MRC/UVRI Non-profit Jobs - Communications and Engagement Officer at Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute

Wednesday, March 12, 2014   Communications Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer

Organization: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: The Unit Director

About MRC/UVRI:

The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations.

Job Summary: The Communications and Engagement Officer will mainly be responsible for the management of all aspects of communications and community engagement across the MRC unit, and specifically support information flow within the unit, but also with the relevant stake holders and general public.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Steers the development, implementation, and evaluation of major national or international communications, projects and strategies for the lay and professional audiences, including innovative demonstration project.
• Manages and guides development, testing and timely dissemination of science and audience- based products, tools and message to different audiences (i.e. general public, external organization, partners, and media) in a variety of formats (i.e. print, video, Web).
• Offers expert consultation and technical expertise in the creation of strategic and integrated plans and strategies for communication programs, campaigns and activities.
• Takes charge of research and evaluation activities related to research communication. Promotes, guides, conducts, and supports audience research and evaluation of communication programs, including formative, process, and outcome evaluation and qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Works in liaison with management to ensure that the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are integrated into all the communications for project’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services. He/she will manage and all communications in the unit
• Serves as a key focal contact liaison between MRC and other partners on organisation-wide issues and networks with a variety of external stakeholders (e.g. UNHRO, Ministry of health, UNCST and local agencies, officials of other countries and international organizations, communication experts, and representatives of the general public).
• Processes all internal publication needs of the unit in liaison with the concerned parties.
• Guarantees that the organisational website has accurate and relevant information and is updated in a timely manner.
• Routinely trains Unit personnel in communication skills on identifying their gaps.
• Develops, coordinates the implementation and monitoring of the Unit’s community development activities.
• Identifies potential collaborators to engage in shared local community engagement activities.
• Works in consultation with Programme Heads and the Directors to keep a financial oversight of communications activities under their leadership, ensuring that expenditure is within the budget limits.
• Assists the Programme Heads and Directors at national and international meetings as and when requested.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The suitable candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Masters in the same field will be an added advantage.
• Three or more years’ experience in a communications role. 
• Communication experience in a research organisation will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience ideally in a Public Health or HIV AIDS communication role is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Media and Community Engagement programmes is an added advantage

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by email: recruitment@mrcuganda.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

Deadline: 21^st March, 2014 by 5pm

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Finance Jobs - Accountant at Wagagai Limited

Friday, February 07, 2014   Accounting Jobs in Uganda , Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Finance Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Accountant

Organisation: Wagagai Limited 

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

About Us:

Wagagai Ltd is a leading horticultural farm situated in Entebbe and has been in existence for the last 15 years. We are looking for a competent Accountant, who would give solid support to the Accounts Manager to effectively run our Accounts Department. This is Middle Management position within the organization. We offer Attractive remuneration in line with our existing salary scales.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Accountant must possess a good accounting degree i.e. Commerce, Business Administration or Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Professional qualifications in ACCA.CPA
• Exposure and experience in a highly controlled and disciplined setting will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must possess a proven ability to report under tight deadlines.
• At least three(3) years experience in working in a busy accounting environment.
• Experience in handling tax matters and statutory obligations.
• Proficiency in any accounting software, payroll software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Person specification:
• Willingness to reside within 25km from the Head office.

Age: below 35 yrs.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CV and copies of academic documents should be addressed and sent to; The HR Manager, Wagagai Limited, P.O Box 24570, Kampala. Uganda

Email; iosephb@wagagai.com

Deadline:  11^th February, 2014.

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International Non-profit Jobs - Development Communications Officer at Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWP EA)

Thursday, February 06, 2014   Communications Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Development Communications Officer

Organisation: Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWP EA)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Regional Coordinator

About GWP:

 The Global Water Partnership's vision is for a water secure world. Its mission is to support the sustainable development and management of water resources at all levels.

GWP was founded in 1996 by the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to foster integrated water resource management (IWRM).

IWRM is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of ecosystems and the environment.

Job Summary: The Development Communications Officer will work with a team of other professionals in the programme that includes other disciplines based at the Sub-region. The coordinating office of the GWP EnA is located in Entebbe, Uganda hosted by the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Development Communications Officer will be working together with other officers of GWP to promote public and media awareness of and involvement in the GWP EnA and to mobilize among the member Countries confidence and trust on the programme. The officer will do this by:

• Developing and implementing, the programmme communication strategy as part of communications strategy of GWP which encompasses external, internal and programmes’ communications;
• Designing, managing and facilitating the implementation of the GWP programmes and Projects’ communications work plan - including monitoring and reporting duties associated with that work plan; and
• Developing and managing a strategy for the production and dissemination of a wide array of public information products – including publications, writing and editing of public information materials, reports, brochures, new letters and information briefs/progress updates.

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Communications Officer must hold a master's degree in Communication, Media Relations or Journalism
• The applicant should possess at least five years’ experience in designing Development communication strategies in regional or international organizations.
• State-of-the-art knowledge in field of communications and public affairs, and ability to address a range of issues related to the GWP EnA business and development programs.
• Significant and diverse experience in all facets of communications and public  affairs, and proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major campaigns, strategies or programs.
• Possess excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to effectively assist GWP EnA management to assess the political climate for achieving their underlying objectives (e.g., development assistance, resource mobilization, policy advocacy, confidence building, etc.), and enhance their operational effectiveness in dealing with external constituencies.
• Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships and partnerships.
• Sound knowledge of disciplines relevant to GWP EnA’s work (e.g., economics, water resources management, social development, or other relevant field).
• Detailed knowledge of national/international trends, political-economic issues, and conditions and developments related to GWP EnA countries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; proven experience in working as both a leader and a member of a team.
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills and ability to persuasively present and defend controversial issues/positions.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English with a working knowledge of French OR
• Fluency in both written and spoken French with a working knowledge of English a requirement.

How to Apply:  

All suitably qualified candidates may submit their applications, including a letter of interest, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to GWPEA Regional Coordinator’ Office in Entebbe or submit them electronically via email: gwpvacancy@nilebasin.org:

 Deadline: 15^th February 2014

NB: Only those candidates that are short listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female and Nationals from the GWP EnA Region are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Intern Career Opportunity at Micro-Credit Development

Wednesday, February 05, 2014   Banking Jobs in Uganda , Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Finance Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Intern

Organisation: Micro-Credit Development

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

About Project:

This project offers motivated interns the opportunity to gain hands-on micro-credit and business training experience to kick-start a career in international development. The organisation you will be working for was set up over two years with the aim of encouraging growth in rural communities. Micro business loans are given to single mothers or widows to start income-generating businesses, which helps them rise out of poverty and create positive living conditions for themselves and their families.

The project finds community members who are not working, trains them in basic business management skills and gives them micro-loans to start a business of their choice. The members are put in a group of six who are meant to support each other in finding solutions to the challenges facing their businesses. For the cooperative business projects the members are encouraged to work as a group towards the creation of one product or service, such as a cooperative bakery.

Since its inception the project has assisted over fifteen individual female-led rural households. In addition, over twenty households have benefited from a co-operative piggery project. The organisation is currently working on a 30 member co-operative solar bakery project that will be located on an isolated island in Lake Victoria. This is an ambitious and growing project and your contribution can help make a tangible difference in poor communities.

Job Summary: The Intern will be tasked to work with our local staff to hold meetings with the micro-loan members, visit and assess progress of their businesses, and discuss business challenges and solutions. In addition, he/she will assist in the identification of skills which may be required for the better running of their businesses, assess other women's groups that may benefit from the project, and raise awareness of the projects aims.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Intern will be assisting in programmes that provide credit assistance for self-help savings, sound banking policies for the poor, and revolving funds for those in need.
  He /she will also be coordinating meetings and training sessions for NGOs which assist poor communities to build up savings, credit and form linkages with banks.
• Offering support to village self-help groups to independently develop financial institutions to manage profit-making programs and activities.
• The Intern will be creating workshops to introduce the concept of micro-credits and micro-finance to new communities.
• Elaborating business plans and facilitate access to micro-credit by working with local communities.
• Offering administrative support.

You will also get to share your time with the HIV/AIDS education project. This involves educating the women about the various ways of preventing the spread of HIV, mobilising them for HIV testing, giving out free condoms and encouraging them to pass the information on to their male family members and partners.

You will be met at Entebbe international airport in Kampala by a project representative and taken to the project location to begin your placement, after a full orientation to Kampala.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The applicant should exhibit high enthusiasm and interest in working in the micro finance sector

You will stay in accommodations near to the project, which you will share with other participants during your stay.

You will have access to a fully equipped kitchen and clean bathroom.

The friendly coordinators and staff will do their best to make sure you are comfortable and safe.
Fluency in conversational English
Full travel & medical insurance
Necessary vaccinations
 Necessary flights & visas 

Benefits after Internship:

• Skills in collaborating with local staff to improve access to micro-credit for entrepreneurs striving to improve their economic well-being
• Practical experience in holding meetings, discussing business plans and offering lines of credit
• Opportunities for economists, development professionals and students
• Opportunities for dissertation research

What's Included: Project Fee includes all food, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, 24-hour support and integration into the project. We charge a flat, one-off Placement Fee of £295 GBP per person per project. This covers our costs for promoting the project and providing our services. We offer full pre-departure support (for all necessary flights, visas and vaccinations) and on-going assistance throughout your placement.

How to Apply:

If you so desire to seize this internship opportunity, please visit web link below to visit recruitment website

Click Here

Deadline: Monday, 10^th February 2014.

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Job: Head Statistics and Data Management

Organisation: UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
Deadline: 25th November, 2013 by 5:00 pm


About UVRI-IAVI:
The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program (the Program), founded in 2001, is a not for profit organization with offices and research facilities based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe. The Program's main activities are conducting research, building capacity and providing advocacy for HIV/AIDS vaccine as well as molecular and epidemiological work toward HIV prevention. The Program is mainly funded by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), USA but also receives funding from other donors.


Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan and implement data management procedures and programs as well as data quality control systems for all research studies and service programs.
Design data entry screens and data analysis programs including relational databases for longitudinal studies.
Conduct statistical data analyses and participate in writing manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals
Ensure proper storage, archival and security of all data and data collections forms.
Supervise and train staff in the Statistics and Data Management Unit in data management and quality control.
Train technical research staff on analysis of data.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
All candidates should hold Bachelors' degrees in Statistics with a Masters degree in Biostatistics/Statistics or Demography (with concentration in Biostatistics).
At least five years post graduate experience in Biostatistics and Data Management in a Health Research Organization spanning cohort studies and clinical trials that involves linkage of participants' data across survey rounds.
Hands-on skills in data management, analysis and programming as well as supervision of subordinate staff are a must.
Proficiency in Stata and Visual FoxPro are required.
Knowledge of other software programs is an added advantage.


Job Terms: Salary is attractive, negotiable.


How to Apply:
Please send written cover letter along with copies of academic certificates, Curriculum Vitae, day-time telephone contact numbers and names of three professional referees should be sent to:
Hard copies: Operations Manager UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd P.O Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
Electronic copies to emails: info@iavi.or.ug

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Job: Programme Director

Organization: SOS Children’s Villages

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: National Director
Job Ref: SOS703
Deadline: 15th November, 2013


About Us:
Our Client, SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a member of SOS Kinderdorf International, a worldwide, independent, non-governmental social development organization that has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949.
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a locally registered Trust with a local governing body: the Board of Trustees. It has been operating since 1989 and currently has projects caring for more than 2,500 children in four locations at Kakiri, Entebbe, Gulu and Fort Portal. The various projects include SOS Children’s Villages, Community outreach programmes, Kindergartens, schools, medical centres and social centres.


Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership for all programmes at location.
Lead the planning, budgeting and implementation of all programmes at location.
Lead the regular monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of all programmes at location.
Manage overall financial operations including budgets, authorisation and approval of expenditures for all programmes at location.
Coordinate the Human Resource planning, management and development activities at the location.
Lead the building and management of relations with the community and/or local authorities and develop appropriate partnerships and networks.
Participate in supporting SOS’ fundraising and resource mobilisation strategies.
Participate in local, national and regional processes and meetings within the organization as required and agreed with the National Director.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a University degree from a reputable institution.
At least seven years post work related experience with child/youth care programmes, with 2 years at middle management or supervisory level.
Experience in planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring and evaluating programmes.
Experience in financial operations such as managing budgets, authorisation and approving programme expenditures.
Planning and organization skills
Representation and networking skills.
Negotiating skills.
People management skills such as training, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
Written communication skills.
Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).


Personal Competencies: Strategic thinking, Conceptual thinking, Leadership orientation, Results orientation, Personal integrity, Understanding others, Team management orientation, Concern for standards, Pro-active work ethics, Efficiency orientation, Development orientation, Flexibility towards circumstances and Thoroughness.


How to Apply:
Please send the following documents by email to sos703@aikanhr.com and quote the job title and reference number:
Updated CV which demonstrates that you are suitable for the job role including your contact information and three work related references in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
A one page statement describing your suitability for the particular job role, in either Microsoft
Word or PDF format.
Please do not attach any academic certificates.

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Job: Internal Auditor

Organization: SOS Children’s Villages

Duty Station: National Office, Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Board Audit Committee

Job Ref: SOS710

Deadline: 15^th November, 2013 

About Us:

Our Client, SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a member of SOS Kinderdorf International, a worldwide, independent, non-governmental social development organization that has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949.

SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a locally registered Trust with a local governing body: the Board of Trustees. It has been operating since 1989 and currently has projects caring for more than 2,500 children in four locations at Kakiri, Entebbe, Gulu and Fort Portal. The various projects include SOS Children’s Villages, Community outreach programmes, Kindergartens, schools, medical centres and social centres.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and budget for the internal audit plan.
• Implement the approved audit plan.
• Be accountable for internal audit’s financial resources.
• Assess and make recommendations on the effectiveness of the design and operation of internal controls across the financial and operational processes of the different programmes.
• Promote a culture that drives adherence to policies and process as well as responsibility and accountability for risk management and controls.
• Engage management to build risk and control awareness and to promote a proactive control culture.
• At the request of management provide advisory services.
• Provide support to external auditors to conduct audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a University Degree from a reputable institution.
• Full membership of an international accounting professional body such as ACCA, CPA or CIA.
• Member of the International Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
• At least five years’ work experience as an Auditor with a not-for-profit organization.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Effective communication including reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of a computerised accounting software e.g. Sage Peachtree, Navision or
• QuickBooks.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Personal Competencies: Strategic thinking, Conceptual thinking, Leadership orientation, Results orientation, Personal integrity, Understanding others, Team management orientation, and Concern for standards.

How to Apply:

Please send the following documents by email to sos710@aikanhr.com and quote the job title and reference number:

• Updated CV which demonstrates that you are suitable for the job role including your contact information and three work related references in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• A one page statement describing your suitability for the particular job role, in either Microsoft
• Word or PDF format.
• Please do not attach any academic certificates.

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Job: Medical Officer

Location: Kampala
Deadline: November 5, 2013 - 5pm

The Medical Officer will involve care, investigation and follow up of study participants. The applicant will work on studies on mothers and their children.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should possess an MB ChB with at least two years of clinical experience including pediatrics
• Proficiency in Luganda
• Possess a postgraduate training in pediatrics or in epidemiology and research methods
• Excellent opportunity for study / introduction to research

How to apply: 

All candidates that are suitably qualified should please send their applications with CVs, copies of academic qualifications and addressed of three professional referees with their telephone contacts to:
The Human Resource Manager,
MRC / UVRI Uganda Research Unit in AIDS,
Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P.O. Box 49,
Entebbe,
Uganda.

For More information, contact Professor Alison Elliot: alison.tom@infocom.co.ug. 

Contact +256 417 704000.

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Job: Hygiene and Quality Controller

Organisation: Newrest Uganda Inflight Services 
Location: Entebbe

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Ensure that all meals produced are as per agreed specifications by the clients. Train staff on basic hygiene practices and related HACCP and HALAL standards. Monitor food sample collection by the laboratory staff and send food samples to clients if requested.

Verify quality and safety conditions of all raw materials Monitors B & I to ensure that food safety and hygiene is not compromised. Ensures that all items in stores are well maintained.

Monitor the production process by verifying that all standards are well maintained. Ensures that portioned meal weights correspond to the relevant menu specifications. Ensures that all staff are knowledgeable about hygiene requirements and ensures that its implemented

Carry out monthly food tests

Monitoring operational procedures i.e. temperature controls Ensures that all first aid boxes are fully stocked and manage all first aid requirements Ensures that critical control points are well followed.

Support corrective and preventive actions and support actions implementation as required. Collect all injury on duty data Oversee the overall sanitary conditions.

Encourage that the company vision and values are lived throughout all aspects of duties performed to encourage cross-functional teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications:

• At least a diploma in food science technology/ public health or food safety qualification

• Previous experience in agrifood industry is mandatory

• 3 years experience as quality officer in a food industry

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, and/or 22000 standards would be much appreciated

 How to Apply

If you think you match the above criteria, please send your application together with a detailed resume and copies of the relevant academic papers to NEWREST UGANDA INFLIGHT SERVICES LTD. ENTEBBE; SEBUGWAWO CLOSE (OPPOSITE CAA HEAD OFFICE) P.O. BOX 728 Entebbe not later than Monday 28th October 2013

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Job: Principal Tutor (2 Positions)

Reports to: Dairy Development Manager 

Duty station: Dairy Training School,Entebbe 

Purpose of the Job To co-ordinate implementation of the Dairy training programmes aimed at producing well trained human resource for dairy value addition extension services. Key functions: 1. To train stakeholders in product development, value addition and quality assurance among others. 2. To monitor the academic programmes of the school. 3. To participate in the day to day management of the school. 4. Develop and implement rules and regulations for the school. 5. Develop tailor made courses in consultation with stakeholders to suit the needs of the dairy sub- sector. 6. Participate in the development of the school curriculum. 7. To generate and coordinate orientation programmes for new students. 8. To participate in the evaluation of training material and courses. 9. To ensure training materials are produced and periodically reviewed. 10. To design and produce certificates of attendance. 11. To design means and ways of generating resources to make the school run smoothly and independently. 12. To develop quarterly and annual work plans for the school. 13. Represent the school in the different fora. Qualifications and Experience 1. Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Technology, Dairy Science, Food Science Technology, or related qualifications from recognized institutions of higher learning. 2. Post graduate qualification in a management related field. 3. At least 5- years of relevant working experience. 4. Should have good knowledge and skills in milk processing best practices, Quality systems and application of dairy standards, laws and regulations relevant to the dairy industry.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the specified job requirements should submit their application forms, up to date curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic credentials to the address below, addressed to the undersigned. Deadline for submission of applications is 25th October, 2013 before 5.00pm. This advertisement can also be found on DDA website at: www.dda.or.ug Executive Director Dairy Development Authority (DDA) Plot 1, Kafu Rd. Kampala P. O. 34006, Kampala Tel: 0414-343883 / 0414-343981/2

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Job: Business / Data Analyst

Location: Entebbe, Uganda 
Deadline: Monday, 30 September 2013 

Description

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - NAO

North America Regional Office

The UNOPS North America Regional Office provides services that help implement projects for a range of partners, and support operations run by the UNOPS Mine Action Cluster, Small Grants Cluster and Development Group Cluster. In addition, the office serves as a liaison between UNOPS headquarters and its Executive Board, which supports and supervises UNOPS activities globally. Background Information - Development Group Cluster

Development Group Cluster

The UNOPS Development Group Cluster is based in the North America Office and supports a diverse and complex portfolio including partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (the Bureau for Development Policy, the Human Development Report Office, and the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation), the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Capital Development Fund, the United Nations Secretariat and a broadening community of primarily New York-based UN partners in the delivery of project management, implementation and administration services. Background information - DFS

The United Nations Department of Field Support, Information andCommunications Technology Division (UN DFS-ICTD) is responsible for thedelivery of applications that satisfy the requirements of the Departments ofPeacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions as well asSpecial Political Missions (SPMs).

DFS has implemented a range of systems to address the principalrequirements of peacekeeping operations and to support and enhance theprocesses DFS undertakes.

UNOPS has been requested to assist in the implementation of this activity.

Functional ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Data Management Lead in Entebbe, the Business / Data Analyst will perform the following:

• Understand and optimize existing systems and propose and plan customized solutions as per clients' need.
• List technical requirements for software improvements and design system flows based on current situation and on analyzed needs.
• Interact with stakeholders (local, regional and HQ) to understand and document their requirements and model future business or operational processes and design related systems.
• Rationalize systems and documents, design optimized data streams to enable data warehousing and work on to secure confidential and strategic data.
• Maintain and enhance existing reports and conceive new business intelligence reporting suite to facilitate strategic decisions
• Help RBI team to c.reate tactical dashboards and scorecards and document innovative solutions (flowchart, design document, data model, risk analysis and mitigation) that will match DPKO/DFS current and future Network Communication's governance
• Realize and maintain software solutions and reporting suite and perform system testing and assist User Acceptance Tests.
• Coordinate new solutions' deployments, conduct lessons learnt and write user guides related to new solutions.
• Work on projects to better improve Data Integration in DW environment.
• Write SQL queries for data profiling, data validation and testing activities.
• Perform other data integration and admin related work (as needed).

Competencies

Professionalism - Strong theoretical background and knowledge of information technology/information management best practice implementation in the field of reporting and business intelligence and data integration. Strong analytical, problem solving, writing and negotiation skills, including familiarity with software development lifecycle and the implementation and support of complex information ICT systems and projects.

Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyze clients' needs and develop appropriate technological solutions to the business needs. Experience in working with contracted service providers in a globally dispersed environment.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines. Ability to lead a project team to completion and provide technical guidance to staff.

Communications: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Ability to effectively prepare specifications and other written reports/documentation in a clear and concise style. Ability to communicate with various levels of technical experience (developers/ operations/ end users/ management / support staff). Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a level of professionalism and integrity.

Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Education/Experience/Language requirementsEducation: Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, information technology, computer sciences or in field related to the post description. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in information systems may be accepted in lieu of an advance university degree. Experience:

• At least 5 years practical experience as a Business Analyst and/or Data Analyst on transactional, reporting and DW/BI application.
• Excellent Project Management skills and strong experience of SDLC and best-practice processes Basic experience as Analyst Programmer (ASP.NET, SQL development, Data Integration)
• Strong skills on MS Office, MS Visio and MS Project Server
• Experience in a Reporting, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing environment
• Good experience with creation of reports and creation of dashboards and scorecards
• Knowledgeable on Business Intelligence reporting, data reconciliation and data warehousing
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including mid level manager of the organization
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to work with multiple technical and business groups in a large globally based organization
• Proven ability to establish and develop relationships with all key stakeholders to facilitate a truly collaborative approach, identify potential conflicts and deliver consensus solutions in support of business strategies.

Language: Fluency in English required.

Additional Considerations

• THIIS IS A READVERTISEMENT AND THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED DO NOT HAVE TO FILE ANOTHER APPLICATION.
• THIS IS A NATIONAL OFFICER POSITION. ONLY UGANDAN NATIONALS NEED APPLY.
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Contract type, level and durationContract type: FTA Contract level: NOC Contract duration: One year For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/english/whoweneed/contract-types/Pages/United-Nations-staff-contracts.aspx

More Info and Application

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