World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), is one of the world’s largest independent and experienced conservation organizations operating in over 100 countries in the world. WWF – Uganda Country Office (WWF-UCO) is implementing a three year Government of Uganda project funded by UNDP; “Sustainable Environment and Natural Resource Management Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Uganda”. The project will be implemented in collaboration with responsible partners drawn from Central and Local Government Institutions, Civil Societies and Tertiary Academic Institutions.
WWF-UCO is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position below. The candidate must be good at writing project proposals, planning and have demonstrated, high level of integrity and honesty. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. He/She must be a team player and ready to travel outside their own work station. Must adhere to WWF-UCO values of “Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging”.
Mission of the Department: To ensure the development and implementation of the Country Office’s Conservation Strategy to the highest standards.
1. Position : Information, Education,Communication and Institutional
Support Officer (IECISO)
Reporting to : National Project Manager
Location : Kampala, during its inception,
after which it will relocate to the
project site.
Project Duration : 2 (Two) years

Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the department communication strategy in line with the overall WWF UCO communication strategy;
• Coordinates and nurtures effective partnerships with national, district and other local government authorities;
• Builds capacity through seminars and use of print electronic media and training workshops;

• Develops training and communication materials for different project interventions;
• Carries out collaborative training programmes for selected trainers;
• Participates in relevant workshops and meetings at project and district levels;
• Assesses and documents lessons learnt during implementation of the project;
• Collects and manages relevant data as may be required;
• Compiles and presents regular reports on the tasks assigned;
• Monitors, evaluates and gives technical backstopping to different components of the project;

b) Required Qualifications and experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in the field of Information, Communication or other related field;
• Post graduate qualification in any of the above fields is an added advantage;
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Information, Communication and Educational programmes targeting environmental related issues.

c) Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely with the WWF-UCO National Project Manager, administrative staff in the Uganda Country Office, and project staff. External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions, Civil Society Organisations, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the National Project Manager.

Candidates meeting the required qualifications, skills and experience should send a letter of application and a detailed CV, telephone contacts and addresses of at least 3 referees to the People Development Manager, WWF Uganda Country Office, P.O Box 8758, Kampala or email kampala@wwfuganda.org not later than 15th May 2012.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Programme Officer -1- Based in Lira|

Main Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the Program Unit Manager (PUM) Lira. His/Her main responsibilities will be .to provide leadership and guidance to project design, implementation, monitoring and documentation of projects and adequately supporting building relationship/ sponsorship work within the program unit in line with Plan policies and guidelines. In addition the holder will take overall responsibility to provide leadership in managing the sponsorship funded projects and building relationship activities and also responsible for effective people management plus deputising the PUM.

Essential Competencies:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related discipline
• At least 3 years working experience in a relevant field preferably in a management position with a Non Government Organization.
• Good understanding and appreciation of national and district development issues plus the local context
• Better conceptualisation and application of child programming approaches
• Excellent practical knowledge on rights based programming and human rights
• Experience in working through partnership with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Project management skills with excellent grasp of programming concepts.
• Good Administrative and communication skills.
• Facilitation, negotiation, motivation, team building and management skills
• Supportive, versatile, flexible, team player with ability to make quick decisions
• Able to prioritise work effectively for execution with limited resources
• Strong analytical and logical ability and able to promote innovation and learning
• Results focused

Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than Friday 25th May 2012.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 1S| June, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-intemational.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

We are retained by the Insurance Institute of Uganda, (IIU) to identify competent Ugandans to fill the posts of Chief Executive Officer and Head of Training based in their headquarters in Kampala. The Institute was established in 1964 and has 60 corporate and 1000 individual members. The Institute is the training arm of the insurance industry in Uganda. Its main objective is to provide and maintain a central organization for the promotion of efficiency, progress, welfare, knowledge and general development among persons engaged or employed in the insurance sector. The Insurance (Amendment) Act 2011 has empowered the Institute to meet its goals and stimulate the industry in general. The 2012 to 2016 strategic plan is already in place.

Our Client is looking for competent persons to lead the implementation of HU’s strategic programs. The posts are tenable for a period of 3 years and carry competitive benefits

Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to the Governing Council, the CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, coordination, promotion and effective management of IIU programs; and for providing technical support to the Council. Specifically the key duties and responsibilities will be to:

•   Plan, direct, supervise and control all the Institute’s activities assigned to the Secretariat in meeting the obligation of the Institute as established under the provisions of the constitution and bye-laws of the Insurance Institute of Uganda

•   Lead the process of accreditation and quality assurance in higher education

•   Build and nurture a highly motivated and disciplined workforce

•   Develop strategies to promote, protect and maintain the credibility and image of IIU

•   Ensure compliance with the constitutional, public financial and non financial statutory requirements

•   Develop, recommend and implement policies, plans, budgets and management information and control systems designed to achieve the Institute’s objectives and priorities as specified by the Governing Council in its annual plans

•   Maintain high level contacts at policy and Chief Executive Level with national, regional and international public and private organizations to ensure effective achievement of the objectives of the institute

•   Co-ordinate the membership of the Institute, promote good public relations and networking with the organizations whose activities interface with those of the Institute

•   Mobilize resources for funding of the Institute’s activities in consultation with the Governing Council and as provided for by the constitution and bye-laws of the Institute

•   Organize and prepare for General meetings, Council meetings, seminars and workshops and follow up the implementation of decisions and resolutions

Job requirements

•   Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability and confidence to interact freely with Government officials at policy level and executives of member organizations and network with other organizations whose activities interface with those of the institute

•   Sound knowledge of the insurance subsector and be flexible in keeping up to date with international developments in insurance policy and practice

•   Excellent knowledge of higher education landscape

•   Proven knowledge of quality assurance initiatives and practice of higher education in the East African region

•   Proven track record in research and management

•   Good leadership and effective team management skills

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following positions.

Duty Station: Nyeri and Meru, Kenya

The positions report to the Project Manager and are based in Nyeri and Meru

To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
 

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Nursing or relevant Social Sciences with at least four (4) years relevant work experience in health and hygiene activities.  

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012.  

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Job posted on: 16 April, 2012.
Applications close: 06 May, 2012.

Support a network of organisations in Uganda to deliver more effective malaria and children’s health services by sharing critical information and technical resources with each other.

The Malaria and Childhood Illness Secretariat (MACIS) is a registered network of 450 civil society organisations in Uganda, all of which are engaged in malaria and maternal & child health activities.

MACIS wants to improve communication with its member organisations through meetings, email and its website.

It is seeking an AVID volunteer to help develop newsletters and other communication products, assist with proposals, monitor and participate in key health-related events and establish links to onsite learning platforms to help its members.

Visit www.redcross.org.au/information-comms-uganda.aspx for a role profile and application form.

Contact the International Volunteer team on (03) 9345 1834 for any queries.

Complete the application form and send it, with a current CV, to internationalvolunteers@redcross.org.au, using the subject: Information & Communications Officer application via EthicalJobs

To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years and over, Australian citizens or permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens with Special Category Visas.

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The objectives of the company among others is to improve the life of teh community within 25 km radius of Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) by developing  and promoting infrastructural facilities in the field of Education, health and roads. KORD has also been instrumental in creating the enviromental for sugarcane farmers to access cheap loans for banks.

KORD is funded by contributions from BSGA  farmers and KSL based on the tons of canes delivered to the factory. Donor support in making KORD the implementing agency for their various projects si ssignificant and growing.

Since its incorporation in 2005 KORD has made impressive progress and has established a petrol station for its farmers to get cheap fuel on credit, enable farmers to access loans on concessionary terms, built schools, clasrooms and laboratories in the catchment area and performed the role of the implementing agency for various projects funded by donors and other agencies.

KORD is now looking to recruit a Ugandan National for the post of Chief Executive Officer.

Duties and responsibilities

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World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF, is one of (he world’s largest independent and experienced conservation organiza¬tions operating in over 100 countries in the world. WWF -Uganda Country Office (WWF-UCO) is implementing a three year Government of Uganda project funded by UNDP; “Sustainable Environment and Natural Resource Manage¬ment Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Uganda”. The project will be implemented in collaboration with responsible partners drawn from Central and Local Government Institutions, Civil Societies and Tertiary Academic Institutions.

b) Required Qualifications and experience
c) Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely with the WWF-UCO
National Project Manager, administrative staff in the Uganda
Country Office, and project staff.
External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions,
Civil Society Organisations, and other stakeholders, in
collaboration with the National Project Manager.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in the field of Information, Communication or other related field;
• Post graduate qualification in any of the above fields is an added advantage;
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Information, Communication and Educational programmes targeting

Candidates meeting the required qualifications, skills and experience should send a letter of application and a detailed CV, telephone contacts and addresses of at least 3 referees to the People Development Manager, WWF Uganda Country Office, P.O Box 8758, Kampala or email kampala@wwfuganda.org not later than 15th May 2012.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualification:

University degree in the relevant field. Post Graduates will have an added advantage.

Experience:

Five years professional work experience in management of an NGO handling donor funded projects in a similar capacity,

Salary:

An attractive remuneration package competitive with the local market conditions.

Notes:

•    Only Short listed candidates will be contacted

•    Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

•    3 references are required. Independent reference checks will be carried out.

•    Please email your application to ghrm@madhvani.org or post it to

Kakira Outgrowers Development Fund, P. 0. Box No 3198, Kakira, Uganda

Job Title: OFFICER COMPLIANCE (1 VACANCIES) REF. DSC 15/70/02 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE KCCA 7 AGE: 25 AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce or Business Administration or Finance and Accounting or Accounting or Law with a Diploma in legal practice or any other qualifications closely related to any of the above disciplines from a recognized University. Possession of a Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or a minimum of post graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized/awarding institution will be of an added advantage. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience in the field of compliance gained at Officer Level in Government or equivalent level of experience in compliance from a reputable organization PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 4/2012 7 He/she should have the following competences: Investigative skills, knowledge of applicable laws; Competence in Auditing, Oral and written communication; management and Supervision; analytical and problem solving, Good interpersonal skills; proven integrity and Confidentiality; Ability to manage numerous deliverables in a timely and effective manner. DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the Supervisor Compliance for performing the following duties:- ? Performing periodic tests to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and the Authority’s standards. ? Identifying potential compliance issues and providing advice on appropriate remedial action in line with the regulatory framework laws, and policies. ? Carrying out sensitization activities on all compliance related matters. ? Preparing reports on all compliance assignments performed. ? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time How to Apply: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the third phase of the recruitment exercise. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) and one summary form to the Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 7th May 2012. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd floor Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement as well as the application forms can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug or KCCA website on www.kcca.go.ug for the advertisement only. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Each Application and Summary form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 4/2012 on the first page of the form Applicants are allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts only. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, testimonials and up-to-date CV, plus four recent certified passport size photographs attached to the application and summary form. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will lead to automatic disqualification. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful. Deadline: 7th May 2012

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MSF Background

medicines Sans Frontiers Switzerland (MSF-CH), is a neutral

Independent   international   humanitarian   organization

assists victims of war, displaced and disabled people in situation of armed conflicts, and want to recruit, for its coordination office based in Kampala

Interested candidates will have to send an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of certificates. Deliver application letters at Plot 80 Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill

PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES OR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Hard copy applications should be sent to: the Responsible in charge of Administration/HR) in a sealed envelope and delivered to above mentioned MSF-CH address or; via e-mail (msfch-suka~3dniin@geneva.msf.org) indicating on the SUBJECT line the title of the position applied for to: Closing date 18* May 2012

Oxfam GB is a worldwide organisation that has been working in Uganda for over 40 years. Oxfam GB is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and committed persons to join its team.

The Kitgum programme is implementing a market oriented livelihoods programme in both Kitgum and Lamwo districts. The programme is based on a gender and market enterprise approach through establishing and building strong linkages between value chain actors within specified value chains.

The role
We are in need of a Programme Officer- Agriculture and Business Development to support the value chain actors to access various agribusiness services required for their business expansion especially market access and financial services. (S)he will be part of a group of the Kitgum programme team and will participate actively in developing context analysis, positioning and designing interventions and business models relevant for agribusiness development. (S)he will provide support to the programme manager in planning , implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livelihoods programme activities and provide technical guidance to project partners, value chain actors and stakeholders on matters relating to strengthening of specified value chain in Kitgum and Lamwo.

The Person
You should possess a University degree in agribusiness development, agricultural economics, rural development, development studies or in area of institutional development linked to agriculture.

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We are seeking to recruit energetic, dynamic, skilled and motivated people with zeal to perform beyond market expectations to fill the following positions.

The ideal candidates for the above positions should have the following:

•     A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management

If you believe that you are our Ideal candidate, please send in an application letter with detailed CV, copies of academic papers, daytime telephone number and names of three  Referees by March, 30?12012 to:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd. P.O. Box35086, Kampala

Reports to Senior Information Scientist

Schedule of Duties:

a)    Responsible for all Ministry IT resources, carry out network administration and maintenance, implement the IT policy and provide user support for all ministry staff.

b)   The network administrator shall be in charge of the internet connections, server maintenance, and installations.

c)    The user support officer shall be in charge of installing software, connect equipment for users, provide support to all staff regarding down time, report any network failure to the administrator, and implement the maintenance plan.

Experience and qualification:

Applications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, P. 0. Box 7270, Kampala, Attn: Principal Personnel Officer. Applications with relevant testimonials and CVs should be submitted, in the Security Registry, Amber House Room A 203 not later than 23rd March, 2012. Time: 5.00pm.

Background:

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research, and advanced clinical services. IDI has four operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research; and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab). So as to strengthen support to these core areas of operation, IDI is recruiting Research Regulatory and Monitoring Officer as follows:

Role Summary and Responsibilities:

The Research Regulatory Officer is in charge of enforcing adherence to research guidelines for all the studies conducted at the institute including the research approval process, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and monitoring of studies.

Training

Communication

Monitoring

Documentation

Other

Educational Qualifications and experience

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Other requirements

Compensation:

Qualified and interested persons may apply online on at hr@idi. co.ug OR email an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to: The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P. O. Box 22418, Kampala. The closing date for applications is 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be  contacted.

Rural Credit Finance Co Ltd, (RUCREF) was started as a credit scheme in (Volunteer Efforts for development concerns) VEDCO an indigenous non-governmental organization to help provide financial services to smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs in its areas of operation. The company has since grown registering tremendous success in business and is looking to recruit self-motivated, result oriented individuals to join a team committed to building a financial institution that is to be a leading provider of financial services to micro entrepreneurs and economically active rural communities

Key accountabilities for the HR Officer:

Ideal candidate profile:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted