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This is your opportunity to use your extensive experience in human resource management to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The People & Culture (P&C) Director World Vision Uganda will provide strategic leadership, Human Resource (HR) and Organizational Development (OD) technical support to the National Office as well as oversight in all aspects of People and Culture (P&C) across the organization with aims of optimising the organizational performance and sustaining the desired culture. The position provides support, to the National Director, and the entire Senior Leadership Team in aligning employees to the organisational strategies, goals and priorities as well as World Vision’s vision, mission and values.

As a Humanitarian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Uganda, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

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Location: Kampala
Description:

Job Title: Shop Assistants
People Performance Group is a leading human resource consultancy firm in Uganda . We are looking for a highly professional team to work for our client , a reputable international telecommunication company .
Job Purpose
• Responsible for the provision of customer service at the company shops and or Kiosks , convey the customers value proposition to customers , service customer needs , sale equipment and airtime , and acquire new customers
Qualifications
• Certificate of Secondary education
• 1-2 years in retail environment and/or customer care /services
• Experience with data and/or Telco related products or services
• Good communication skills and proficiency in computer especially MS Office packages
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with three work related referees to the address or e-mail below . please mark your application and the e-mail or envelope subject should be position name –PPG where you replace position name with the position name with the position you would like to apply for E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P. O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
E-mail : info@ppg.co.ug
Deadline: 11/04 /2013

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Location: Kampala
Description:

Job Title: Accounts Manager
People Performance Group is a leading human resource consultancy firm in Uganda . We are looking for a highly professional team to work for our client , a reputable international telecommunication company .
Job Purpose
• Responsible for the acquisition of new SME and corporate customers within the assigned geographical area, following pre-defined sales and route plans , networking with decision makers in the SME and corporate segments and obtaining referrals .
Qualifications
• Degree in Business , Marketing , Sales or other business related Degree
• 2-3 years of demonstrable successful operational sales experience in telecoms with ideally SME acquisition experience
• Full valid drivers motor vehicle license
• Experience in the same or similar role in an ISP or Telecom services provider will be advantageous
• Good communication skills and proficiency in computer especially MS Office packages
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with three work related referees to the address or e-mail below . please mark your application and the e-mail or envelope subject should be position name –PPG where you replace position name with the position name with the position you would like to apply for E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P. O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
E-mail : info@ppg.co.ug
Deadline: 11/04 /2013

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Job Title: Senior Consular Affairs  Officer
The People Performance Group  is seeking  to recruit suitable qualified applicants  to fill the above position.
Responsibilities
•    Informing authorities   and interested third parties  on legislation  in the assigned field of work ;
•    Keeping the daily  financial records , and records of  visa and other consular fees .
•    In-depth  interviews  with family members  of asylum seekers and reporting in these.
•    Coordinate verification of documents ;
Experience
•    Business  degree  with a bias in law, management  and/or administration;
•    At least five years of progressive  experience in dealing  with clients  in an international /intercultural setting is required.
•    Experience in interviewing people  and analyzing outcomes of the interview
•    Fluency in Dutch language is a strong asset.

How to apply
To apply  please send  your CV and cover letter with three work related referees to the address below.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante  Close, Kitante
P. O. Box 12405, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 15 /03 /2013

Job Title:  Senior  Policy  Officer  Agriculture and  Agribusiness
The People Performance Group  is seeking  to recruit suitable qualified applicants  to fill the above position.
Responsibilities
•    Responsible for  guidance and  monitoring  of the  embassy’s  agricultural projects
•    Assessment of work  plans  and progress  reports of these  projects .
•    Identify and realize  links between  the projects and  Dutch  companies .
•    Network  within farmers  associations, agribusiness  companies  and  other  relevant players  in the area  of agriculture.
Experience
•    Master’s degree  in agriculture or other relevant field
•    Good knowledge of the  agricultural sector and the Ugandan government institutions  in this area
•    Affinity with (agri)business
•    Experience with project management
•    Fluency in English

How to apply
To apply  please send  your CV and cover letter with three work related referees to the address below.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante  Close, Kitante
P. O. Box 12405, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 15 /03 /2013

Job Title: Water & Sanitation Engineer

Water For People    FULL TIME
About this Job:    

Water For People is a USA-based non-profit organization that aims at improving people’s quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene education programs. Water For People is currently operating in 10 countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Water For People Uganda is seeking candidates to fill the above mentioned position based in Kampala.

Job summary: Lead in the development of design plans, working drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities as per approved standards by the Ministry of Water & Environment; supervision of implementation and contract administration of water supply development including water supply installation and borehole drilling, Water supply construction, and Water spring Protection works, and sanitation facilities and waste disposal systems; Mainstreaming of private sector management approaches in all water related interventions

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Providing technical advisory support to private sector operators of hand pump and gravity fed piped water systems and user committees of community managed water schemes.
2. Assist community based projects to integrate sustainable O&M practices in management of WfP supported water schemes.
3. Assist Local government authorities, Water Boards and User committees to prepare tender documents for soliciting bids/tenders from contractors, and engage entrepreneurs to manage the privately run water schemes.
4. Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of water schemes and supervise contractors overseeing construction and rehabilitation of water schemes and sanitation facilities according to government set standards ensuring quality control.
5. Ensure that the “Everyone, Forever” strategy in Kamwenge District has adequate support for design and implementation of water supply and sanitation activities after exit of Water for People.
6. Develop and implement a long term capacity building programme with partner organisations that embraces organisational and technical issues with local government authorities, private sector and local NGOs within the context of Uganda government sector policy and the changing role of Government.
7. Review latrine designs ensuring that they are appropriate to each given context; aspects such as cost, environmental standards, sustainability should be considered.
8. Keep database of all water supply and sanitation projects implemented under the county program. This to include geo-coordinates of water points, water quality, quantity and depths of boreholes and shallow wells etc.
Requirement:    

Required Qualifications and Skills
1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
2. Computer literacy particularly in AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Power point, and SPSS.
3. Ability to lead and work as part of a team, flexible, adaptable and patient
4. Ability to plan own work, work under pressure when faced with competing demands.
5. Ability to communicate both written and spoken English, be innovative
6. Ability to work away from workstation and travelling in remote and / or rural environments.
7. Demonstrable analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee activities.
This position will report directly to the Country Director.

How to apply:    

Please note that Prior work experience not a requirement.
The position offers a career growth opportunity. If you meet the above criteria, hand deliver or email your application together with a detailed CV and copies of certificates, salary history, a day time telephone contact, and three referees including their telephone and email to:
Administrative and Procurement Manager, Water For People Uganda, Plot 9 Olumi Close, Kitante,(just below the Rwanda High Commission), P.O. Box 1420 Kampala, Uganda, Email: abyaruhanga@waterforpeople.org. The closing date for receipt of applications is COB Friday, 15 June 2012.

Deadline: 15th June 2012

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:

People and Culture Assistant – 1 Position based in Kampala.

Main responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report to the People and Culture Manager and will provide general administrative support to the People and Culture (P&C) department and manage the People and Culture information system in line with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Essential Competencies:
• A minimum of a degree in Human Resource Management or any other related discipline
• At least’, two years’ experience in Human Resource work in a large organization
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Knowledge of Computerized HR information systems is an added advantage
• • Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

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.

What to wear

As you can imagine, clothes help you make a great first impression, but they shouldn’t speak louder than you do. Dress professionally and let your skills and knowledge make the impression.

Watch Your Body Language

It’s all about confidence. Offer your interviewer a firm, dry handshake and watch your posture. Also, make eye contact with your interviewer. Don’t answer questions by looking around the room. It’s also a good idea to use hand gestures in moderation and refrain from fidgeting.

Focus on Your Past Behavior

Your interviewer will be interested in what you’ve done in previous jobs or in school. We want to hear about specific situations. Let us know how you handled them and what results you achieved. Tell us about success stories, but it also doesn’t hurt to include a time things didn’t go quite right, but you still learned from the experience.

Describe Your Qualifications

What makes you unique? Are you the type of person who enjoys working in a certain type of environment? During your interview, your job is to convince us that you have the right attitude, experience, skill set, and qualifications for the position.

"Why Should We Hire You?"

This may seem obvious, but try to answer this question out loud right now. Was your answer confident and concise? Think of yourself as a product. Why should the customer buy you? Let us know that you have been listening to our needs and have what it takes to do the job. Let us know that you are the solution.

Tough Questions

Like we said, our interview focus will be on what you have done in previous jobs. You can prepare for the interview by thinking of and perhaps jotting down a list of past accomplishments. Also, think of tough situations you have handled well, and maybe some you didn't handle as well as you could have.

Ask Questions

Surprisingly, most people don't take advantage of the chance to ask questions of their interviewer. This is a missed opportunity to find out information about the position. It is important for you to ask questions -- not just any questions, but those relating to the job, the company and the industry. Go ahead and ask. That’s what we’re here for.

Other Information

In most cases you will complete an employment application online before you come in to meet with our Staffing Team or Hiring Managers. Just in case, be sure to bring with you the names, addresses and dates for where you went to school, where you've worked for the past five years, and where you've lived for the past seven years.

Closing Points

Leave your interviewer with the right picture of you. Think of at least five skills or traits you want remembered after the interview. Ask if there is anything else you can provide, such as references, background information or work samples. These will all help you make the right impression.

Also, don’t forget to state your interest in the position. Again; this sounds easy, but remember to act interested and remember to mention the added value you can bring to the job.

What now?

Once your interview is over ask about the next step in the process. It's important for you to know what to expect. Ask for the decision date and what date we’ll contact you. Also, find out how to contact us and who to contact. If you don't hear back, you’ll need to know who to contact and whether they will accept calls to check your hiring status.

Our client, AMREF is the largest health development organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing about 700 staff AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information please visit their website: www.amref.org.
Position: Project Officer, TB Reach
Job Objective
Reporting to the Project Manager, the job holder will lead the technical implementation of the TB REACH Project in Luwero, Wakiso, Kiboga, and Kyankwanzi Districts. The project will focus on improving health systems to increase case detection (CDR) and treatment success rates (TSR) for TB, S/he will promote local government, health worker, and community involvement in the development and operationalisation of project implementation and work plans, improving TB service delivery, scaling-up of DOTS services, promoting awareness of preventive measures, and control of HIV/TB co-infection.

Description of Duties
? Plan and coordinate the implementation of activities in the project in compliance with work plans and budgets.
? Supervise Project Assistants.
? Contribute to formulating strategies to increase CDR/TSR and Integrated Management of TB and HIV in line with government strategies and policies.
? Partner with district local government to train communities, health workers, and VHTs on strategies to increase case detection, manage DOTS, promote effective referrals, and ensure quality data collection (CBHMIS) in partnership with project M and E Officer.
? Work with all relevant stakeholders, especially NTL.P, to identify, design, and implement community-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) linked to existing Ministry of Health systems, facilitate usage and ensure a solid records management system.
? Increase community participation in TB activities using established structures.
? Liaise with District Health Teams to promote, review/develop, track and use community-driven health indicators in health system planning and identify a body of community-based best practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.
? Work with all relevant stakeholders to address training and capacity-building needs and deliver relevant interventions to the community, VHTs and health workers in the project area; design and deliver appropriate interventions.
? Liaise with the district health officials to assess the health facility infrastructure needs and plan for the provision of those within the project work plan and budget.
? Monitor performance indicators and progress against milestones.
? Work with the District Health Team to educate VHTs and beneficiaries on the T8 referral system.
? Develop appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with NTLP and District Health Teams and ensure appropriate translation into local languages, distribution, and utilization.
? Scale-up DOTS In project and treatment success rates in the areas of intervention

Accountability
a. Supervision: Works independently under the supervision of the Project Managef within the framework of agreed strategies, operational priorities, policy guidelines and level of authority delegated to him/her by the Manager. Works in collaboration with other Officers and Assistants and reports at set times to Manager,
b. Confidentiality: Responsible for maintaining confidential files and information regarding the project.
c. Responsibility: For assets, Assistants, and dec is ion-making on effective achievement of project objectives.

Qualifications
? Degree in Health or a closely related field with postgraduate or post basic training in public health; preference to experience with TB programmes.

Relevant experience
? 3 years working experience, preferably with a Local or International NGO, implementing health development Hated projects, using community-based
approaches
Experience implementing activities in HIWAIDS, TB and DOTS.
Experience in conducting training at the community level for community health workers.

Contact
To apply please send CV and cover letter with 3 work relate referees including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be clearly marked: "AMREF Project Officer Public Health/ Project Officer M and E or Project Assistant". No e-mails must exceed 2 MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on Friday 8th October 2010.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group,
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala - Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug

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