About US:
KSK Associates is a Professional Services Firm that provides Financial Consultancy Services including Assurance and Business Advisory Services, Business Planning, Feasibility studies & Project Proposal Preparation, Human Resource, Risk Management and Information System Solutions.

Job Summary: The Finance Manager is responsible for planning and implementation of the financial elements of the Business. The incumbent provides leadership to the finance team and acts as an advisor to the Board.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of the preparation of Annual Business Plan and Budget;
Preparation and presentation of management accounts including P&L, Balance sheet, Cash flow statements and projections;
Maintaining complete books of accounts;
Ensuring the Business is compliant with regard to statutory matters including NSSF, VAT, and income tax and custom duties;
Following all the banking transactions and loans and loans repayments;
In charge of coordinating funding arrangements with Banks;
Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations;
Maintaining a healthy control environment. This includes preparation of a finance manual for the first job holder. Future holders will have the responsibility of keeping the manual updated;
Attending board meetings and presenting financial issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree;
The ideal candidate must be a member of CPA or ACCA;
A minimum of three years’ finance management experience in a commercial environment;
Track record of making Presentations to senior management, Banks and Board;
Track record of good people management skills;
A highly organized individual with extreme attention to detail;
Excellent analytical skills – able to organize large sets of data into easy to understand slides or graphs;
An ambitious but stable individual aiming for MD position but willing to wait for the right time.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications together with detailed resumes, copies of academic documents to: recruitment@kskassociates.net. Please indicate the title of the position in the subject line.

Kindly address applications to;

The Recruitment Officer
KSK Associates
Financial Consultants
Plot 24A Hannington Road
KSK Green Campus
P.O. Box 70434 Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 29th July 2016 by 5:00pm

About US:
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. Refugee Law Project’s work is currently structured in five thematic areas: Access to Justice; Conflict, Transitional Justice & Governance (CTJ&G), Gender & Sexuality; Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing; and Media for Social Change.

Job Summary: The Legal Assistant provides specific legal assistance to the assigned Legal officer and office in the provision of direct legal support to victims of forced migration and in carrying out policy advocacy on forced migration. The Legal Assistant also provides technical support to RLP in relation to Legal work through an active contribution in defining Legal priorities on research, partnership, alliance building and advocacy. The depth and scope of legal assistance work can be modified but within the major precincts of; Legal Service, Legal Documentation and Legal Advocacy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Refugee Law Project (RLP) Legal Assistant job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university
Previous experience in representing clients before any quasi-judicial other governing bodies
Prior experience in engaging with key partners on legal related issues
Ability to operationalize legal assignments;
Ability to give timely report on activities undertaken;
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision;
Creative and innovative skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of self-motivation;
Computer literacy i.e. skills in MS Office applications
Excellent communication and presentation skills;
Good touch typing skills of at least 30Words Per Minute;
Fluency in Kiswahili and/or any other language spoken in refugee communities will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, we encourage you to address motivation letter and updated CV to the Human Resources Manager via E-mail to recruitment@refugeelawproject.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Copies of certificates should not be attached, but will be requested for from short-listed candidates only.

Deadline: Friday 29th July 2016 by 5.00pm

About US:
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. Refugee Law Project’s work is currently structured in five thematic areas: Access to Justice; Conflict, Transitional Justice & Governance (CTJ&G), Gender & Sexuality; Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing; and Media for Social Change.

Job Summary: The Driver/Logistician will ensure overall safety, maintenance of organisational vehicles while exhibiting utmost professional conduct in execution of official roles and responsibilities both implied and stipulated.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Support: The Logistician/ Driver will work in liaison with the existent RLP guidelines, will support procuring, obtaining of necessary procurement documentation and execution of the various logistic related tasks as instructed by the responsible officer and also keep track and comply with assigned vehicle maintenance/repair schedule
Monitoring and Record Keeping:
The Logistician will monitoring mileage fuel consumption of the vehicle assigned and keeping track of the daily consumption to enable a final compilation of a weekly report on the fuel consumption;
Keep an Updated Vehicle Log book at all times; exhibit reasonable care in handling the assigned vehicle in relation to other external factors like weather, traffic rules, road conditions and others and also keep the assigned vehicle in an as received basis, reporting any damages, need for repair and need for re-supplies
Networking and Capacity Building: Perform any other logistical or driving tasks as may be assigned from time to time; uphold the RLP’s Code of Conduct at all times and will also constantly consult with other colleagues in similar job category on how best to execute and improve job performance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Refugee Law Project (RLP) Driver/Logistician job placement should hold a Diploma or Certificate from any training institution and in any course
Hold a Valid Driving permit and Certificate in driving
Fluency in Luo and/or any language spoken in refugee communities will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, we encourage you to address motivation letter and updated CV to the Human Resources Manager via E-mail to recruitment@refugeelawproject.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Copies of certificates should not be attached, but will be requested for from short-listed candidates only.

Deadline: Friday 29th July 2016 by 5.00pm

About Us:
Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without on-going support from Concern.

Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will manage the monitoring and evaluation of a large health and nutrition programme in two districts in Karamoja. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the baseline, midline, and endline evaluations and surveys. The incumbent will also be responsible for all sets of formative research for the programme, provide oversight of data management through the development of a database and will be responsible for all reports to the donor and local government. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking key nutrition and health indicators and providing periodic analysis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Concern Worldwide Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist job opportunity should possess a Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation course or equivalent.
At least five years’ experience working with an International NGO in position of a senior M&E post.
Previous experience developing/designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans and associated quantitative and qualitative tools.
Prior exposure and experience in working on health and nutrition programmes.
The ideal candidate must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
Possession of a motorbike permit (Class A) is desirable.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs (max 4 pages) with day time phone contacts, names and addresses of three (3) professional referees via email to resourcingug@concern.net with the job title as the subject of email or address hard copies to: The Human Resources Department, Concern Worldwide Uganda, P.O. Box 6599, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 29th July 2016 by 5:00pm

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:
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. Refugee Law Project’s work is currently structured in five thematic areas: Access to Justice; Conflict, Transitional Justice & Governance (CTJ&G), Gender & Sexuality; Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing; and Media for Social Change.

Job Summary: The Trainee (Gender and Sexuality) will actively participate in programme activities in regard to direct support, networking, research, advocacy and program development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Client Support:
Support the G&S team in: Providing counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups of refugees, asylum seekers and other forced migrants in different settings like the office, homes, schools, hospitals, prisons and the community for their psychosocial and metal health wellbeing; conducting information sessions with the different groups and communities of refugees, asylum seekers and the host community for purposes of passing on relevant and pertinent information as regards the programme;
Keeping proper and up to date records for all the clients handled including client testimonies;
Conducting assessment and referral of clients within the program;
Providing psychosocial education, training and capacity building for clients, stakeholders as well as organization staff; prepare reports for all activities undertaken;
Carrying out community dialogues and other strategies for peace promotion and conflict resolution among refugees, asylum seekers and other forced migrants and the host community and conduct home visits for clients under the programme
Networking: Participate in stakeholder and partner coordination meetings from time to time and actively participate in other thematic programme activities as necessary.

Research:
Actively participate in existing research projects with in the programme and also support in identifying topical and emerging issues with in the programme for research purposes.

Advocacy:
Take part in advocacy on issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and other forced migrants using different advocacy strategies like media, community and public dialogues, video documentaries among others;
Participate in functions to promote the rights of the vulnerable categories of refugees, asylum seekers and other forced migrants like the international day celebrations, campaign weeks among others.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Refugee Law Project (RLP) Trainee (Gender and Sexuality) job placement should hold a Degree in Social Work, Community Psychology, Gender studies.
Significant experience in counseling and in the management of a similar programme.
Fluency in Kiswahili and/or any other language spoken in refugee communities will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, we encourage you to address motivation letter and updated CV to the Human Resources Manager via E-mail to recruitment@refugeelawproject.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Copies of certificates should not be attached, but will be requested for from short-listed candidates only.

Deadline: Friday 29th July 2016 by 5.00pm

About US:
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. Refugee Law Project’s work is currently structured in five thematic areas: Access to Justice; Conflict, Transitional Justice & Governance (CTJ&G), Gender & Sexuality; Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing; and Media for Social Change.

Job Summary: The Community Paralegal will provide substantive legal, administrative secretarial work, research and provision of legal information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Client Support:
The Community Paralegal will receive clients and visitors, carryout initial needs assessment and direct them to the relevant officer(s); Provide research support to the Legal Officers on cases;
Assist the Legal Officers in Investigations including locating relevant witnesses for cases and also support in interviewing clients and witnesses and prepare report(s) on the interview for the Legal Officer and providing quotes to clients.
Networking, Local advocacy and Awareness Raising: Actively participate in community education and raising awareness on forced migration, International Human Rights, Refugee Law and also participate in relevant field visits to refugee and IDP settlements and other places such as police stations and prisons.
Information Management Support: The Community Paralegal will conduct other clerkship responsibilities including; filing, taking and responding to legal related correspondences as necessary; support in basic psychosocial counseling for clients; prepare legal documents; research cases and any pertinent legal information needed and also help legal officers prepare for court cases, including opening and closing arguments and aiding in court pleadings or motions

Others:
Uphold the RLP’s code of conduct
Any other roles as may be assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Refugee Law Project (RLP) Community Paralegal job placement should hold a Diploma in Law.
Computer literacy skills
Fluency in Kiswahili and/or any other language spoken in refugee communities will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, we encourage you to address motivation letter and updated CV to the Human Resources Manager via E-mail to recruitment@refugeelawproject.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Copies of certificates should not be attached, but will be requested for from short-listed candidates only.

Deadline: Friday 29th July 2016 by 5.00pm

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2

LOCATION: One posting in Masindi; one posting in Kiryandongo

POSITION START: As soon as possible, but no later than August 29, 2016

THE ORGANIZATION

The Water Trust develops and implements Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects to combat disease and poverty in the developing world and allow people to live empowered lives of dignity. The Water Trust collaborates with the local government, village leaders and community members to enable village, schools, and health centers to create access to safe water, latrines, and hygiene education. Since 2008, The Water Trust has implemented more than 300 projects in Western Uganda, benefitting more than 120,000 people. Headquartered in New York, The Water Trust aims to be a leader in pioneering innovative new approaches to help foster healthy communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Water Trust seeks School WASH Officers to plan, manage, implement and monitor WASH activities in rural schools to promote and improve water, hygiene and sanitation good practices in schools. The person will also develop and build capacity of school management committees and community members to effectively operate and maintain school WASH infrastructure.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of School WASH positive behavior change strategy.


• Train school administrators and teachers in the Child Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST) approach and oversee its implementation.


• Support School Health Committee (SHC) in planning and implementation health and hygiene promotion activities.


• Strengthen School Management Committees to successfully operate and maintain school WASH infrastructure.


• Establish productive working relationships with school administrators and government officials to promote good WASH practices in schools.


• Contribute to needs assessments of prospective schools to inform program design.


• Monitor and ensure functionality of School WASH facilities, including improved water sources, latrines, and hand washing facilities.


• Evaluate success of school intervention in accordance with organizational policy and maintain related data and records.


• Develop and submit progress reports on activities to meet organization reporting needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Minimum of a diploma in environmental health science, public health or any discipline related to Water, Hygiene and Sanitation and two years of field experience OR the equivalent of five years of relevant field experience.


• Experience implementing WASH projects on behalf of an international development organization.


• Strong knowledge and skills in school WASH promotion tools or other behavior change approaches such as Child Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST.)


• Experience in hygiene promotion and behavior change communications.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Proactive and results-oriented.


• Comfortable and capable adapting work and priorities to respond to changing situations in order to advance organizational goals and objectives.


• Strong computer skills, notably in Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Able to both work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a larger team.


• Good spoken and written English.


• Possesses a valid riding permit and knowledge of road rules.

Desirable

• Good facilitation skills.


• Knowledge of the Masindi and Kiryandongo and local languages.


• Experience in conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions at the school level.

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.).

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2

LOCATION: One posting in Masindi; one posting in Kiryandongo

POSITION START: As soon as possible, but no later than August 29, 2016

THE ORGANIZATION

The Water Trust develops and implements Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects to combat disease and poverty in the developing world and allow people to live empowered lives of dignity. The Water Trust collaborates with the local government, village leaders and community members to enable village, schools, and health centers to create access to safe water, latrines, and hygiene education. Since 2008, The Water Trust has implemented more than 300 projects in Western Uganda, benefiting more than 120,000 people. Headquartered in New York, The Water Trust aims to be a leader in pioneering innovative new approaches to help foster healthy communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Water Trust seeks School WASH Officers to plan, manage, implement and monitor WASH activities in rural schools to promote and improve water, hygiene and sanitation good practices in schools. The person will also develop and build capacity of school management committees and community members to effectively operate and maintain school WASH infrastructure.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of School WASH positive behavior change strategy.


• Train school administrators and teachers in the Child Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST) approach and oversee its implementation.


• Support School Health Committee (SHC) in planning and implementation health and hygiene promotion activities.


• Strengthen School Management Committees to successfully operate and maintain school WASH infrastructure.


• Establish productive working relationships with school administrators and government officials to promote good WASH practices in schools.


• Contribute to needs assessments of prospective schools to inform program design.


• Monitor and ensure functionality of School WASH facilities, including improved water sources, latrines, and hand washing facilities.


• Evaluate success of school intervention in accordance with organizational policy and maintain related data and records.


• Develop and submit progress reports on activities to meet organization reporting needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Minimum of a diploma in environmental health science, public health or any discipline related to Water, Hygiene and Sanitation and two years of field experience OR the equivalent of five years of relevant field experience.


• Experience implementing WASH projects on behalf of an international development organization.


• Strong knowledge and skills in school WASH promotion tools or other behavior change approaches such as Child Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST.)


• Experience in hygiene promotion and behavior change communications.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Proactive and results-oriented.


• Comfortable and capable adapting work and priorities to respond to changing situations in order to advance organizational goals and objectives.


• Strong computer skills, notably in Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Able to both work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a larger team.


• Good spoken and written English.


• Possesses a valid riding permit and knowledge of road rules.

Desirable

• Good facilitation skills.


• Knowledge of the Masindi and Kiryandongo and local languages.


• Experience in conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions at the school level.

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.).