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29 April 2016
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8 Medical Representative (Human) Job Opportunities - Goodman International Ltd



Organisation: Goodman International Ltd


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Goodman

International Ltd is a Pharmaceutical Company based in Kampala – Uganda,

dealing in Importation & Distribution of Human and Veterinary Medicines,

Agent & Local Technical Representative (LTR) for several manufacturers from

Europe and Middle East.


Job Summary: The Medical Representative will support these

Human drug manufacturers; Julphar -UAE
, Remedica  LTD–Cyprus,

Phamarthen Ltd-Greece and Medpharma L.L.C-UAE .



Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Detail, demonstrate, promote and sell the

    Company’s Brand and Generic Products within Uganda.

  • Develop, Products Market and Plan strategies to ensure

    continuous growth of their Sales.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The ideal candidates for the Medical

    Representative  vacancies should

    preferably hold Diplomas in Pharmacy or any other Medical/ Biological

    qualifications from a recognized Institution.

  • At least four years’ work experience in

    similar field.

  • Excellent communication, presentation,

    negotiation and persuasive selling skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and

    self-motivated with a demonstration of initiative

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a

    team.

  • Computer literacy skills with proficiency in

    MS Office

  • Candidates with experience in a multinational

    pharmaceutical company and marketing international medical brand products

    will have an added advantage.

  • Candidates that are conversant with the All Ugandan Region markets have an added advantage

  • Candidates who speak several other languages

    apart from English & Luganda also have an added advantage

  • Age: Below 35 years


Job Terms: A Very attractive Salary & Benefits Await



All

suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and

updated CVs to:


The

Human Resource Manager,


Goodman

International Ltd,


P.O.

Box 21311, Kampala-Uganda


Email to: admin@goodman.co.ug





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Earn over 69m Annually as Estates Manager at British High Commission (BHC)



Organization: British High Commission (BHC)


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Starting Annual Salary: UGX 69,823,454 to UGX 84,376,176


Reports to: Head of Corporate Services


The

British High Commission is the diplomatic liaison office that aims to develop

and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in accordance with British

government policies. The British High Commission is responsible for the

political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we provide advice and

guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides assistance and

documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK Trade and

Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan businesses.


Job Summary: The Estates Manager provides leadership and

management oversight for the Estates and Maintenance Section to ensure the

office buildings and compound, the Official Residence, and approximately 20

residences are safe, complaint, clean and efficient. The Estates Manager will

have overall responsibility of the Estates and Maintenance Section, and oversee

the delivery of a professional service that complies with The Foreign and

Commonwealth Office (FCO)’s Estates and Assets Management rules and regulations

and the agreed Service Level Agreement. The incumbent will ensure the provision

of suitable residential housing for UK based members of staff. The post holder

is also the Deputy Head of Corporate Services reporting directly to the Head of

Corporate Services.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


1. Leadership and

Management:

  • Overall management of the Estates and

    Maintenance Section to ensure the team delivers a high quality service

    according to the agreed service level agreement by tracking and monitoring

    key performance indicators   in line

    with the FCO policies on Estate Management.

  • The incumbent supervises and completes

    performance appraisals for staff; and support staff learning and

    development to develop capacity within the team. Ensure staff complete all

    mandatory training including Health and Safety.

  • Develop and implement an Estates and Assets

    Management Plan for Kampala that highlights key priorities for maintenance,

    refurbishment and development.

  • The incumbent will ensure the compliance with

    all FCO Estates and Assets rules and  

    regulations. Work closely with the regional Technical Works Officer

    (TWO) to ensure all recommendations from the Mini Building Risk Health

    Assessment (MBRHA) are completed for Kampala.

  • Manage owned properties in accordance with FCO

    Estates guidance to ensure a safe, secure and well maintained environment.

  • The incumbent will identify suitable housing

    for new UK Based staff. Carry out mandatory checks on new properties using

    the FCO guidance and   working

    closely with the Security Team to implement recommendations.

  • Make recommendations to the Post Housing Committee

    on housing for UK based staff and temporary staff; and implement agreed

    decisions.

  • Work closely with lawyers to prepare lease

    agreements to ensure BHC contractual obligations are met. Implement the

    renewal of lease agreements and payment of rents for all rented

    properties.

  • Regularly review and oversee the

    implementation of Estates Policies and procedures for Environment

    Management, Health and Safety, Estates Management and Maintenance, Estate

    Inventory Management, and Asset Management and Disposal.

  • Review and approve work plans for maintenance

    projects.

  • Carry  

    out the Annual Property Inspection (API) for all residences to

    ensure the properties are maintained to the required standard and

    compliant with the MBRHA

  • Ensure the BHC Residential Estate and Offices

    meet all Health and Safety requirements in line with guidance from the centre

    including: Compliance with Fire Alarm standards, Gas Installation compliancy,

    Electrical Installations compliancy, Provision of Safe Drinking Water,

    Asbestos Management.

  • Arrange a Post Health and Safety committee

    meeting every 6 months. Provide the High Commissioner with papers and

    agenda details as requested. Act as secretary for the Post Health and

    Safety committee.

  • Serve as Fire Safety Officer including

    updating Fire management policies and acting as the Fire Assembly Point

    Officer.


3. Financial and Budget

Management:

  • Oversee the procurement of goods and

    services   and management of service

    contracts for BHC office & residential   properties for maintenance of

    Electrical, Furnishing, Painting, A/C, Fire Equipment, Pest Control, &

    Sanitary Equipment to ensure value for money   and adherence to agreed TORs. Work

    closely with the technical team to draft  

    TORs with specific deliverables for maintenance contracts.

  • The jobholder will also forecast and monitor

    running costs related to Estates and Maintenance including office

    services, and residential accommodation. Continuously explore areas for

    efficiencies and savings.

  • Certify and approve payments related to Estates

    and Assets Management.

  • Check and approve the Maintenance Imprest.

  • Manage the  

    Official GPC card to procure goods and services for Estates and

    Maintenance,   and maintain records

    and supporting documents for audit purposes.


4. Environmental

Management:

  • Ensure the Green Team recommendations are

    implemented in line with the FCO policies on cost savings.

  • Ensure that utilities are monitored monthly

    and costs driven down.

  • Ensure the 

    BHC Estates inventories for office & residential equipment are

    kept up to   date at all times in

    Pyramid.

  • Manage disposal of official equipment

    following BHC guidance.

  • Conduct quarterly spot checks on the   furniture store.


6. Deputising the Head

of   Corporate Services:  
The jobholder will serve  as the Deputy Head of Corporate Services and

provide cover during leave and other  

absences as requested.
 



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The ideal candidate for the British High

    Commission (BHC) Estates Manager job opportunity should have significant experience

    and knowledge of Estates and facilities Management

  • Budgeting and Contract Management knowledge

    and skills

  • Previous exposure and experience in leading

    and managing a team and working

    across cultures

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise

  • Familarity with Facilities Management and

    Financial Management systems is desired

  • Knowledge of Fire Safety Standards will be an

    added advantage

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines

    will be an added advantage

  • Knowledge and familarity with UK building,

    health and safety standards and UK suppliers as it relates to furnishings

    and fittings of Estates is desired

  • Personal Competencies: Collaborating and Partnering,

    Building Capability for All, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a

    Quality Service


All

suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the British High

Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by clicking on the link

below.




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Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Project Accountant Job Careers - Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)




Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and

Fisheries (MAAIF)



Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda



Project Name: Enhancing National Food Security through

Increased Rice Production (ENRP) Project

Funding Source: Islamic Development Bank (IDB)



Reports to: Project Coordinator



About MAAIF:



The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries received

funding from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to implement the Jeddah

Declaration initiative (2008) through Enhancing National Food Security through

Increased Rice Production (ENRP) project. The project is to provide short term

assistance to the Government of Uganda to withstand global food market and

climate shocks as well as medium to long term support to build and strengthen

the institutional and technical capacities, for sustained agricultural growth

that contributes to poverty alleviation and food security.



Job Summary: The Accountant will mainly

implement and oversee the running of a reliable financial management system in

accordance with the approved budgeted/ planned and the laid down accounting

procedures & operational guidelines.



Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


  • Ensuring that all the

    payment vouchers are adequately supported with appropriate source

    documentation, duly authorized for payment and properly filed to

    facilitate easy retrieval and referencing.

  • Ensuring that approved

    bank accounts are maintained at adequate levels to enable scheduled

    payments to be made without delay, undertake timely cash flow projections

    and to observe good treasury & cash management practices.

  • Maintaining and

    updating all required financial records, including cashbooks, ledgers,

    commitment registers, contract registers and fixed asset registers.

  • Preparing monthly

    reconciliation statements for all bank accounts

  • Preparing timely

    withdrawal applications for replenishments to the special accounts (SA’s)

    as well as direct payments to suppliers and/or contractors, in accordance

    with the laid down procedure guidelines,

  • Preparing

    monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and returns, as well as any

    other financial status reports required by Stakeholders

  • Ensuring accurate

    recording of all the project fixed assets in the Fixed Asset register

    (FAR) and subsequently carry out timely updates, reconciliation and

    verification of such assets acquired for the Project.

  • Ensuring that all the

    project fixed assets are correctly identified & physical verifications

    canied out on a regular basis to ascertain existence and condition(s) and

    that all fixed assets are adequately insured.

  • Providing support to

    the External Audit of the project’s Annual Financial Statement and any

    internal audit work that will be undertaken from time-to-time.

  • Performing any other

    tasks as may be assigned by Project Coordinator from time to time.


 Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The ideal applicants

    should be a Ugandan citizen holding an honors Bachelors of Commerce Degree

    (Accounting option), Bachelor of Business Administration or its equivalent

  • At least five years

    relevant post qualification experience.

  • The ideal candidates with

    professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA will have added advantage. 

  • He/she should have hands on experience in accounting for multiple donor

    funded projects; 

  • Proficiency in Computer software applications &

    spreadsheets and have superb knowledge of International accounting and

    auditing standards in the public and private sectors.

  • Possess a high levels

    of professionalism and integrity.

  • Age: 28 years and

    above


Please send your applications

with a detailed CV indicating contact addresses and details of three references

should be submitted during official working hours to: The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe,

Uganda. Please obtain forms from the Public Service Commission or Ministry of

Agriculture Headquarters and government ministries and departments. 
Download It here.




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28 April 2016
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Fresher Human Resource Officer Career Jobs - Village Enterprise



Organization: Village Enterprise


Reports to: Country Director


Duty Station: Soroti, Uganda


Village

Enterprise is an International non-governmental organization whose mission is

to equip people living in extreme poverty with the resources to create

sustainable businesses. Village Enterprise has made a strategic decision to

direct its poverty alleviation efforts on people living in extreme poverty in

rural, sub-Saharan Africa. Village Enterprise targets the poor, provides

business training, seed capital/startup funds and on-going mentoring to over

10,000 new entrepreneurs to start 3,000 enterprises each years. Since its

inception in 1987, Village Enterprise has started over 33,000 micro

enterprises.


Job Summary: The Human Resource Officer will mainly be

responsible for staff recruitment, staff policy development and ensuring HR

activities are conducted in line with Village Enterprise policies and

procedures and in accordance with Uganda employment laws.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:  


1. Develop HR Systems,

Policies and Procedures

  • Improve HR systems, policies and procedures

    and contribute to their definition, elaboration and implementation

  • Support initiatives geared towards creation

    of a safe, healthy and happy workplace

  • The incumbent will also create and track

    employment contracts

  • Maintain an active and organized data bank of

    applicants for various positions

  • Develop procedures for staff retirement

    taking into consideration any packages that might come with it

  • Maintain and update Field Staff HR Manual,

    working closely with other HR staff and legal Counsel to maintain legal

    compliance

  • Develop Manual for any HR activities that

    fall outside of core HR manual


2. Staff hiring,

orientation/induction and retention

  • Keenly review, standardize and prepare

    recruitment materials including job descriptions, job specifications,

    adverts and interview questions for positions to be filled

  • Conduct short listing, coordinate and participate

    in interviews

  • Manage all new hire employment forms

  • Plan and conduct/coordinate new employee

    orientation including provision of information about policies, job duties,

    working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee

    benefits etc.

  • Coordinate and schedule staff Performance Appraisals

  • Display in-depth knowledge of legal

    requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal

    risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Orient new international staff to Village

    Enterprise as well as to HR Policies and Procedures

  • Work closely with Organization lawyers to

    ensure all international staff have work permits

  • Ensure recovery of all organization items in

    possession of any staff departing from the organization


4. Staff Professional

Development:

  • Support the field management team with

    professional development goals for staff

  • Ensure that all promotions are properly

    justified both in terms of performance and in terms of compensation.

  • Manage disputes and grievances effectively

  • Ensure exit interviews are carried out and

    appropriate records are kept when individuals leave the organization

  • Work in liaison with different team leads to

    conduct Performance Reviews and develop appropriate tools for staff

    capacity building


5. Others: Any other

tasks that may be deemed necessary


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

  • The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s

    Degree from an accredited institution with relevant experience in human resources

    management (HRM), including recruitment and personnel management required.

  • Two or more years of HR working experience

    required

  • Broad knowledge and understanding of Uganda

    Labor laws

  • Proven ability to implement and manage all

    aspects of HRM in line with current practices and trends

  • Proven ability to gain the trust and

    confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and

    have experience in conflict resolution

  • Ability to competently assess priorities;

    manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive

    environment, and meet competing deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and

    demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and

    linguistically diverse staff

  • Proven ability to successfully coordinate

    activities with senior management staff

  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully on

    a team in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Keen attention to detail.


How to Apply:  



All

suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send the

following documents via E-mail only to winniea@villageenterprise.org:

  • Updated resume / CV

  • A cover letter describing yourself, and a

    list of references


The

subject header for the email: “Human Resource Officer”, theugandanjobline.com

website – Your Name.” If someone referred you for this position, please include

his/her name in the subject as “Referral: Name”



For

example: “Human Resource Officer, Referral: theugandanjobline.com – Okello

Moses”




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Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Project Jobs - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)




Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and

Fisheries (MAAIF)



Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda



Project Name: Enhancing National Food Security through

Increased Rice Production (ENRP) Project

Funding Source: Islamic Development Bank (IDB)



Reports to: Project Coordinator



About MAAIF:



The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries received

funding from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to implement the Jeddah

Declaration initiative (2008) through Enhancing National Food Security through

Increased Rice Production (ENRP) project. The project is to provide short term

assistance to the Government of Uganda to withstand global food market and

climate shocks as well as medium to long term support to build and strengthen

the institutional and technical capacities, for sustained agricultural growth

that contributes to poverty alleviation and food security.



Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be

responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive

monitoring and evaluation system for the project, including capacity

development and establishment of an effective management Information System.



Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


  • Developing an M&E

    system for the Project and coordinate the development of the project’s

    M&E guidelines

  • The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will establish a baseline.

  • Developing monitoring

    and evaluation guidelines for the project, for use by staff at different

    levels of implementation of the project.

  • Coordinating data and

    information collection on project implementation and undertake analysis.

  • Preparing M&E

    reports to the Coordinator for decision making and improvement of

    implementation of the project.

  • Actively contributing to the

    preparation of the Project Implementation and Financial Manuals.

  • Preparing and

    disseminating the project’s periodic progress reports in consultation with

    the Project Coordinator.

  • Organizing and

    facilitating the Annual Review Workshops, Annual Work-plan and budget

    (AWPB) Workshops, supervision missions and other technical backstopping

    missions in consultation with the Project Coordinator.

  • Coordinating,

    supervising and providing technical backstopping for surveys, studies and

    project assessments.

  • Perform any other duty

    (related to the project’s activities) as may be assigned by the Project

    Coordinator.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The ideal candidate

    must be a Ugandan citizen holding an honors Bachelor’s degree in

    Agriculture or related field, a Masters degree in Agriculture,

    Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Studies. Business

    Administration or equivalent field plus a post graduate diploma/certificate

    in MIS or M&E will be an advantage.

  • At least five (5)

    years’ experience of working in the field of M&E and good knowledge of

    participatory M&E approaches and techniques and development of

    performance based indicators.

  • Age: 28 years and above


How to Apply:



Please send your applications with a detailed CV indicating contact

addresses and details of three references should be submitted during official

working hours to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal

Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Uganda. Please obtain forms from

the Public Service Commission or Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters and

government ministries and departments. 
Download It here.




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Entry Level Sales Representative Jobs - Future Options Consulting Ltd



Organisation: Future Options Consulting Ltd


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Future

Options Consulting Ltd is an online recruitment services which now seeks to

recruit on behalf of its valued Client in the Food Distribution industry.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
      

  • In charge of handling business transaction

    with retailers and suppliers

  • Conduct delivery, payment collection,

    promotion and marketing


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s

    Degree in a relevant field

  • Previous experience in a similar position is

    desired

  • Excellent communication skills 


All

candidates should send an updated curriculum vitae, academic and professional

certificates along with the names and contacts of three referees to: The

Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building,

Kampala Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda by courier or email to: skills@futureoptionsug.com


NB: Please include the title of the position for

which you are applying in the subject line of the email.


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




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27 April 2016
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Regarding our support service on EngineThemes’ forums



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Dear our valued customers,


First and foremost, we’d like to express our appreciation regarding your support during the time.
Over the past few days, maybe some of you have noticed the disputation in our forums. We know this is not a good situation and it may bring some problems for you guys. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience you have experienced due to this incident.


We admit that there are some issues with our products as well as our customer service. As a provider, it’s our responsibility to ensure our customer’s satisfaction, therefore, we’ve been trying our best to solve the issues as soon as we can. We’ve written down all the feedback and thoroughly reviewed them, then come with immediate actions.
Here are the main solutions for all the concerns, hope that you can have a better experience with our service.


  • About the security bugs’ notifications: we’ve totally resolved those bugs and taken steps to check it all over again. You now can download the latest versions and update your sites.
    Besides, we’ll surely test our updates more carefully before the releases.

  • About the updates: from now on, with every new update, we’ll inform you guys the plan for its next versions so that you wouldn’t be confused with the products’ future anymore.

  • About the suggestions for our forum support service: we understand that waiting for support is really frustrating, it may happen due to the increased number of customers recently. In order to reduce this inconvenience, we’ve agreed on an immediate solution for all our support staffs and we will try harder to serve you better.

Moreover, we’re also creating a detailed plan to improve our support process. With the new plan, the support flow would be more convenient for customers to inform their issues.


On the other hand, we hope that you can understand our difficulties. Sometimes, we just can’t control everything. Therefore, your supportive cooperation are really precious to us and we really hope that we can solve all the matter in a peaceful atmosphere.


We always value our customers’ feedback, should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to serving you as our valued customers not only at the present but also in the future.


Once again, thanks for your understanding and patience.




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Announcement: Delay in support until November 24th, 2014



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Dear our loved customers,
  
This notification is to inform you about the delay in our support service until November 24th, 2014.
  
In 03 days from November 21st to November 23rd, we’ll have a company trip which can be considered as a paid holidays for all employees in the whole company after a hard working year. During this period, our support service will be slower than usual.


We understand that the break would cause some inconvenience for you and we’ll try our best to answer all urgent cases as soon as we could. However, we will be able to respond to basic cases only. Advanced cases or those that need more technical works will be taken care of after we’back from the trip.


We’ll resume our regular schedule on Monday, November 24th and processed all other requests and questions.


Thank you very much for your understanding and patience. Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the delay may cause.


We wish you a great weekend with your loved ones.


P.S. Next week, we’re having a HUGE giveaway event for our 2nd birthday! Make sure you don’t miss it: https://www.enginethemes.com/birthday/.




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IDB ENRP Project Procurement Officer Jobs - Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)




Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and

Fisheries (MAAIF)



Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda



Project Name: Enhancing National Food Security through

Increased Rice Production (ENRP) Project

Funding Source: Islamic Development Bank (IDB)



Reports to: Project Coordinator



About MAAIF:



The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries received

funding from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to implement the Jeddah

Declaration initiative (2008) through Enhancing National Food Security through

Increased Rice Production (ENRP) project. The project is to provide short term

assistance to the Government of Uganda to withstand global food market and climate

shocks as well as medium to long term support to build and strengthen the

institutional and technical capacities, for sustained agricultural growth that

contributes to poverty alleviation and food security.



Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will oversee and

manage the procurement for the PMU project under strict deadlines and standards

as set out in the IDBs Guidelines Procurement of works and goods by IBD

Borrowers.



Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


  • Preparing

    specifications, bidding documents for goods and equipment contracts,

    requests for proposals for consulting assignments, and proposal

    application packages for subproject proposals using standard documentation

    agreed with IDB.

  • Arranging for

    advertising contract opportunities and assistance in preparing contract

    bids

  • Preparing required

    procurement and other documentation for review and or no objection by the

    IDB

  • Preparing of contracts

    to be signed with suppliers, consultants, NGOs, CBOs and other entities

  • Maintaining a record

    of and ensure compliance with agreed procurement method thresholds, IDB

    prior review thresholds and agreed aggregate threshold amounts for less

    competitive procurement methods.

  • Work collaboratively

    with Technical Specialists and Accountant in preparing quarterly Project

    Management Reports (PMR) to be submitted to IDB

  • Monitoring the

    implementation and performance of contracts by suppliers, consultants and

    other entities under time and cost management and produce monthly and

    quarterly reports.

  • Documenting the

    lessons learnt and provide the best practices on design of follow-on

    projects.

  • Performing any other

    duties as assigned by his/her supervisor


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The Procurement

    Officer for the MAAIF Project should be a Ugandan holding an honors degree in

    Procurement, Business, Law or Engineering 

  • A minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in procurement and contract management in public

    sector.

  • He/she should be a

    member of CIPS and have good knowledge of procurement policies and

    procedures of a multilateral financial institution (preferably the PPDA,

    Government of Uganda, Donor Projects); as well as good knowledge of the

    institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurement

  • Age: 28 years and above


Please send your applications

with a detailed CV indicating contact addresses and details of three references

should be submitted during official working hours to: The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe,

Uganda. Please obtain forms from the Public Service Commission or Ministry of

Agriculture Headquarters and government ministries and departments. Download It here.




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26 April 2016
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Supervisor – Stores Career Jobs - Kakira Sugar Limited



Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited


Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda


Reports to: Senior Materials Manager


Job Ref: 2014-07-29/AD-M-GM-07


The

Madhvani Group, a leading professionally managed industrial/service group, with

an annual turnover exceeding USD 500 million, engaged in diverse operations. Kakira

Sugar is owned by the Madhvani Group and it is extracted from cane grown on

lush plantations on the shores of Lake Victoria. The sweet, sparkling crystals

with their distinctive taste and flavour, and rich golden colour, have

sweetened dishes all over Uganda since the 1930s.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Conducting physical stock verification and

    item identification.

  • Supporting stores section in identifying

    material master corrections.

  • Checking open stores issue documents and

    highlighting documents not posted to stores from SAP records.

  • The jobholder will be tasked with the

    preparation of consumption reports

    using the database.


 Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s

    degree in any of these fields Electrical, Mechanical, Automobile, or

    Instrumentation Engineering from a recognised University.

  • At least five years of related work experience

    in MM module. However, applicants with knowledge in SD module will have

    additional advantage.

  • The applicants are expected to have hands on

    experience in any ERP and inventory control in sugar industry.

  • Broad knowledge and understanding of spare

    parts related to sugar industry.

  • Working knowledge of inventory control

    techniques.

  • The successful applicant is expected also to

    be well versed with materials and materials master, and excellent

    presentation skills.


How to Apply:



All

candidates should send their applications with Photostat copies of

testimonials, certificates and curriculum vitae, indicating daytime telephone

number, contact addresses of two referees and quoting the job reference number in

the E-mail subject and send to: recruitments@kakirasugar.com


Deadline: 28th April 2016


                                   




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Administrative Assistant NGO Job Careers - ACDI/VOCA



Project: Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and

Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)


Reports to: Regional Administrative Officer


About USAID RWANU Project:


ACDI/VOCA

is an international NGO that is currently implementing the USAID-funded PL 480

Title II Development Food Assistance Program entitled “Resiliency through

Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU).” The RWANU Program aims

to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected

sub-counties of Amudat, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit. The Program’s

strategic objectives are (1) improved availability and access to food and (2)

reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five.

The RWANU Program takes a preventive approach to reducing malnutrition,

focusing on the first 1,000 days of life when conditional food rations will

have the highest impact. RWANU promotes diversified livelihoods strategies

including linkages to market opportunities to ensure long-term food security

and resilience to food insecurity shocks.


Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant will support the Regional

Administrative Officer in conducting daily operational tasks associated with

ACDI/VOCA administration and procurement functions.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


1. Administration Duties;

  • Supervising maintenance and upkeep of program

    office

  • Maintaining assets and assets inventories

  • The jobholder will also scan and photocopy

    documents as and when required

  • In charge of filing and maintaining the records

    of the office

  • Schedule and cancel meetings and appointments

    as required, using proper judgment as to time and location

  • Receive incoming and outgoing mail and

    dispatch accordingly

  • The incumbent will ensure that switchboard is

    working efficiently and any faults are reported within reasonable time

  • Maintain internal telephone directory and

    list of outgoing calls

  • Ensure that the reception area is clean and

    well organized at all times

  • Oversee front office inquiries and attend to

    them accordingly

  • Receive and direct visitors to appropriate

    office.

  • Render support in the processing of

    requisitions into purchase orders and any resulting change order

  • Maintain and update the vendor database

  • Prepare and submit a monthly property status

    report

  • Update the Procurement Tracker

  • Keenly monitor, record and report on optimal

    supply of stationery, office equipment, furniture and other amenities for

    performance of program work


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:


  • The ideal candidate for the USAID RWANU Project

    Administrative Assistant career placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree or

    Diploma in Business Administration or any other related field

  • At least three years’ experience working with

    international NGOs, preferably in Karamoja.

  • Excellent analytical and report writing

    skills

  • Computer literate especially in software of

    Microsoft Office and excel

  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Language: Fluent written and spoken English

    language skills are a must. NgaKarimojong language skills highly

    desirable.


How to Apply:



All

suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in the USAID

RWANU Project should send their applications (only by e-mail) addressed to the

Human Resources Manager attaching their application letters and CV to

jobs@acdivocaug.biz


NB: Women are encouraged to apply as ACDI/ VOCA is an

equal opportunity employer. Only those shortlisted for interviews will be

contacted.


Deadline: 28th April 2016 by 5:00PM




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Manager – Network & Sales – Kampala – IMK Business Consultants



About US:
IMK Business Consultants (IMK) is a Business management consulting firm offering practical and feasible business solutions. IMK operates regionally in four East African countries namely; Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda; with other occasional consultancies made world over to our clients in Europe and other parts of the world. Our mission is to be a world leader in matching demand for and supply of Talent, HR and Business development services by ensuring quality work to our clients and having experienced competent professionals with the best practical tailor made solutions/training skills to our important asset-THE CLIENT. We value our engagements with our clients with the highest level of honesty and integrity.


Job Summary: The Manager – Sales will be responsible for overseeing the Sales function with direct responsibility for the development and implementation of sales strategy. The jobholder plans, directs, and manages all sales strategies, functions, policies, objectives and initiatives.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of developing sales objectives for all product lines including sales volumes and profit forecasts.
Responsible for planning product launches, overseeing strategies for existing products, and establishes action plans when results fall short of planned objectives
Conceptualizing and executing strategies for sales by analysing market & competitor trends to achieve sales target for business development
In charge of driving business growth through identification and development of new undiscovered market segments and actively engage in client relationship building.
Responsible for identifying reliable and financially strong local channel partners from allied businesses, for sustainable long-term market expansion and revenue growth
Work closely with the marketing team to generate new leads via vendors and distribution channels, understand competitors, End to End’s market position, and identify event opportunities.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate must be a Degree holder (BA -Marketing & Sales), from a reputed institute.
The candidate must possess six years of work experience in the Sales function, preferably in Automobile industry and maintaining large / key account relationships
Exceptional track record of developing and implementing sales strategies that have consistently met or exceeded planned objectives.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Functional expertise in sales, business development and client servicing.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their personal suitability statement, copies of academic transcripts/certificates and a detailed CV to: The Recruitment Manager, IMK Business Consultants, P.O. Box 35090 Kampala, Uganda or via email to info@imkconsultants.com and copy: samuelimkrecruitment@gmail.com. Please include specify the position title as subject of the E-mail.


NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered for future related jobs openings.


Deadline: 30th April 2016





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Payroll & Payment Officer – Kampala – IMK Business Consultants


About US:
IMK Business Consultants (IMK) is a Business management consulting firm offering practical and feasible business solutions. IMK operates regionally in four East African countries namely; Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda; with other occasional consultancies made world over to our clients in Europe and other parts of the world. Our mission is to be a world leader in matching demand for and supply of Talent, HR and Business development services by ensuring quality work to our clients and having experienced competent professionals with the best practical tailor made solutions/training skills to our important asset-THE CLIENT. We value our engagements with our clients with the highest level of honesty and integrity. IMK Business Consultants would like to recruit for a valuable client, one of the leading insurance and financial services company in the region.


Job Summary: The Payroll & Payment Officer will effectively implement and manage Human Capital shared services so as to realize overall business goals and objectives.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Compliance & Audit:
Interpretation of policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance.
Obtain successful audit ratings area of operations.
Ensure that payroll issues raised in the departmental audits are addressed.
2. Payroll & Taxation: (Payroll controller)
Quality Assurance and Payroll Calendar Controls
Payroll management for expatriate staff with liaison with EY.
Payroll Management responsibilities (staff, local authorities and 3rd party payments)
Payroll Finance responsibilities (recons, balancing, account clearing, provisioning, accruals and related reporting)
Continuous Improvement Champion
Query Resolution
Ensure timely remittance of related statutory deductions & returns.
Reporting:
Timely Statutory Returns submission
In charge of monthly, quarterly & yearly reports on payroll analysis.
Fringe benefit tax computation.
Monthly and quarterly returns to URA for PAYE
Legislative and Exco Reporting.
Budgets:
Consolidate the Bank’s budgets and ensure that Business Units adhere to budgets (headcount and costs)
Provide analysis/explanation on actual and Budget variances.
Data/Record Maintenance:
In charge of checking on payroll inputs by the payroll administrator
Manage Organizations Structures, Maintain positions and Organization units.
Be the Organization Management Champion
Benefits Management:
Medical & Insurance:
Monitoring the banks Medical scheme by updating and advising on the new joiners and exits.
Managing/responding to issues arising from medical and insurance.
Manage Employee Memberships
Administer employee benefits
Pension Administration:
Monitoring the Banks Pension fund by updating and advising on the new joiners and exits (Pension Administration).
Preparing related payments and advises.
Organizing logistics for pension trustee meeting.
Staff Welfare:
Create staff awareness on counseling services as well as be the liaison with our counseling service provider.
Act as the primary liaison with health service providers to ensure they offer good service to staff.
Advise staff on welfare matters.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Payroll & Payment Officer career opportunity should hold a Degree in Human Resources Management or a business related field.
Possession of a Post graduate diploma in Human Resources
A minimum of three years’ Human Capital generalist experience, preferably in HC Shared Services
Solid knowledge and understanding of Payroll.
Staff Benefits administration
Human Capitals policies, labor legislation and practices.
HC Shared services procedures.
Human Capital budgeting concepts.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their personal suitability statement, copies of academic transcripts/certificates and a detailed CV to: The Recruitment Manager, IMK Business Consultants, P.O. Box 35090 Kampala, Uganda or via email to info@imkconsultants.com and copy: samuelimkrecruitment@gmail.com. Please include specify the position title as subject of the E-mail.


NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered for future related jobs openings.


Deadline: 30th April 2016




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Unit Managers – Kampala – IMK Business Consultants


About US:
IMK Business Consultants (IMK) is a Business management consulting firm offering practical and feasible business solutions. IMK operates regionally in four East African countries namely; Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda; with other occasional consultancies made world over to our clients in Europe and other parts of the world. Our mission is to be a world leader in matching demand for and supply of Talent, HR and Business development services by ensuring quality work to our clients and having experienced competent professionals with the best practical tailor made solutions/training skills to our important asset-THE CLIENT. We value our engagements with our clients with the highest level of honesty and integrity. IMK Business Consultants would like to recruit for a valuable client, one of the leading insurance and financial services company in the region.


Job Summary: The primary function of the Unit Manager will be to ensure that high production targets are met through a team of financial advisors and his/her personal production. The Unit Manager will be responsible for selling insurance products and will also be expected to sell and meet a given personal target.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, recruit and retain high caliber financial advisors and meet the unit recruitment requirements
Develop a high caliber, highly motivated, disciplined and productive team of 15 or more capable of meeting their individual and company targets.
Meet and exceed targets allocated to the unit on all lines of business.
Co-ordinate, supervise and motivate Financial Advisors in the unit and ensure that company policies and procedures are observed and performance standards regarding profitability and efficiency are attained within the set deadlines.
Training: To give effective field training for all Financial Advisors in the Unit.
Professionalism: Promote and project in all sales activity a high degree of professionalism within the unit.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should preferably hold Bachelor’s degrees or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing, economics or finance and accounting with a strong flair for sales
The individuals should be proactive and self-driven.
They should have experience in recruiting and developing a high caliber team capable of meeting their individual and company targets.
Computer literacy skills (evidence required) COP is a plus
Proven experience and success as a team manager in insurance sales will be a definite advantage;
Possess a high sales drive and a strong will to succeed with ability to manage others;
Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
Results-oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
Remuneration: A monthly salary + Commission


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their personal suitability statement, copies of academic transcripts/certificates and a detailed CV to: The Recruitment Manager, IMK Business Consultants, P.O. Box 35090 Kampala, Uganda or via email to info@imkconsultants.com and copy: samuelimkrecruitment@gmail.com. Please include specify the position title as subject of the E-mail.


NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered for future related jobs openings.


Deadline: 30th April 2016




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Manager – Credit Control – Kampala – MFI Document




About US:
The MFI Document/Managed/Enterprise Solutions Ltd is an amalgamation of document Imaging systems, specialized printing solutions and various document monitoring. MFI provides a wide range of services including office document imaging (print, copy, color scan, fax, archive, retrieve), outsourcing (managed document) by integrating smart MFP technologies seamlessly to customers network.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages all major accounts, visits customers and travels to business meetings and sales branches.
Stops supply of goods or services to overdue accounts, can instigate legal proceedings.
Protects the overall quality of the debtor asset, prepares the debtors budget.
Ensures the credit department interacts well with customers and departmental colleagues, e.g. sales
Categorizes customers by investment level risk, and reviews this as appropriate (trade credit)


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Manager should hold a Graduate/Post Graduate in commerce / arts
A minimum of five years’ experience as a Manager/Supervisor – Credit Controller MH accounts.
Good spoken and written communication skills
Be assertive but in a tactful manner
Calmness under pressure
Highly organized and methodical approach
Demonstrated ability to work to strict deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Proven ability to explain financial matters firmly and clearly
Good mathematical skills
Good administrative and computer skills


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should preferably send an updated CV to uganda@groupmfi.com mentioning the Job code as subject. (Check top of advert for Code) or visit any of our offices on Plot 43, Lumumba Avenue and Plot 1967/98 – Kansanga






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Credit Controller – Kampala – MFI Document



About US:
The MFI Document/Managed/Enterprise Solutions Ltd is an amalgamation of document Imaging systems, specialized printing solutions and various document monitoring. MFI provides a wide range of services including office document imaging (print, copy, color scan, fax, archive, retrieve), outsourcing (managed document) by integrating smart MFP technologies seamlessly to customers network.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Handles a ledger as part of a credit team.
Responsible for own cash allocation as outlined above.
Maintains accurate and up to date customer details and account records.
Works closely with a minimum of supervision on collection of overdue accounts.
The incumbent should have regular customer contact by phone, fax and email.
Makes adjustments, handles queries and resolves problems within company guidelines and policy.
Works under direction of and reports to a credit manager.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Credit Controller – Accounts/Finance positions should be Graduates /Post Graduate in commerce / arts
A minimum of two years’ experience as a Credit Controller in accounts.
Good spoken and written communication skills
Be assertive but in a tactful manner
Calmness under pressure
Highly organized and methodical approach
Demonstrated ability to work to strict deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Proven ability to explain financial matters firmly and clearly
Good mathematical skills
Good administrative and computer skills


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should preferably send an updated CV to uganda@groupmfi.com mentioning the Job code as subject. (Check top of advert for Code) or visit any of our offices on Plot 43, Lumumba Avenue and Plot 1967/98 – Kansanga





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3 Madhvani Group Job Placements - Superintendent Shift - Electrical at Kakira Sugar Limited




Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited


Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda


Reports to: Electrical Engineering Manager


Job Ref: 2016.03.293/FY-M-EL-12


The

Madhvani Group, a leading professionally managed industrial/ service group,

with an annual turnover exceeding USD 500 million, engaged in diverse

operations. Kakira Sugar is owned by the Madhvani Group and they do extract

sugar from cane grown on lush plantations on the shores of Lake Victoria. The

sweet, sparkling crystals with their distinctive taste, flavor and rich gold

colour have sweetened dishes all over Uganda since the 1930s.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure and be generation of power in the

    shift.

  • In charge of preparing and submitting

    relevant shift handover reports in the shift.

  • Ensure that there is proper loading of turbo

    alternator.

  • Assigning specific shift tasks to subordinate

    staff, directing and monitoring their performance and standards.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor’s

    degrees in Electrical Engineering obtained from recognised institutions

  • At least five years of related work

    experience in process industry

  • Familiarity with shift operations in sugar

    industry.


All

candidates should send their applications with Photostat copies of

testimonials, certificates and curriculum vitae, indicating daytime telephone

number, contact addresses of two referees and quoting the job reference number in

the E-mail subject and send to: recruitments@kakirasugar.com


Deadline: 28th April 2016


                                   

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more of the latest jobs, please visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com

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25 April 2016
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Business Manager - Advertising Job Placement - Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)



Organisation: Monitor

Publications Limited (MPL)


Duty

Station:
Kampala, Uganda


Reports

to:
Commercial Manager – Print


Monitor

Publications Limited (MPL),  a Nation

Media Group Company is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating The

Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3KFM, 90.4

Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.


Job

Summary:
The Business Manager – Advertising will primarily design, develop and

implement a safes strategy that will ensure that the business achieves its

revenue targets for the assigned sector and to manage the performance of the

sales team.


Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 


·        
Design and implement strategies that grow the

sector through customer growth and retention across all sectors and drive

revenue growth.


·        
Design work plans that exploit the market place

and guide the sales team in there day today sales activities.


·        
Keenly track the sales team performance on a daily,

weekly and monthly and regularly communicate the status of their performance.


·        
Conducts regular sales meetings with staff to

review sales progress and maintain good employee relations to ensure the

highest degree of retention, morale and discipline.


·        
Mentor and coach the team and regularly carry our

performance management reviews as per Monitor Publications Ltd guidelines.


·        
Carries out regular client list review and

discusses with Business Executives on potential new clients. Ensure Sales

contracts are in place with the appropriate clients and identify their

associates and follows up and resolves any complaints and keep the Commercial

Manager informed.


·        
Maintains close liaison with relevant departments

and makes monthly sales and collection reports to the Commercial Manager.


·        
Work closely with the Editor, Trade and Finance on

all PR related issues pertaining to agency related clients, follow up on the

same with relevant parties to ensure customer service.


·      Performs any other duties as assigned by the

Commercial Manager – Print.



Qualifications,

Skills and Experience: 


·        
The applicants for the Business Manager –

Advertising job should hold a bachelor’s degree in any business- related course

or equivalent business or sales management. Post graduate qualifications will

be an added advantage


·        
A minimum of  three years of relevant sales

experience in an FMCG industry as well as proven experience in meeting targets

and managing people


·        
Computer literacy skills especially in PowerPoint,

Word and Spreadsheets.


·        
Possess the ability to develop and communicate a

clear strategy


·        
Strong proposal writing skills


·        
Strong customer focus


·        
High business acumen


·        
Results oriented attitude


·        
High personal standards


·        
Excellent oral and written communication skills


·        
Excellent interpersonal skills


·        
Coaching skills


All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, detailed

CVs and academic documents with a daytime telephone number to: The Resourcing

& Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd. P. O. Box 12141,

Kampala, Uganda or via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com.


NB:

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.


Deadline: 28th April 2016