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Our client, the Embassy of Den mark/Danida, is seeking to recruit a competent Ugandan to fill the following job position.
Job Title: Senior Programme Advisor – Agriculture and Rural Development.
Job Purpose:
To contribute to the development of Uganda’s agriculture sector within the national policy framework and to manage Danida’s support to the public agricultural sector and the Northern Uganda agricultural livelihood programmes.

Key Responsibilities:
• To manage the public sector agriculture component of the U-Growth programme.
• To maintain an active and dynamic policy dialogue with
Government and other stakeholders, including proactive
participation in the Agriculture Development Partners
Group and the Food Security Group in the area of public
sector agriculture..
• To coordinate Danida activities in order to ensure harmonization, alignment and identification of areas where Danida can contribute to the development of the agriculture sector by working closely with other development partners.
• To carry out analytical work in relation to the agricultural sector in Uganda and prepare strategic input to ensure efficient and effective support to the sector.
• To ensure that all relevant cross cutting activities (gender, environment, occupational health and safety, good governance and HIV/AIDS, climate change) are integrated in the implementation process of the sector programmes.
• To manage the two agricultural livelihood programmes in Northern Uganda and dialogue with project managers and-key implementing partners at various levels.
« To document and communicate results of the agriculture programmes.
• To contribute to the public diplomacy efforts of the Embassy.
• To serve as focal point for Danish Research activities.

Note:
« Application forms can be down loaded from the aikan” website: www.aikanhr.com or picked up from the aikan offices.
• The completed application form must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV with 3 references, cover letter, and photocopies of academic credentials.
• Please hand-deliver the application to the aikan offices or email them as attachments to info@aikanhr.com.
• Closing date for submission is 4:30pm on Thursday 24?1 May, 2012
• Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
aikan Human Resource Consultants
2 Bandali Close, Bugolobi. Kagga House Annex, 1? Floor
Tel: 0414 505318; 0312 264664

Our client, the Embassy of Den mark/Danida, is seeking to recruit a competent Ugandan to fill the following job position.
Job Title: Senior Programme Advisor – Agriculture and Rural Development.
Job Purpose:
To contribute to the development of Uganda’s agriculture sector within the national policy framework and to manage Danida’s support to the public agricultural sector and the Northern Uganda agricultural livelihood programmes.

Key Responsibilities:
• To manage the public sector agriculture component of the U-Growth programme.
• To maintain an active and dynamic policy dialogue with
Government and other stakeholders, including proactive
participation in the Agriculture Development Partners
Group and the Food Security Group in the area of public
sector agriculture. .
• To coordinate Danida activities in order to ensure harmonization, alignment and identification of areas where Danida can contribute to the development of the agriculture sector by working closely with other development partners.
• To carry out analytical work in relation to the agricultural sector in Uganda and prepare strategic input to ensure efficient and effective support to the sector.
• To ensure that all relevant cross cutting activities (gender, environment, occupational health and safety, good governance and HIV/AIDS, climate change) are integrated in the implementation process of the sector programmes.
• To manage the two agricultural livelihood programmes in Northern Uganda and dialogue with project managers and-key implementing partners at various levels.
« To document and communicate results of the agriculture programmes.
• To contribute to the public diplomacy efforts of the Embassy.
• To serve as focal point for Danish Research activities.

Qualification:
• A minimum of a Master’s Deg/ee” in Agriculture «or Agricultural Economics or Development Economics or Public Administration with a focus on Rural Development or Agriculture.
Experience;
• Minimum of 10 years’ post graduate progressive

working experience in programme, strategy, policy and management within Uganda’s agriculture sector, either with a large International NGO, UN Organization or Diplomatic Representation.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of agricultural sector development in Uganda and the region including the associated political, economic dimensions and key stakeholders involved.
• Sound knowledge of good practice in development aid and processes.
• Good analytical skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
Behavioral Competencies:
• Ability to think at a strategic level.
• Able to analyze current and future needs.
• Ability to work independently and execute decisions in line with strategic and general Danida guidelines.
• An understanding of cultural differences in the world of development.
• Ability to adjust to different settings.
• Able to work in a team.
• Ability to initiate processes.
• Ability to deliver results.
• Flexibility towards circumstances.
• Professional integrity.

Note:
« Application forms can be down loaded from the aikan” website: www.aikanhr.com or picked up from the aikan offices.
• The completed application form must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV with 3 references, cover letter, and photocopies of academic credentials.
• Please hand-deliver the application to the aikan offices or email them as attachments to info@aikanhr.com.
• Closing date for submission is 4:30pm on Thursday 24?1 May, 2012
• Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
aikan Human Resource Consultants
2 Bandali Close, Bugolobi. Kagga House Annex, 1? Floor
Tel: 0414 505318; 0312 264664

AGE: 28 YEARS AND ABOVE

 DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner/Rural Water Supply for performing the following duties:

• Assisting in the formulation and review of national policies and strategies for the water sector and sanitation sub-sector.

• Assisting in the formulation of national plans and project proposals for water and sanitation.

• Facilitating the development of materials for communication, promotion and public awareness campaigns and dissemination of water and sanitation sub-sector activities.

• Providing technical advice and support to Local Governments and private sector actors engaged in the management of water resources and provision of water and sanitation services.

• Giving support in the organization and coordination of meetings of the water sub-sector working group, policy committee, joint sector reviews and other key entities.

• Analyzing, compiling and consolidating of data and reports for the water and sanitation sub-sector and preparing quarterly, half yearly and annual reports for the sub-sector.

• Assisting in the development of a management information system (MIS) for the water and sanitation sub-sector and ensuring that it is properly maintained and is operational at all times.

• Assisting in the compilation and consolidation of the water and sanitation annual and quarterly plans and budgets (rural water & sanitation, urban water supply, water for production and water resources management) for approval by the relevant authorities.

• Ensuring development of a communication system and related procedures for DWD/DWRM (MWE).

• Collaborating and coordinating with the sector social scientist – DWD/MWE to ensure that gender concerns are incorporated in all water and sanitation sub-sector activities.

• Assisting in the fulfillment of the administrative role of the head of section which may include, but not limited to performance appraisal of staff and coaching, mentoring and training of subordinate staff.

• Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.

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Rural Community Consulting is a Consultancy, Training, Research and Resource Organization. Our Vision is to serve the Rural Community through its Partners and Enhance its Capacity to uplift its community members Health, Wealth and Well being.

To this end we seek to enlist the services of consultants and trainers for our database

Role: Training Associates

Ref: HC/02/12

Reporting To: Community Projects Advisor

Location: Eldoret (With Travel to Outside Towns)

Terms: Contract

Areas of Interest: Peace Building & Conflict Management, Public Health, Agri-Business Management, Grant Management, Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Gender and Youth Development

Responsibilities

Education

By 29-03-12 5.00 pm.

1. A cover letter clearly indicating on the subject line your area of interest as

2. A copy of your resume with four reference contacts

3. A copy of your highest awarded education certificate

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Rural Community Consulting is a Consultancy, Training, Research and Resource Organization. Our Vision is to serve the Rural Community through its Partners and Enhance its Capacity to uplift its community members Health, Wealth and Well being.

To this end we seek to enlist the services of consultants and trainers for our database

Role: Consulting Partners
Ref: HC/01/12
Reporting To: Community Projects Advisor
Location: Eldoret (With Travel to Outside Towns)
Terms: Contract

Areas of Interest: Peace Building & Conflict Management, Public Health, Agri-Business Management, Grant Management, Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Gender and Youth Development

Responsibilities

Education

By 29-03-12 5.00 pm.

1. A cover letter clearly indicating on the subject line your area of interest as

2. A copy of your resume with four reference contacts

3. A copy of your highest awarded education certificate

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Job Title: Head of Procurement and disposal Unit

MAIN TASK: To provide efficient, effective and timely procurement services to REA and ensure total compliance with the PPDA Act arid Regulations and Procurement Requirements of Development Partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
a) Provide the necessary management and leadership to the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) to perform its functions efficiently, effectively, promptly and in accordance with the required procurement guidelines.
b) Facilitate the formulation of an overall procurement strategy for REA and ensure its implementation.
c) To provide the necessary guidance for compliance with the obligations of the PPDA Act and Regulations and other Guidelines for Projects funded under multilateral and bilateral financing agreements
d) To be responsible for the preparation and periodic updating of annual or muiti annual procurement plans in consultation with other technical departments in REA and ensure that the procurement plan is integrated with the work plans and the Financial Budgets.
e) In consultation with user departments, initiate the procurement process and coordinate the preparation of Terms of Reference, Statement of Requirements, Specifications and Bid documents for the procurement activities under REA.
f) Establish and maintain a simplified Procurement Tracking System for monitoring of the procurement activities, contracts' register and procurement/contracts status Reports etc.
g) Establish and maintain a database of pre-qualified suppliers and shortlists of consultants and periodically update based on responses received to the REA's advertisements and consult¬ant requests;
h) Participate in the evaluation of bids and proposals and take the lead role in providing procurement technical guidance to the evaluation committees.
i) Ensure timely receipt of the goods and consultant's monthly status reports. Track and monitor the ordering process, and ensure that the requests and deliveries are within the contract terms and conditions.
j) Manage all disposals in line with the PPDA Act and/ require¬ments of Development Partners where applicable.
k) Provide effective staff supervision; including planning, monitor¬ing, developing and evaluation of their performance on a regular basis.
I) To carry-out any other tasks) as may be deemed necessary by REA management.

Job requirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS; Education
a) A good Bachelors degree in Procurement and Supply Chain/Logistics Management from a recognized University, OR
b) Any good Bachelors Degree and Full Professional Qualification in a Procurement Related Discipline e.g. CIPS
c) Post Graduate Qualification in a related discipline will be an added advantage.

Key Experience
a) A minimum of. 5 years working experience in a busy Procurement Office, 2 of which should be at the level of Head PDU
b) Extensive working knowledge of the PPDA Act and Regulations and Procurement Requirements of Development Partners like World Bank, SIDA, NORAD, JICA etc.

Key skills and competences:
a) Problem analysis and problem solving.
b) People skills (internal and external).
c) Effective communication.
d) Report writing.
e) Stress tolerance,
f) High level of computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.

How to apply

If you are interested in any of the above positions please submit your applications which should include cover letter, CV, names and addresses of 3 reputable referees and copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials by 14th March 2011 to;

The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
10th Floor Workers House 1 Pilkington Road
P.O. Box 7317,
Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: EDUCATION OFFICER
The Job holder will be expected to provide professional support to partners in the field of education, mainly for pastoralist and other marginalized people.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop pastoralist education program for Uganda including resource mobilization
• Ensure quality learning, teaching process, attractive learning environment and successful completion and transition of pupils
• Integrate economic empowerment in education including economic activities and adult literacy
• Provide technical/professional support to partners for quality educational programming
• Develop a range of initiatives which will strengthen the existing support systems for children within communities and develop an environment which supports children’s well being;
• Represent IIRR on issues relating to Pastoralist Education in Uganda and provide appropriate support to the local education set-ups in the development of national initiatives for pastoralist communities;
• Work closely with the regional Education Advisor and field staff in reviewing and documenting program outcomes;

Qualifications:
• Degree in Education, Master’s degree holders are preferred with deep understanding of issues in education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in education work in similar organizations.
• Working knowledge of community based initiatives in pastoralists and region.
• Proven experience in facilitation, funds mobilization and proposal writing.
• Experience in participatory action research, conducting studies and data analysis and documentation.
• Sound competency in written English and competent in the use of IT.

How to apply
Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 04 March 2011: Human Resources Manager, Email: recruitment@iirr.org,
iirr@utlonline.co.ug Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IIRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IIRR Plot 6 Charles Lwanga Road, Ntinda, P.O. Box 35536, Kampala

Job Title: Manager, Risk Management and Assurance
Reports: General Manager, Risk Management and Compliance
Role: Design and maintain a system, for identifying, quantifying and monitoring of risks within the Bank and carrying out quality assurance for all Banks' process as per risk division policy and procedures.

Key Result Areas:
• Draw up and implement an assurance action plan for the Bank as per the risk division policies and procedures.
• Implement bank-wide procedures for risk identification, measurement, control, monitoring and report on emerging-risks from time to time.
• Monitor credit risks through evaluating and reporting on the trends in the bank's credit portfolio mix, credit policy and procedures.
• Review branch risk reports and Key control self assessment forms for Head office functions, equinox data on operational losses and Internal Audit reports and com¬pile a risk Matrix for the Bank.
• Coordinate the development of mitigation plans for all risks identified and monitor the implementation of the plant and movement of the risks as per the Bank risk management frame work.
• Monitor liquidity risk through evaluating how well the bank is meeting its short-term obligations by reviewing liquidity ratios in line with treasury policy and the banks risk management program.
• Monitoring Operational Risk in all bank branches and divisions through evaluating and reporting on people, systems, processes and external events.
Bank

Required competencies and experience

• An Honor's degree in Commerce, Business Ad ministration, Economics and other relevant courses from a recognized University
• Post Graduate qualification's in banking/Financial Management or other relevant field
• Qualification in integrated Enterprise Risk Management
• At least 5years hands on banking experience at a managerial level in large financial institutions
• High degree of integrity as the job entails handling very confidential information.
• Experience in research.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage numerous deliverables in a timely and effective manner
• Good knowledge of Banking Practices
• He /she must be willing to work anywhere in the Country where his / her services may be required.

Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply. Download an Application employment form from www.centenarybank.co.ug, fill it and enclose detailed CV Certified copies of all Academic transcripts, Certificates and Testimonials, day-time telephone contact, postal and email address of both applicant, and three competent referees not later than 20th December, 2010 at 5pm to:

The General Manager, Human Resources
Centenary Rural Development
P.O Box 1892 KAMPALA

Only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants who will not have heard from us within 6 weeks of closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Role:
To monitor market conditions, highlight vulnerability to potential adverse market events, and develop instruments to quantify potential exposures and propose mitigation plans as per the Banks' objectives, and risk management guidelines.

Key Result Areas:
• Analyze Bank's market position and running figures through modeling techniques to find value at risk (VAR) measurements as per the risk management framework.
• Monitor the activities of treasury dealers and all front office risk-takers to ensure that market risk arising from day-to-day trading positions are managed as per the Banks' objectives
• Make recommendations to the development of new products, review of old products and trading strategies to ensure that they address the identified risks in the market.
• Assess the appropriateness of pricing and valuation models within the context of the business
• Study the global and local capital markets and anticipate new emerging risks, forecast and monitor market trends.
• Prepare and submit regular reports outlining the findings, recommendations and ideas for improvement to mitigate the identified market risks.

Required competences and experience
• An Honor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics and other relevant courses from a recognized University
• Post Graduate qualification's in Marketing/ banking/Financial Management or other relevant field
• At least 3 years hands on banking experience in a large financial institution
• Formal qualification in Integrated Enter¬prise Risk Management
• High degree of integrity as the job entails handling very confidential information.
• Demonstrated experience in research work
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage numerous deliverables in a timely and effective manner
• Good knowledge of Banking Practices
• He /she must be willing to work anywhere in the Country where his / her services may be required.

Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply. Download an Application employment form from www.centenarybank.co.ug, fill it and enclose detailed CV Certified copies of all Academic transcripts, Certificates and Testimonials, day¬time telephone contact, postal and email address of both applicant, and three competent referees not later than 20th December, 2010 at 5pm to:

The General Manager, Human Resources
Centenary Rural Development
P.O Box 1892 KAMPALA

Only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants who will not have heard from us within 6 weeks of closing date should consider their ap¬plications unsuccessfu

Position: Office Attendant
Ensuring that the office is well attended to and reports to the Manager Finance and Administration

Terms of Reference
? Ensuring that offices are clean and orderly
? Assisting the Secretary to the Manager Finance arid Administration with filing work
? Collect, deliver messages and documents to their destinations as directed by supervisors
? Preparing and serving office refreshments
? Photocopy, bind and fax documents as directed by supervisors
? Assisting the receptionist with guiding visitors
? Any other duties as may be assigned by supervi?sors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
? Minimum of Ordinary Level Certificate with at least 4 passes and a credit in English or equivalent qualification
? A qualification in areas related to customer care/ hospitality would be an added advantage
? At least 4 years experience in related work in a reputable organization or project

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A hand written application together with a CV and copies of academic transcript and certificates should be submitted to the address below by 5.00pm on Friday 24, September 2010

Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot I Pilkington Road Workers' House
10th Floor Southern Wing
PO Box 7317, Kampala.
Please note that only short listed applicants shall be contacted

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