2 Civil Engineer PRELNOR Grant Job Opportunities - Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Ministry of

Local Government

Funding Source: International

Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Project Name: Project for

Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

The Government

of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

and Pader.

The overall

goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be through

increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience of

smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and export

markets.

Job Summary: The Civil

Engineers will be responsible for overall guidance and management of the

infrastructure investment related activities under the PRELNOR market access

infrastructure (MAI) sub-component in accordance with GoU regulations and

approved procedures for supervision of design and civil works. The incumbents

will be responsible for supervising and guiding activities of contractors that

due regard is given to the quality and quantity of works to be implemented

throughout project operations in the framework of the PRELNOR/MAI.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Actively
  
  contribute to development of the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) with
  
  regard to MAI Sub-component;


• Work
  
  closely with the PMU relevant staff, review and assess proposals from the
  
  local governments for community access roads (CAR) or aggregation points /
  
  marketplaces rehabilitation or new works with regard to their technical
  
  feasibility and preliminary cost estimation, and agreed selection
  
  criteria;


• Support
  
  the LG staff and other PMU specialists to set up and train road and market
  
  construction committees, in their roles and responsibilities;


• In
  
  charge of assessing the appropriateness of proposed structures;


• Develop
  
  ToR for design works for selected infrastructure investment and for
  
  independent reviewers of design documents;


• Actively
  
  participate in MoLG bid opening and evaluation committees for evaluation
  
  of all bids for design services and construction contracts;


• Regularly
  
  review evaluation reports provided by the District Contracts Committees
  
  for civil works implementation and develop consolidated Bid Evaluation Reports
  
  and recommendations for contracts award for IFAD review and no-objection;


• Oversee
  
  design works and review detailed design solutions in terms of sound
  
  technical solutions, quality and identified scope and volumes of works;


• Participate
  
  and contribute in discussions with District Engineers, Design Contractors
  
  and other interested parties in decision making during design stage and
  
  review detailed design solutions in terms of feasibility;


• Mentor
  
  the implementation of civil works to ensure quality and timeliness, and
  
  accordingly endorse certificates of satisfactory work completed, for
  
  payment.


• As
  
  a member of the PRELNOR management team, provide reports and information
  
  on infrastructure investment operations as necessary to the PMU M&E
  
  specialist and project coordinator, and contribute to progress reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  applicants for these jobs should hold a higher degree or an equivalent
  
  qualification in Civil Engineering from a recognised University /
  
  Institution with sound knowledge of contemporary issues in the rural
  
  infrastructure of Uganda.


• A
  
  minimum of five years’ experience with projects for infrastructure
  
  rehabilitation including design and construction supervision with proven
  
  ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and with rural population.


• Familiarity
  
  with engineering design requirements and construction supervision
  
  procedures of Uganda, as well as with the public procurement procedures
  
  applicable in Uganda and in donors’ funded programmes.


• Computer
  
  literacy skills


• A
  
  pragmatic, creative and energetic approach to problem solving and
  
  decision-making and the capacity to operate effectively with contractors
  
  and rural populations.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 14th August, 2015

Fresher Logistics Company Jobs - Executive Sales at DSV Air and Sea Ltd ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: DSV

Air and Sea Ltd

Duty

Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General Manager Sales

DSV Air and Sea

Ltd is a global supplier of transport and logistics services. We have offices

in more than 70 countries and an international network of partners and agents,

making us a truly global player that offers services worldwide. The effective,

professional solutions provided by the company’s 23,000 employees enabled DSV

to record worldwide revenue of 6.5 billion euro for 2014

Job Summary: The Executive

Sales will be in charge of prospecting for new clients by networking, cold

calling, or other means of generating interest from potential clients. The

person must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince

potential clients to do business with DSV Air and Sea Ltd (Uganda). The incumbent

will build a rapport with new clients and provide support that will continually

improve the relationship. They are also required to grow and retain existing

accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Prospect for potential new clients and turn into

business.

·        
Cold call as appropriate within your market or

geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.

·        
Identify potential clients, and the decision makers

within the client organization.

·        
Research and build working relationships with new

clients.

·        
Organize meetings between client decision makers and

company’s management

·        
Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to

the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

·        
Participate in pricing the solution/service.

·        
Present new products and services and enhance

existing relationships.

·        
Work with operation and DSV overseas network staff

and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.

·        
Create personal pipeline with constant focus on top

10 customers on this pipeline.

·        
Participate in top 10 pipeline reviews with

management

·        
Send periodic progress reports and ensure data is

accurate.

·        
Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed

within the company’s CRM system.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

·        
The applicant must preferably hold a good Bachelor’s

degree.

·        
A minimum of two years’ experience within the

freight forwarding Industry.

·        
Market knowledge of logistics industry.

·        
Excellent selling and communication skills

·        
Good team player with interpersonal skills.

·        
Excellent computer skills

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should preferably send an updated CV and

application to:

Plot 8 Kitante

Close, Kitante,

Email: application@ppg.co.ug

Deadline: 6^th August, 2015 by

5pm

Community Development Specialist Grant PRELNOR Project Jobs - Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Ministry of

Local Government

Funding Source: International

Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Project Name: Project for

Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)

The Government

of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

and Pader.

The overall

goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be

through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience

of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and

export markets.

Job Summary:  The Community Development Specialist will be

in charge of community development and empowerment within PRELNOR.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Under
  
  the guidance of the project coordinator, act as the focal point and
  
  advocate for mainstreaming of poverty, gender and youth targeting
  
  throughout project activities


• Ensure
  
  that the project activities are implemented in an integrated manner and
  
  take into account the needs of the local communities and the poor
  
  households


• Technically
  
  support local governments and other implementing partners to integrate
  
  cross cutting issues into project activities to ensure that correct
  
  targeting is done


• Overall
  
  responsibility for overseeing the contracting of training of trainers
  
  (TOT) for local government staff and CBFs in participatory rural appraisal
  
  skills linked to the initial village situation analysis and beneficiary
  
  selection process


• Support
  
  the DCDOs in each district to plan and undertake community mobilization,
  
  sensitization, community entry, situation analysis, social and
  
  institutional mapping, wealth ranking, and assessment of existing
  
  community groups as a basis for beneficiary selection


• Take
  
  responsibility for identification and overseeing the contracting of ToT
  
  for roll-out of training for CDOs, CBFs and farmer groups in Gender Action
  
  Learning Systems (GALS) for value chains


• Take
  
  responsibility for technical oversight and contracting of an implementing
  
  partner to train CDOs, CBFs and farmer groups in appropriate business
  
  action planning, financial literacy and record keeping for
  
  illiterate/semi-literate people


• Take
  
  responsibility for overseeing and back-stopping the sub-component on Poor
  
  Household (HH) Support, including but not limited to technical support for
  
  contracting of a service provider for update of the HH mentoring guide and
  
  trainer’s manual including mainstreaming of GALs visioning and PRA tools
  
  and direct training of district CDO staff and HH mentors.


• Steer
  
  the process of identifying the poor households to be mentored and
  
  subsequently benefit from food security grants provided by PRELNOR and
  
  provide technical support to the districts in the mentoring of selected
  
  households. Provide technical support to the districts in the mentoring of
  
  selected households and assisting them to graduate.


• Actively
  
  monitor the implementation of the services and the outcomes achieved by
  
  the local service providers with regard to farmer group composition,
  
  social inclusiveness, internal cohesion and reciprocal trust


• Under
  
  the guidance of the PMU agribusiness specialist, take responsibility for
  
  overseeing the contracting of implementing partners for youth income
  
  generating activities related to agricultural services such as seed
  
  multiplication, crop protection, agro-processing, transport and marketing.


• Work
  
  in liaison with district and sub-county community development officers,
  
  assess candidates, proposed by DFA Executive Boards, to be trained as
  
  project lead trainers (PLTs)


• Actively
  
  monitor the implementation of the services and the outcomes achieved by
  
  the local service providers


• In
  
  charge of developing an overall communication strategy for the project to
  
  enhance transparency and accountability of district staff and service
  
  providers to the local communities.


• Ensure
  
  that communication materials about the project activities are developed
  
  for the mobilization of communities and interest groups.


• Ensure
  
  that the information provided during the mobilization process e.g.
  
  newsletters, radio broad casts and productions is appropriate and accurate


• Build
  
  and maintain working relationships with the GoU ministry(s) responsible
  
  for gender, community development and youth affairs


• Support
  
  the MEL specialist to monitor the effectiveness of poverty, gender, youth
  
  and vulnerable group targeting and to draw lessons


• Perform
  
  any other duties and assignments relating to PRELNOR as may be assigned by
  
  the project coordinator.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  Community Development Specialist should preferably hold a Master’s degree
  
  in social sciences / or a field related to rural community development
  
  from a recognised University / Institution.


• A
  
  minimum of ten years’ experience in community development and applied
  
  gender mainstreaming at project / or institutional level.


• Prior
  
  experience with poverty, gender and youth targeting in agriculture-based
  
  rural development programmes. Mastery of Participatory Rural Appraisal,
  
  experience in designing and implementing successful communication and
  
  knowledge management strategies for sustainable development.


• Familiarity
  
  with household mentoring approaches and GALS.


• Skills
  
  and knowledge of rural development project management and implementation


• Computer
  
  literacy skills


• Strong
  
  inter-personal skills


• Excellent
  
  analytical skills


• Self-motivated
  
  and creative thinker


• Demonstrated
  
  ability to work in teams


• Strong
  
  social skills and open-minded


• Ability
  
  to work independently and with limited supervision and to deliver work
  
  under pressure

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 14th August, 2015

USAID NGO Jobs - Project Driver at Global Communities ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Global

Communities

Duty Station: Mbarara,

Uganda

Global

Communities (formerly CHF International) is an international NGO active in more

than 20 countries worldwide, including Uganda. Our mission is to create

long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and

livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Ensure safety of passengers and luggage at all

times.

·        
Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and pens.

·        
The Driver will maintain vehicles allocated in sound

mechanical condition

·        
Observe speed limits, traffic laws and all organization

travel guidelines

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The candidates for the USAID Program Driver Jobs

must hold an O level Certificate

·        
A minimum of five years’ driving and mechanical

experience with Class A, B, C, and E Driver’s License.

·        
Possession of additional courses in motor vehicle

mechanics and defensive driving is an added advantage.

·        
Good knowledge and understanding of the Geographical

area of assignment.

·        
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to work

under pressure to meet tight deadlines

·        
High degree of Integrity

·        
Excellent communication and listening skills

·        
Personal hygiene

·        
Good track record and traffic police clearance.

·        
Desire to work effectively in a team oriented

environment.

·        
Prior experience with a USAID-funded program is

desired

·        
Ability to travel within and outside Mbarara

-Uganda.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter,

updated CVs with three professional referees and a table showing your salary

history for the past three years to the Field Director at gcdesignjobs15@

gmail.com.

Deadline: Friday 7th August, 2015

NB: If you don’t hear from us by 21st August 2015,

consider your application unsuccessful.

Entry Level IFAD Project Jobs - Accounts Assistant at Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Ministry of

Local Government

Funding Source: International

Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Project Name: Project for

Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

The Government

of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

and Pader.

The overall

goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be

through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience

of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and

export markets.

Job Summary:  The Accounts Assistant will support the

Financial Controller in ensuring a proper accounting filing system; follow up

of accountabilities from districts, staff, and other implementers, data entry

and reconciliations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• In
  
  charge of the preparation of source documents, e.g. payment vouchers,
  
  journal vouchers


• Chronological
  
  filing of documents with adequate cross reference to ensure ease of
  
  retrieval


• Follow
  
  up of payments within the Ministry of Local Government


• In
  
  charge of data entry into the accounting system


• Responsible
  
  for the preparation of reconciliations for review by the financial
  
  controller;


• Actively
  
  facilitate both internal and external auditors to audit the project’s
  
  financial transactions and reports to meet the required submission dates
  
  by IFAD;


• Support
  
  the financial controller in preparation, follow-up and submission of
  
  withdrawal of funds to IFAD and GoU;


• Maintain
  
  key registers such as fixed assets; inputs into the contracts register,
  
  contract monitoring forms


• Assist
  
  the financial controller in the preparation of monthly, quarterly,
  
  semi-annual and annual reports regarding aspects of project financial
  
  monitoring bringing out variances and advising implementers as to the
  
  limits of expenditure;


• Perform
  
  any other duties that are assigned by the financial controller

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or
  
  Business Administration majoring in accounting option from a recognised
  
  University / Institution. Plus professional qualifications like ACCA and
  
  CPA.


• A
  
  minimum of two years of relevant work experience


• Excellent
  
  quantitative and analytical skills;


• Computer-literate
  
  including accounting packages and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word
  
  and basic data base set-ups.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 14th August, 2015

Stores Manager Career Opportunity - Floricultural Organization ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Floricultural

Organization

Duty

Station: Entebbe, Uganda

NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for its

valuable client, a floricultural

organization that has diversified into propagation of chrysanthemum cuttings

while exporting to the Netherlands. NFT Human Resource Solutions are

customer tailored per industry requirements and are geared towards increased

cost savings, process improvement leading to improved efficiency and

effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and control of

resources.

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Store Manager

is the day-to-day operation and management of the company’s stores. The Store

Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the company’s store. The incumbent

manages, administers and oversees all store functions. He /she will also be

responsible for the overall performance of the store.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops
  
  strategies and plans to improve customer service, drive store sales, and
  
  increase profitability.


• Ensures
  
  a consistent, quality store experience for customers: customer needs are
  
  met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient.


• Maximizes
  
  inventory, cash control and loss prevention techniques.


• Ensures
  
  appropriate store appearance and presentation.


• Creates
  
  and executes company action plans to eliminate waste and loss.


• The
  
  incumbent will ensure adequate controls of store expenses


• Builds
  
  and develops staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  applicant should preferably hold a Degree in Business Administration,
  
  Commerce.


• Possession
  
  of part or full professional qualifications ACCA, CPA etc.


• At
  
  least five years’ experience.


• Customer
  
  service knowledge


• Knowledge
  
  of Accounts payable and accounts receivables


• Office
  
  administration skills and ability


• Store
  
  and motel management and administration


• Excellent
  
  customer service skills


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal skills


• Excellent
  
  analytical and problem solving skills


• Good
  
  decision making skills


• Effective
  
  communications skills


• Computer
  
  skills including the computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word
  
  processing programs at a highly proficient level


• Be
  
  honest and trustworthy, respectful.


• Possess
  
  cultural awareness and sensitivity is flexible


• Demonstrate
  
  sound work ethics.

All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and

create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses.

Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job

requirements. The applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted

in either MS Word or PDF format will be considered.

Financial Accountant Job Vacancy - Q-Sourcing Limited ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Q-Sourcing

Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Q-Sourcing

Limited is an East African human resource consulting and outsourcing company,

combining unparalleled experience and expertise across business functions. Q

Sourcing is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African

Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan. They would

like to recruit for a valuable client.

Job Summary: The

Financial Accountant will primarily manage the financial business operations

and prepare the financial accounting and management reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work
  
  in liaison with finance staff and manage the conversion process from Quick
  
  books accounting software to Sage Evolution.


• The
  
  incumbent will manage accounting data entry into SAGE accounting software,
  
  processing and output (i.e. financial reports).


• Oversee
  
  the reconciliation of General Ledger accounts for all assets and
  
  liabilities and ensure their their balances are correct and representative
  
  of the respective operations.


• In
  
  charge of preparing and posting relevant month end closing accounts
  
  adjustments in the system.


• Prepare
  
  the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and to streamline a
  
  number of reporting processes to ensure deadlines are met.


• Guide
  
  Management on the Budgeting execution; monitor and evaluate Projects/
  
  Departmental Budgets to ensure performance within budgets.


• Develop,
  
  enhance and implement effective accounting and SOP’s including sound
  
  internal controls and ensure adherence to company financial and
  
  non-financial policies.


• Ensure
  
  that effective Financial Risk management procedures are implemented to
  
  cover risks related to credit control, forex, interest exposure and
  
  inflation.


• Analyze
  
  business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and
  
  obligations, project future revenues and expenses.


• To
  
  manage statutory and regulation requirements and to ensure effective tax
  
  planning and computations (i.e NSSF, LST, PAYE, Withholding, VAT, and
  
  Corporation tax).


• Provide
  
  supporting documentation for internal and external audits.


• Work
  
  closely with external auditors while in their annual audit exercise and to
  
  follow up recommendations, implementation of issues raised by the internal
  
  auditors and external auditors


• The
  
  Financial Accountant guides management on budgeting and all financial
  
  Accounting matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  Financial Accountant should preferably hold a Degree in BCOM, BBA with a
  
  bias in accounting.


• The
  
  applicant must be a fully qualified accountant ACCA/CPA


• At
  
  least five years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably in a busy
  
  work environment.


• Working
  
  knowledge of SAGE EVOLUTION accounting package is mandatory.


• Detailed
  
  knowledge and understanding of accounting principles including accrual
  
  accounting, reconciliations, general ledger journals, preparedness to
  
  learn more complex principles


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with individuals at
  
  all levels, team working and customer care skills, combined with
  
  discretion.


• Excellent
  
  organizational and time management skills, including a highly methodical
  
  approach and the ability to keep track of multiple pieces of work,
  
  combined with a capacity to remain calm under pressure.


• Adopts
  
  a proactive approach with an ability to work on own initiative with
  
  limited supervision, while recognizing issues that require referral.


• Good
  
  IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a comprehensive CV

via e-mail to: 

recruitment@qsourcing.com. Please kindly mark your application as

“Application _ Financial Accountant” in the subject line of your

email.

Deadline: 14^th August, 2015

Entry Level US Non-profit Careers - Office Manager at Pangea Educational Development (PED) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Pangea

Educational Development (PED)

Duty

Station:  Wakiso,

Uganda

Reports to: ​Program Director

Pangea Educational Development

(PED) is a US founded non-profit organization dedicated to empowering schools

and unifying communities through sustainable education. PED believes in the

liberating power and opportunities provided by a quality education. Our model

was developed to empower schools to improve their own educating circumstances:

the school environment, livelihoods of teachers, and access for under­resourced

students and to do so in a way that is sustainable.

Job Summary:  The Office Manager will supervise all aspects

of the office premises, assist with organizational programming, and serve as a

host in facilitating short­term volunteers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support
  
  the Program Director with all secretarial functions including, but not
  
  limited to, coordinating organizational meetings, conferences, assisting
  
  with the preparation of program materials and inputting data.


• Oversee
  
  grounds upkeep and to manage guards.


• The
  
  incumbent will be rendering support in accounting and administering the
  
  payment of all bills and utilities.


• The
  
  incumbent will host and coordinate short­term volunteers while in country


• Technically
  
  support partner schools through immersion in the community

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  ideal candidate must hold a relevant Diploma. Possession of a Bachelor’s
  
  Degree is an added advantage


• The
  
  applicant must also hold a valid UCE Certificate


• Possession
  
  of one year of secretarial experience is an added advantage


• Prior
  
  experience in the education sector is an added advantage


• Excellent
  
  oral and written communication skills in English


• Familiarity
  
  with basic computer skills

All suitably qualified and

interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications including and

updated CV and cover letter to: drew.edwards@pangeaeducation.org

Deadline:  7^th

August, 2015

Junior Executive Sales Fresher Jobs - DSV Air and Sea Ltd ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: DSV

Air and Sea Ltd

Duty

Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General

Manager Sales

DSV Air and Sea

Ltd is a global supplier of transport and logistics services. We have offices

in more than 70 countries and an international network of partners and agents,

making us a truly global player that offers services worldwide. The effective,

professional solutions provided by the company’s 23,000 employees enabled DSV

to record worldwide revenue of 6.5 billion euro for 2014.

Job Summary: The Junior

Executive Sales will be in charge of prospecting for new clients by networking,

cold calling, or other means of generating interest from potential clients. The

person must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince

potential clients to do business with DSV Air and Sea Ltd (Uganda). The incumbent

will build a rapport with new clients and provide support that will continually

improve the relationship. They are also required to grow and retain existing

accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Prospect for potential new clients and turn into

business.

·        
Cold call as appropriate within your market or

geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.

·        
Identify potential clients, and the decision makers

within the client organization.

·        
Research and build working relationships with new

clients.

·        
Organize meetings between client decision makers and

company’s management

·        
Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to

the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

·        
Participate in pricing the solution/service.

·        
Present new products and services and enhance

existing relationships.

·        
Work with operation and DSV overseas network staff

and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.

·        
Create personal pipeline with constant focus on top

10 customers on this pipeline.

·        
Participate in top 10 pipeline reviews with

management

·        
Send periodic progress reports and ensure data is

accurate.

·        
Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed

within the company’s CRM system.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

·        
The applicant must preferably hold a good Bachelor’s

degree.

·        
At least a year’s experience within the freight

forwarding Industry.

·        
Market knowledge of logistics industry.

·        
Excellent selling and communication skills

·        
Good team player with interpersonal skills.

·        
Excellent computer skills

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should preferably send an updated CV and

application to:

Plot 8 Kitante

Close, Kitante,

Email: application@ppg.co.ug

Deadline: 6^th August, 2015 by

5pm