Duties:
• Make operational decisions and manage the various components of the program dealing with M&E, will oversee data collection efforts and ensure both the Project Management Plan and results reporting meet the requirements of the project.
• Be in continuous communication with the USAID/Uganda mission, and will demonstrate an ability to take critical inputs, feedback, and assessments from evaluation partners to inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.
• Ensure that these and other program components are results-oriented.
• This individual will have a major focus on achieving results to assure that all partners on schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in business administration or related area of study or equivalent work experience.
• Specialized training in M&E is required.
• Experience Requirements: Three (3) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing complex project of similar size. At least 5 years of monitoring and evaluation work at the supervisory level
• Fluency in English required; French preferred.

Organisation: Uganda Prisons ServiceDuty Station:  Kampala, UgandaReports to: Officer In-Charge of a Prisons FarmThe Secretary, Prisons Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons currently existing in the Uganda Prisons Service as specified below:-Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Drafting and drawing operational plans for prisons farms.Coordinating crop husbandry activities on prisons farmsConducting project planning, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural activities.Working in liaison with other related organizations: e.g. NARO, NFA, District Agricultural Institutes on Agricultural related activities.Submitting annual quarterly and monthly reports on agricultural activities.Identifying agricultural inputs and implements.Supervising and appraising subordinate staff.Working out a comprehensive agricultural rehabilitation programmes for inmates.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  All suitably qualified Ugandans must possess an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Crop option) a recognized University or Institution.All applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Prisons Authority, P. 0. Box 7182, Kampala, Uganda The hand written applications are also acceptable.The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission offices, Farmers’ House, 2nd floor, Kampala and Prisons Authority offices, at the Uganda Prisons Headquarters, Plot 13/15 Parliament Avenue. The Forms can also be downloaded from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc.go.ug.All applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three (3) sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials plus three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.Applicants who are already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.Applicants should be physically and medically fit and should not have been charged with any criminal offence in any courts of law. The applicants must have the right attitude and be willing to work in difficult conditions and environment.In addition, successful candidates must be prepared to undergo a twelve (12) months Cadet Officers’ Course at the Prisons Training School and Staff College plus three (3) months attachment. Appointment as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons will only be effective after successful completion of training and pass-out. Uganda Prisons Service is an equal opportunity employer.Cadet Officers in scientific and professional fields must be prepared to work in a Penal Institution on General Duties for at least two (2) years before deployment to their respective stations of specialization.Applicants who shall not hear from the Prisons Authority, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessfulDeadline: Friday 18th April 2014For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

1. Carry out all aspects of agricultural biosafety regulatory regime connected with the activities of ABNE.
2. Provide assistance and required regulatory support to AU member states and Sub-regional organizations in the analysis and formulation of regulatory regime in its broadest sense.
3. S/he will coordinate all other technical activities at the node including all publications: policy briefs, newsletter, news bulletin and web content in two of the AU official languages.
4. Provide assistance in the development of sub-regional policies, aimed at enhanced cooperation and integration in the areas of biotechnology and Biosafety.
5. Participate in the mobilization of resources for the sustainability of ABNE.
6. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Job requirements:

Required Skills and Competencies:

i. Excellent technical competence in handling biosafety issues in Africa.
ii. Excellent planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting skills.
iii. Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
iv. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
v. Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
vi. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
vii. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
viii. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
ix. Creative thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
x. Good organisation and time management skills.
xi. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
xii. Sound analytical skills.
xiii. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.

Other relevant skills:
i.Excellent understanding of the agricultural biosafety regulatory regime.
ii.Experience in policy formulation within regional economic communities or regional organisations in the area of biotechnology and biosafety.
iii.Good resource mobilisation skills.
iv.Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft office).

Language requirement:
Excellent English and / or French (spoken and written) and fluency in any other AU language would be an added advantage.

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CAMRIS International is a global health and international development company that provides technical assistance, program management services and support to U.S. Government agencies, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Department of Defense (DoD), as well as international organizations and private sector clients.

The CAMRIS team is currently accepting applications for a number of positions to support an upcoming USAID project.  Entitled, the Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine, the project intends to strengthen the agriculture value chain in Kenya by investing in and testing promising innovations that have potential for scalability. The project will involve a range of actors in the agricultural supply chain as well as the government and private sector.

The Agricultural Innovation Specialist will be responsible for leading agricultural efforts for the project.  USAID envisions a private sector oriented Agricultural Innovation Specialist who can envision and implement solutions to adopting improved agricultural practices. Qualified candidates will possess a graduate degree in a relevant field;  at least seven (7) years of experience working in private sector agriculture or similar experience; and fluency in English and Kiswahili.

CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Please submit your resume online at http://www.camris.com/.

CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity Employers

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Job Title: MOTOR-VEHICLE DRIVER- One (1) post.

Salary Scale: NARO Grade UR7.

Nature of employment: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping-up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.
2. Regularly cleaning and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments.
3. Driving motor vehicle (car and van) to transport directors, staff, clients and others to designated locations.
4. Ensuring that a vehicle is covered by an appropriate motor vehicle insurance policy and requesting for renewal before the policy expires.
5. Performing miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as well as buying goods, supplies and consumer items.
6. Loading and offloading baggage, goods and other material supplies with due regard to the safety of other people.
7. Maintaining records of the motor vehicle’s daily activity showing journey, mileage, petrol, oil and signature of authorizing officer to account for all the journeys made.
8. Regulating the radio, heating, lighting and ventilation system for passenger comfort.
9. Observing traffic and safety precautions in order to prevent accidents and to avoid traffic violations. In addition, undertaking first aid in case of injuries.
10. Reporting motor vehicle accident to the traffic police and the Maintenance Officer, obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.
11. Requisitioning for petrol, lubricants and spare parts and maintaining a record accounting for the same.
12. Taking the motor vehicle for major service or repairs in accordance to planned preventive maintenance schedule or insurance accident report.
13. Assisting in performing miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying documents and cleaning when not driving.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Valid Driving Permit without any endorsements. Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) with a pass in English Language. Five (5) years relevant experience driving cars and vans.

Tenure of office:

Four (4) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Age:

Should not be above 45 years.

Application Procedure

Interested persons who meet the requirements above should submit / hand deliver their applications together with detailed CVs giving day time telephone numbers and names and addresses of three referees as well as copies of professional certificates and transcripts to the;
Director of Research:
Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research & Development Institute,
4 Km Mbarara - Kasese rd,
P.O. Box 389, Mbarara.
Email: mbazardi@googlemail.com

Deadline for receiving applications is Friday December 9, 2011 at 5:00Pm.

General Position Description Fintrac is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to be part of one or more upcoming bids expected from USAID in Uganda. The projects will focus on improved agricultural productivity , livelihood development, local capacity-building, community-level organizations, and gender equality in agriculture. Among the positions will be...

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Job Title: Information and Communications Officer
Reports to: Executive Director

Job Purpose:
Support the executive Director in terms of NAADS relations with the public at large, and specifically meeting the general information needs of stake holders. Assist in the coordination of activities related to assessment of information needs and sources; and the development of a strategy for coalition and managing information and knowledge on NAADS as well as the agricultural sector at large, and making this available to different stakeholders .

Functions:
Develop, implement and review information and communication plans, programmes and strategies that support the advancement of the good public relations and market the coorporate image of NAADS.Advice NAADS management on public relations matters.Monitor and analyze media reporting to promote positive media relationsPrepare press release, media briefs, and magazines that inform the public on salient and critical issues of the NAADS secretariat.Person Specifications:
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in mass communication, BA/BSc Marketing, B/com- marketing, SWASA, BA(sociology) plus Masters degree in a related field.Experience:
At least 5 years experience
Competence:
Management of organization environmentPlanningCoordinatinghigh personal integrity and good oral and writing skillsEffective communicationPublic Relations and customer careHow to Apply:
Applications with a detailed CV recent passport size photograph, names & addresses of two referees and the applicant's day time telephone contacts should be sent between 8.30a.m-5.00pm to:

The Chairman, NAADS Board of Directors,
P.O.Box 25235, Kampala
Plot 617/Bloc 4
rubaga road, Mengo, Office B

Deadline: 3rd October 2011 at 2.00p.m

Organization Name:Indian Council of Agricultural Research, North Eastern Hill Region
Job Position:Maintenance Engineer
Pay Scale:15600/- 39100/-
Eligibility :ME/M.Tech
Job Location:Meghalaya
Last Date:10/3/2011
Hiring Process:Written-test

Job Details

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (North Eastern Hill Region) invites application for the post of Maintenance Engineer.

Qualification:M.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering.

Desirable:a) Civil Engineering in B.Tech level, b) Two yrs work experience in any reputed organization related to construction/ maintenance works.

Age Limit: 35 Yrs

Application Fee: Rs.200 (Rs.100 for SC/ ST categories) in the form of crossed Indian Postal Order drawn in favour of Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam.

Application should be addressed to the Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya on or before 10th March 2011.

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Organization Name: Indian Council of Agricultural Research for Easter Region
Job Position: RA , SRF
Pay Scale: Rs.16000-Rs.24000/-
Eligibility : MCA, MSc
Job Location: Ranchi
Walk – In Date: 1 March 2011
Hiring Process: Walk – In  Interview

Jobs Details:-

ICAR Research Complex for Easter Region conducts walk-in interview for the posts of Research Associate/ Senior Research Fellow

Post: R.A.
No. one
Qualification: Master in Computer Science/ MCA
Desirable: Two years working experience in GIS Platform and modeling
Place of duty: Ranchi

Post: SRF
No. ten
Qualification: M.Sc. (Ag.) in Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Horticulture/ Agronomy/ M.Sc. (Forestry)/ M.Sc. (Botany)/ M.Sc. (Zoology)
Desirable: Specialization in Fruit One year experience in Horticultural Crops/ Entomology/ Plant Pathology
Place of duty: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhatisgarh, Maharastra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, and Gujrat.

Emolument: Research Associate of Master Degree holder is Rs.23000 & Ph.D. holder is Rs.24000 and SRF Rs.16000 for 1st & 2nd year & Rs.18000 for 3rd year

Age Limit : For RA : 40 years for men and 45 years for women, For SRF : 35 years for men and 40 years for women .

Interested candidates may appear for Walk-in-Interview on 01-03-2011 at 10.00 am at ICAR RCER RC, Plandu, Ranchi with complete bio-data i.e., name, address, educational qualifications & experience, etc. with one recent passport size photograph with signature across the photograph along with attested copies of all the certificates and testimonials, at the time of reporting for the interview on the date of interview. Candidates are required to bring original certificates and testimonials at the time of interview

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Job Title: Chief Accountant

Reports to Director General

Salary Grade UR 2(ii)
Age: 35 - 55 years

Overall Responsibility:
The successful applicant will head the Finance Department of the NARO Secretariat and will be responsible for the effective management of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) financial resources.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to the Finance Department staff at NARO headquarters as well as in the field and motivate them for better performance;
* Manage NARO's computerized financial management set up and upgrade the financial management information system;
* Interact effectively with the World Bank/DA as well as other Development
Partners on all matters relating to resource mobilization, use of funds and
adherence to financial covenants and audit regulations;
* Liaise with the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development in the preparation and submission of NARO's annual budgets and release of funds against approved allocations;
* Further develop and oversee the maintenance of accounting records.and information in accordance with Government accounting regulations and procedures;
* Design and develop a long term training and staff development programme for the Finance Department;
* Ensure timely disbursement of approved funds at NARO Secretariat and. PARIs and monitor the submission of regular accountabilities for funds released;

Qualifications:
Applicants should possess a good degree in either Commerce or Business Studies and professional qualifications in the field of financial management, such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent from an internationally recognized institution.

Person Specifications:
The candidate should be dynamic and result oriented, with a proven track record of achievements. He or she should be innovative, with excellent leadership qualities, and willing to take on challenges in an ever-changing work environment,

Experience:
Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience with at least five (5) years as a head of a Finance or Accounts Department in a reputable organization or a government Institution. Candidates with experience in managing donor funded projects and with hands on experience of computer?ized financial management and reporting systems will have an added advantage.

Employment Terms;
Successful candidates for the two jobs will be employed on four years' contract renewable on satisfactory performance.

Application Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 15th November 2010.

The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organisation,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

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The National Agricultural Research Organization is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organization is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI's) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at NARO Secretariat, Entebbe.

Job Title: Director Quality Assurance
Reports to: Director General
Salary Grade: UR 1(ii)
Age; 40-56 years

Overall Responsibility: He/She will head the Quality Assurance Directorate and will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the Quality Assurance of the research programmes, services and outputs of the National Agricultural Research Systems.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Developing and recommending to the Council of quality standards and guidelines for conducting and delivering agricultural research services;
* ensuring that research programmes, services and processes meet the agreed standards;
*Maintaining a database of agricultural research service providers;
* monitoring the performance of agricultural research service providers and developing a dynamic and demand-responsive system for capacity strengthening of service providers, and overseeing the associated capacity strengthening activities;
* Ensuring that the process for agricultural research priority setting at national an zonal level complies with guidelines and agreed standards.
* Ensuring that the vetting process for the competitive grant awarding process complies with guidelines and agreed standards;
* ensuring that the quality of official publications, reports and information releases by the council and its secretariat are of a high standard;
* Deputizing for the Director General Requirements:
* At least Masters Degree in the field of natural sciences or socio-economics. Possession of a PhD will be an added advantage.
* Broad understanding of the role of agricultural research in agriculture and rural development.
*At least 10 years experience in agricultural research management at a senior level.
A track record in agricultural research or research in other related fields evidenced by peer reviewed publications
? Evidence of technical knowledge and skills relevant to research quality assurance
? Ability to facilitate and mentor a wide range of processes among peers
? Ability to design and implement institutional innovations for enhancing relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of the national agricultural research system
Demonstrated leadership qualities as well as team building and administrative skills
? Some evidence of past finks and interactions with national, regional and international research institutions as well as with government and private sector research and development agencies.

Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 15th November 2010.

The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organisation,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

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