Job Profile / Purpose: The Treasury Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company’s treasury operations and controls including cash and liquidity management, corporate financial management and financial risk management.

The role incumbent will assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the Company objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and operational direction to the treasury function in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures
Ensure accurate and timely accounting of treasury transactions including review of reconciliations of cash and near cash items in accordance with best practice.
Forecast and manage the company’s cash flows and ensure adequate liquidity to meet company obligations as they fall due.
Contribute towards financial discipline through evaluation, development and implementation of cash management systems to optimize efficiencies.
Source and manage Low cost investment funds, including but not exclusively, concessionary funding, and represent the company in funder discussions and up to final agreements
Coordinate and implement financial risk management strategies covering interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risks.
Direct, monitor and trade investment portfolios including Working capital, High-Yield, Escrow, and other portfolios.
Support the annual and long-term investment planning processes through input and advice to management on cash flow forecasts and macro-economic variables.
Evaluate alternative long-term financing / borrowing strategies and make recommendations in accordance with the capital structure guidelines
Manage, direct, and develop treasury Function staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good understanding of Ugandan tax legislation is added advantage.
Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments
Excellent technical financial and accounting skills
Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in setting up, implementing and monitoring strong financial control systems.
Familiarity with bank interface systems and Treasury Management Systems.
Proficiency in Spreadsheet use and financial Modeling skills
Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting / environment.
Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication
Ability to break down challenges into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Interested in process improvement.
Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics or any other related discipline
A post graduate qualification in Business Administration (MBA) is desirable
Professional qualification in accounting, ACCA or CPA
Demonstratable track record of performance of more than 4 years at Managerial level in the treasury area.

If interested, send your CV and application letter to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net indicating the job position on the job title.

Our client is a leading provider of quality personal care and hygiene products in East Africa.

They seek to hire an experienced and results oriented individual to be involved in end to end management of all customer accounts within the assigned portfolios in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of client accounts, maintain a database of the same and ensure continuous growth in sales, achievement of targets and cross selling product range.
Undertake account and relationship management by being the first point of contact for customers, resolving all client queries and issues in the shortest time possible and providing information regarding hygiene solutions.
Undertaking hygiene audits and hygiene training on customer premises.
Manage debt collection by ensuring all accounts operate within their agreed credit limits and all receivables are collected within agreed date of statement.
Undertake customer visits via a predetermined itinerary, ensuring positive one-on-one relationships with key personnel, top to bottom, to maintain customer satisfaction.
Managing stocks at all times at customers’ premises, product performance to meet customers’ expectations and on-time re-ordering.
To work with the Finance department to ensure all customers’ accounts are fully reconciled with appropriate credit limits and all statements are distributed on time all the time.
To work with the invoicing and dispatch teams simultaneously, establishing stock availability to meet daily orders, on-time delivery of orders and arrange alternatives such assisting in making urgent customer deliveries if necessary.
To conduct continuous competitor product and pricing surveys within the division.
To compile and submit mandatory reports as per company policy – 20 day planner, monthly new business development report, whites pot analysis summary

Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Sales, Marketing, Sciences and/or Business fields (minimum of second upper division)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing field
Have experience preferably in an FMCG company and/or hygiene solutions’ based companies
Have a solid track record of achieving sales growth that consistently exceeds business objectives.
Able and willing to travel across the designated regions
Hold a valid driving license
Must be willing to relocate to Uganda
Personal Attributes
High level of integrity – behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner, showing consistency in words and actions and modeling high ethical standards.
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
Resilient and flexible
Excellent oral and written communication skills with emphasis on reporting and presentation skills.
Self driven and able to deliver results under pressure, meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong organization skills including time management.
Professional appearance, confident and able to engage professionally and intellectually with senior level management.
Strong networking skills

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (FMCG Horeca Sales Account Manager – Uganda) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Monday 1st August 2016

Kindly indicate Current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Summary: The Blood Donor Recruitment Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective implementation of blood donor recruitment activities in the operational area. The incumbent will be responsible for the generation of proposals/ plans, implementation of BDR program plans and dissemination of quality information on blood donation and general URCS information in accordance with the URCS standards and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work towards the achievement of overall goals of the URCS through effective managerial and lateral relations
Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relations and accountabilities
Actively participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual BDR program work plan and budgets.
Create awareness, information and education about Blood donor recruitment
Organize and publicize blood donation sessions and give information to blood donors in close cooperation with UBTS.
Work closely with Branch Managers, Community counselors and volunteers in the to strengthen blood donor clubs and club 25 in the catchment area
Initiate, develop and implement new blood donor motivation and retention strategies
Develop resource mobilization initiatives to support BDR motivation and retention strategies
Ensure timely submission of regional data and activity reports and accountabilities on quarterly and annual basis
Perform any other duties assigned by the Program Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or a related field
Post Graduate Diploma in Project management, Public Administration or a related field
At least three years prior experience in community work or relevant field
Community mobilization skills
Excellent oral and written skills
Team work
Good analytical and reporting skills
Proven integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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

Deadline: 1st August 2016

About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Summary: The Manager Food Security and Livelihoods will provide technical capacity and coordinate the development and implementation of projects and plans in line with the Food security strategic frameworks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide programmatic and technical oversight for food security and livelihoods projects
Take lead in the expansion and growth of food security and livelihoods recovery programming including leading assessments and proposal writing
Build capacities of URCS and partner organizations in identifying, assessing vulnerabilities and planning relevant mitigation mechanisms in accordance with community priorities and Food Security.
Plan and implement the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of food security projects in line with the food security strategy.
The incumbent will develop proposals to facilitate income generation, value addition and marketing opportunities for target families, groups and communities.
Prepare and develop plans and budgets in line with the Food security Strategy and URCS mission.
Develop, support and strengthen local, national, regional and International linkages with organizations and networks to address Food security issues.
Actively monitor and document Food Rights/Trade Empowerment thematic learnings and performances and share widely through periodic reports and other mechanisms in line with department’s framework and URC communication guidelines.
Plan, coordinate and engage in advocacy through designing strategies that will influence Food security practice and policies in favour of vulnerable, excluded and poor people.
Develop and support use of alternative participatory models to generate evidence for pro poor policy advocacy in line with department’s strategic frameworks
Actively promote the utilization of participatory and community based approaches in agriculture in preparedness and response phases.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Security, Agriculture, Agriculture Economics or any related field
Possession of a post-graduate training in food nutrition, Agriculture, or a related discipline
At least three years of relevant working experience in food security, project management in NGO / humanitarian fields i.e. in an unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country).
A minimum of two years of practical experience in agriculture, small farming, food production systems, small enterprise development, and/or behavior change related to Food Security and nutrition
Knowledge of project cycle management, project design and proposal writing.
Knowledge of livelihoods, agrarian systems and natural resources management.
Knowledge of international organizations, the UN System, NGOs and humanitarian donors.
Knowledge of agriculture and food security responses in emergency situations, including understanding of core standards, principles and guidance.
Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Delivering training and capacity building of staff.
Coordination and information management skills.
Experience in team management.
Written and oral presentation skills
Ability to communicate on Food Security topics with diverse groups: farmers, managers, bureaucrats and donors.
Good proposal writing skills.

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

Deadline: 1st August 2016

About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Summary: The Blood Donor Counsellor will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective implementation of blood donor counselling activities in the operational area. The incumbent will be responsible for the generation of proposals/ plans, implementation of BDR program plans and dissemination of quality information on blood donation and general URCS information in accordance with the URCS standards and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work towards the achievement of overall goals of the URCS through effective managerial and lateral relations
Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relations and accountabilities
Actively participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual BDR program work plan and budgets.
Provide counseling services to blood donors in a timely and confidential manner in close collaboration with UBTS
Work closely with Branch Managers, Community counselors and volunteers to strengthen blood donor clubs and club 25 in the catchment area
Initiate, develop and implement new blood donor motivation and retention strategies
Develop and strengthen a referral system for blood donors in collaboration with partner organizations
Develop resource mobilization initiatives to support BDR motivation and retention strategies
Ensure timely submission of regional data and activity reports and accountabilities on quarterly and annual basis
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Degree in Counseling, Health Science, Nursing, Education and related experience is required.
Specific training in Health Education, Counselling, Crisis intervention, will be an added advantage
At least two years’ experience in a hospital, laboratory, or sexually transmitted disease clinic setting with at least one year of counseling experience.
Knowledge of group dynamics, customer care techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong computer skills in MS Office Applications
Working with blood donation program will be of added advantage

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

Deadline: 1st August 2016

About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach. The Ugandan Academy for Health Innovation and Impact (‘The Academy’) is one of the programs housed within the IDI. The Academy was formed after an MOU between several partners including Uganda Ministry of Health, IDI, Janssen, the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson and Johnson, and the Johnson and Johnson Corporate Citizenship Trust in 2015. The Academy’s mission is to urgently and demonstrably improve health outcomes for people living with or being affected by HIV and TB through a range of carefully focused interventions combining applied relevant research resulting in improved national policy/guidelines, and associated training and systematic ongoing support. The Academy will manage funding for projects in clinical development, operational research and capacity building. Primary focus will be HIV/TB, with the potential to expand to maternal and child health.

Job Summary: The Study Coordinator/ Team lead -Call for Life project will be accountable for project coordination and supervision of project CALL FOR LIFE study activities to ensure high quality implementation and adherence to study timelines and quality assurance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work in close collaboration with all the stakeholders, coordinate and supervise study activities to ensure high quality implementation and adherence to study protocol and timelines.
Provide technical oversight and support to all the team members of the CALL FOR LIFE project team
Provide day to day oversight and management of project CALL FOR LIFE and ensure that Project CALL FOR LIFE standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed during study implementation.
Work closely with the IS team and other stakeholders to ensure the integration with ICEA and the roll out of the CALL FOR LIFE and Call for Life tools
Actively participate in training study staff, provide continued on job training, mentoring and skills transfer or updates to all staff
Keenly monitor study procedures to ensure they are in time with the study protocol, as well as reporting any adverse study events
Regularly monitor study budget and expenses and ensure proper and efficient utilization and management of resources issued for purposes of project CALL FOR LIFE.
Keenly review preliminary findings on a regular basis and provide regular updates to the Principal Investigators including the Head of the IDI PCT Programme.
Maintain regular link, appropriate communication channels and feedback between the study partners (IDI, districts, MoH, Janssen) in line with the laid down procedures
Ensure timely production and submission of relevant activity and other reports to relevant authorities.
Manage the screening and enrolment of potential participants into the CALL FOR LIFE study.
Maintenance of the CALL FOR LIFE study files, and to ensure that all source documents are maintained.
Oversee the correct completion of all CRFs and other documentation relating to the CALL FOR LIFE study.
Manage the development of “health tips” – short health information messages to be used within the CALL FOR LIFE system
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a medical degree (MBChB, MD or equivalent) or a master’s degree in public health or a BSc Nursing
Research experience, as well as possession of Good Clinical Practices training is essential.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in implementation of HIV/ AIDS care and treatment programs in hospital /district settings or HIV/ AIDS/TB or research.
Demonstrated clinical experience in the management of antiretroviral therapy is desirable
Knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring of HIV/AIDS care and treatment research programs
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills with the ability to work in a team. Ability to communicate to staff and other partners in a courteous and professional manner
Broad knowledge and understanding of data management systems and good computer skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and use judgment and initiative in the course of executing responsibilities
Ability to make decisions in line with established policies and procedures
Demonstrated organizational skills
Good networking, public relations and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to support and supervise health care providers
Experience in new technologies for health (mhealth, ehealth)

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application cover letters with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:

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

E-mail to: hr@idi.co.ug

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 1st August 2016

Job Title: Uganda MEAL Program Manager (Head of Department)
Department: Uganda
Supervisor: Head of Programs
Position Type: Full Time
Area of Interest: MEAL
Location: Uganda/Kampala
Job Grade: 10

Background

Catholic Relief Services has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health (including OVC), microfinance, peacebuilding and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability. Program value for the FY2016 year is estimated to be approximately $15 million USD, with funding from USAID, USAID/DCOF, MasterCard Foundation, DFID, GAVI Alliance and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Corporation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is essential to ensure the quality of any programs by both capturing and understanding project progress with the aim of monitoring and evaluating project progress toward goals and objectives, to foster a learning environment and to support adaptive management through the use of reliable and real-time project information.

Primary role

The MEAL Program Manager will serve as the Head of the MEAL Department in the Uganda country program (CP), coordinate communication on MEAL/Information Communication, Technology, for Development (ICT4D) across the CP, liaise with external MEAL/ICT4D actors, facilitate capacity building opportunities for CP staff on MEAL and the integration of ICT4D solutions to support real-time information management of quality data and play a key role in the hiring of new department staff and other department related human resources issues. The MEAL Program Manager will also support new project design efforts, operationalize MEAL plans and provide additional ad hoc support as requested by specific programs. The MEAL Program Manager supports program design workshops to elaborate measurable results frameworks and designs program specific MEAL plans and MEAL budgets based on the results framework.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the country program’s efforts in MEAL and ICT4D, while strengthening CRS Uganda’s MEAL capacity throughout the country program, and to ensure systematic systems for each project that feed into a country MEAL system. The MEAL Program Manager will be responsible for providing guidance, leadership and technical support in strengthening the management information systems that facilitate accurate analysis of program performance and impact. S/he will work to improve CRS Uganda programs quality in utilizing project MEAL tools and standards. S/he will support the strengthening of CRS Uganda staff, and indirectly partner staff, capacity in utilizing project MEAL tools and methodologies. S/he will keep abreast of MEAL approaches to ensure the use of technically appropriate monitoring and evaluation models and information systems. S/he will be based in the Kampala and have an effective coordination of the MEAL Department. The position will require travel up to 40% of LOE.

Primary Responsibilities

MEAL coordination across the country program

1. 
   

   Lead the development and coordination of the MEAL Department in Uganda

   
   


2. 
   

   Provide guidance to CRS staff in the design and enhancement of MEAL tools, protocols, surveys and evaluation instruments to strengthen quality data collection, analysis and reporting on projects indicators in adherence to CRS MEAL policies and procedures.

   
   


3. 
   

   Actively contribute to the recruitment process through participation in job description development, short-listing candidates, interviews and the development of written tests for all new MEAL department staff to ensure effective integration of MEAL competencies.

   
   


4. 
   

   Coordinate the integration of ICT4D in MEAL activities to optimize programmatic efficiency and effectiveness through data collection and management, and to take advantage of complementary efficiencies gained in program implementation.

   
   

MEAL/ICT4D in project design

1. 
   

   Coordinate timely needs assessments and provide technical oversight to map needs and opportunities in project design.

   
   


2. 
   

   Design project-level Theories of Change (TOC), Results Frameworks, Program Frameworks (ProFrame) and MEAL narratives and budgets for proposals, involving partners.

   
   


3. 
   

   Support CRS project teams and partners in the development of DIPs and MEAL components (IPTT, PMP) in alignment with CRS MEAL policies and procedures and donor requirements.

   
   


4. 
   

   Collaborate with program managers and partners to identify their MEAL related needs and allocate resources accordingly.

   
   


5. 
   

   Adapts MEAL principles, approaches, systems and tools in emergency contexts to ensure timely data for project decision-making and demonstrating project attainment of objectives.

   
   

Supporting program monitoring and evaluation

1. 
   

   Leads the design and implement monitoring systems according as per CRS MEAL policies and procedures and donor MEAL requirements.

   
   


2. 
   

   Promote the effective use of CRS program quality (PQ) tools and manuals.

   
   


3. 
   

   Provide support to MEAL staff to develop and maintain a MEAL operating manual for each project to facilitate timely evidence-based analysis and reporting on project data to feed into management decisions to support adaptive management strategies.

   
   


4. 
   

   Ensure the collection and reporting on standard indicators for the regional strategy, as well as common indicators for each of the Country Programs’ (CP) sectoral strategies.

   
   


5. 
   

   Develop terms of reference (TOR) for studies and scope of work (SOW) for consultants to conduct external special studies, reviews and project evaluations, review evaluation tools and methodology and ensure the necessary level of technical rigor as per donor and MEAL policies and Procedures.

   
   


6. 
   

   Secures human resources for evaluations based on profile descriptions, including external consultancies, to support quality evaluation and review events as per donor requirements and MEAL policies and procedures.

   
   


7. 
   

   Coordinates administrative and logistical processes of evaluations and reviews.

   
   


8. 
   

   Assist CRS Uganda staff in writing and reviewing quality, evidence-based MEAL reports.

   
   


9. 
   

   Ensure quality management (and archiving) of evaluation data.

   
   


10. 
    

    Ensure the conduct and implementation of periodic data quality assessments

    
    

Fostering an environment of learning and accountability

1. 
   

   Supports the CRS Uganda programming team in development and implementation of country program learning agenda

   
   


2. 
   

   Lead PQ learning reflections for staff throughout the CP as needs identified and based on project evaluations and special studies as outlined by project MEAL plans.

   
   


3. 
   

   Promote and support regular review of project progress via Learning to Action Discussions (LADs) and stand-alone learning reflections.

   
   


4. 
   

   Support CRS Uganda in its institutional learning through the development of effective learning systems and processes.

   
   


5. 
   

   Support CRS Uganda in development and implementation of knowledge management systems

   
   


6. 
   

   Guide CRS programming team to develop and implement comprehensive accountability mechanisms that ensure voices of beneficiary and other stakeholders are heard and integrated into programming.

   
   


7. 
   

   Facilitate sharing of good practices and lessons learned within CRS at the CP, regional and agency levels

   
   

Supporting Agency strategy in MEAL and ICT4D

1. 
   

   Manage the coordination of the CP MEAL department in alignment with emerging and changing agency priorities and the agency strategy.

   
   


2. 
   

   Lead the CP to develop and operationalize its own MEAL and ICT4D strategies to meet CP needs.

   
   


3. 
   

   Serve as the focal point for ICT4D at the CP to coordinate with GKIM on ICT4D integration in CP programming, in particular for MEAL initiatives.

   
   

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

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   Serves with Integrity

   
   


2. 
   

   Models Stewardship

   
   


3. 
   

   Cultivates Constructive Relationships

   
   


4. 
   

   Promotes Learning

   
   

MEAL Competencies specific for this position

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   MEAL in Design: Developing project-level TOC, Results Frameworks, ProFrames, related MEAL system tools and components, and accompanying MEAL narratives.

   
   


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   Monitoring: Implementing monitoring activities, including timely collection of quality data, set up and maintenance of databases, facilitation of participatory reflection on monitoring results and submission of timely progress reports.

   
   


3. 
   

   Evaluation: Supporting project and program evaluations and reviews by ensuring the quality of evaluation methods, tools, and data and facilitating the use of evaluation results to inform decision-making and enhance learning

   
   


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   Accountability: Improving our accountability to a range of stakeholders through increased participation, transparent communication, responsive feedback mechanisms and adherence to internal and external quality standards and requirements.

   
   


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   Learning: Promoting excellent knowledge management and collaborative learning processes at the project, program and institutional levels, generating robust evidence for project and programmatic learning that leads to action, decision-making and influence.

   
   


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   Analysis and Critical Thinking: Engaging with data, challenging biases and assumptions, posing thoughtful questions, pursuing deeper understanding of evidence through reflection and perspective-taking, and making informed programming decisions.

   
   


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   ICT for MEAL: Applying knowledge on information and communication technologies (ICT), both hardware and software, for opportune and accurate data collection, database management and conducting timely analysis.

   
   

Program Manager Competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

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   Sets clear goals and manages toward them

   
   


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   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders

   
   


3. 
   

   Manages financial resources with integrity

   
   


4. 
   

   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

   
   

Supervision and Coaching/mentoring Responsibilities

The MEAL Program Manager directly supervises MEAL staff and participate in the hiring and supervision either directly or indirectly of future MEAL staff. Additionally, s/he will provide support in mentoring support to all MEAL staff and will review their annual performance appraisals

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Deputy Head of Programs, Business Development Specialist, MEAL Department staff, Operations Team, East Africa Regional Office (EARO) DRD/PQ, EARO Regional Technical Advisors for MEAL.

External: National and international NGOs; regional and international research agencies; civil authorities; donors; and, UN agencies.

Qualifications

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   Master’s degree in one of the following: international development, international affairs, public affairs or related field with an analytic focus (e.g. statistical and economic analysis)

   
   


2. 
   

   Ten years’ experience working in a development setting preferably with an international NGO, with at least five years of experience working in MEAL and at least two years of experience as a supervisor; ICT4D experience preferred

   
   


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   Proven ability to establish, maintain and use MEAL systems from project design to implementation (including work with results frameworks and theories of change) as well as building staff capacity to utilize systems.

   
   


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   Knowledge of program quality standards, MEAL standards, Catholic Social Teaching and the justice lens preferred

   
   


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   Experience in project design, project management and MEAL

   
   


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   Capacity to work closely, understand and support local Church partners

   
   


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   Familiarity with M&E policies, procedures and priorities of USAID, DFID, UN agencies and Caritas agencies preferred

   
   


8. 
   

   Native level English written and oral communication skills

   
   


9. 
   

   Experience in staff development and partner capacity building required

   
   


10. 
    

    Experience in designing and overseeing the implementation of program evaluations and the use of evaluation findings to support program managers with adaptive management

    
    


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    Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills

    
    


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    Ability to meet deadlines and deliver required results in a timely and quality manner.

    
    


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    Strong computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher), SPSS/STATA, ACCESS and Visual Basics

    
    

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. “I understand that CRS takes all allegations of abuse and exploitation seriously. Abuse or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults is grounds for immediate dismissal.”

Only selected candidates that meet the requirements will be notified. INTERNAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY WITHIN THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF POSTING. EOE/M/F/D/V

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships


• The Client Service Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.


• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.


• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.


• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client


• The Client Service Officer will assess credit applicants


• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics


• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures


• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.  

• The applicants for the 15 Client Service Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent


• Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)


• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers


• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region


• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)  

A fit with SolarNow values

• Keen attention to detail


• Good communication and reporting skills 


• Able to work with minimum supervision


• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions: SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships


• The Client Service Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.


• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.


• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.


• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client


• The Client Service Officer will assess credit applicants


• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics


• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures


• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.  

• The applicants for the 15 Client Service Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent


• Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)


• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers


• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region


• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)  

A fit with SolarNow values

• Keen attention to detail


• Good communication and reporting skills 


• Able to work with minimum supervision


• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions: SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships


• The Client Service Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.


• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.


• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.


• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client


• The Client Service Officer will assess credit applicants


• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics


• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures


• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.  

• The applicants for the 15 Client Service Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent


• Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)


• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers


• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region


• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)  

A fit with SolarNow values

• Keen attention to detail


• Good communication and reporting skills 


• Able to work with minimum supervision


• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions: SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships


• The Client Service Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.


• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.


• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.


• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client


• The Client Service Officer will assess credit applicants


• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics


• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures


• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.  

• The applicants for the 15 Client Service Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent


• Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)


• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers


• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region


• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)  

A fit with SolarNow values

• Keen attention to detail


• Good communication and reporting skills 


• Able to work with minimum supervision


• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions: SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships


• The Client Service Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.


• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.


• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.


• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client


• The Client Service Officer will assess credit applicants


• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics


• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures


• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.  

• The applicants for the 15 Client Service Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent


• Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)


• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers


• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region


• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)  

A fit with SolarNow values

• Keen attention to detail


• Good communication and reporting skills 


• Able to work with minimum supervision


• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions: SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. Expansion into other countries is planned for 2016.

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships


• The Client Service Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.


• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.


• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.


• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client


• The Client Service Officer will assess credit applicants


• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics


• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures


• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.  

• The applicants for the 15 Client Service Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent


• Technical (solar) experience is an advantage (technical diploma holders are encouraged to apply)


• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers


• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region


• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)  

A fit with SolarNow values

• Keen attention to detail


• Good communication and reporting skills 


• Able to work with minimum supervision


• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions: SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).

About US:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.

Job Summary: The General Manager IT Service Delivery & Enterprise will maintain and manage all system and application operations for information Systems Group (IS) and ensure that adequate capacity, system availability and excellent user support is provided for multiple MTN Operations within a Shared Services environment. The incumbent will also be responsible for applications maintained in the respective MTN Operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop the strategy for the service delivery and enterprise applications division in line with global best practice in order to ensure that the organization is viable both internally and externally and as a social and financial entity.
Provide leadership and management with the visibility; control and decision support required to understand and manage the service delivery and enterprise application function; as well as provide the team with the expertise to build their capabilities in order to drive effectiveness and efficiencies within the team.
Prepare the annual service delivery and enterprise application work plan and ensure the effective execution thereof in order to ensure the business objectives are achieved.
The incumbent will establish alignment with MTN OPCO objectives in order to effectively drive the overall business and group objectives.
Establish and monitor performance benchmarks for service delivery and enterprise applications in order to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the division.
Prepare; monitor and control the annual departmental budget to ensure expenditure is in line with the business plan.
Manage and maintain service levels for assigned areas.
Manage the general health of the live service required to meet business requirements.
Ensure capacity planning data provision for service.
Manage the implementation of and adherence to security standards (set by architecture and planning).
Oversee and manage the maintenance of applications availability; reliability; maintainability; serviceability and continuity requirements against the cost justified service and operating level agreements for the service.
Optimise the service where required.
Benchmark the performance of the various services rendered.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with IT service delivery and managing new initiatives.
Leading the IT team in daily operational activities and achieving departmental and individual goals.
Actively supporting supplier and vendor management.
Performing full risk management and mitigation activities on all IT projects and operational systems.
In charge of reviewing technology effectiveness in the business.
Implementing information security policies and procedures to minimize risk to data.
Creating and maintaining best practice system management policies and procedures to keep all systems in the best health possible.
Implementing reliable update policies to ensure proper up keep of system updates.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must possess a Computing/Information Systems Degree or its equivalent. A Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Management is desirable.
At least five to eight years’ experience which includes at least 3 years of relevant technical IT experience in Telecom and applications support and technology delivery must as well have experience at a managerial level.
Four years of IT maintenance experience and managing a competitive multivendor environment is desirable.
In addition the candidate must have good business continuity skills, Business risk management, must have trained in COBIT, GSM, IS Security, ITIL, PMBOK/Prince II.
Solid experience and exposure in applications support and maintenance is desirable.
Able to work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good analytical skills
Be Assertive
Keen attention to detail
Must be Customer focused
Must be good at decision making
Good influencing skills
Good planning and organizing skills

NB: Please note that presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs, salary history and benefit package, copies of certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees to the Human Resources Manager IT Shared Services, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala, Uganda or hand deliver to at MTN Plot 77, Yusuf Lule Road Reception Desk.

Deadline: 29th July, 2016 by 5:00pm

About FCA:
Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfil their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.

Job Summary: The Program Support Assistant will support the Program team (Development and Humanitarian operations) to effectively achieve departmental goals and deliver on its outputs and work plan for Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer technical support to the FCA Uganda Program in consultation with the Program and Humanitarian Coordinators
Assist the Program and Humanitarian Coordinators in compilation of reports and other publications for the Country Office;
Stay abreast of the country program and ensure that activities are implemented as per the set Calendar;
The incumbent will support the Program and Humanitarian Coordinators in documentation – including M&E, report writing and proposals development
Regularly review partner reports in consultation with Program Coordinator and give necessary and timely feedback.
Assist in scheduling appointments for field travels for visitors and supervisors, coordinate with field staff and partners and ensure that key schedules are well organized and coordinated.
Offer support in collecting data from partner organizations for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and entering such data in respective formats;
Support program team and other management level staff as may be requested from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in, Project Planning and Management, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences and any other related discipline.
Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or related field is an added advantage.
At least five years’ experience in working with an INGO in development and humanitarian program related field operation.
Previous experience in implementing programs in both development and humanitarian context is required.
Prior experience in proposal writing and logical framework approach
Past exposure to data collection, monitoring and evaluation and report writing.
Basic understanding of humanitarian approaches and standards.
Keen attention to detail;
Basic knowledge of development cooperation and humanitarian standards;
Good computer skills and use of database and internet;
Excellent organizational skills.
Proven ability to understand assignments, do productive and accurate work, make sound judgments within the area of responsibility, solve problems in reasonable and logical ways and have a general ability to plan, organize, and carry out routine and recurring assignments on a timely basis with only general supervision.
Ability to effectively deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities among multiple activities which require quick and effective action under conditions of heavy pressure; anticipate necessary actions or develop appropriate information as may be required; and have no difficulty in adjusting multiple assignments around top priority assignments.
Ability to travel extensively to remote areas.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize effectively from several supervisors
Able to work independently on projects and also collaborate as a strong team member.
Dedication to building and supporting positive teamwork among co-workers.
Effective and flexible communications and interpersonal skills, including highly engaged listening.
Very good English writing skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the Finn Church Aid (FCA) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their applications and updated CVs by hand delivery to: Finn Church Aid, Uganda, Plot No 2409, Kiwafu Estates Kansanga, Kampala. Please address your application to: The Country Manager, Finn Church AID, Uganda program, P.O. Box 21826, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 29th July, 2016 by 5:00 PM