatial disparities are disseminated widely.

Purpose of the Assignment and the Scope of Work

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) and UNICEF Uganda, the consultant will analyze existing data (Child Poverty Report, National Household Survey, Demographic and Health Survey, etc.) with a view to provide a deepened understanding of the multidimensional nature of child poverty and wellbeing in urban settings.

This assignment aims to yield a careful assessment of the effects of urbanization on child welfare and access to basic services in Uganda. In doing so, this analysis is expected to provide clear and actionable policy recommendations to alleviate the burden of urbanization on children and vulnerable households, whilst identifying opportunities to strengthen social protection services for children in urban areas.

Objectives

1) Assess the effects of urbanization on children;

2) Building on the existing analysis in the Child Poverty Report, understand and quantify the depth of child poverty in urban areas, and its implications for child welfare and access to basic services;

3) Analyze and juxtapose the determinants of child poverty and deprivation in urban vs. rural areas, and construct poverty profiles for households with children living in deprivation in urban vs. rural areas;

4) Provide clear and actionable policy recommendations to make cities more livable for children and adolescents by alleviating the burden of urban poverty on children and vulnerable households.

Activities, Deliverables and Timeframe

NoActivities Deliverables Duration**1. Draft and finalize inception report demonstrating the understanding of the task, proposed methodology and proposed outline of final report Inception Report 3 days 2. Desk review, analysis and consultative meetings with relevant stakeholders Draft analysis of secondary data relating to urbanization and child welfare 18 days 3. Draft final report and present during validation meeting chaired by the MGLSD and UNICEF for discussion and inputs Draft Final Report 6 days 4. Incorporate comments/feedback from validation meeting into final report, summary and PowerPoint presentation Final Report, summary and PowerPoint presentation 3 days**Total Number of days 30 days****15 of which shall be in Kampala*

Expected Budget of the consultancy and terms of payment

Payment to the consultant is dependent on the completion and submission of deliverables of acceptable quality. The cost of the consultancy will be based on the award by UNICEF’s contract Committee. Other payments due to the consultant e.g. DSA will be negotiated with the consultant and in any case not higher than UNICEF official rates. The consultant will not be paid during days off and while on sick leave. Weekends are not calculated as part of working days. DSA will be payable only for the days when the consultant will be in Uganda as agreed between the two parties. UNICEF will meet costs for air ticket to Uganda for activities that require such travel. UNICEF will arrange transportation for the consultant when on mission to meet various stakeholders concerning data collection project.

• The Consultant will be paid 30% of total costs after commencement of assignment and on presentation of the final inception report.


• The second installment of 40% will be made upon submission of the final draft report


• The last instalment of 30% will be paid after the inclusion of comments from the presentation on key findings to key stakeholders

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is (are) incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include: timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to UNICEF and counterpart feedback.

DSA will be paid for the days when the consultant’s agent(s) is / are in Uganda.

Payments will be done by direct transfer into the bank account provided by the consultant.

Responsibilities

UNICEF Responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives for the consultancy are accurately articulated to all relevant stakeholders.


• Avail all relevant background documentation to the consultant.


• Pay the consultant fees and other related costs that relate to communication.

MGLSD Responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives for the consultancy are accurately articulated to all relevant stakeholders.


• Facilitate the process gathering relevant information/data, and organization of key informant interviews

Consultant’s Responsibilities

• Report to the Assistant Commissioner for Children and Youth (MGLSD) and Chief of Social Policy and Evaluation (UNICEF).


• Conduct all activities of the consultancy and submit quality and agreed deliverables in a timely manner.


• Provide invoices for completed work to enable UNICEF process payments.

Reporting requirements

· Inception report with clear methodology

· Draft analysis of secondary data relating to urbanization and child welfare

· Draft final report

· Final report

· Summary

· Presentation material

Required Education/Experience

· Qualifications: Advanced university degree in social sciences is required with proven experience of at least 10 years in social and economic research

· Extensive experience analyzing National Census data, Demographic and Health Surveys and/or National Household Surveys

· Knowledge of Uganda’s data sources, institutional set-up and child rights situation

· Good understanding on the effects of urbanization on child welfare

· Good analytical, communication, advocacy and report writing skills

· Computer literacy, especially with excel, is required

Conditions

v No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.

v For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email. Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorisation is issued.

v Payment to the consultant is dependent on the completion and submission of deliverables of acceptable quality.

v The cost of the consultancy will be based on the award by UNICEF’s contract Committee. Other payments due to the consultant e.g. DSA will be negotiated with the consultant and in any case not higher than UNICEF official rates.

v The consultant will not be paid during days off and while on sick leave. Weekends are not calculated as part of working days.

v Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.

v DSA will be payable only for the days when the consultant will be in Uganda as agreed between the two parties.

v Payments will be done by direct transfer into the bank account provided by the consultant.

v UNICEF will meet costs for air ticket to Uganda for activities that require such travel

v UNICEF will arrange transportation for the consultant when on mission to meet various stakeholders concerning data collection project.

v Air travel is by economical fare and reimbursement AS PER UNICEF POLICY;

Consultant to complete Waiver for Non-Staff issued with travel authorization in accordance with UNICEF Financial and Administrative Policy 5, Supplement 4 (B.2):

Consultant must complete basic security and advanced security in the field prior to travel.

The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF general terms and conditions for individual contracts.

Non-UNICEF staff (including individual consultants) issued with UNICEF Travel Authorization are not covered by the insurance which automatically applies to UNICEF staff, and are fully responsible for arranging their own insurance cover.

v Applicable UN DSA rates for subsistence and accommodation.

v Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.

v UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is (are) incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include: timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to UNICEF and counterpart feedback

As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary. The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.

Supervision and Administrative issue

Supervision will be provided by the Assistant Commissioner for Children and Youth (MGLSD) and the Chief of Social Policy and Evaluation (UNICEF).

While in Kampala, the consultant may work from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development or SPE/UNICEF office if this is convenient to him/her.

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and eligible candidates / institutions should forward (1) a cover letter (the cover should indicate relevant experience, availability and daily rate), (2) Resume, (3) Personal History (P11) form, (4) two samples of previous similar work and (5) three references.

All applications should be sent in soft copy form to Ms. Allen Nakalo – anakalo@unicef.org and copied to Ms. Hildigunnur Engilbertsdottir – hengilbertsdottir@unicef.org not later than 12 December 2014.

All complete applications will be reviewed by a joint panel from MGLSD andSPE/UNICEF.

Note: Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION AS TO RACE, SEX OR RELIGION, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 11 Dec 2014

Finance and Operations Manager– Northern Uganda: Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agribusiness (NU-TEC)

About DAI

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Objective of the Programme

DAI is currently bidding for a DFID funded programme to develop, design and implement its Northern Uganda: Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agribusiness (NU-TEC) Programme. The programme will help support the North’s transition from an isolated, conflict affected and lagging region, with high vulnerability to climate change, into a dynamic wealth creating economy, supplying more and greater value products to Uganda and the surrounding region, with greater resilience to a changing climate. Support will be targeted at agri-businesses, rather than smallholders directly, although smallholders will be the ultimate beneficiaries of better agricultural input supply and greater demand for their produce.

Scope of Work

The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall operations, management, administration and finance to enable the delivery of the program. He or she will need to understand best practices in financial management, budgeting and reporting mechanisms. More specifically, the FOM will be responsible for the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

Finance and Procurement

· Provide financial management, reporting and control and ensure fiscal management is maintained and that funds are spent for the required purpose in line with the financial plan

• Ensure compliance with the donor contract, DFID regulations and local laws and norms

· Preparation of fraud control and audit procedures and timely notification and recommendations for improvement

· Salary and remittance payment to in-country staff

· Cash management

Operations and Logistics

· Support in operational setup of Kampala office base

• Ensure all activities are updated in the project database from program inception through close-out and that all activities are thoroughly documented — through field notes, trip reports and photographs

· Oversee logistics for delivery of goods and services, including local suppliers identification and procurement negotiation

· Oversee logistics on field trips including flight reservations, local transportation, accommodation and communications

· Implement and maintain DAI’s security strategy, policies, plans and procedures

· Provide Security Risk assessment of travel routes, project offices and residences/hotels

· Gather security information and establish an international and local network for information

· Forecast risk events and pre-emptive mitigations

· Investigate and identify new ways of achieving operational efficiencies including working with counterpart consultants to improve systems, policies, procedures and structures in targeted governmental and non-governmental institutions

HR and IT

• Oversee all the office administration duties including office IT equipment, IT systems and networks (in collaboration with DAI’s IT specialists)


• Coordinate all HR management and manage a copy of all HR files


• Provide management training on security awareness and crisis management and instil a culture of security among project staff


• Provide DAI’s orientation briefings for all incoming staff and situational briefings upon request


• Provide IT training to programme staff, where necessary

Reporting

· Participate in quarterly, semi-annual and annual report writing process, specifically leading the development of the content related to financial reports

· Preparation of monthly financial reports to the Team Leader and Home Office Project Director

• Preparing financial summaries and narrative analyses for meetings or briefings


• Preparation of quarterly financial statements of expenditure and financial forecasts according to contract limits for the effective management of the program of activities

Required Key Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of financial management experience and of working on donor-funded projects with a University degree in finance or related field

· Minimum of 3 years of experience on complex development programmes including DFID-funded programs in political transition, stabilisation and/or peace building programs

· Detailed knowledge of Uganda culture and awareness of the operational environment

· Fluent in DFID policies and procedures in regards to procurement processes and financial compliance, including demonstrated understanding of the value for money agenda and its application to programme implementation and monitoring

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage international and national teams from diverse cultural backgrounds in a complex cross-cultural environment


• Experience in security management in a high-risk environment


• Excellent verbal and written English language skills


• Programme strategy development experience, including work planning and activity budgeting


• Knowledge of Windows Server and Windows Client operating systems


• Knowledge of Lotus Notes Client Administration will be considered an advantage

Location:Based in Northern Uganda

Start date:

Early 2015

Duration:

7.5 years

*Please note that all profiles are indicative and therefore subject to change*

How to apply:

Please click on the link to apply:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1768

Position Title:

1.Coordinator Internal Audit

2.Officer, Youth Development and Volunteer Management

3.Human Resources and Administration Coordinator (1 Position)

Coordinator Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting; Resource Mobilization and Public Relations(1 Position)

Organization:Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading Humanitarian Organization in Uganda. Since its inception in 1939, URCS has developed over the years into a formidable well respected humanitarian agency. It was

enacted by act of Parliament in 1964, and since then the society has continued to grow.Uganda Red Cross is currently implementing a new five year strategic plan 2011-2015.

The filled application forms can be e-mailed to vacancies@redcrossug.org

or mailed by post to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 28th November 2014 at 5.00pm.

Please do not send in your CV unless specifically asked to.

The application form is the only information used for the initial short-listing.

Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

Position Title:

1.Officer Dissemination and International Humanitarian Law

2.Officer, Youth Development and Volunteer Management

3.Human Resources and Administration Coordinator (1 Position)

4.Supply Chain Management Coordinator (1 Position)

Organization:Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading Humanitarian Organization in Uganda. Since its inception in 1939, URCS has developed over the years into a formidable well respected humanitarian agency. It was enacted by act of Parliament in 1964, and since then the society has continued to grow.Uganda Red Cross is currently implementing a new five year strategic plan 2011-2015.

Title:Supply Chain Management Coordinator (1 Position)

Grade:RC3

Reports to :Director, Finance, HR and Administration

Location:URCS Headquarters

Duration:Three Years – Renewable

Job Purpose:-

Develop and implement URC’s warehousing, fleet management and procurement / disposal plans, undertake processes forthe procurement of goods, works and services for URC in accordance with the approved financial budget, PPDA procurement framework and special requirements of Funding Agencies.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Develop and coordinate a plan for procurement and disposal requirements of URC in accordance with the requirements of PPDA Regulations, Funding agencies and sound procurement practice.

2.Support the functioning of the Contracts Committee and provide adequate, timely and correct information to the committee, to ensure implementation of procurement processes in accordance with established procurement guidelines.

3.Adopt and implement the frameworks for use with procurement and disposal methods, prepare and draft Bidding Documents and request for Proposals including Statement of Requirements and Terms of Reference; and other Solicitation and Disposal Documentsin accordance with PPDA procurement regulations and other guidelines.

4.Design, implement and monitor asystem for contract management in the procurement processand provide technical support to user departments in contract management, in accordance with PPDA regulations

5.Develop and implement procurement reporting systems and records for URC management and PPDA and other stakeholders, in accordance with URC reporting guidelines and PPDA regulations and other funding agencies; and maintain working links with PPDA.

6.Provide guidance and advice on procurement matters to Procurement and Disposal unit and create a link between the PDU and URC Management in line with PPDA guidelines.

7.Develop and maintain reliable records on the procurement and disposal activities in URC.

8.Initiate the Planning, preparation and review of all URC staff travel and transport logistics and requirements budget in line with the URC Finance and accounting policies

9.Develop, appraise, support and maintain a competent & motivated team” through giving constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring, in accordance with the human resources manual

10.Lead the implementation of policies and standard operating guidelines for transport and travel and provide administrative and logistical support to staff and visitors.

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Procurement, Law, Economics Business Administration or Public Administration with post graduate studies in related field;

A Professional Qualification in Procurement (MCIPS); Training in; Procurement and logistics management, CIPS is added advantage; Computer literate.

At least 5 years of managing the procurement function in public, parastatal or private organizations.

Good knowledge of; Budgeting and budgetary control Financial analysis; Public procurement and disposal of public assets; Asset management; Fleet management; Security management; Contracting for goods and services; Procurement processes in DFID, USAID, Donor funded projects and EU guidelines

Excellent communication;

strong inter-personal and Leadership skills; A high degree of integrity, fidelity, judgment,Negotiation skills, Assets management skills, Analytical skills,Ability to identify critical financial issues, capacity to pay attention to detail, Good planning Skills, Good interpersonal, communication skills, Problem solving skills

URCS Application Template – Coordinator Supply Chain Management

Title:Human Resources and Administration Coordinator (1 Position)

Grade:RC3

Reports:Director Finance, HR and Administration

Location:URCS Headquarters

Duration:Three Years – Renewable

Job Purpose:

To develop, implement and review of systems for the acquisition, utilization, maintenance and exit of human resources, assets and infrastructure in line with human resource and administration policies and procedures.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1.To lead the development, review, interpretation and implementation of the URC Human Resource and Administration policies, procedures and systems and ensure consistency and harmony with the Global HR framework and national labour legislation.

2.Develop and implement the unit’s annual work plans and priorities in line with the HR strategy , URCS finance policy and regulations.

3.Develop and lead the implementation of frameworks for recruitment, selection, induction and orientation processes in line with organization requirements and contribute to the development and execution of a plan for acquiring and developing key talent

4.Develop and implement performance management systems including facilitating feedback and development plan processes.

5.Coordinate the implementation of initiatives to align URC’s Strategy with the organizational structure as well as strengthening organizational effectiveness from an OD perspective.

6.Supervise, motivate, appraise staff in the unit and build the capacity of staff and partners in line with the HR and Administration policy and other organizational policies and procedures.

7.Develop and implement mechanisms for the management, maintenance of and access to Human resource information, records, reports and Knowledge.

8.Develop, implement and review a welfare system in line with URC HR Manual.

9.Develop, implement and review asset management and maintenance system policies in line with URC Policies and procedures.

10.Plan, prepare, implement and review Asset and Infrastructure management function budget in line with the URC Finance and accounting policies.

11.Develop, implement, monitor and review strategies and plans for URC office space and facilities requirements provision.

12.Initiate the preparation, implementation and review of records management and maintenance for URC HR and general administration functions.

13.Coordinate and ensure maximum security of the staff and organization Assets/properties by periodically carrying out an assets auditing to review the reliability and integrity of assets management information & activities and make appropriate recommendations to curb the gaps in line organisational policies.

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

A master’s degree/post graduate qualification in Industrial or Organizational Psychology, Human Resource management, Public Administration, Business administration (HR), or other HROD related discipline. Professional affiliation to any nationally, internationally/recognized HR body (desirable); Computer literate.

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in managing an HR function or section in HR related work from a reputable organization or Leadership and Management of a team of HR professionals in implementing HR projects or running an HR function or experience in providing HR Consulting/ Strategic HR Advisory services or experience. Should have at least 3 years’ experience in a senior management position.

Good knowledge of; Strategic Planning , Budgeting, and Management, Performance Management Systems, Recruitment, Testing and selection procedures, Reward Management & Benefit Administration, Knowledge of labour laws of Uganda, Knowledge of HR Information systems and computer applications, HR policy formulation & implementation

Excellent communication skills, strong inter-personal skills, Strategic planning & management, Strong analytical and conceptual skills, Proven skills in training and developing staff, Ability to manage other people, Ability to identify critical financial issues relating to HR management, and with capacity to pay attention to detail, Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, Negotiation and Influencing skills

URCS Application Template – Coordinator Human Resources and Administration

Title:Officer, Youth Development and Volunteer Management

Grade:RC4

Reports:Director Institutional Development and Volunteer Management

Location:URCS Headquarters

Duration:Three Years – Renewable

Job Purpose:

To develop, monitor and implement systems for effectively managing the youth and volunteers programs in line with the organizational mission and vision.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Develop, implement and monitor the youth and volunteer membership management schemes in line with the department’s mission.

2.Develop and implement the recruitment and retention plan for youth, volunteers and members.

3.Contributing to URCS design of community development programmes.

4.Providing support to branches to identify and prepare youth and volunteer programmes / projects

5.Prepare unit budget taking into account URC’s strategic plan in line with organisation’s set standards.

6.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of youth, volunteer and membership activities.

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Degree in community development, sociology, natural sciences, or any related field; Post graduate training in related field; Computer literate

At least 3 years’ experience in implementation of youth programs and management of volunteers or membership organizations.

Good knowledge of; Planning and Budgeting, Understanding of youth, volunteer and members issues, Participatory approaches and methodologies

Team building and delegation, Diplomacy and Confidentiality, Effective interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, communication skills, Strong documentation skills

URCS Application Template – Officer, Youth Development and Volunteer Management

Title:Officer Dissemination and International Humanitarian Law

Grade:RC4

Reports:Director Institutional Development and Volunteer Management

Location:URCS Headquarters

Duration:Three Years – Renewable

Job Purpose:

To develop and monitor the implementation of systems for monitoring and evaluating the development and implementation of all URCS’ IHL & dissemination projects, documentation, information and knowledge sharing in line with the department’s mission.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Manage the IHL program and implement and refine the IHL strategy to deepen the use of IHL programs amongst URCS members

2.Manage the development and promotion of toolkits and other promotional material for URCS Branches for outreach on IHL to agreed stakeholders e.g. schools, universities etc.

3.Lead outreach and dissemination initiatives at the URCS head office and build the interest and understanding of IHL as well as the URCS and IFRC principles

4.Lead the mobilization, implementation of IHL programs, and accounting for donor resources in the IHL unit

5.Identify, engage and develop institutional partnership (e.g law schools, universities etc.) relevant to the implementation of IHL programs

6.Lead and coordinate legal research and analysis of new developments to IHL and share changes in practices and developments with relevant stakeholders (URCS)

7.Develop toolsand mechanisms to disseminate IHL initiatives and monitor adherence to set IHL standards and operating procedures

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

·A Bachelor in Law or Mass communication or any another relevant discipline.Masters’ Degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs or Pulbic Policy is an added advantage; A Post-graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management is desirable; Computer literate.

·At least 5 years’ experience in a related field of International Humanitarian Law.

·Good knowledge of; International Humanitarian Law, Programme Development, Planning and Budgeting, Resource mobilization, Development of IEC materials, Policy Research and advocacy, Documentation, information management, and Reporting, Institutional capacity assessment & development

·Excellent communication (effective spoken presentation and written reporting abilities), .Networking & Stakeholder management, Analytical skills, Training and development, Knowledge management, strong inter-personal skills

URCS Application Template – Officer Dissemination and International Humanitarian Law

Mode of application:

Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined position are hereby invited.All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

The filled application forms can be e-mailed to vacancies@redcrossug.org

or mailed by post to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 28th November 2014 at 5.00pm.

Please do not send in your CV unless specifically asked to.

The application form is the only information used for the initial short-listing.

Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

Position Title:

1.Accounts Assistant (Grants, Head Office, Branch Clusters)

2.Finance Officer

3.Finance Officer – Financial Reporting

4.Finance Coordinator

Organization:Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading Humanitarian Organization in Uganda. Since its inception

in 1939, URCS has developed over the years into a formidable well respected humanitarian agency. It was enacted by act of Parliament in 1964, and since then the society has continued to grow.Uganda Red Cross is currently implementing a new five year strategic plan 2011-2015.

The filled application forms can be e-mailed to vacancies@redcrossug.org

or mailed by post to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 28th November 2014 at 5.00pm.

Please do not send in your CV unless specifically asked to.

The application form is the only information used for the initial short-listing.

Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.