Job Title: Magazine Editor
Employer: Kakira Sugar Limited
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Application Deadline: 30th August, 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning and executing timely publication of both the Group Magazine and Kakira Sugar Limited’s in-house magazine, Habari Ya Miwa.
• Constantly reviewing and recommending improvements of the publications of the group magazine and ensuring wide dissemination of information among employees.
• Collating, writing and editing articles for the publication.
• Covering important functions of the company and ensuring media coverage as will be required by management from time to time.
• Preparing company brand or commercial advertisements as and when required.
• Designing/printing of company Christmas cards, diaries and banners for various occasions.
• Providing technical input while updating the group website.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Human Resources Manager/ Management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a Bachelors degree in Mass Communication/Journalism or Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature obtained from a recognised university.
• Significant experience in newspaper or magazine editing.
How to apply:
All applications should be accompanied with Photostat copies of testimonials, certificates and curriculum vitae, indicating daytime telephone contact number, contact addresses of two referees and quoting the job reference number on the upper left-hand corner of the envelope should be sent to:
Mr. Moses H. Thenge,
Human Resources Manager,
Kakira Sugar Limited,
P.O. Box 121,
Jinja ,Uganda
Tel, 0414-444000
Or via E-mail to: recruitment@kakirasugar.com
Monday, August 26, 2013
ACTED Jobs - Program Manager in Uganda
Job Title: Program Manager
Job Ref: PM/UG/SA
Employer: ACTED
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager has been identified as a Key Personnel position. The proposed Program Manager should have extensive relevant experience managing the mobilization and oversight of multi-faceted projects, including those in the infrastructure sector. The Program Manager should have demonstrated the ability to quickly and effectively assemble and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; to effectively collaborate and coordinate with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors in a developing-country setting; and to implement high-profile and politically sensitive programs. The Program Manager will contribute to the development of his project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manage its implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
• Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
• Representation vis-à-vis Donors:
• Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
• Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
• More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
2. Project Cycle Management
• Project implementation:
• Plan the various stages of project implementation;
• Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
• Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project reporting requirements:
• Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
3. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:
• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
• Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
• Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
• Undertake quality control:
• Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
• Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
4. Oversee Program Staff and Security:
• Guide and direct program staff:
• Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
• Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
• Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
• Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
• Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff: When requested by HQ, undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living in the country.
• Oversee staff security: In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through regular written reports;
• Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
• Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
5. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:
• Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
• Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
• Share such memos with internal and external partners;
• Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a University degree, ideally with a specialisation in Civil Engineering
• At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting interventions.
• Excellent written English skills required.
• Strong project management skill.
• Familiarity with different European and other international donor regulations.
• Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.
How to Apply:
All applications should be sent accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
Job Ref: PM/UG/SA
Employer: ACTED
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager has been identified as a Key Personnel position. The proposed Program Manager should have extensive relevant experience managing the mobilization and oversight of multi-faceted projects, including those in the infrastructure sector. The Program Manager should have demonstrated the ability to quickly and effectively assemble and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; to effectively collaborate and coordinate with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors in a developing-country setting; and to implement high-profile and politically sensitive programs. The Program Manager will contribute to the development of his project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manage its implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
• Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
• Representation vis-à-vis Donors:
• Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
• Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
• More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
2. Project Cycle Management
• Project implementation:
• Plan the various stages of project implementation;
• Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
• Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project reporting requirements:
• Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
3. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:
• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
• Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
• Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
• Undertake quality control:
• Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
• Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
4. Oversee Program Staff and Security:
• Guide and direct program staff:
• Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
• Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
• Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
• Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
• Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff: When requested by HQ, undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living in the country.
• Oversee staff security: In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through regular written reports;
• Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
• Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
5. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:
• Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
• Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
• Share such memos with internal and external partners;
• Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a University degree, ideally with a specialisation in Civil Engineering
• At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting interventions.
• Excellent written English skills required.
• Strong project management skill.
• Familiarity with different European and other international donor regulations.
• Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.
How to Apply:
All applications should be sent accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
Senior Software Developer Jobs at DFCU Bank in Uganda
Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Employer: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
Job Summary:
The Senior Software Developer will manage, guide and direct a small team of developers responsible for coming up with software solutions, design and develop software within permitted timelines and to the required standards, to support the preparation of technical documentation, document, and evaluate a variety of computer systems, offer product support and training to staff and embrace new software development technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Guide junior system developers with code reviews, design reviews and unit test plan reviews;
• Perform technical project management roles;
• Oversee and participate in the development and unit testing of solutions as specified in the technical design and obtain code reviews from appropriate technical staff and ensure that standards, policies and best practices are adhered to;
• Coordinate software staff development programs;
• Plan and Budget for software and IT requirements of the software development team.
• Ensure that Software and IT licenses are valid in order to ensure continuity of operations;
• Present to the software development team ideas, innovations, needs and challenges;
• Provide training and advice as required to users and IT staff on information systems to ensure that they make the best use of those systems;
• Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should possess seven or more years experience in Software Development with 5 years of Database management.
• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information technology or related fields from a recognized University. Possession of professional internationally recognized certifications in database administration (such as OCP or MCDBA) and/or software development (in areas such as Java) will be an added advantage.
• J2EE, MySQL, Oracle, XML and JSON,C#
• Experience of using Software development methodologies.
• Good team player, self-driven, excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Target driven and MUST meet monthly and quarterly software deliverables.
• Possess Project management skills.
• Proven written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed with Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Analytical and Inquisitive with excellent attention to detail.
How to Apply:
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
Apply Now
Employer: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
Job Summary:
The Senior Software Developer will manage, guide and direct a small team of developers responsible for coming up with software solutions, design and develop software within permitted timelines and to the required standards, to support the preparation of technical documentation, document, and evaluate a variety of computer systems, offer product support and training to staff and embrace new software development technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Guide junior system developers with code reviews, design reviews and unit test plan reviews;
• Perform technical project management roles;
• Oversee and participate in the development and unit testing of solutions as specified in the technical design and obtain code reviews from appropriate technical staff and ensure that standards, policies and best practices are adhered to;
• Coordinate software staff development programs;
• Plan and Budget for software and IT requirements of the software development team.
• Ensure that Software and IT licenses are valid in order to ensure continuity of operations;
• Present to the software development team ideas, innovations, needs and challenges;
• Provide training and advice as required to users and IT staff on information systems to ensure that they make the best use of those systems;
• Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should possess seven or more years experience in Software Development with 5 years of Database management.
• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information technology or related fields from a recognized University. Possession of professional internationally recognized certifications in database administration (such as OCP or MCDBA) and/or software development (in areas such as Java) will be an added advantage.
• J2EE, MySQL, Oracle, XML and JSON,C#
• Experience of using Software development methodologies.
• Good team player, self-driven, excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Target driven and MUST meet monthly and quarterly software deliverables.
• Possess Project management skills.
• Proven written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed with Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Analytical and Inquisitive with excellent attention to detail.
How to Apply:
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
Apply Now
Electrical Engineers Interships Opportunity at Fenix International
Job Title: Electrical Engineers - Interns
Employer: Fenix International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 7th Sept 2013
Job Details;
Fenix International is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a good understanding of electrical engineering and hands on experience repairing electronics/circuit boards.
• Experience with solar products is an added advantage but not a requirement.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
• Strong work ethic.
• The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to work independently and pushes themselves without a lot of handholding
How to Apply:
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
Apply Now
Employer: Fenix International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 7th Sept 2013
Job Details;
Fenix International is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a good understanding of electrical engineering and hands on experience repairing electronics/circuit boards.
• Experience with solar products is an added advantage but not a requirement.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
• Strong work ethic.
• The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to work independently and pushes themselves without a lot of handholding
How to Apply:
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
Apply Now
Customer Service Advisors Jobs at MTN-Uganda
Job Title: Customer Service Advisors
Employer: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
About MTN:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services
Job Summary:
The Customer Care Advisor will work for MTN Uganda in the MTN Uganda Call Centre as Call Centre Agents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma as a minimum academic qualification.
• The ideal candidate should be able to speak English and Luganda as a default with a combination of Swahili, Luo, Ateso, 4Rs (Runyankore, Rukiga, Rutoroo, Runyoro).
• Fluency in French, Germany or any other foreign language is an added advantage but not a requirement.
• Ideal candidate should be computer literate with an excellent typing speed.
PS: The candidate should not be a student
How to Apply:
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
Apply Now
Employer: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
About MTN:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services
Job Summary:
The Customer Care Advisor will work for MTN Uganda in the MTN Uganda Call Centre as Call Centre Agents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma as a minimum academic qualification.
• The ideal candidate should be able to speak English and Luganda as a default with a combination of Swahili, Luo, Ateso, 4Rs (Runyankore, Rukiga, Rutoroo, Runyoro).
• Fluency in French, Germany or any other foreign language is an added advantage but not a requirement.
• Ideal candidate should be computer literate with an excellent typing speed.
PS: The candidate should not be a student
How to Apply:
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
Apply Now
Driver Careers at PEAS Uganda
Job Title: Driver
Employer: PEAS Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd Sept 2013
Job Summary:
The position holder provides reliable and safe driving services to PEAS personnel and other high ranking officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity , sense o f responsibility , excellent knowledge of protocol approach , courtesy , coutesy , tact and ability to work with different national and cultural backgrounds
Experience and Qualifications;
• Secondary Education
• Valid Drivers License
• 3 years work experience as a driver , safe driving record , knowledge of driver, safe driving record knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Fluency in English
How to Apply:
Send your application cover letter and CV to
Info-peaseuganda@peas.org.uk or
The Human Resources Manager
PEAS Uganda
P.O Box 23308,
Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216 Ntinda Kisaasi
Membejja Road Opposite Ndere Centre
Employer: PEAS Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd Sept 2013
Job Summary:
The position holder provides reliable and safe driving services to PEAS personnel and other high ranking officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity , sense o f responsibility , excellent knowledge of protocol approach , courtesy , coutesy , tact and ability to work with different national and cultural backgrounds
Experience and Qualifications;
• Secondary Education
• Valid Drivers License
• 3 years work experience as a driver , safe driving record , knowledge of driver, safe driving record knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Fluency in English
How to Apply:
Send your application cover letter and CV to
Info-peaseuganda@peas.org.uk or
The Human Resources Manager
PEAS Uganda
P.O Box 23308,
Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216 Ntinda Kisaasi
Membejja Road Opposite Ndere Centre
Logistics Officer at PEAS Uganda
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Employer: PEAS Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd Sept 2013
Job Summary:
The logistics officer provides technical support to the construction and department , promotes good stewardship and ensures that logistics support program
The role will be based in our Ugandan Office and work closely with program with program with programme and operations Departments .
Experience and qualifications
• Bachelors Degree (Administration , Project Management technical or Mechanical
• Minimum 2 years of logistics , supply chain experience preferably in the NGO
• Experience in vehicle fleet Management
• Experiencing of training and developing staff in Logistics and administrative systems
• Project management skills is desirable
How to Apply:
Send your application cover letter and CV to
Info-peaseuganda@peas.org.uk or
The Human Resources Manager
PEAS Uganda
P.O Box 23308,
Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216 Ntinda Kisaasi
Membejja Road Opposite Ndere Centre
Employer: PEAS Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd Sept 2013
Job Summary:
The logistics officer provides technical support to the construction and department , promotes good stewardship and ensures that logistics support program
The role will be based in our Ugandan Office and work closely with program with program with programme and operations Departments .
Experience and qualifications
• Bachelors Degree (Administration , Project Management technical or Mechanical
• Minimum 2 years of logistics , supply chain experience preferably in the NGO
• Experience in vehicle fleet Management
• Experiencing of training and developing staff in Logistics and administrative systems
• Project management skills is desirable
How to Apply:
Send your application cover letter and CV to
Info-peaseuganda@peas.org.uk or
The Human Resources Manager
PEAS Uganda
P.O Box 23308,
Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216 Ntinda Kisaasi
Membejja Road Opposite Ndere Centre
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