SolarNow is currently recruiting for the following position: Junior Accounts Officer

Key responsibilities of the junior accounts officer include

•    Correct and complete processing of financial transactions.

•    Assist in preparing reports.

•    Properly filing of all documentation.

The officer reports to the Admin Manager of SolarNow.

Qualifications

•    Degree in Business Administration.

•    2 years of relevant work experience in a commercial environment.

•    Accounting qualification (or in training) is a pre.

•    Can work in an organized and structured manner.

•    Hands-on approach with good people skills and dynamic team player.

•    Positive and self-motivated attitude with passion for the company’s goals.

Other

•    The position is based in our HQ in Kansanga (Kampala) but will also require regular travel up country to visit clients and franchise locations

•    SolarNow offers market conform remuneration.

JOB OVERVIEW
The post holder will contribute to Development Initiatives’ (Dl) growing team of analysts in its regional East Africa programme, and will play an important role in our work with governments, multilateral organisations, agencies and NGOs.

The post holder will be a junior member of the analytical team but’ with strong statistical and spreadsheet skills and good understanding of the principles of -economics. This particular post will be located in Kampala, Uganda and will be an important contributor to a range of our programmes of work in the Africa region and globally, including: the East African programme, the Better Data Better Aid programme, detailed analysis of financial flows and capacity building activities under the aidinfo programme, contribution to the DATA report, as well as statistical advice to bilateral and multilateral donors under Dl’s Global Humanitarian Assistance programme. The successful candidate will specifically:
• Gather and evaluate data
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of data
• Contribute to the written and/or graphic presentation of data
• Be part of a team that communicates key messages from analysis to key stakeholders

CONTRACTUAL DETAILS
Start date: July 2012
Locations: Kampala, Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
Remuneration: Approximately Shs.3,000,000 per month (gross)
Holiday: 25 days plus bank and public holidays
Hours: 35 hours a week – 9am to 5pm
Contract: Fixed term to December 2012
Probation: 3 months

PERSON SPECIFICATION Education/Training • A minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics or social science subject (with quantitative training) • Post graduate degree or diploma in any of the above fields (preferred) • Minimum of 6 months work experience in a related field Knowledge/Technical Skills • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is absolutely essential • Highly numerate with an aptitude for analysing numerical data • Quantitative skills for analysis • Proven research skills using a combination of both the internet and desk-based research • Creative writing/presentation style with the ability to” convert numerical data and research into a meaningful format • Excellent written and spoken English essential • Additional language skills would toe an advantage • • A ‘practical’ rather than ‘theoretical’ understanding of the international development sector gained through either voluntary work or paid employment • An interest in development policy • Knowledge of the development landscape in East Africa Personal Skills • Be able to work under pressure and deal with multiple assignments • Confident with clear communication skills • Have a friendly manner and the will to be persistent and see any task through to completion • Creative and able to question the validity of information and offer up ideas and solutions • Have the ability to work independently as required, but also as part of a team • Willingness and ability to travel is essential.

APPLICATION DETAILS Your CV (no more than 3 pages) and covering letter which should detail your skills and experiences and how they relate to the job description, should be emailed to: hr.africa@devinit.org and quoting ref: JRA Uganda in the email subject line. Your letter should also include your available start date and with details of i your relocation plans should you not already be in Uganda. Closing date: Friday 22 June 2012 : Interviews: Week commencing 25 June 2012 OTHER • We are unable to offer sponsorship for a work permit/visa application. Therefore only applicants who have the right to work in Uganda and/or Kenya will considered and evidence of this will be requested at interview stage. We will be unable to acknowledge receipt of your application, and if you do not hear from us by 30 June 2012, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Development Initiatives is an equal opportunities employer and in line with our policies, we aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or. disability. Development Initiatives is a group of people committed to eliminating poverty. We engage to promote better understanding and more effective use of the resources available for poverty reduction. We try to empower by putting this information, and the capacity to use it, in the hands of those who will eliminate poverty.

Global objective

Contribute to developing and strengthening the capacity of the Government of Greenland to plan, monitor and supervise education provision, including the capacity to provide more closely to the needs of potential students in order to reduce the number of students not finishing their education/training programmes.

Specific objectives

To assist the Government of Greenland in: 

Required:

Added advantage:

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Interviews for this position will take place on our Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in Johannesburg from the 11th to the 13th of November. Apply online on: http://www.careersinafrica.com/en/summits/johannesburg

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Drilling Supervisor, the candidate will supervise drilling and well operations in the field.

Main job responsibilities:

Implement TOTAL HSE policy on site.Follow-up the drilling contractor implementation of its HSE policy on site.Execution of drilling and well operations as detailed in the well program.He shall especially supervise and co-ordinate drilling operations during the night shift.Prepare and verify the operating condition of all drilling equipment required to deliver the well objectives.Coordinate and supervises the operations of all service companies and the drilling contractor.Prepare the daily drilling and well operations report.Report all anomalies to the Senior Drilling Supervisor and follow-up corrective measures.

Requirements

Experience

Practical experience in the field of drilling activities.

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor degree in a technical discipline (mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, etc.)

Skills

Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Apply online before 30/11/2011.
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