United Nations MONUSCO IT Jobs - Information Technology Technician ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: United Nations

Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

(MONUSCO)

Vacancy Announcement Number: MONUSCO/49/CITS-ESB/2015

Reports to: ICT Operations

Officer/Technology Officer

Following the

signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic

Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda,

Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United

Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by

its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation

of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all

parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the

Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation

of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        
Carry out second-level desktop troubleshooting in

conjunction with the Mission Wide Service Desk.

·        
Support in routine installation, configuration,

testing and deployment of server hardware and software, including Local Area

Network, Operating Systems, Electronic mail, Unix, Linux, Lotus Notes, Citrix,

Database systems, Internet Web software, firewall, Domain Name Server (DNS),

DHCP, mail relay, and various security software.

·        
Render support in monitoring personal computers

running UN software delivery system to ensure that software distributions are

being delivered correctly.

·        
Service Installation and Support Receive and log

problem calls or service requests in the automated tracking system with minimum

delay;

·        
Perform tasks related to scheduled service requests,

including equipment replacement, equipment installation/de-installation,

software installation, LAN connection, returns to stock, etc.

·        
Provide basic training to end-users on the use of

standard systems; Log all actions in the automated tracking system, including

site survey information, steps taken to resolve problem or to complete task,

problems encountered, current status, etc.

·        
Perform other duties as required by the ICT

Operations Officer/Technology Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate for the United Nations MONUSCO Information

Technology Technician should hold a High school or equivalent diploma.

Supplemental courses/technical certificate in information technology or

supplemental training on the changes in information technology is highly

desirable.

·        
At least five years of related relevant experience

in the information technology field. Working knowledge of the UN information

technology infrastructure and systems and of the UN organization is desirable.

·        
Possession of a valid national driver’s license is

required

·        
Language:  English is the working language of the United

Nations in Entebbe. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written

English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an added

advantage.

·        
Professionalism:  Knowledge of information technology and

applications, including computer system networks. Good technical skills,

ability to conduct network maintenance, provide server services and user

support. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional

competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in

meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by

professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with

difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal

participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

·        
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast

of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology

to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate

tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

·        
Client Orientation: Considers all

those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things

from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships

with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and

matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors on-going developments inside

and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;

keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for

delivery of products or services to client.

NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any

stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,

or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on

applicants’ bank accounts.

All suitably

qualified and interested Ugandan applicants should send their applications

together with the United Nations Personal History form (P-11), download here, and/or

CV and copies of previous employment certificate(s) by ONE of the following

methods:

·        
By Hand: 

Deliver to: Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road.

All applicants

MUST indicate the MONUSCO Job Opening # e.g. Information Technology Assistant,

GL-5 MONUSCO/49/CITS-ESB/2015

For which they

are applying, on the subject line [by email] or in a sealed envelope [by Mail/by

Hand].)

NB: Do not submit original certificate(s) with the

application. In line with the UN policy on gender balance, female candidates

are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 16^th October, 2015

USAID-DFID IRS Project Vacancies - Administration / Finance Manager at Abt Associates ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: Abt Associates

Project Name:  Uganda IRS Project Phase II

Funding Source: USAID and DFID

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Abt Associates

is an international development organization composed of dedicated

professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and

practical training services in more than 128 countries.

About USAID-DfID Project:

The USAID and

DFID funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project’s objective is to conduct a

comprehensive spraying program, and establish the foundation for sustainable,

effective, high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities in Uganda.

Job Summary: The

Administration Manager will support the be responsible for ensuring that the

project maintains the highest administrative, financial, and operational

standards for compliance and audits as per USAID and Abt Associates guidelines,

either directly or through project staff and monitor project budgets, financial

reports and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with the

COP/DCOP and the Contract Administrator at Abt/Bethesda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The incumbent will ensure effective maintenance of

all financial systems and procedures that meet client requirements,

organizational requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices.

·        
Work closely with Abt Associates’ International

Accounting Department on all financial procedures and address any issues that

may arise.

·        
Keenly review monthly expenditures and invoices and

prepare monthly financial reports (ROV) for submission to Abt headquarters

·        
Prepare the monthly payroll; ensure the timely

submission of monthly tax invoices (for tax exemption stamping) and annual VAT

claims to USAID.

·        
Prepare and submit the quarterly, and annual

financial accrual reports for submission to the client. Ensure timely review

and approval of invoices, prior to submission to client.

·        
Ensure that government taxes and other statutory

obligations are completed on time.

·        
The incumbent will manage the project budget

efficiently, track ongoing project needs, provide monthly reports on

expenditure, and regular guidance on the project budget to ensure proper

implementation of all project activities.

·        
Keenly review and validate financial reports

submitted by the project’s subcontractors. Ensure all advances are followed up

and expenditure reports are submitted in time. Carry out regular cash

reconciliation and ensure proper custody of Petty cash and proper documentation

of Petty cash expenses before float re-imbursement.

·        
Review and validate vendors/suppliers’ invoices,

field expense travel reports and supporting documents for accuracy,

completeness and reasonableness, before any payments are made.

·        
Mentor and supervise all financial department staff

and build their capacity to perform their duties effectively.     

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in

Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field (desired)

OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        
A minimum of eight years’ professional experience in

financial management of large international projects including experience

managing USAID projects.

·        
Familiarity with compliance of USG Cost Accounting

Standards, FARs and AIDARs and the ability to manage large budgets.

·        
Prior USAID experience and knowledge is highly

desirable.

·        
Excellent writing, computer, and organizational

skills.

·        
Ability to work effectively in teams, as a team

member and as a team leader.

·        
Excellent interpersonal communication skills,

advanced skills in English.

·        
Ability to take initiative, make appropriate

decisions and build effective professional relationships.

·        
Ability to travel to program locations within

Uganda, as required.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Abt Associates’ USAID

Project should Apply Online by visiting their e-recruitment portal below.

4 Fresher Nursing Officer/Interviewer Job Placements - Medical Research Council MRC (UK) / Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Medical

Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)

Funding Source: MRC (UK) and

U.S. PEPFAR

Reports to: Project Leader

Position Code: NOINTERV915

The Medical Research

Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) based at the Uganda Virus

Research Institute in Entebbe is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research

organization funded by, the Medical Research Council (UK) and Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda under the U.S. President’s

Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other donor agencies. Established

in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is an internationally

recognized center of excellence for research on HIV infection and related

diseases, contributing knowledge on the revolving epidemic, the evaluation of

innovative health care options, treatment and prevention, and the development

of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide.

Job Summary: The Nursing

Officer/Interviewer will be in charge of interviewing study participants and provide

medical care to those who may be found sick during the survey

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Administer the study information sheet and consent

forms to study participants

·        
Administer survey questionnaires to study

participants.

·        
Provide basic medical care to study participants who

are found sick during the survey and refer those with complicated problems to

the MRC study Clinic.

·        
Carry out phlebotomy and prepare dried blood Spots

as per study protocol

·        
Keenly track laboratory results and take appropriate

action.

·        
Provide relevant health education to the study

participants.

·        
Provide counselling to clients when needed.

·        
Transport the DBS to the laboratory as per study

protocol

·        
Ensure that survey participants get their

compensation

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The applicants must hold Diplomas in

Nursing/comprehensive, any other diploma qualification with experience in

interviewing older people

·        
Short courses on research methods, GCP training,

counselling

·        
A minimum of two years’ experience in clinical and

research setting

·        
Computer literacy and proficiency in office

applications

·        
High degree of integrity and flexibility

·        
Excellent communication skills

·        
Good counselling skills

All candidates

should send their applications letters, copies of academic qualifications and

curriculum vitae including names, telephone contacts and email addresses of

three (3) referees should be sent only via e mail to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for

interviews.

Deadline: Friday, 9^th October

2015

International NGO Jobs - Project Officer at Big Lottery Fund UK Build Africa Project ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Build

Africa

Funding Source: Big Lottery

Fund UK

Project Name: Improving

Learning and Attainment in Primary Education, Uganda (ILEAP) Project

Reports

to: Area Program Manager

Build Africa is

an international NGO that has been operational in Uganda since 1996. Build

Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and Livelihood improvement.

BAU currently works in 13 districts with its field programs coordinated through

two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi.

Build Africa

has secured funding from Big Lottery Fund UK to implement a three year project

– Improving Learning and Attainment in Primary Education, Uganda (ILEAP) that

aims at ensuring that boys and girls in P1 to P3 receive support for their

learning, both in and out of school. This is to enable them acquire the

fundamental skills they need in order to achieve a good level of educational

attainment. Implemented in 40 primary schools within Ngora and Bukedea

districts, the ILEAP project will work directly with three key target groups;

children in early years of school, teachers of early years classes and parents

of the children in early years.

Job Summary: The Project

Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the ILEAP Project. The incumbent

will provide technical and operational oversight for the project implementation

and will be expected to continually observe the day-to-day effectiveness of the

project delivery, noting and reporting any areas where improvements are

possible. The incumbent will also work in liaison with the Project Assistant in

carrying out the agreed project activities, including Monitoring, Evaluation

and Learning (MEL) activities. S/he will work closely with the project

partners, will be a member of the project implementation team.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The Project Officer should hold a relevant degree

(Education, Development Studies, Social work and Community based development)

·        
A minimum of three years related work experience.

·        
Prior exposure and experience in managing education

community based projects with a focus on early grade reading or early childhood

development.

·        
Prior experience of working within child protection

framework

·        
Significant experience of direct work with children

·        
Prior exposure and experience of developing and

facilitating training sessions

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of the education

systems

·        
Working knowledge and experience of MEL approaches,

methods and tool

·        
Good knowledge and understanding of project cycle

management

·        
Previous exposure and experience of direct working

with communities

·        
Excellent organizational and planning skills

·        
Good report writing and computer skills.

·        
High degree of integrity that will model BAU’s core

values.

·        
Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid Rider’s

permit

·        
Working knowledge of teacher pedagogy

·        
Knowledge of the local language is an added

advantage

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs/resumes

including your contact information and three work-related, current salary and

expectations and send them to:

The Human

Resources Officer Kampala or email to: recruit@build-africauganda.org

Physically

submit applications to the address below;

Build Africa

Uganda- Kampala (Head Office),

Plot 431

&424, Central Zone, Off Gaba Road,

Build Africa

Uganda- Kumi, Plot 28 Liang Road, P.O. Box 350 Kumi.

Build Africa

Uganda- Masindi, Plot 2 Kabalega Crescent, P.O. Box 66 Masindi. Uganda.

Deadline: 16^th October, 2015

by 1:00 PM

Customer Care Jobs - Branch Manager at Stanbic Bank ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Stanbic Bank

Duty Station:  Kabwohe, Uganda

Stanbic Bank

Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited which is in

turn owned by Standard Bank Group Limited (“the Group”), Africa’s leading

banking and financial services group. The Standard Bank Group is the leading

banking group focused on emerging markets. It is the largest African banking

group ranked by assets and earnings. Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is the largest

bank in Uganda by assets and market capitalization. It offers a full range of

banking services through two business units; Personal and Business Banking

(PBB), and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).

Job Summary: The Branch

Manager will manage the sales, service, people, operations and business

development within the branch, including profits and staff productivity of the

Branch.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        
Steer a service culture within the Branch and

adherence to the Service standards

·        
Routinely monitor customer complaints, identify

trends and root causes and address them at the branch to prevent recurrence

·        
Grow the balance sheet (assets and liabilities) as

per set targets

·        
Drive a sales culture within the branch for all

staff by allocating individual sales/campaign targets for the year

·        
Interpret branch financials and update the team on

the Branch’s performance on a monthly basis

·        
Manage Branch costs with emphasis on containment of

controllable costs  such as overtime,

petty cash, power, telephone, travel, repair and maintenance costs in

accordance with set budgets

·        
Agree performance contracts for direct reports  and provide monthly performance feedback in

order to maintain performance at required levels

·        
Manage succession planning and identify key talent

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s

degree in Business Studies or a related field from a recognized university

·        
A minimum of three years’ experience in managerial

or supervisory position

·        
Comprehensive knowledge of service, sales techniques

and branch operations

·        
Detailed working knowledge of the retail banking

value propositions

·        
Working knowledge of the banks policies and

procedures

·        
Knowledge of managing local market sales principles

·        
Working knowledge of Code of Banking Practice

·        
Leadership skills

·        
Excellent selling skills

·        
Excellent interpersonal skills

·        
Excellent communication skills

All candidates

who wish to join the one of Africa’s biggest Banking Groups, Standard Bank in

the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link

below.

Deadline: 5^th October, 2015

Fresher NGO Jobs - Communications Officer at Save the Children International ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Save the

Children International

Reports to: Communications

Manager

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Save the

Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has

program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs

for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child

attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our

mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and

to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create

impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being

innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving

results at scale.  In Uganda, we

implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child

Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,

Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children

delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern

and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff

complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights.

We help them fulfil their potential. In 2014, we reached over 143 million

children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around

the world.

Job Summary: The Communications

Officer will be responsible for providing editorial, creative and operational

support across Save the Children’s work. He or she will play a key role in

ensuring our communications are both influential and informative for the full

range of our stakeholders. The Communications Officer may also be called upon

to support programs in emergency responses.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold a good Bachelor’s

Degree or higher in Mass communication or related field. Post Graduate training

in any relevant field is an added advantage.

·        
A minimum of two years’ experience in a position in

an international development organization.

·        
Past exposure and experience of working with local

partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health,

Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.

·        
Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning

abilities.

·        
Ability to establish and maintain conducive

collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.

·        
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills

are a must.

·        
Availability and willingness to work extra hours

during times of humanitarian responses.

·        
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to

work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds

and cultures.

·        
Ability to intervene with crisis management or

troubleshooting as necessary.

·        
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

·        
Excellent time management and planning capacity.

·        
Availability and willingness to work extra hours

during times of humanitarian responses.

·        
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach

areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

All suitably

qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters with

detailed CVs indicating three referees, two of whom should have been direct

supervisors submitted to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org addressed to:

The Director of

Human Resources & Administration,

·        
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to

applications.

·        
Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and

are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.

Deadline: 2^nd October 2015