New Post

Rss

Showing posts with label Specialists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Specialists. Show all posts
11 November 2014
no image

Several NGO Jobs - CLTS Specialists at International Relief and Development (IRD)


Organisation: International Relief and Development (IRD)International Relief and Development (IRD), is a non-profit organization specializing in international development and humanitarian assistance in over 40 countries. IRD works with a wide range of partners to design and implement programs in the areas of health, economic development, relief, infrastructure, civil society, and food security. IRD will be implementing an anticipated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program in Uganda.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidates for the CLTS Specialists jobs should possess related Bachelor’s degreesA minimum of five years’ experience implementing CLTS activities and certifying ODF communities across various regions of Uganda. Past exposure and experience with gender mainstreaming of community development activities and/or a focus on integrating youth with community programming an asset.All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their updated CVs, clearly specifying in the subject line of your email the position for which you are applying for to: irduganda@irdglobal.org.
12 May 2014
no image

Several East African Development Bank (EADB) Jobs - Risk Management Specialists


Organisation: East African Development Bank (EADB)Reports to: Manager Risk and ComplianceThe East African Development Bank (EADB) is an international development finance institution, whose mandate is to promote the sustainable economic development of East Africans. Shareholders of the EADB are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other international financial institutions.Job Summary: The EADB Risk Management Specialists will be responsible for improving Risk identification, measurement, monitoring and control through setting appropriate Risk policies and procedures, development of adequate Risk measurement models and providing of Risk advice to management on new activities and projects.  They will also be responsible for monitoring Operational Risk arising out of handling market risks and financial Ratios.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Review and formulate risk management policies and ensure that appropriate systems, procedures, limits and guidelines are in place to implement those policies so as to pre-empt and avert financial stresses and crises.Establish a comprehensive market risk framework, including market risk methodologyInterpret market risk policies and ensure correct application.  Develop and apply market risk assessment systems as they apply to DFIs.Identify, monitor and report market and counterparty risk exposures arising from treasury investment and funding operations.Provide clear briefings of current events and issues to management.  Perform ad-hoc analyses around the business (including notable new transactions) in order to assist management decision makingRegularly engage in dialogue with unit heads around market risk appetite, risk limits and individual large and complex transactionsQuantitatively evaluate treasury risk positions (mark-to-market or mark-to-model) including internally and externally managed investment portfolios, derivative portfolios, structured bond issuance and related swap transactions.Promote the application of advanced risk analytics to measure and monitor risk exposures and enhance the methodology and process to reflect new market development, risk policies, and technologies.Monitor changes of counterparties’ credit ratings, undertaking credit researches and analyses and evaluating the valuation methodologies for credit risk.Prepare regular management reports on the performance of investment operations and related attribution analysis and contribute to the formulation of investment policy.Assist in the maintenance and implementation of analytical systems and reporting requirements of market and treasury risk to enhance the timeliness and accuracy of information to end-users.Initiate progress opportunities for process improvements; enhance accuracy and completeness of market risk metrics, and advance cross-regional and product analysis.Compile and produce report risk metrics (including Stress Testing, Historical Simulation, VaR Analysis)Work on regulatory driven market risk exercisesAssist in supervising the Back Office functions related to investment and funding activities by ensuring a timely and accurate confirmation of Deposits and swap transactions and a correct capturing of the trade terms and conditions.Monitor prompt settlement of deals by Back Office with regard to receipt and payment of funds contracted.Follow up on regular reconciliation of bank accounts to ensure no unauthorised transaction has occurred.Conduct regular checks and confirm to the management the correctness of application of rules and ratios arrived in respect of the following: Liquidity Ratio, Capital Adequacy, Debt/Equity Ratio, Translation Risk Revaluation and Other Financial RatiosPerform any other duties as assigned by Management.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The applicant should possess a good Master’s and Bachelor’s degree qualification in Risk Management or Finance (or equivalent)Professional qualification such as CFA will be an added advantage.Demonstrably numerateExtensive knowledge of financial markets, preferably in credit and interest rates (including derivatives).  Broad interest in markets essentialGood knowledge and understanding of risk sensitivities and P&L driversHave a good understanding of the fundamentals of trading.Excellent technical skills (Risk methodology/Products/Systems)Have good programming abilities and knowledge of MS Excel (with VBA preferred)Strong analytical & quantitative skills, experience and working knowledge in statisticsExcellent written and spoken communication skillsExceptional analytical skillsProactive and able to work independentlyPossess the ability to manage own workloadLateral thinker and commitment to getting things doneDetail focused and Strong team playerIf you are a national of one of the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned job role, please send your application via email, quoting the position on the subject of the email or cover letter.  The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that you are applying for and the detailed CV should highlight relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees. The applications should be addressed to:.P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.keDeadline: Wednesday 21 May 2014For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com  or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
05 May 2014
no image

Jobs in Uganda, Education Specialists in Kampala and Ndola,Uganda Jobs,

no image

Jobs in Uganda, at Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) 2 Positions,Education Specialists

30 November 2011
no image

Specialists -Health, Education, Water and Sanitation and Livelihoods

Requirements * Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in at least one of the sectors listed above * Masters' degree in a relevant field minimum qualification * Related experience in a developing country context working in the international development sector in at least one of the fields listed above * Fluency in English; Fluency in Spanish ...

Functions: ConsultingPosition Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Government / MilitaryExperience: min. 5 years

View the original article here

no image

Specialists in Agricultural Development Projects

General Position Description Fintrac is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to be part of one or more upcoming bids expected from USAID in Uganda. The projects will focus on improved agricultural productivity , livelihood development, local capacity-building, community-level organizations, and gender equality in agriculture. Among the positions will be...

Functions: ConsultingPosition Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Government / MilitaryExperience: min. 10 years

View the original article here

26 November 2011
no image

Land Administration and Conflict Resolution Specialists, Uganda

Land Administration and Conflict Resolution Specialists, Uganda

Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity and Peace (SAFE) Project

International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since 1978, IRG has completed over 850 contracts in over 140 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources – human, physical, environmental, and financial. Please visit our website at www.irgltd.com to learn more about IRG.

Announcement: 

IRG seeks professionals with experience in land administration, peace building, conflict resolution and mitigation, for both long- and short-term positions under the anticipated USAID-funded SAFE project in Uganda.  The SAFE project is designed to strengthen mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity primarily in Northern and Central Uganda.  We are looking for expressions of interest from qualified professionals in the following areas:

Public Information (with background in radio programming)Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (with experience in court annexed arbitration and mediation)Land Tenure LawLand and Mineral Rights LawLand Registry, Land Records, and Land RecordingLand and Oil Mineral RightsLand-Use and Land MarketGeographic Information Systems/Global Positioning System (GIS/GPS)Gender and Land Tenure (with experience in customary and statutory law)Monitoring and Evaluation (with experience in Collaborating, Learning and Adapting activities)

Qualified Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Experience working on peace building, conflict resolution and mitigation, and land administration programsRelevant and recent experience in Uganda and/or region (Horn and East Africa)Experience working on donor-funded development programs (USAID experience preferred)Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred (in relevant field)Experience in conflict/post-conflict environmentsFluency in English required; knowledge of local languages highly desirable

To submit an expression of interest:  Please send a current resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and indicating availability to . Place “Uganda – SAFE Positions” in the subject line.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing to include background checks.


View the original article here

15 September 2011
no image

Construction Specialists for placement in Kampala, Uganda


View the original article here