NGO Jobs - Recruitment Manager at One Acre Fund (OAF) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: One Acre Fund

(OAF)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

One Acre Fund

(OAF) supports smallholder farmers to increase their harvests and thus increase

their incomes. To do this, One Acre Fund provides farmers with high-quality

inputs like seed and fertilizer, financing, and training. We launched our

Uganda operations in Kamuli one year ago, and we are seeking enthusiastic

individuals to join our small but growing team.

Job Summary:  The Recruitment Manager will support One

Acre Fund in the management of the recruitment function and help them build the

HR department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Hosting/visiting careers events

colleges/universities

·        
Building strong working relationships with key

‘nodes’ in these places also.

·        
Build and maintain a candidate database

·        
Actively seek feedback on the OAF recruitment

experience providing recommendations for improvements

·        
The incumbent will also post and advertise job

vacancies

·        
Hold screening interviews by phone and first round

interviews

·        
The incumbent will not support field recruitment

during staff up for new seasons

·        
Responsible for checking references

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The Recruitment Associate should preferably hold a Diploma

in Business Management/Human Resource or other Social Science program

·        
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Recruiting

for a medium level firm

·        
Excellent organizational, analytical, communication

(oral and written) and training skills

·        
Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet

strict deadlines

·        
Possess advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word,

Excel and PowerPoint.

·        
Positive attitude and ability to work independently

and in a team

·        
Keen attention to detail and strong organizational

skills

·        
Creative approach to work

·        
Proactive in identifying and solving problems.

·        
Ability to multitask

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an

updated CV and Cover Letter via email at ugandajobs@oneacrefund.org, or in

person at the One Acre Fund District Office (in Kamuli, opposite Malamu

Center/Victoria House).

Deadline: 16^th October 2015

Save the Children International NGO Jobs - Child Rights Governance Coordinator ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Save the

Children International

Reports to: Child Rights

Governance & Protection Specialist

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 Child

Rights Governance Coordinator works in liaison with the Senior Officers-CRG and

supports field teams/offices in coordinating and implementing of CRG

activities. The incumbent oversees national level CRG advocacy activities and

initiatives with government, CSOs and national level development partners. The

incumbent will be responsible for the monitoring programme quality, initiating

and participating in CRG-focused studies, documentation and dissemination of

innovations and good practices. The job holder will significantly contribute to

policy research and advocacy on CRG through networking and collaboration with

relevant civil society organisations and other institutions; playing a big role

in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations in the respective

thematic area. The Coordinator is also responsible for providing technical

assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency

responses. 

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree

in Human Rights, Governance, Social Science, related field, Social Work and

Social Administration, Development studies, Law, or any relevant field with

specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights

Programming. Possession of a Post Graduate training in Project Management,

Community Development or a Master’s degree in any relevant field is an added

advantage.

·        
A minimum of four years’ experience in implementing

programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child

rights programming preferably with International NGOs.

·        
Significant experience and exposure to ommunity

based social development and education projects with in an INGO particularly

those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is

desirable.

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of Save the

Children working principles and approaches Child Participation, Child Rights

Programming, Partnership, Child Safeguarding Policy, Zero Tolerance, Monitoring

and Evaluation, Programme Integration etc.

·        
Proven financial, planning and budget management

skills mandatory

·        
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

World Bank CEDP Project Jobs - Monitoring & Evaluation Officer MGF at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: Private Sector

Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Project Name: Competitive

and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)

Funding Source: World Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager

Matching Grant Facility (MGF)

The Government

of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the

Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development

objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda

through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared

towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.

The 5 year

project comprises of four major components and will be implemented by seven

agencies among them is Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). However, the

overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation

Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The Government of

Uganda recognizes the vital role that the private sector plays in the social economic

development of the country. The MGF supports interventions in high-potential and

sector specific sub-sectors including: tourism, coffee, horticulture, grains

and pulses, fisheries, edible oils, and information and communication

technology (business process outsourcing). In a bid to address some of the

constraints facing private enterprises, Government included a Matching Grant

Facility (MGF) component under CEDP that aims at;

·        
Improving enterprise capacity by facilitating beneficiaries

access to grants of up to 50% towards use of sector specific business

development services (BDS), building skills and improving quality standards at

firm level.

·        
Increasing the growth and competitiveness of the private

sector in Uganda in order to maximize returns on products/services through

value chain analysis.

Job Summary: The Monitoring

& Evaluation Officer will take overall responsibility for providing

coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the MGF component.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data

collection and analysis of results to report on progress towards project

objectives. He/she works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators,

targets and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist

with analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        
Implement the MGF monitoring and evaluation strategy,

as established under the component Implementation Manual and recommend any

possible changes when appropriate.

·        
The incumbent will identify information requirements

of the MGF component concerning  planning

of activities, data collection, monitoring and evaluation.

·        
Regularly review the performance indicators,

establish baseline data and reports produced by different stakeholders; ensure

consistency with the definition and methodology of collection of these

indicators by keeping an M&E plan for each indicator.

·        
Actively monitor and report on the performance of

the different activities funded under the component and ensure timely measures

are in place to improve the overall monitoring system;

·        
Support the MGF Manager in preparing periodic reports

by providing data on all activities in progress as per the performance

indicators, non-performed and completed during the project lifespan.

·        
Set up a data base for operational systems for collecting,

analyzing, and reporting project related data.

·        
Conduct as appropriate TORs for special studies when

necessary (e.g. baseline, Impact Assessment; monitoring and evaluation studies,

etc…

·        
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual M&E

reports showing progress against the targets of each output indicator, and

assist in the preparation of the annual work plans.

·        
Keenly track performance against supported activity

budgets and carry out due diligence work on implementation status.

·        
Work with and update the component tracking and

monitoring system to generate the required performance reports.

·        
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by

his/her supervisors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

·        
The ideal candidate should hold an Honour’s degree

in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social

Administration or the other related subjects from a reputable University with post

graduate training and qualification in M&E. A master’s degree in related

and relevant field will be an added advantage.

·        
A minimum of five years practical experience in

designing and/or implementing organisational level systems for M&E

·        
Significant experience in designing and/or

implementing data collection and data management systems

·        
Working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g.

SAS, SPSS) and basic computer skills i.e. Word processing, spread sheets, and

databases) is required.

·        
Strong knowledge of/expertise in evaluation

techniques (quantitative and qualitative methodologies, questionnaire

development, statistical analysis, logic models, evaluation plans, etc.)

·        
Prior exposure and experience in the entire

evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and

presentation of results and recommendations.

·        
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·        
High degree of integrity in handling public resources

and in executing duties.

·        
A high level of interpersonal and management skills

and ability to work with teams in the organization

·        
Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling

public resources and in executing duties

·        
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

·        
Excellent planning and organisation skills

·        
Good problem solving skills

·        
Good leadership and management skills

·        
Fluency in both written and spoken English.

All candidates

are encouraged to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita

and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below.

Please indicate

the position being applied for on top of the envelope.

Competitiveness

and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)

Private Sector

Foundation Uganda (PSFU) – Lower Building

P. O. Box 7683,

Kampala- Uganda.

Deadline: 16th October, 2015 by 17:00

Hours

Big Lottery Fund UK Project Jobs - Senior Finance Officer at Build Africa ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Build

Africa

Funding Source: Big Lottery

Fund UK

Project Name: Improving

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

Duty

Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports

to: Head of Finance

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 Senior

Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance in ensuring efficient and

effective Financial Management and safe custody of the Organization’s

resources. The job holder will be responsible for timely, accurate and high

quality financial reporting on all activities. The Senior Finance Officer will

also ensure that donor funds are effectively managed in pursuit of agreed

objectives. He/she will ensure that there is a strong harmonious relationship

between BAU’s finance teams and other teams within BAU. The incumbent will also

ensure that effective systems and controls are in place for financial

management and reporting. He/she will ensure continuous improvement and

development of the finance team and that the Kampala finance team and field

office finance Teams have sufficient capacity to meet the above requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of

commerce or related degree from a recognised University with an Accounting bias

·        
At least four years or related post qualification

professional experience

·        
Possession of professional qualifications like ACCA,

CPA will be an added

·        
Prior exposure and experience in a senior finance

role within an International NGO is desirable

·        
Ability and willingness to produce financial

information in a format that non-technical staff can understand

·        
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, with

particular emphasis on planning, working to tight deadlines, providing

training, facilitating capacity building and supervising team activities

·        
Team leader experience essential; proven staff

management skills including on the job training and systems development

·        
Proactive approach to identifying problems and

suggesting improvements

·        
Excellent written, verbal and communication skills

including budget and report writing experience

·        
Good team player, flexible, tolerant, committed and

capable of working within a multinational and multicultural team

·        
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word

and Excel. Navision accounting system experience is desirable

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

Fresher Jobs - Laboratory Technologist at Medical Research Council/ 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

Duty Station: Entebbe,

Uganda

Reports to: Laboratory

Manager & Head of Programme CiSP

Position Code: BSCLT915-2

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 Laboratory

Technologist will process and perform Immunological Assays in the CiSP Immunology

laboratory

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The incumbent will serve as the analytical Project

Manager for selected studies and preparing and maintaining the Analytical Project

Manager’s file accordingly

·        
Responsible for the reception, processing and

archiving of study samples.

·        
Conduct assays according to study protocols.

·        
Learn new techniques as required for studies.

·        
Enter laboratory results on computer, check and back

up.

·        
The incumbent will also be tasked with preparing summaries

of results.

·        
Take part in the analysis, write up and presentation

of results.

·        
Participate in routine monitoring of equipment

functioning.

·        
Participate in the routine monitoring of carbon

dioxide incubators, cold-room, fridge and freezer temperatures.

·        
Actively participate in laboratory meetings and

journal clubs, and in the organisation of these activities.

·        
Assisting in ensuring that equipment is well

maintained.

·        
Take part in general laboratory maintenance and

safety practices.

·        
Participate in the supervision of students working

in the laboratory.

·        
Performing any other general CiSP activities as may

be assigned by supervisor/Project leader.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree

in a relevant subject

·        
Possess GCLP certification

·        
Ability to learn and conduct assays required,

according to study protocols

·        
High degree of integrity

·        
Ability to learn, flexibility and concern for

excellence

·        
Excellent communication 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