Medecins Sans Frontieres, (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. MSF-FRANCE is recruiting for its activities in Adjumani district suitable candidates for the position of:

Medical Doctor and Clinical Officer based in Adjumani

General Duties include:

-    Conduct minor medical procedures in effective manner – lumbar punctures, taps, etc. – while utilizing universal precautions with all patients during procedures and examinations

General Qualifications:

-    Medical Doctor Diploma or Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognised institution

-    Registration with the Medical Council or Allied Health Professionals Council

-    Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, experience with HIV is a plus

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 28th March 2014
Job details:
Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established in 1992 by a Statute of Parliament, to coordinate and harmonize the national response to HIV/AIDS.

One of the core functions of UAC is “to establish an information base on HIV and AIDS in Uganda” that will “collect, analyze, and disseminate information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its consequences.” To do so, UAC set up the National AIDS Documentation and Information Centre (NADIC) in 1994, to act as a national HIV and AIDS information hub with the necessary capacity to fulfill its role and contribute to evidence-based policy, programming and decisions making by major players.

We are recruiting long term technical assistance to support the following functions at the Commission.

Job Title: Publications/Audio Visual Officer

The overall purpose of the Technical Assistance (TA) is to support production of information and communication products , facilitate the popularization of AIDS competence and strengthen and build capacity of the human resource in NADIC for two years.

Reports to:

Director Planning, and Strategic Information

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop HIV/AIDS information/knowledge management policies, strategies and plans;

• Enable and facilitate knowledge sharing communities and networks;

• Develop and review tools, standards and methods for information collection and management;

• Support production of HIV/AIDS audio-visual material;

• Develop publications/ Information materials for the HIV/AIDS response

Person specifications:

1. Qualifications:

• A first degree in mass communication / Information science from a credible institution

• A post graduate degree in communication.

2. Experience:

• Experience of 3- 5 years in a public or private reputable organization in a similar or related position.

• Extensive experience with publications, including web-publishing;

• Strong experience with publication software;

• Solid experience producing training materials, including E-learning tools;

• Professional photography experience;

3. Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills,

• Experience with non- linear editing systems and image manipulation and editing programs

• Ethics and integrity

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should provide a Cover letter expressing interest in the job, a detailed CV, including present position, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to: The Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, and P.O Box 10779, Kampala Closing date of applications: Friday, 28 March 2014

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Medecins Sans Frontieres, (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. MSF-FRANCE is recruiting for its activities in Adjumani district suitable candidates for the position of:

Registered Nurse (Diploma) based in Adjumani

General Duties include:

-    Organize and carry-out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures.

-    Carry-out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration

General Qualifications:

-    Minimum requirement should be a Diploma in Nursing from recognised institution

-    Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)Reports to: Senior Tunnel EngineerUganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient production of electricity power through power plant development and concession monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic of China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC contractor for the project.Job Summary: The Tunnel Engineer will be in charge of inspecting all tunnel construction and monitoring the tunnelling site activities. Candidates will spend most of their shift in the vicinity of the working face(s). The role requires an active relationship with the Contractor and Consultant to ensure the sequencing and quality of work that meets the design requirements.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Rigorously monitor the excavation and lining of the Tunnels and Caverns using reinforced concrete and steel.Actively monitor all tunnelling activities to assure correct tunneling sequence including; primary lining support, additional support, waterproofing and secondary lining sprayed and in-site concrete; as specified in the contract documents, Contractor’s work plans and best practice.Monitor the contractor’s compliance with their ITPs, participate in witness tests and review points, inspection of equipment and materials; seeking support as required.Identify and advise on any unsafe or incorrect practices and escalate issues where required.Assist the Project Manager in preparation of scheduled and ad hoc project reports.Report in writing on delays, observed quality deficiencies of the works, materials and/or quality issues relating to construction operations.Review and comment on all documents prepared by the contractor including Method Statements, as built information and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.(Tunnelling activities are anticipated to take place in shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.)Perform any other duties as required. Qualifications, Skills & Experience:The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Tunnelling, Geotechnical or other related) from a recognised university At least three years’ experience in engineering and construction on hydro power plants or major infrastructure projects.Good working knowledge and experience of site-based EHS processes and procedures/regulations.Past tunneling exposure and experience and ability to demonstrate knowledge of Sprayed Concrete Lining and Steel Lining methods and processes will be a key advantage.Possession of a valid driving licence and experience will be an added advantage.Excellent computer literacy skills Possess the ability to use engineering geological software would be an advantage.All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional referees and their full addresses to: Manager, Finance and Administration, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor, UEDCL Tower Plot 37 Nakasero Road P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant position that exist in Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC).

Job Title: Accountant (1)

Reports to: Management Accountant

Age Limit: 35 – 45 years

Terms of service: 3 years contract renewable

Main purpose of the job:

The purpose of this position is to process accounting transactions and keep proper books of accounts in line with the corporation’s financial policies, procedures and guidelines produce expected periodic accounting results within the corporation’s accounting policies procedures and guidelines.

Main duties:

•    Revenue control

•    Data entry management into PASTEL

•    Payroll management

•    Management of Debtors and Creditors

•    Management of Fixed asset register

Minimum Qualifications

•    B.Com/BBA (Accounting), ACCA, CPA or equivalent accounting professional qualification.

•    Knowledge of pastel accounting packages

•    Excellent analytical & Report Writing skills

•    High level of integrity

•    At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar position in a busy organisation

Bioversity International is a research-for-development organization working with partners worldwide to use and conserve agricultural and tree biodiversity for improved livelihoods, nutrition, sustainability and productive and resilient ecosystems. Bioversity International is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership for a food secure future. Bioversity International has more than 300 staff and scientists’ worldwide working with almost 700 partners.

For further information on Bioversity International, consult the Web page.

Purpose of Role

As part of Bioversity’s Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services Programme, the incumbent will conduct research on agroecological intensification and risk management through the use of agrobiodiversity operating from Bioversity’s Uganda. The majority of the work conducted will take place in the context of CGIAR Research Program on “Humid tropics” farming systems[1]. Collaborations are also expected with parallel research programs on Aquatic Agriculture Systems[2], Dryland Systems[3] and Roots Tubers and Bananas[4] which use system based approaches to improve food and nutritional security and overall productivity, and transform the lives of rural poor in the humid tropics. Building on Bioversity’s strengths and collaboration with the Commodities, and the Nutrition & Markets Programmes, research will include a focus on livelihood systems that include important banana and cacao cropping system components. The Bioversity office in Uganda enjoys close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists from Wageningen University and IITA. Though based in East Africa, the candidate will also be working in collaboration with the Bioversity’s team and partners across the regions of Africa, Latin America, and South East Asia.

Key responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services Programme Leader, the position will be based on the Bioversity Office in Uganda or Burundi and managed by Bioversity’s regional Office for Sub-Saharan Africa. The incumbent will have interdisciplinary skills and an understanding of how to integrate field-based methods with advanced systems modeling and team based approaches cutting across disciplines.

The appointee will have the following responsibilities:

Qualifications and competencies:

Essential qualifications & competencies:

Desirable qualifications and competencies:

Terms and Conditions:

This is an internationally recruited position. Bioversity International offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, housing allowance and leave provisions. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars.

The initial contract will be for a period of three years subject to a probationary periodof one year.

For further information on Humid Tropics Farming Systems: http://humidtropics.cgiar.org

For further information on the Aquatic Agriculture Systems, consult the Web page at: http://aas.cgiar.org/

For further information on the Dryland Systems, consult the Web page at: http://drylandsystems.cgiar.org/

For further information on the Roots, Tubers and Bananas, consult the Web page at: http://www.rtb.cgiar.org/

Please apply online through Bioversity Job Opportunities web page by clicking the Apply button, completing the online application and attaching the required information, no later than 31 March 2014. Please note that in the application you are required to provide the contact details (address, telephone number and e-mail address) of at least three referees, which Bioversity will contact for short listed applicants.

Bioversity is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity.

Uganda Christian University invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the positions listed below.

Job Title:    Lecturer
Salary:    Cum 5
Reports to:    Head of Department of Social Sciences
Department:    Department of Social Sciences
Duty Station:    Mbale Campus
Job Title:    Lecturer (3 positions)
Salary:    CU6
Reports to:    The Head of Department Social Work and Social Administration
Department:    Department of Social Work and Social  Administration
Duty Station:    Mukono and Kampala Campuses

Job Title:    Lecturer
Salary:    Cum 5
Reports to:    Head of Department of Education
Department:    Department of Education
Duty Station:    Mbale Campus
Job Title:    Lecturer
Salary:    Cum 5
Reports to:    Head of Department of Business
Department:    Department of Business
Duty Station:    Mbale Campus

Job Title:    Laboratory Technician
Salary:    CU9
Reports to:    Director, Medical Services
Directorate:    Allan Galpin Health Centre
Duty Station:    Mukono Campus

Job Title: HR Training & Development Officer
Rank:    CU 6
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)

Job Title: Director, Teaching & Learning
Rank:    CU 4
Location: Mukono
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Job Title: Director, Admissions and Student Records
Rank:    CU 4
Location: Mukono
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Clinical Officer
CU9
Director, Medical Services Allan Galpin Health Centre Mukono Campus

Bursar
Cum 5 Bursar Accounts Mbale Campus

Medecins Sans Frontieres, (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. MSF-FRANCE is recruiting for its activities in Adjumani district suitable candidates for the position of:

Registered Midwife (Diploma) based in Adjumani

General Duties include:

-    Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care, neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.

General Qualifications:

-    Essential midwifery Diploma qualification

-    Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.

The project has a target of reaching 400 disadvantaged youth (40% females) through provision of employable skills training, linked with entrepreneurship training. The skills training are being conducted through EBTVET centers in Mogadishu. To enhance the graduates’ entry into self-employment, entrepreneurship will be taught. The entrepreneurship training is meant to train the trainees on how to generate business ideas, marketing, small business management, financial literacy, resource mobilization and business planning among others.

To improve on the employability of TVET graduates, it is important to avail information on employment opportunities and the emerging skills in the market. This can be done through an Employment Advisory Services (EAS) center to be set up in a TVET Center. The EAS center will train the graduates on “soft skills” which will emphasis on personal qualities, work habits and attitudes which make someone a good employee. The Center will also provide career guidance and counseling and give advice to youth and adult planning to venture in self-employment.

Interested and eligible applicants can send copies of their CVs, testimonials Technical proposal and Financial proposal and copies of two recent and relevant evaluations work carried out by the applicant(s) to:

Human Resources Officer

**Save the Children International – Somalia Programme **

Email: Somalia.Vacancies@savethechildren.org**.****Deadline for applications is Thursday 13th March 2014 **

Organisation: The Ministry of Works and Transport

Duty Station:   Jinja and Mbarara, UgandaThe Ministry of Works and Transport operates three Regional Mechanical workshops, namely: Bugembe Workshop located in Jinja District, Mbarara Workshop located in Mbarara District and Gulu Workshop located in Gulu District. The Regional Mechanical workshops are mandated to perform the following functions:-Conduct major repair of District and Urban Roads equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, wheel loaders chain loaders, vibratory rollers, hydraulic excavators, bitumen boilers and sprayers, trucks etc.Conduct major repair of their (Workshops) core equipment and vehicleRender technical support and build human resource capacity of the Districts and Urban Local Governments.Provide services of specialized equipment to the local Governments such as crane trucks, low loaders, mobile workshops etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Office Secretary will be drafting letters of routine natureVisiting websites and offloading information and sending and receiving e-mailsReceiving incoming mails and ensuring the timely and correct distribution and dispatch of outgoing mailEnsuring timely work and information flow to and from the officeTaking dictations, transcribing and presenting accurate and error free work for the Workshop ManagerAttending to callers either in person or on telephoneOrganizing meetings, taking minutes and conveying decision of such meetings to the relevant action officers/officesEnsuring that relevant documents for meetings and speeches are produced on time and properly organizedProvide office managerial services such as:- Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of the office Ensuring that all systems, installations and office equipment function properly at all times and that the Workshop Manager is promptly informed of the faults Managing records in accordance with established security and record management procedures Requisitioning and managing office stationery, office supplies and equipmentOversee the secretarial and support personnel deployed in the office including cleanersPerform any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeQualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidates for the aforementioned administration jobs should hold a Diploma in Secretarial StudiesComputer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel, PowerPoint etcAt least three years’ working  experience as a SecretaryAll suitably qualified candidates should send their duly filed applications, download here, to the Principal Human Resource Officer, Ministry of Works and Transport,  Plot 57/59 Jinja Road Kampala. UgandaDeadline: 28th March 2014 by 5pm.

Organisation: The Ministry of Works and TransportThe Ministry of Works and Transport operates three Regional Mechanical workshops, namely: Bugembe Workshop located in Jinja District, Mbarara Workshop located in Mbarara District and Gulu Workshop located in Gulu District. The Regional Mechanical workshops are mandated to perform the following functions:-Conduct major repair of District and Urban Roads equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, wheel loaders chain loaders, vibratory rollers, hydraulic excavators, bitumen boilers and sprayers, trucks etc.Conduct major repair of their (Workshops) core equipment and vehicleRender technical support and build human resource capacity of the Districts and Urban Local Governments.Provide services of specialized equipment to the local Governments such as crane trucks, low loaders, mobile workshops etc.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Support the accountant to manage the financial transactions of the workshops in accordance with the Government policies and procedures.Participate in preparation of financial reports as required.Support the workshop in processing payment and bank reconciliationsPerform any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeQualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate should hold a Certificate in Commerce or Business Administration majoring in AccountingAt least three years’ working experience as Accounts ClerkGood computer literacy  skillsAll suitably qualified candidates should send their duly filed applications, download here, to the Principal Human Resource Officer, Ministry of Works and Transport,  Plot 57/59 Jinja Road Kampala. UgandaDeadline: 28th March 2014 by 5pm.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

VACANCY – COUNTRY DIRECTOR – UGANDA

Are you passionate about economic empowerment and possess great leadership expertise and experience? Bring your experience, skills and passion to help build businesses that increase prosperity in some of the poorest parts of the world.

General Information

TechnoServe is an international, non-profit economic development organisation founded in 1968 with the belief that a competitive private sector is an essential foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction and durable development assistance is rooted in market-based solutions. In keeping with this belief, TechnoServe’s mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. In order to execute this mission, TechnoServe undertakes technical assistance, demonstration and facilitative projects to increase key capacities of individuals and businesses, strengthen the transparency and function of labour, capital and product markets, and develop a more conducive environment for scalability of emerging industries.

Primary Purpose

The Country Director’s role is to lead and manage TechnoServe’s operations in Uganda to achieve sustainable economic development in a cost effective manner. This includes:

•    Strategy: Strategically select areas of work, partnerships and methodologies that most effectively contribute to poverty reduction, and assure excellence of implementation through total quality management and evidence-based decision-making

•    Leadership: Develop, inspire and enable a team of Ugandan and international professionals to deliver high quality results. Effectively manage human resources, finance and back office functions to optimize cost-effectiveness

•    Fundraising: Secure funding to sustain and grow TechnoServe’s contribution to the economic development of Uganda.

Organisation: Aga Khan Education Service UgandaDuty Station:  Kampala, UgandaThe Aga Khan Education Service Uganda invites applications for the following positions based in Kampala. Uganda. Job Summary: The IT Technician for the Aga Khan Education Service will be responsible for the general maintenance of computer software and hardware equipment, trouble shooting and solving of identified technical problems and provide help desk services to staff.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyAt least five years’ experience in managing maintenance/repair of computer software/ hardwarePossess a high degree of strategic and technical aptitude is a mustAll suitably qualified candidates who desire to work with us should endeavor to send an updated detailed letter of application; current CV; copies of relevant Degree/Diploma certificates; telephone contact; names and contacts of three professional referees to:Aga Khan Education Services, Uganda Plot 9-11, Makerere Road, P. O. Box 6837, Kampala, Uganda.  Tel: +256 (0)414 308 231 Email: recruitment@akesu.org with the position tile as subject of E-mail. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com/   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

The IGAD Regional Civil Society Drylands Governance Facility (IGAD CSO Facility) welcomes project proposals from CSOs within the drylands of the IGAD region to engage effectively with regional environment, water and natural resource governance issues.

The IGAD CSO Facility through the IGAD Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI) aims at promoting resilience in drylands in the region by supporting CSOs working on resilience and drylands issues at trans-border and national level.

The proposed call fits with the Fund’s purpose which is “Environment and natural resources are managed sustainably and equitable access to natural resource is ensured in the IGAD Region”.

The IGAD CSO Facility supports CSO projects with a grant size up to 500,000 USD for 17 months.

The IGAD NGO CSO Facility will receive questions concerning the fund from potential applicants until March 10th 2014 17:00 EAT.

The deadline for the submission of projects is March 27th 2014 17:00 EAT.

Only applications received before the deadline will be considered.

Eligible Candidates

The IGAD CSO Facility invites proposals from CSOs in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Sudan.

The CSOs should have a presence nationally or regionally and may also be a consortium of CSOs in the above mentioned countries. The CSOs must have work in and with drylands.
Further details inclusive of full guidelines and the application form for applicants are attached to this item and also available on http://www.igad.int/