COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ADVISORS (3)
Duty Stations: Arua, Fort Portal and Mbale

BACKGROUND:
SNV is an international development organisation, created as a foundation in the Netherlands in 1963. We currently work in 32 countries in the world, most of them in Africa. SNV started working in Uganda in 1989. At present we work mainly in West Nile, Central, Rwenzori and North East regions. In partnership with Ugandan partners, UNICEF and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, SNV is implementing a Community Empowerment Programme with the following  objectives:

Increased productivity and incomes at household level

Improved food security: availability and access to quality food

Increased access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene at community and household levels

Improved quality of education at primary level through effective participation of parents in school gardens.

The initial programme focus will be in 750 schools and communities in the districts of Arua, Nebbi, Nwoya, Lira Soroti Bundibugyo, Kyenjojo and Kasese.

We are looking for competent, motivated, result-oriented individuals to fill the available vacancies.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The advisor will work in the SNV team to facilitate the implementation of the program together with all stakeholders.

The advisors will promote sustainable agriculture, using school gardens as an entry point. The advisor will work closely with the SNV WASH team to implement the programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate stakeholder engagements that bring together communities, local governments, economic actors and school administration to develop school gardens and other community empowerment solutions.

Facilitate the design and set up of good agriculture practice demonstration gardens in selected schools.

Facilitate the use of these demonstration sites to build the capacity of communities on innovative agronomy practices for increased household food security  Facilitate increased collective marketing by functional farmer economic groups.

Facilitate increased communities' access to quality extension services such as water supply, household sanitation and hygiene improvements, increase of house hold income Contribute to periodic research and data collection initiatives Build the capacity of local service providers to deliver the program objectives
Document interesting results and lessons learnt, including the process followed, identifying key success factors for scaling-up and the support supplied by SNV and UNICEF, and present study and research findings at relevant forums.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education and work experience:
Master’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies or equivalent.

Additional qualifications in value chain development or agronomy will be an added advantage.

Practical and demonstrable past experience implementing agriculture interventions at community level.

Practical experience in promoting farmer-friendly extension models such as farm field schools and other methodologies.

Proven knowledge and experience in facilitation of Multi- Stakeholder Platforms; producer group strengthening, good governance; social inclusion, gender;

Excellent teamwork, coaching and communication skills

At least 5 years of working experience preferably of which at least 3 years in a development organization that has been actively involved in livelihoods development.

Knowledge on WASH will be an added advantage Desired Start date: 1 September, 2011

Information for Application:

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please send your application letter and a brief CV (in English) by email to Doreen Kirungi (dkirungi@snvworld.org ) before 5.00 pm on 25th July, 2011 with an indication of your preferred duty station.

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Bank of Uganda invites qualified Ugandans to apply for the vacant positions. Below are the different positions to be applied for:

Banking Department
1. Head Customer Accounts Unit (1 Positions)
2. Head Internet Banking Support Unit (1 Position)
3. Head End of Day & Records Unit. (1 Position)
4. Head Cash Unit (Chief Cashier) (1 Position)
5. Cashiers (3 Positions)
6. Head Local Clearing Desk (1 Position)
7. Head Upcountry Clearing Desk (1 Position)
8. Head RTGS Payments Desk (1 Position)
9. Head L/Cs Desk (1 Position)

Currency Department
10. Head Technical Unit, Kampala ( 1 Position)
11. Head Records Unit, Kampala ( 1 Position)
12. Head Verification Unit, Kampala ( 1 Position)
13. Head Treasury Unit Jinja ( 1, Position)
14. Head Treasury Unit Mbarara, ( 1 Position)
15. Head Verification Unit , Mbarara
16. Head Treasury Unit, Mbale ( 1 Position)
17. Head Verification Unit, Gulu ( 1 Position)
18. Head verification Unit Masaka( 1 Position)
19. Head Verification Unit , Kabale ( 1 Position)
20. Head Verification Unit, Fortportal, ( 1 Postion)
21. Head Reconciliation unit ( 1 Position)

Human Resource department
22. Head Organization & Methods Unit ( 1 Position)
23. Head performance Management Desk ( 1 Position)
24. Head Establishment Desk ( 1 Position)

Payments and Settlements Department
25. Head End of Day Processing Section ( 1 Position)
26. Head Redemption Unit ( 1 Position)
27. Head LCs & Bills Processing unit ( 1 position)
28. Head Forex Payments & receipts Unit ( 1 Position)
29 Head Domestic Reconciliation unit ( 1 Position)

Internal Audit Department
30. Head Investigation and Assurance Unit ( 1 Position)
31. Head Information Systems Unit ( 1 Position)
32. Head Domestic Operations Unit ( 2 Positions)
33. Head Information Systems desk( 1 Position)
34. Head Domestic Operations Desk ( 1 Position)

Details of these Jobs are available on BOU website http://www.bou.or.ug/

Salary and Benefits for these positions are generous and active.

Applications must be accompanied by:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include the details of academic qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae should not exceed 3 (three) pages.
• Curriculum vitae should contain names of 3 ( three ) referees and their contacts
• Curriculum vitae should forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment application on the BOU website under careers in BOU.
• A help manual will be availed on the BOU website to guide users on the application procedures.
• The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
• Scanned copies of academic credentials, testimonials and professional training certificates MUST be attached in the applications for the positions.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director, human Resource Department,
Bank of Uganda
To reach not later than Friday, JULY 22nd, 2011
Management
July 01, 2011

Job Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO)

Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) is a registered community based organization that comprises of four communities of Bbiina, Mbuya, Nakulabye and Kireka. KAFOC works with children, families and communities to fight child poverty in all its manifestations including deprivation where children lack basic needs, exclusion where children are not allowed to participate in decision making and vulnerability at risk.

The Federation seeks to employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the position of Community Development Officer. The CDO will be part of the Community team that will plan, administer, coordinate and monitor all Federation sponsorship activities, programmes and project, mentor Community Volunteers, Children and Youth and Parents with a goal where children and youths are healthy, skilled and take part in their development agenda.
Position: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO)
Accountability/Reporting:
The position holder will report to the Area Program Officer (PO) and Community Chairperson.
Location: Mbuya community, Kampala Area.
Key Result Areas;
1. Capacity building of communities to be able to participate in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation
2. Develop a strong children and youth agency at the community level. • •
3. Resource Mobilization
4. Representation, Networking, and Advocacy
5. Process Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation
6. Observe Sponsor Relations standards in program delivery and Ensure integration of Child protection issues in the Sectoral project plans, and implementation.

Job requirement

Qualifications:
i) Academic: A minimum of Diploma in a related field as Education, Developmental Studies, Social work and Social Administration, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education or Community Leadership.
ii) Age: Must be 25-30 Years
Experience:
At least two years work experience in Community Development Project. Have a working knowledge of project planning and management, mobilization and capacity building skills, Experience working with nongovernmental and community based organizations.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, submit your handwritten application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional papers and Names of 3 Professional Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The Federation Chairperson
Kampala Area Federation of Communities
Plot 9 Mudeka Road
P.O.Box 22158, Kampala
OR
Hand deliver to Kampala Area Federation of Communities on Plot 9 Mudeka Road, Kampala. Closing date for receiving Applications is 5 pm on Monday 18th July 2011.
While we appreciate every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

OUR Client is a leading owner and operator of communications sites for wireless and broadcast industries and has operations in USA, Asia, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mexico etc and is now setting
operations in Uganda.

The client is looking for talented individuals to fill the following exciting roles:

1. KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
The Key Account Manager will work directly with our wireless carrier customers to understand their development and network expansion requirements. Working with the Head of Sales, the incumbent develops prospects and maintains customer relations and ensures consistent technical information flows between the
customer and our operations and finance teams. Specifically, the Key Account Manager obtains detailed information on customer build plans, quantifies site licensing opportunities, tracks the development of sites from initial inquiry to site on-air, and ensures that billing is accurate and is timely paid by the customer.

Qualifications:

• University degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in sales
• Telecommunications sales experience preferred

2. PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager will be responsible for the on time, to budget delivery of collocation projects on the Client’s portfolio. Reporting directly to the Implementation Manager, they will liaise closely with the Key Account Management team who are responsible for all customer liaisons. The PM will be an office based role, but require a good level of specialist technical knowledge.

Qualifications:

• University or Technical Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or Construction Management
• 2 or more years of experience in telecommunications site development project management.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• Legal and valid Driver’s License and safe driving record

3. IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER

The implementation manager is responsible for all activities related to turn key projects for customer installation. This position provides oversight to the Project Managers setting the direction, enforcing Policies, driving best practices and overseeing efficiency. The Project Managers work closely with the Head of implementation to ensure objectives are achieved for the Regions.

Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Diploma/Certificate in project management

Experience:

• 3+ years of construction and or compliance experience
• 2+ years in a Project Manager role overseeing multiple large scale projects.
• 3+ years of customer service experience
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• A working knowledge of safety and construction, the national electric code and appropriate building and zoning codes.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications industry
• 4+ years experience in cellular industry
• 4+ years experience in project management
• 3+ years experience working with generators, DC power and air conditioning maintenance

To view more details on the duties and responsibilities, qualifications and experience required for each position visit our website www.primepersonnel.com.

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please email your application letter and detailed CV
to hr@primepersonnel.com before or on Sunday, 17th July 2011 indicating the job title of your email.

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Job Title: Medical Clinical Officer

Background:
IDI received 5-year funding ending September 2013 for implementation of activities funded through the US Department of Health and Human Services/Centres for Disease Control Cooperative Agreement awarded for the Project “Building Capacity for Scaling up HIV/AIDS Services in the districts of Kibaale, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Masindi and Buliisa.”

This project facilitates collaboration between the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), other partners and the mentioned districts to build capacity of the districts’ health systems to enable them scale up HIV/AIDS services.

As part of the continued plan to implement the above objectives, IDI is in the process of recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Medical Clinical Officer.

1. Medical Clinical Officer- (1 position)

Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community health.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health professionals’ Council
• At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience
• Formal training in HIV/AIDS care and treatment for Clinical officers.
• Use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with patients in local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good clinical procedures and practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as working with district teams

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in drawing up schedules for the Short Team Technical Assistance Team (STTAT) in the District.
2. Conduct technical support supervision of HIV /AIDS activities in project supported Health facilities in the Districts.
3. Ensure the capacity of Health Workers in supported facilities is built through appropriate Continuous Professional Development sessions and Mentorship Programme.
4. Participate in the planning, budgeting and report generation for STTAT related activities.
5. Ensure quality in all activities conducted by the STTAT.
6. Participate in the quality management of HIV patients in the supported health facilities.
7. Communicate professionally in writing as well generation of reports.
8. Ensure that all activities pertaining to HIV prevention, care and treatment services are offered according to National policies and guidelines.
9. Any others responsibilities assigned by management in line within project scope of work

Key outputs:
• Improved quality of service provision in supported HIV clinics
• Improved linkages of HIV positive persons identified through HCT (both Community and PITC) to care.
• Regular support supervision visits, mentorship sessions and CME’s in all supported facilities.
• Participate in the process of accreditation of sites that are yet unaccredited for provision of Anti retroviral therapy services.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience, and training.

Qualified and interested persons may apply online at hr@idi.co.ug OR Send an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala.

The closing date for the applications is 22nd July 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NB: Candidates MUST be willing to work and live in Kibaale district.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in the USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. STRIDES for Family Health, one of MSH’s Projects in Uganda has a mandate to strengthen the capacity of health systems in fifteen (15) selected districts.

STRIDES now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist- based in Kampala

The CSR Specialist is responsible for providing support to increase and improve linkages between the STRIDES project and the private sector and ensuring that companies have a stake in contributing to the good health and well-being of their communities. S/he will explore CSR partnership and funding opportunities with private sector companies and identify mutual areas for support and/or collaboration.

S/he will develop the identified areas for partnerships into concepts and eventually into fundable projects, and monitors the implementation of such projects while providing regular feedback to STRIDES and the collaborating company on the results of the project. S/he performs a full range of programmatic, financial management, planning and monitoring functions which are critical to the smooth operation of the CSR private sector initiative. S/he will also manage the smooth fl ow of communication between the companies and STRIDES, and set up a system for recording relevant CSR contributions from collaborating companies in compliance with the applicable USAID regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Qualifications:
1) Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field.
2) At least five years work experience in resource mobilization and proposal development.
3) Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
4) Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse set of corporate companies, senior managers, and project partners.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala.
Or email to: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: Friday, July 22, 2011.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.

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World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy NGO dedicated to working with communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 27 districts of Uganda; “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is unsuitable. All employment is conditioned upon successful completion of background references, including criminal record checks. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following position.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Specialist – SPEAR Project
Report to: Chief of Party
Location: Kampala
Introduction:
The project; Supporting Public Sector workplaces to Expand Action and Responses against HIV/AIDS (SPEAR) is a five year USAID/PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy initiative led by World Vision in partnership with Research Triangle Institute (RTI). In collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), SPEAR aims to expand access to HIV prevention, treatment and care among public sector workers.
Role of the Position:
• To provide cutting edge leadership and technical guidance in project performance monitoring, evaluation and operations research for the SPEAR project
• Supervise research & data management staff Major responsibilities Leadership:
• Provide dynamic leadership in development and coordination of all monitoring, evaluation and research activities
• Actively participate within M&E networks, and collaboration with learning and research institutions to insure high quality, cutting edge M&E activities
Assessment, design and reporting:
• Lead assessments and operational research for contextual understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities and capacities, to guide programming and priority setting
• Lead the team in developing design documents and logical frameworks
• Adapt the Performance Monitoring System to remain consistent with the SPEAR framework and donor and MEEP reporting requirements
• Prepare project reports that meet World Vision, PEPFAR and USAID requirements

Monitoring:
• Support management and accountability through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information that confirms status of program activities
• Develop plans and user-appropriate quality tools and instruments for use at all levels
• Develop quality control systems needed to guarantee proper management of information and data
• Train staff and stakeholders in use of tools and data

Evaluations:
• Insure ToR’s for evaluations are in line with desired information outcomes and that final reports are of a high standard displaying a level of analysis that is interesting and relevant to both SPEAR and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Degree in Public Health, Social Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related field. Further training in M&E will be an added advantage
• Effective communication and training skills
• Experience of not less than 3 years in monitoring & Evaluation work in a humanitarian/NGO setting
• Experience with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs
• Experience in establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human
Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 22nd July, 2011
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted. (Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in the USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. STRIDES for Family Health, one of MSH’s Projects in Uganda has a mandate to strengthen the capacity of health systems in fifteen (15) selected districts.

STRIDES now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist- based in Kampala

The CSR Specialist is responsible for providing support to increase and improve linkages between the STRIDES project and the private sector and ensuring that companies have a stake in contributing to the good health and well-being of their communities. S/he will explore CSR partnership and funding opportunities with private sector companies and identify mutual areas for support and/or collaboration.

S/he will develop the identified areas for partnerships into concepts and eventually into fundable projects, and monitors the implementation of such projects while providing regular feedback to STRIDES and the collaborating company on the results of the project. S/he performs a full range of programmatic, financial management, planning and monitoring functions which are critical to the smooth operation of the CSR private sector initiative. S/he will also manage the smooth fl ow of communication between the companies and STRIDES, and set up a system for recording relevant CSR contributions from collaborating companies in compliance with the applicable USAID regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Qualifications:
1) Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field.
2) At least five years work experience in resource mobilization and proposal development.
3) Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
4) Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse set of corporate companies, senior managers, and project partners.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala.
Or email to: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: Friday, July 22, 2011.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified University Graduates to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service  Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Thursday, 11th August, 2011.

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Job Title:District Support officer
The district support officer reports to district support coordinator. He or she must be responsible of liaising with other NEMA Departments, central and local government Agencies, private sector.

Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Natural Resource Management, environment Sciences or environment management disciplines
• Post Graduate training in Development planning and community mobilization will be added advantage

Experiences
• At least 5 years experience in the field of local government and community development programs

Key competences/ skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ethics standard management
• High level of integrity
• Presentation Skills

Age not less than 30
Remuneration for the above positions is attractive.
Applicants should submit applications in their own hand writing and deliver by hand or through post and enclose copies of testimonials and should include o and A Level Certificates and A detailed curriculum Vitae including 3 referees

Age not less than 30

Addressed to

The executive Director
The National Management Authority
NEMA House , plot 17/19/21, Jinja road
P.O BOX 22255,KAMPALA
To reach the above addressed by 5 pm 27th July 2011

Note
The job title should be printed on top of the left hand corner of the envelope
Applicants should heard from us by 31 October

Job Title: HIV Support & Treatment Specialist

Chemonics International, a Washington DC based consulting ', firm, seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time Care. Support & \ Treatment Specialist position for the Technical Management Agent j for Civil Society Fund (CSF TMA) project. The purpose of the CSF is to bring together multiple donor funds and disperse grants to civil society that are aligned with national plans and decision taking • processes and enable an effective, scaled up, and comprehensive i response to HIV/AIDS and OVC. The TMA Project works in close | partnership with the CSF Steering Committee (SC). .Uganda AIDS I Commission (UAC), Financial Management Agent (FMA), Monitoring ; and Evaluation Agent (MEA). and other key partners within the CSF. i The role of the CSF TMA includes building technical and institutional j capacities of the CSF sub-grantees; strengthening the operations of the CSF; providing technical support for the monitoring and management of CSF grants; establishing effective and transparent partnering mechanisms within the sub-grantees; strengthening technical and institutional capacities of sub-grantees to plan, manage, coordinate and improve delivery of quality services.

This position is based in Kampala. Uganda and requires relevant work experience and appropriate educational background, as outlined.

Position Description:
The Care, Support and Treatment Specialist has depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience to fulfill the technical requirements of the position. This is a professional position. The main responsibility is to provide technical assistance lo the project in the area of HIV care, support, and treatment.

Responsibilities/Duties:
1. Oversee project activities in HIV care, support and treatment:
a) Review grantee progress reports and write HIV care, treatment and support related sections in a variety of CSF reports.
b) Provide technical and institutional supportive supervision to allocated CSOs during the bi annual joint support supervision exercises, targeted support supervision and off site/desk support.
c) Lead the quarterly analyzing of HIV care, support and treatment data from the GIS and the CSF databases to provide evidence based information to improve the programs of the HIV/AIDS sub grantees
(J) Identify and disseminate HIV care, treatment and support related IEC/BCC materials; policies and guidelines.
e) Supervise HIV care, support and treatment related subcontractors contracted.
2. Provide HIV care, support and treatment related input into annual reviews and subsequent work plans development,
3. Provide input in the development, renewal and closeout of existing and potential CSF awards.
4. Adapt, disseminate, and operationalize technical resource materials for each technical area in HIV care, support and treatment
5. Provide input into the design and implementation of project operational studies (best practices, lessons learned, etc.)
Reporting:
The Care. Support and Treatment Specialist will report to the CSF TMA Senior Technical Advisor.

Job requirement

Required Experience and Academic Qualifications:

The proposed candidate must have:-
1. Degree in Medicine Post graduate training in public health or medicine is an added advantage
2. At least five years experience in HIV care, support and treatment programs
3. At least five years experience in building capacities of CSOs providing HIV care, support and treatment services.
4. Excellent analytical and writing skills with particular emphasis on proposal and report writing
5. Experience working on donor funded HIV care, support and treatment programs

How to apply

Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their electronic application in US Word or pdf file with a CV, 3 references and a brief cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the position to: csftmarecnjtt@C5f.Qr.uj. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and the deadline for submitting applications is Monday July 18, 2011 at 5:00pm Please note that receipt of application does not guarantee any position with the Technical Management Agent for Civil Society Fund.

Job Title: Software Engineer

Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.Sbn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis' infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis."
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective .manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the following positions;

Job Title: Software Engineer

-REF No UM/IT/01/07/11
Reports to: Software System Manager
Job purpose:
UMEME want to recruit a senior software engineer with extensive domain knowledge in the electricity distribution and retail sector, to support and implement software enhancements, application interfaces, corporate report¬ing, and other software related activities as required.

The Role
• Develop and implement software enhancements for data warehousing, reporting, e-Services and corporate web.
• Provide and manage related documentation
• Prepare and implement interface specification for a variety of applications including pre-payments, AMR, corporate web. billing and finance.
• Meet and deliver against tight deadlines
The Person
The software development manager wilt
• Have a Degree in Computer Science c- related discipline Have at least 5 years experience in software development
• Be a proficient programmer with extensive Oracle development expertise.
• Be capable and competent in preparing business and technical specifications and related documentation.

The Package
• A one year contract with potential for extension
• Excellent salary to commensurate with experience and a good overall benefits package
• A challenging but rewarding performance scheme
• Full mobilization and repatriation expenses

Job requirement

The following attributes would be advantageous
Strong Oracle development experience
• Technical knowledge of Oracle, SQL and C programming language
• Web development expertise using the following technologies Java script. JSR SPRING, HIBERNATE, and PENTAHO String database modeling and process design skills
• Reporting expertise with Oracle reports, ETL and Pentaho Bl. Operating systems. AIX, MS Windows and Linux

How to apply

How to apply
If you fill you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please submit your CV which should include basic bio data and should not exceed two A4 pages and should focus on the requirements set out under "The Person" above to the Head Of Human Resources-Lugogo or email recruit.
hr@umeme.co.ug or post your application to P.O.Box 23841,
Kampala.
Applications should be received by 05:00 Friday 15th July 2011

UMEME is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Influence peddling will lead to automatic disqualification

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have at least a Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Human Resource Management or Social Sciences with Human Resource as an option. They should have at least 3 years working experience in either Administration or Human Resources roles in government or a reputable organization.

Job requirement

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the posts below.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE/HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER [1 post]
Age: 25 - 35 years Salary scale: EB5

Duties
• Will be responsible to the Deputy Secretary, Administration and Human Resource for:
• Supervising work of support staff.
• Scheduling pool vehicles according to needs and monitoring their fuel allocation.
• Supervising stores.
• Supervising transport for ferrying exam materials seasonally to cover all districts in the country.
• Handling claims pertaining to staff terms of service.
• Supervising Registries.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department

How to apply

The applicants should include the title of the post, detailed curriculum vitae, and photocopies of certificates, postal address and telephone contact of your three referees.

Typed or handwritten applications on A4 paper should be submitted to:
The Executive Secretary,
Uganda National Examinations Board,
P.O. Box 7066 Kampala to be received not later than 29th July 2011.

All posts bear attractive salary package which includes Housing Allowance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY WALTER REED PROJECT (MUWRP)

The Makerere University Walter-Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-governmental, non-profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 by a memorandum of understanding between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the advancement of Military Medicine and Makerere University for purposes of undertaking medical research in development of HIV vaccines and has recently increased its portfolio to include vaccines for Ebola and Marburg in addition to surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses in humans and animals.

Position Title: Office Administrative Assistant

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 A degree in humanitarian studies, or it's equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years experience at the Front Desk.
Excellent telephone manners.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized, sensitive to detail and self motivated.
High level of integrity
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Receive Volunteers/Visitors and put them in contact with appropriate person/department.
Receive incoming calls cheerfully and courteously and direct them to the appropriate staff members.
Take messages accurately and refer to person/department involved.
Keep written log of all messages, visitors, deliveries etc
Receive mail, packages etc and refer to designated locations.
Maintain an awareness of the location of personnel and activities of the Project so as to be able to make accurate referrals.
Maintenance of the reception area in a clean and professional manner.
Assist in preparation of meetings and trainings when requested.
Assist in up-dating the office notice board.
Assist MUWRP staff with photocopying services.
Ensure that Laboratory and clinic coats are cleaned and delivered on time.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisors.

Applications, including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and letters from two referees should be addressed to the;

The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Plot 42, Nakasero Road, P.O Box 16524, Kampala

Not later than May 25, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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