The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2002 in compliance with Article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). It is a Principal Statutory Agency responsible for management of National and Decentralized Development Planning in Uganda. The primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans. Following the review of the Strategic Plan and the Organization Structure, new positions have emerged. In this regard, the Authority is desirous of filling those positions.

JOB TITLE: PERSONAL/TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRPERSON

Reports to: The Executive Chairperson NPA

Main function: This is a middle managerial position in the Authority. The officer will be responsible for planning the day to day activities and assist in drafting presentations for the Chairperson in advance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Officer will be responsible for;

Key Result Areas:

Person Specifications/ Minimum Qualifications:

Special personal character / attribute:

Additional skills or requirements:

Remuneration: Remuneration to all the above positions will be attractive and commensurate with the responsibilities attached to them. Submission of Applications: Applicants should send their application letter including an up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of all academic and professional qualifications and names and contacts of three referees one of which must be a professional and another from your current or previous work place and their complete addresses (postal, telephone, fax and e-mail). Those who had applied for re-advertised jobs need not apply. Deadline for submission: All applications must be in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the NPA address and position applied for on the top right hand corner not later than 5:00p.m on Friday, 17th February 2012 and should be hand delivered or posted to the address given below. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be accepted. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY 15B CLEMENT HILL ROAD P. 0 BOX 21434, KAMPALA

Qualifications
ICOB prefers a person with the following skills and experience
? A minimum of Bachelors degree in a field such as ICT, Community development, Development studies, Project planning and Management Research in any of these fields will be an added advantage.
? A minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
? Working knowledge of Project planning and report writing
? Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience
? People management skills ? team building
? Planning and organizing skills
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Applications with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/certificates should be submitted to the below email/postal address.

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Educate! is seeking an ambitious, organized manager to oversee all financial management systems, manage its annual planning and budget process, lead its operations and logistics team, and advise on cost-effective solutions and structures for a fast growing NGO in Uganda. This position reports to the Country Director and a promotion is track role.

Performance Objectives

1  Financial Management

a. Manage financial accounting firm, bill payments, and petty cash transactions

b. Budgeting, financial reporting and.

variance checks

c. Evaluate operations to identify cost

containment and increased revenue opportunities

2. Facilitate Strategic Planning Process a. Make strategic recommendations and advise on cost structuring and plans of senior leadership

a. Develop and train a team of four to facilitate all administrative needs

b. Manage all Information & Communication Technology systems

4. Logistics

a. Coordinate procurement

b. Organize level events and visits

•   3-6 years experience managing logistics, finance and/or operations functions

•  Superb organizational and system building skills

•   Work experience at a large (50+ person) organization or one  that has achieved significant growth.

-strong desire to work in a youthful, energetic, unpredictable work            environment

Application deadline. April 6th 20112

To apply, please email a c.v,list of references, one sample

Of your work (e.g. report on communication, your current of most previous past salary and a 5 sentence answer as to “why you think you    will be able to help educate with the operational challenges it will face with growth  to

jobs@experienceeducate.org.

Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd is a leading steel manufacturer in East Africa having three-Phased project comprising of a wire galvanizing line, reinforced TMT bars rolling mill, Continuous Galvanizing and Colour Coating line located in Namanve Industrial and Business Park, Kampala Uganda, With modern technology from Germany, Austria, Italy, Canada, Japan and India, the combined capacity of the plant is over 200,000 tons per annum

The continuous galvanizing and colour coating plant (phase3) is a modern state of art plant and is the newest of all phases with the most modern technology in Sub-Saharan Africa and is expected to start production this year.

We are seeking to recruit energetic, dynamic, skilled and motivated people with zeal to perform beyond market expectations to fill the following positions.

POST: Asst. Process operator- Production (4 Positions)

The ideal candidates for the above positions should have the following:

Roofings Rolling Mills Limited Plot 406 Kampala Industrial & Business Park, Namanve P.O. Box 35086, Kampala, Uganda Telephone (+256) 0392 – 700 952,  Fax (+256) 0392 – 254952

Background:

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research, and advanced clinical services. IDI has four operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research; and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab). So as to strengthen support to these core areas of operation, IDI is recruiting Research Regulatory and Monitoring Officer as follows:

Role Summary and Responsibilities:

The Research Regulatory Officer is in charge of enforcing adherence to research guidelines for all the studies conducted at the institute including the research approval process, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and monitoring of studies.

Training

Communication

Monitoring

Documentation

Other

Educational Qualifications and experience

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Other requirements

Compensation:

Qualified and interested persons may apply online on at hr@idi. co.ug OR email 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 applications is 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be  contacted.

Rural Credit Finance Co Ltd, (RUCREF) was started as a credit scheme in (Volunteer Efforts for development concerns) VEDCO an indigenous non-governmental organization to help provide financial services to smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs in its areas of operation. The company has since grown registering tremendous success in business and is looking to recruit self-motivated, result oriented individuals to join a team committed to building a financial institution that is to be a leading provider of financial services to micro entrepreneurs and economically active rural communities

Key accountabilities for the HR Officer:

Ideal candidate profile:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

An Advertising Firm dealing in outdoor and indoor advertising properties including but not limited to LCD screens, Vehicle branding, street poles, University Branding, billboards and promotional materials is seeking to recruit competent candidates for the following roles.

Title: Sales Executives

As a sales executive, your role is to sell as many of your company’s goods or services as possible. As such, you have a very important part to play in your company’s success

Qualifications:

Required:

To Apply: All applications to be received by 10th February 2012 Email knajimah@fldeliuganda.com Your Resume with your current and expected compensation requirements and attach your photograph (PDF or Word document format) along with anything else that might be of interest to us. Or Hand deliver applications to Fideli Plot 39 Bandali Rise Bugolobi.

In order to strengthen and advance our position as the market leader, Mantrac Uganda ltd invites applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified graduates for employment In the following positions.

Senior Accountant Position (1 position)

Job Purpose:

This is a senior position in the finance department responsible for accounts management and administration of the accounting office. He /She will be in charge of the correct preparation, efficient and proper maintenance of company accounts and statistical ancillary accounting records. The senior accountant will report to the commercial Manager.

Tasks: 

Qualifications/ experience and competencies

Plot 17/41,7th Street, Industrial Area P.O BOX 7126 Kampala, Uganda.

Nurture Africa (formally known as A-Z Children’s Charity) is a growing Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to provide health care, education and promote children’s rights in Wakiso and Mubende District. Due to the expansion of its operations we currently have a number of vacancies in our organisation. For more information on Nurture Africa please go to http://www.nurtureafrica.org/.

HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR.

Reports to: HR & Administrative Manager

Personal specifications:

Application Procedure:

For more information on Nurture Africa please go to http://www.nurtureafrica.org/

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Duties & Responsibilities:

Education, Knowledge and Experience

ContactTo apply, please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked with the position name. E-mails must not exceed 2MB. Closing date is 5pm on Thursday 2nd February 2012

Plot 8 Kitante Close, P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: appllcation@ppg.co.ug, Web: http://www.ppg.co.ug/

Job Title:  Logistics Supervisor

Reports To: Logistics Manager

To support the Logistics Manager with close supervision and coordination of and all in country road transport operations, ensuring safe and efficient passage of Tullow Operations bound goods and services.

Main Accountabilities:

Qualifications:

Experience:

Knowledge and Skills: Essential:

Preferred:

Note:

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted

ICPAU is a professional accountancy body established by The Accountants Act, Cap 266. Its main functions are to regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda; and to prescribe or regulate the conduct of accountants in Uganda.

The Institute seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary, courteous, self motivated, energetic and committed professionals of high integrity who can bring expertise in their fields.

The ideal candidates should:

• Have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written).

• Have excellent communication and computer skills.

• Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills; and resourceful team builders/players.

• Have analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Be creative, innovative and sensitive to quality

RELATIONS OFFICER (1 vacancy) - Ref: GR03/03/12

Reports to: Senior Relations Officer Major Responsibilities:

•  To assist in the promotion the Institute’s image.

•  To participate in the enrolment drives for students and members.

•  To assist in the production of promotional materials for the Institute.

•  To assist in the promotion and creation of partnerships for the Institute and the profession.

•  To assist in the promotion of the Institute’s programmes and activities

•  To assist in promoting the use of ICT in reaching the Institute’s stakeholders.

•  To assist in the coordination and organisation of meetings.

•  To participate in the preparation of the Institute’s plans.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should write to the address below describing how they qualify for the position by MONDAY, 16 APRIL 2012, quoting the Job Reference Number provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Your application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including at least two from previous employers, and functioning telephone numbers/e-mail addresses. Send your application with all the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the job reference number on the envelope to the address below: Secretary, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, 42 Bukoto Street, Kololo, P. 0. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda, Website: www.icpau.co.ug

Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute is one of the Public Agricultural Research Institutes established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 with a mandate to conduct applied and adaptive agricultural research in the West Nile Agro Ecological Zone under the policy guidance of the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).

The Director Abi ZARDI invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following vacant positions at Abi in Arua.

Applicants should not be above 40 years. Details on Key tasks and responsibilities, and competencies can be got from the NARO Website www.naro.go.ug Employment Terms:Successful candidates will be employed on four years’ contract renewal renewable on satisfactory performance

Interested persons with the indicated requirements should submit hand written applications together with detailed curriculum vitae giving day time telephone numbers and names and addresses of three referees as well as copies of professional Certificates and testimonials to the under-listed address not later than 5.00 p.m, Monday 6'” February 2012. Applicants should quote the post applied for.on both the application and the envelope. The Director, Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute P. O. Box 219, Arua

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is one of the three successor companies of the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB). Their mandate is ownership of the electricity distribution assets in Uganda. UEDCL is seeking to hire qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Job Position: ASSISTANT MANAGER

Reports to: Manager. Worth Eastern Service Territory Supervises: Technical Assistants, Lines men, Office / administrative assistants.

Purpose of the position: To Plan, Coordinate and monitor all the activities involved in the operations of the sub Service Territory Office.

Key Result Areas:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their handwritten applications together with an updated C V with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to:

NB: If you do not hear from us by 24th FEB. 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Duties & Responsibilities:

Education, Knowledge and Experience

ContactTo apply, please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked with the position name. E-mails must not exceed 2MB. Closing date is 5pm on Thursday 2nd February 2012

Plot 8 Kitante Close, P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: appllcation@ppg.co.ug, Web: http://www.ppg.co.ug/