Careers at Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) - Research Consultants / Firms

Job Title: Research Consultants / Firms

Employer: Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take lead or assist with the design and development of research and evaluation study designs, protocols and data collection instruments
• Train Research Assistants, Supervisors and Data Entrants
• Supervise data collection, entry and cleaning
• Perform quality assurance during data collection and entry
• Perform data analysis
• Prepare or assist in preparation of results for reports, publications and/or presentations
• Perform any other duties assigned by MSU

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should possess a post graduate qualifications in social sciences, public health, epidemiology, research, monitoring
• Experience in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting national and community health-intervention programs is required.
• Experience in working with the private sector and NGOs is desired.
• Familiarity in conducting population studies is desired
• The candidates should be flexible, innovative and with excellent writing skills and strategic thinking.
• Previous publications in peered reviewed journals will be an added advantage

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send their applications with updated CVs and cover letters by email to jobs.applications@mariestopes.or.ug / jobs@mariestopes.or.ug or post to the Senior Manager, People and Development, Plot 1020, Kisugu-Muyenga, P.O Box 10431, Kampala-Uganda quoting the position title

Professional Services Consultant Technical Jobs in Uganda at FreeBalance

Job Title: Professional Services Consultant Technical

Employer: FreeBalance

Duty Station: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)


Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2013


Responsibilities:

• Analyze requests for proposal and customer business requirements
• Prepare demonstrations of applications to meet the business requirements of our customers
• Develop and nurture business relationships with prospects and existing customers
• Design technical architectures of information system security and networks
• Support and implement FreeBalance Government Accountability Software
• Demonstrate the configured FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs

Education and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be a graduate from a university Computer Engineering program, with fifteen (15) years of related experience with information systems
• Ability to design, develop, manage Oracle 11G in AIX / UNIX, in a Web environment
• Experienced with ERP financial management applications and troubling shooting
• Proven presentation and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Ability to travel internationally as required
• Possess a strong sense of global citizenship and willingness to engage in global initiatives at FreeBalance

This is a full-time position located in the Africa region.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html

Jobs at FreeBalance - Professional Services Consultant

Job Title: Professional Services Consultant – Functional

Employer: FreeBalance

Duty Station: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)


Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2013

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
• Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values
• Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
• Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
• Configure and demonstrate the FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs
• Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a ‘Super User’
• Manage your day-to-day operations aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, and submitting quality deliverables
• Expertise in public financial administration and more specifically: development, monitoring, follow-up and execution of the budget, public accounting / financial control, human resources management in the public sector, taxation, public investment and government procurement
• Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through completion
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects
• Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
• Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager
• Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget
• Ability to travel internationally and locally on as needs basis for extended periods

Education and Experience:

• Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience
• Accounting Designation and work experience with a medium or large national accounting firm an asset
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, particularly in the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client’s requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Previous experience with ERP Systems
• Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
• Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues
• Proven ability to deliver effective training programs will be considered an asset
• The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak French and English fluently

This is a full-time position based in the Africa region.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html

Consultants Careers at Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Job Title: Consultants (3 Positions)
   
Employer: Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013


1. Consultant in monitoring and evaluation (1 post) re advertised
2. Consultant in public policy and governance (1 post)
3. Consultant in procurement and logistics (2 posts)

Salary Scale: UM4a

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver training programmes,
• Market UMI training programmes.
• Develop training materials and case studies,
• Facilitate on education and training programmes of the Institute.
• Prepare reports on training conducted for both internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate the impact of training given to participants.
• Conduct research and disseminate findings.
• Carry out consultancy services for UMI Clients.
• Supervise students carrying out research projects as part of their training.

Requirement:
Person Specifications:
• Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree a field related to the post applied for from a recognized University or Institution.
• An honors first degree in a related field is a requirement for all applicants
• MCIPS is a requirement for applicants for the post of Consultant in Procurement and Logistics
• A proven teaching experience in a University or other Institutions of higher learning will be required for all applicants plus substantial managerial experience gained with reputable organizations.
• Should be aged 30 years and above
• Computer Literate.
• Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide range of fields to adult learners.
• Ability to conduct research and undertake consultancy assignments.

How to apply:

Applications with comprehensive typed CV, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below:-
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131
Kampala
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581 E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug

Qualitative Data Collection Consultant Jobs at Futures Group in Uganda

Job Title: Qualitative Data Collection Consultant, Uganda

Employer: Futures Group

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23 Aug 2013




Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth interviews with program officers and community authorities
• Moderate focus group discussions with community level workers
• Hold debriefing sessions with Futures Group staff
• Supervise note-taker in transcription of data



Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional experience in related field
• Experience working with program financed by international donors, preferably USAID
• Master’s degree in public health or community health, international development, monitoring and evaluation or other related field preferred
• Proven experience conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
• Experience with HIV/AIDS or orphans and vulnerable children programs



Remuneration in accordance with salary history and certified credentials.


How to Apply:

Please submit the following to Lacee Monte, LMonte@futuresgroup.com,
An updated CV
Statement of Claims against the Selection Criteria
Two references related specifically to work in conducting interviews and focus groups