Organization:

The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA and is a humanitarian non-governmental organization that provides mental health rehabilitation to refugees around the world. In Uganda, CVT provides mental health rehabilitation services to survivors of LRA-inflicted torture and violent trauma; provides on-site mental health clinical mentoring and supervision to counselors in partner NGOs; and works to build a network of mental health service providers in northern Uganda.

Location: Based in Gulu with travel to field sites if needed

Objective:

The Office Coordinator will be part of CVT Uganda’s operating team. The main responsibilities of this individual are to maintain sound financial systems, administer personnel management policies and procedures, and ensure the overall smooth functioning of the office. The Office Coordinator will be the main administrative support to the Country Representative and will be relied upon for adaptability and competence in order to provide assistance wherever needed.

Reports to: Country Representative(who in turn reports to the headquarters-based Program Manager)

A. Financial Management

B. Human Resources

C. Administration

General Employment Conditions

The Office Coordinator must

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and 3 professional references to UgandaAdmin@cvt.org, including the job title in the subject line of your email. Applications will be accepted through January 23, 2015. Priority consideration will be given to applicants from northern Uganda.

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Background and Context:

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of women rights civil society from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, SIHA advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Profile:

The ideal candidate for this position should have strong advocacy skills, good understanding of regional and international human rights mechanisms, and should possess a genuine interest and knowledge of the Horn of Africa socio-political context. She or he should have proven English writing abilities and strong editing and reviewing abilities. The candidate for this position should be able to observe current events and trends in the Horn of Africa regarding the human rights and well being of women and girls, and translate this knowledge to advocacy initiatives and effective communication with SIHA members and affiliates.

She or he should possess strong networking skills, team work abilities, cross cultural sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with women and men across the Horn of Africa.

The candidate should finally be highly motivated, dynamic and be capable of taking initiative (‘self-starting’) in developing effective communication strategies.

Qualifications, Experience, and Required Competencies:

Applicants of this position should possess a minimum of 3 years of work experience in human rights advocacy and communication. A degree or post graduate degree in social sciences and/or humanities is essential. Experience working in advocacy in Horn of Africa countries in particular is an advantage.

SIHA appreciate candidates with abilities to work independently, and those possess high levels of integrity and commitment to women’s human rights.

Please send your C.V., contact details for three professional references, and application/cover letter to sihahornofafrica@gmail.com with the Subject Line ‘Communications Officer – SIHA Regional Office’ on or before 5 January 2015. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview in January.

Organisation: The Ministry of Works and Transport

Duty Station:   Jinja and Mbarara, UgandaThe Ministry of Works and Transport operates three Regional Mechanical workshops, namely: Bugembe Workshop located in Jinja District, Mbarara Workshop located in Mbarara District and Gulu Workshop located in Gulu District. The Regional Mechanical workshops are mandated to perform the following functions:-Conduct major repair of District and Urban Roads equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, wheel loaders chain loaders, vibratory rollers, hydraulic excavators, bitumen boilers and sprayers, trucks etc.Conduct major repair of their (Workshops) core equipment and vehicleRender technical support and build human resource capacity of the Districts and Urban Local Governments.Provide services of specialized equipment to the local Governments such as crane trucks, low loaders, mobile workshops etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Office Secretary will be drafting letters of routine natureVisiting websites and offloading information and sending and receiving e-mailsReceiving incoming mails and ensuring the timely and correct distribution and dispatch of outgoing mailEnsuring timely work and information flow to and from the officeTaking dictations, transcribing and presenting accurate and error free work for the Workshop ManagerAttending to callers either in person or on telephoneOrganizing meetings, taking minutes and conveying decision of such meetings to the relevant action officers/officesEnsuring that relevant documents for meetings and speeches are produced on time and properly organizedProvide office managerial services such as:- Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of the office Ensuring that all systems, installations and office equipment function properly at all times and that the Workshop Manager is promptly informed of the faults Managing records in accordance with established security and record management procedures Requisitioning and managing office stationery, office supplies and equipmentOversee the secretarial and support personnel deployed in the office including cleanersPerform any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeQualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidates for the aforementioned administration jobs should hold a Diploma in Secretarial StudiesComputer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel, PowerPoint etcAt least three years’ working  experience as a SecretaryAll suitably qualified candidates should send their duly filed applications, download here, to the Principal Human Resource Officer, Ministry of Works and Transport,  Plot 57/59 Jinja Road Kampala. UgandaDeadline: 28th March 2014 by 5pm.

Job Title: Office Attendant
Pallisa  Local Government  is inviting  qualified suitable applicants  to fill the vacant position above .

Qualifications
•    Uganda  Certificate  of Education  (UCE) with a pass in English  language

Duties
•    Cleaning  office  premises and ensuring  that offices  are properly locked
•    Collecting and delivering  office  items , documents, mail and  parcels  as instructed.
•    Preparing and serving  tea  to  officers
•    Undertaking any  official  errands  outside  as instructed .
•    Preparing  and  serving  tea to officers

How to apply
Applications  are invited from  suitably qualified  Ugandans  to fill the  vacant  post  that exist  in Palisa  Local  Government , Applications must be  submitted  in triplicate  on  PSC  form  No.  3 to;
The  Secretary  District  Service  Commission  Palisa, P. O. Box  14, Palisa

Deadline:  22 /04 /2013

Job Title: Office Typist
Ref No: W/DSC/EMC/03/1/2013

Person Specifications:
Ordinary level certificate with at least 2 credits including English Language and 3 passesUNEB certificate or diploma in secretarial studies Business communication stage 1Computer skills using word processing
How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts, which exist in Entebbe  Municipal Council- Wakiso District

Applications in triplicate, should be addressed and submitted to the secretary, District Service Commission- Wakiso P.O Box 7218, Kampala on PSC Application Form 3 obtainable from Public Service Commission Kampala

Deadline: 8th February 2013

JOB OPPORTUNITY

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY WALTER REED PROJECT (MUWRP)

The Makerere University Walter-Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-governmental, non-profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 by a memorandum of understanding between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the advancement of Military Medicine and Makerere University for purposes of undertaking medical research in development of HIV vaccines and has recently increased its portfolio to include vaccines for Ebola and Marburg in addition to surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses in humans and animals.

Position Title: Office Administrative Assistant

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 A degree in humanitarian studies, or it's equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years experience at the Front Desk.
Excellent telephone manners.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized, sensitive to detail and self motivated.
High level of integrity
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Receive Volunteers/Visitors and put them in contact with appropriate person/department.
Receive incoming calls cheerfully and courteously and direct them to the appropriate staff members.
Take messages accurately and refer to person/department involved.
Keep written log of all messages, visitors, deliveries etc
Receive mail, packages etc and refer to designated locations.
Maintain an awareness of the location of personnel and activities of the Project so as to be able to make accurate referrals.
Maintenance of the reception area in a clean and professional manner.
Assist in preparation of meetings and trainings when requested.
Assist in up-dating the office notice board.
Assist MUWRP staff with photocopying services.
Ensure that Laboratory and clinic coats are cleaned and delivered on time.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisors.

Applications, including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and letters from two referees should be addressed to the;

The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Plot 42, Nakasero Road, P.O Box 16524, Kampala

Not later than May 25, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Job Title: Office Attendant  (4) Regional  Office.

Reports to : PERSONAL SECRETARY

Duties:
• To receive mail and fi les from action officers.
• Carry and deliver mail and fi les to action officers internally in the Bureau and to external institutions as directed.
• Prepare and serve tea or coffee with URSB staff/official meetings.
• Maintain URSB dinning and kitchen clean and tidy after each shift.
• Request and maintain stock of supplies for use in the kitchen.
• Keep kitchen equipment in safe custody.

Qualification and Experience:
• O’Level Certificate and three (3) years experience in providing the listed services to reputable organizations.
• Basic training in Catering or Hotel Management is an added advantage.

Key Outputs:
• Files and mail delivered in right destinations.
• Office equipment cleaned and maintained.
• Teas, coffee and snacks served to members of staff.
• Kitchen cleaned.
• Windows and glass partitions cleaned.
• Cutlery cleaned.
• Garbage and trash containers cleaned.
• Kitchen rugs washed regularly.
• Projection of quantities for kitchen supplies prepared.

Personal Specification:
• Good interpersonal skills, personal hygiene and cleanness and good office organization skills.
• High degree of honesty.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to submit their application letters indicating day time telephone contact(s), postal and email addresses, of both the applicant and three reputable referees, certificates and testimonials, to reach the Bureau not later than 03rd September, 2012.
All applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman, Board of Directors,
Uganda Registration Services Bureau,
Plot 5 George Street, Georgian House
P.O. Box 6848 Kampala
Telephone: +256 414 235915/256414233219,
Fax: +256 414 250712,
Email: ursb@ursb.go.ug

Deadline: 3rd Sept 2012

EMPLOYERS

e.g.: "Sale Manager", "Web Designer", etc.

e.g.: "Gulu", "Ntinda", "Kisoro, Uganda", etc.

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( Uganda Road Fund (URF) , Uganda)

The Uganda Road Fund (URF) is a body corporate established by Uganda Road Fund Act 2008 to finance the routine and periodic maintenance of public roads. The Fund seeks to fill vacancies in the URF structure and accordingly invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions available at the Secretariat:-

The Road Fund Secretariat will need energetic and dynamic persons with the drive necessary to deliver a demanding business plan. Consequently, only candidates who will meet the requirements of the positions will be considered for further evaluation and interview.

Office Attendant-1 post

Main Duties

Conditions for Applications Applications accompanied by (i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience; (ii) copies of testimonials; (iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held; (iv) current salary; (v) 3 referees; and (vi) postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to: The Executive Director, Uganda Road Fund, 5th Floor Twed Towers, Plot 10, Kafu Road, P.O. Box 7501, KAMPALA or by email to info@roadfund.ug 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. The Uganda Road Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary and Benefits: The position will be offered under a contract of three years, renewable. Attractive salaries and conditions will be available to the right candidates.