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02 December 2014
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Administration Officer Job Vacancy - Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS)


Organization: Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS)Reports to: Chief Operations ManagerThe Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS) was established by the Parliamentary Pensions Act 2007 as a Contributory Hybrid Cash Balance Retirement Benefit Plan for the Members of Parliament of Uganda and the Staff of the Parliamentary Commission. The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees, constituted in accordance with the Act.Job Summary: The Administration Officer will offer human resource, procurement and general administration functions.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure effective implementation of all Human Resource Polices.Responsible for the development and implementation of staff training programme.Establish and implement Performance Management System for staff.Establish employee Records Management System.Prepare Procurement Plan in line with work plans.Prepare relevant bid documents and facilitate operation of the Contracts Committee.Coordinate procurement functions and work closely with key suppliers.Establish a framework to provide administrative and logistic support.Compile and coordinate procurement.Ensure adequacy for office space, and safeguard proper maintenance of assets.Coordinate production of newsletter for the Scheme.Offer counseling to beneficiaries where necessary.Offer overall leadership to the administrative team for effective service delivery.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should preferably hold an Honours Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration or Commerce.Extensive knowledge and experience in Office Administration and Human Resource functions.A minimum of three or more years of relevant experience.Possession of relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.Good people management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Computer proficiency i.e. application skills.Strong multitasking skills.Organization and leadership skills.All suitably qualified and interested candidates should attach copies of their Curriculum Vitae stating three (3) current referees, certified copies of Academic Transcript, Certificates, Testimonials and a recent passport size photograph alongside their handwritten applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Parliamentary Pension Scheme, P.O. Box 7178, Kampala, Uganda.The complete applications can also be delivered to the Parliamentary Pension Scheme Office, Plot 7, Parliament Avenue, Bauman House, Room WG-11.NB: All applicants that had responded to the first advert need not re-apply.
02 October 2014
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Programme Coordinator Job Vacancy - Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change


Organisation: Parliamentary Forum on Climate ChangeThe Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change was treated in late 2008 to respond to the pressing issues - environmental, social and economic - presented by rising global temperatures due to the phenomena known as Climate Change. The Forum recognizes the urgency and need for immediate action in responding to Climate Change in implementing and managing an equitable, comprehensive response to global warming. Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Ensure effective coordination of the preparation, planning, fundraising and implementation of PFCC projects/programmes.Build and strengthen inter-agency coordination, working with relevant parliamentary committees.Establishing effective mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating PFCC programmes and follow up on key areas of application commitments in collaboration with PFCC Executive, parliamentary Committees and civil society.Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management, focusing on achievement of PFCC results.Proactively organize dialogue meetings with key partners to articulate clear advocacy and communication interventions that are in line with PFCC goals and objectives.Explore and recommend strategies for partnerships, institutional linkages with line ministries, civil society groups, local governments, media, academia, etc.Identify strengths and weaknesses in programme implementation and providing innovative solutions on adjusting strategies and implementation.Draft and/or produce catchy information materials such as video reports, photo documentation, statements, policy briefs, newsletter production and represent PFCC on several other working groups on Climate Change and carry out tasks as appropriate on behalf of the Executive Committee.Serve as the Secretary to PFCC Executive Committee.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate should preferably hold a good University degree in environmental management, social sciences or related fields;Possession of a Master’s degree in environment science and natural resources or any other related course is a requirement A postgraduate diploma in project planning and management would be an added advantageA minimum of four or more years’ experience working in the field of international development and environmental governance, or research at a professional level (required)Self-motivated and availability to work under the pressure;Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others;Excellent communication skills;All interested candidates should send their applications, CV and academic certificates to Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change Office, Baumann House- Rm P-05 Parliament Avenue.  Kampala. UgandaDeadline: 7th October 2014 by 4pm