As an international centre of expertise and research, Rutgers WPF carries out research and develops programmes, striving for a world in which all human beings, including young people and marginalized groups, can enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).Our work is guided by the agreements of the ICPD (International Conference on Population and Development) Programme of Action, as well as by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically MDG3 (gender equality), MDG5 (maternal health) and MDG6 (HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria).

Since 1998 Rutgers WPF, together with Ugandan partner organizations has been working on Sexuality Education (via schools and through social media), combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and advocacy in support of these issues. Rutgers WPF has also contributed to improved access to health services, with a strong focus on young people. Rutgers WPF supports capacity building of its partner organisations, to enhance civil society’s effectiveness in implementing SRHR interventions, research and monitoring and evaluation.

Rutgers WPF is currently seeking a full-time country representative for our Country Office in Kampala, Uganda. We are looking for an experienced, energetic and visionary professional who is committed to our mission and can provide overall leadership and strategic direction to Rutgers WPF’s Uganda Country Office and programme.

Job context

Previously, all projects were managed and technically supported from the Netherlands office. The expanding Ugandan project portfolio (in Euros the 3rd largest Rutgers WPF country programme), the need to gain a better understanding of the local context and specific SRHR situation and issues, the desire to further develop partnerships with Ugandan organizations and to enable more active participation in local/regional SRHR networks and advocacy, in 2013 led to the decision to open a Country Office in Uganda by the end of in 2014. This Country Office of Uganda will operate as a branch of Rutgers WPF in the Netherlands. The Country Representative will manage and coordinate the Country Office in Uganda, and is accountable to the Manager International Programmes, based at our head office in the Netherlands. Management of ongoing programmes is the responsibility of the Country Programme Manager who is based at our head office in the Netherlands. We envisage the Country Office Uganda gradually taking over these programme management roles. Thus it is expected that the Ugandan team will gradually expand to approximately 5-7 staff.

Tasks

The Country Representative Uganda is responsible for all activities of the Uganda Country Office. During its start-up phase, the Country Representative will organize and initiate all that is necessary to build up an operational and productive office environment with all its pragmatic aspects. The Uganda Country Office will initially focus on implementing national and possibly regional (East-Africa and Great-Lakes Region) advocacy strategies, resource mobilisation/fundraising, and identifying and developing strategic partnerships with Ugandan CSOs and other (inter) national institutions. The Country Representative Uganda represents Rutgers WPF in relevant national networks and develops partnerships.

Job requirements

We are looking for an experienced development professional/manager (10 years working experience of which 5 years in a managerial position) with a university degree in the social sciences. You are familiar with SRHR or related themes such as health or education and are committed to helping young people achieve a better life through healthy, fulfilled and protected sexuality. You are a result-focussed, energetic and innovative person and a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. You don’t stumble on every obstacle but invent ways to get around it. You have proven experience in resource mobilisation and advocacy and have a strong relevant professional network in Uganda/East Africa. You have an excellent command of the English language both in speaking and writing.

Terms of employment:

Rutgers WPF offers a two (2)-year full-time contract starting 1st January 2015 with a probation period of 6 months and the possibility of extension with one (1) year. Rutgers WPF offers a market conform salary. The position is based in Kampala, Uganda.

For information and job application:

For more information about this post, please contact Mr Henk Rolink, Manager International Programmes, at vacatures@rutgerswpf.nl while you can find additional information on Rutgers WPF at www.rutgerswpf.org/content/jobs. Ugandan nationals and citizens from the other East African countries are strongly encouraged to apply. You can apply for this position by downloading the application form from our website; in this application form you can upload your motivation letter and CV. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.The closing date for applications is Tuesday 16 September 2014. Short-listed applicants will be invited for a first interview in Kampala/Uganda on 22 and 25 September 2014. Mountbatten Ltd, an Ugandan based agency will assist Rutgers WPF in this recruitment process.

Deadline: 23rd April, 2014

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title : Technical Sales Representative, Animal Nutrition

Current Jobholder :

Department : Sales & Marketing

Reports to : Sales Manager

Supervises : None

JOB PURPOSE:
To plan and carry out Marketing, Sales and Distribution activities to grow sales volumes of Animal Nutrition products.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS:

? Delivery of sales volume targets as discussed and agreed on with the Supervisor
? Creating awareness among all stakeholders – farmers, stockists, and distributors about the products on the market.
? Training of farmers and other people through provision of technical guidance on how the products can be utilized and on new agricultural technologies and modern animal production methods.
? Creation of quarterly and annual progressive reports on trend of sales and other relevant tasks.
? Planning and monitoring of related assigned duties.
? Stock monitoring and evaluation to ensure quality and integrity.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate level in Animal production, Agri-Business Management, BVM
• Knowledge in feed formulation is an added advantage.
• Minimum one (1) years relevant experience in managing distributors; wholesalers; or retail operations in an FMCG environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills; good communication and ‘people skills’; good organisational and time management skills
• Confidence; attention to detail; motivation; determination; team player; good business sense and a professional manner

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Sales Manager : Field and sales reports

External:

Farmers :Training

Stockiest, and distributors :Collection of orders

Sales Representative: Occupational Health and Safety (please others dont apply)

A leading multinational, is looking for a dynamic sales representative in the Occupational and Health and Safety division. The successful candidate will be responsible for calling on manufacturing and industrial key accounts to generate the demand for personal safety products in the Kenyan, Ugandan and Ethiopian market. This includes conducting an on-site risk assessment, awareness training and general consultation to the end-user on the proper protection and recommended products when it comes to personal protective equipments. In addition, the candidate will have full management responsibility of the existing channel network, while also expanding and identifying new channels that are specialized to support areas such as Welding, Peltor Comms, etc. The candidate will also be accountable for driving sales targets and growth plans.

Reporting to the Sales Supervisor, the candidate must have 3-4 years sales experience as a sales representative in the occupational health industry. Multinational experience is an advantage. The candidate must be able to communicate on a technical level to Health and Safety Professionals and have an understanding of the Safety standards and regulations that govern the sales of personal protective equipment across the globe (NIOSH, CE standards, etc.)

location: kenya

Sales Representative: Occupational Health and Safety

A leading multinational, is looking for a dynamic sales representative in the Occupational and Health and Safety division. The successful candidate will be responsible for calling on manufacturing and industrial key accounts to generate the demand for personal safety products in the Kenyan, Ugandan and Ethiopian market. This includes conducting an on-site risk assessment, awareness training and general consultation to the end-user on the proper protection and recommended products when it comes to personal protective equipments. In addition, the candidate will have full management responsibility of the existing channel network, while also expanding and identifying new channels that are specialized to support areas such as Welding, Peltor Comms, etc. The candidate will also be accountable for driving sales targets and growth plans.

Reporting to the Sales Supervisor, the candidate must have 3-4 years sales experience as a sales representative in the occupational health industry. Multinational experience is an advantage. The candidate must be able to communicate on a technical level to Health and Safety Professionals and have an understanding of the Safety standards and regulations that govern the sales of personal protective equipment across the globe (NIOSH, CE standards, etc.)

Location: kenya

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Customer Relations Representative
External Job Title Customer Relations Representative
AutoReqId 35682BR
Function Sales
Type of Job Full Time - Exempt
Country Uganda
External Job Description Context/Scope:
EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises five business units: KBL, EAML, CGI,SBL and UBL. UBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. This role is located within the Demand Sales business. The CRR role will be critical to the overall UBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our trade strategy and operational excellence within retail outlets and distributors. The job holder is expected to have a high ability to build and develop trade relationships with outlet owners and staff / customers with high levels of respect/contact required. The job holder works closely with the AreaSales Manager and Divisional Sales Leader. This position is field based and the job holder is expected to manage outlets achieving Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Pricing and Promotion.
Purpose of Role:
To positively influence sales of UBL brands by regular contact, networking and motivation in allocated retail accounts and to operate a one portfolio UBL brand approach for both beer and spirits.
Top 3-5 Accountabilities
. Performance.
- To deliver NSV for TBA as per the business objectives.
- To deliver Listing of premium brands and innovation brands, rate of Sales driver standards in retail.
- To deliver sales force effectiveness standards in distributor sales crew.
- Beat competition by providing leadership in executing strategy as guided by the business.
-To ensure distributor coverage and call frequency targets are achieved.
. Callage and driving amazing relationships.
- To adhere to set Callage standards and achievement of all intouch KPIs, with minimum approved time out of trade and minimum approved JP variation.
- To understand each element of the outlets and KBL business plans and strategy for their implementation.
- To deliver customer profiles for all accounts handled.
- Monitor, Evaluate and review data integrity and ensure new outlets are captured within intouch
. Optimize RTM in order to deliver and exploit all selling opportunities.
- To support the development of selling skills within external merchandiser sales crews and develop merchandiser crews and retailers staff to achieve QDVPP standards without having to do it yourself.
. Develop brand building activities for the outlet to implement, run retail promotion activities to plan and run KBL promotional activities in outlet, and do M&E for all activities done.
. Ensure full compliance of safety and governance requirements at the work environment.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
. A business related degree or equivalent.
. Commercial experience.
. Ability to build a strong understanding of a range of customers at the outlet level.
. Direct experience of working with customers at the outlet level and a good understanding of how Field Sales operates within the wider Sales organisation.
. Direct experience of the Diageo Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVPPP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
. Exposure to other parts of Sales, in particular Account Management teams and Customer Marketing.
. At least 2 years experience in a similar role.

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Sales Representative: Occupational Health and Safety (please others dont apply)

A leading multinational, is looking for a dynamic sales representative in the Occupational and Health and Safety division. The successful candidate will be responsible for calling on manufacturing and industrial key accounts to generate the demand for personal safety products in the Kenyan, Ugandan and Ethiopian market. This includes conducting an on-site risk assessment, awareness training and general consultation to the end-user on the proper protection and recommended products when it comes to personal protective equipments. In addition, the candidate will have full management responsibility of the existing channel network, while also expanding and identifying new channels that are specialized to support areas such as Welding, Peltor Comms, etc. The candidate will also be accountable for driving sales targets and growth plans.

Reporting to the Sales Supervisor, the candidate must have 3-4 years sales experience as a sales representative in the occupational health industry. Multinational experience is an advantage. The candidate must be able to communicate on a technical level to Health and Safety Professionals and have an understanding of the Safety standards and regulations that govern the sales of personal protective equipment across the globe (NIOSH, CE standards, etc.)

location: kenya

Sales Representative: Occupational Health and Safety

A leading multinational, is looking for a dynamic sales representative in the Occupational and Health and Safety division. The successful candidate will be responsible for calling on manufacturing and industrial key accounts to generate the demand for personal safety products in the Kenyan, Ugandan and Ethiopian market. This includes conducting an on-site risk assessment, awareness training and general consultation to the end-user on the proper protection and recommended products when it comes to personal protective equipments. In addition, the candidate will have full management responsibility of the existing channel network, while also expanding and identifying new channels that are specialized to support areas such as Welding, Peltor Comms, etc. The candidate will also be accountable for driving sales targets and growth plans.

Reporting to the Sales Supervisor, the candidate must have 3-4 years sales experience as a sales representative in the occupational health industry. Multinational experience is an advantage. The candidate must be able to communicate on a technical level to Health and Safety Professionals and have an understanding of the Safety standards and regulations that govern the sales of personal protective equipment across the globe (NIOSH, CE standards, etc.)

Location: kenya

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ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) is an international not for profit organisation whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, Uganda), health (Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).

ARK has recently partnered with PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) on the Partnerships for Public Education (PPE) Programme. This aims to demonstrate a model of delivering affordable quality secondary education through public-private partnerships. ARK is now seeking a new Country Representative who is passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of high quality, sustainable secondary schools delivering a relevant education for children in rural Uganda, and using the evidence collected to improve secondary education at a national and later international level.

Main Purpose of the Job
The Country Representative will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Partnerships for Public Education (PPE) programme, together with the Managing Director of PEAS, our partner organisation. This person will:
• Provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to the design and implementation of the programme
• Undertake programme management, including planning and budgeting
• Oversee programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting and research
• Build ARK’s profile in Uganda and buitd and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Influence policy at a national level
• Manage the ARK team and, operations in Uganda
• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications
Over time, this role has the potential to look for future opportunities for ARK in Uganda, potentially to include our other themes of Health and Child Protection.

Qualifications and Experience
• An individual with excellent strategic thinking, a willingness to challenge the status quo and to bring innovative approaches
• Ability to effectively and rapidly build strong relationships at a senior level
• A strong minded, capable and results orientated individual who is able to develop and execute plans
• Proven track record of effective programme design and implementation with evidence of results
• Ability to communicate in a compelling and succinct way
• Experience of policy influencing preferable
• Evidence of passion for improving children’s Jives
• At least 5 years senior management experience in the development sector, preferably in the education sector

The post will be based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites. There is a preference for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience.

To see the full programme and job description, please go to the ARK website at http://www.arkonlie.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also find an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages). The deadline for all applications is Monday 28th May 2012, 11am (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading. If you have not heard from us by 15th June, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

Toyota Uganda is the leading automotive company in Uganda and a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan, the trading arm of Toyota Motor Corporation. We are the Sole authorized distributors of Toyota vehicles & genuine parts in Uganda and offer aftersales and general service for all Toyota automobiles. Toyota Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and as such we are seeking to recruit an individual for the following position:

2. Position: Parts Sales Representative Parts
Reports to: Team Leader
Location: Kampala

Responsibilities:
• To achieve sales targets through effectively selling parts
• To record service rate and lost sales data accurately
• To provide customer service assistance in terms of technical advice and enquiries by customers
• To prepare quotations requested by retail customers, fleet owners and workshop,
• To demonstrate the functioning and operation of products
• To process sales invoices and arranging for delivery of products.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in a business discipline
• Two years’ experience in sales & marketing
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.

Please send your Application & C.V to the following address by Friday, 1st June 2012. National Human Resource Manager,
Toyota Uganda Limited,
Plot 1A, 1B First Street Industrial Area,
P.O.Box31732 Kampala.

Department : Sales and Marketing

Supervised by: Director

Salary: very competitive depending with experience and knowledge of       Products.

Job Objective/Summary

Do Sales and Marketing of all Toiletries, Linen, Ameniteis, Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware & Kichen Accecories that the company will be offering to customers. Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area.

Duties and Responsibilities

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The Fuel Efficient Stoves in East Africa project is a 2-year support package based on a grant from the Nordic Climate Facility for the benefit of the Coordinating/Managing Entity of a multi-country Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Programme of Activities (PoA) – Improved Cookstoves for East Africa Ltd – managed by the Uganda Carbon Bureau. The project aims to provide households in East Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) with sustainable access to affordable and efficient cook stoves. Improving the affordability of these cook stoves will be achieved by providing stove suppliers with access to the CDM carbon market, and hence funds to initiate and implement improved cook stove activities. Specifically, the project will facilitate the establishment of a CDM PoA, and will support the strengthening of cook stove suppliers in the four countries. The project’s objective is to improve the livelihoods of poor households in East Africa by:

The project also aims at reducing indoor air pollution, and household resources (time and cash) spent on wood fuels for cooking, while at the same time reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, and hence mitigating climate change. We are looking for a self-motivated and qualified East African professional to join the ICSEA team.

Job Title: ICSEA Stove Support Facility, Uganda Country Representative

The overall purpose:  The role of Uganda Country Representative of the ICSEA Stove Support Facility is to publicise the benefits of joining the PoA to potential stove supplier organisations, and to support these applicants – businesses, manufacturers, importers, NGOs, women’s groups etc. Under the daily supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, based in the Uganda Carbon Bureau, the general functions and responsibilities of the job are related to supporting applicant stove supplier organisations so that they can participate in the ICSEA PoA.

Key responsibilities:

Person specifications/qualifications:

Job Summary:
This position calls on health care professionals in assigned sales territory and communicates product advantages, features and benefits and plays a vital role in fostering the Company’s reputation and image. Is responsible for selling and promoting Daiichi Sankyo products in a highly professional, ethical and knowledgeable manner. The goal of this position is to increase market share by influencing the prescribing habits of key physicians.

Responsibilities:
- Achieves or exceeds sales objectives through promotion of product features and benefits to physicians in assigned territory.
- Builds relationships with Office based Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, High decile anti- platelet writing physicians and key thought leaders by personally visiting offices and influencing physicians and healthcare providers to prescribe Daiichi Sankyo promoted products. Communicates product’s approved indications, advantages, features and benefits in both individual and group settings.
- Continually enhances product and disease state knowledge by participating in assigned training and completing outside reading. Keeps abreast of the products, applications, technical service, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with colleagues inside and outside of Daiichi Sankyo.
- Submits complete reports on-time and communicates matters that are relevant to the marketplace, competition and the Daiichi Sankyo marketing team to the District Manage
- Notifies the District Manager immediately of any product complaints on clinical results or on the physical properties of divisional products. Expedites the resolution of physician problems/complaints.
- Reviews territorial reports and maintains frequent correspondence with District Manager. Communicates daily with the data warehouse in submission/collection of call data. Utilizes reports and databases as instruments to achieve assigned goals.
- Transports materials (samples, visual aids, audio visual and other electronic equipment) up to 25 pounds into physician’s office.
- Maintains correspondence with co-promotion team members, to manage co-promotion responsibilities.

Requirements:
BS/BA Degree. Two or more years of pharmaceutical sales experience.

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Job Summary:
Calls on health care professionals in assigned sales territory and communicates product advantages, features and benefits, plays a vital role in fostering the Company's reputation and image. Is responsible for selling and promoting Daiichi Sankyo products in a highly professional, ethical and knowledgeable manner.

Requirements:
Achieves or exceeds sales objectives in assigned territory.

Builds relationships with physicians and key thought leaders and influencing physicians and healthcare providers to prescribe Daiichi Sankyo promoted products. Analyzes customer needs and interests. Complies with applicable laws in providing physicians with pharmaceutical samples and literature. Represents the Company in a highly professional and ethical manner, and fosters the Company's reputation and image. Continually enhances product and disease state knowledge by participating in assigned training and completing outside reading. Serves as a disease state expert and provides a high level of product expertise and customer service for all accounts. Carries out all sales and marketing programs including occasional evening and weekend events in the approved manner. Maintains all equipment and territorial records in the prescribed manner. Utilizes sales force automation system and other equipment to enhance impact of sales call and territory management. Transports materials (samples, visual aids, audio visual and other electronic equipment) up to 25 pounds into physician's office.

Education and Experience Requirements:
BS/BA.
Pharmaceutical sales experience with a background in cardiovascular medication preferred.

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