European Union - Norwegian Government Project Jobs - Finance & Administration Manager at Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS)

Friday, March 21, 2014   Accounting Jobs in Uganda , Administration Jobs in Uganda , Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Finance Jobs in Uganda , Government Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager

Organisation: Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Funding Source: European Union, Government of Norway and Government of Uganda

Project Name: Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS)

Reports to: Project Manager

About SPGS:

Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) is a Government of Uganda Project funded by the European Union, Government of Norway and Government of Uganda. It is implemented by Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE).

The program supports private sector investors in commercial tree planting throughout Uganda by offering conditional planting and Maintenance grants as well as practical training and technical support in various techniques to establish and maintain profitable forest plantations. Since 2004, SPGS has supported over 40,000 hectares of plantations established primarily for timber production.

Job Summary: The Finance & Administration Manager will provide oversight of the Finance and Administration Function. Some of the key duties include keeping the Project Management Unit and staff abreast of the status of the project finances. The F&M Manager also  supports the development of project budgets, managing the project budgets, ensuring frugality, budget control and value for money. The jobholder also supervises the accountant and all other administrative staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree  in Commerce from a recognized University
• Additional full professional qualification ACCA or CPA
• At least five years’ working on EDF funded project with clear understanding of the Practical guide procedures
• Preferably, the ideal candidate should have five years’ experience in a management and / or administrative position in an EU funded project is essential
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proactive, creative, able to innovate alternative solutions with original thought
• Highly stress resilient – able to cope with deadlines and multi-task
• Ability  to work as part of a team and as team leader
• Highly well-organized and flexible with the ability to work independently and take on additional responsibilities when required
• Excellent computer literacy skills: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, databases, etc.
• Reliable, self-motivated with ability to work in a team and form productive, supportive and professional relationships with all colleagues and stakeholders

How to Apply: 
All candidates should send their applications must be accompanied with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications, and age. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees. Please send to;
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road,
Luzira. Kampala Uganda

Address:

Plot 92 Luthuli Avenue Bugolobi, Kampala

P.O. Box 5244 Kampala, Uganda

Phone: +256 (0) 31 226 5332/3

Fax: +256 (0) 31 226 5334     

Deadline: Friday, 11th April, 2014 by 5.00 pm

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Career Jobs - Assistant Representative

Thursday, February 13, 2014   Health Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Assistant Representative

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: UNFPA Representative

Grade Level:           ICS 11 (NOD)

Position Number: 00006632

About UNFPA:

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance UNFPA's mission. Two frameworks guide its efforts: the Programme of Action adopted at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and the Millennium Development Goals, eight targets to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. Since the date for achieving these goals and targets is fast approaching, work is being accelerated to analyze successes, to galvanize support and to redouble efforts. UNFPA is involved in the Beyond 2014 Review to engage world leaders from governments and civil society in the creation of a renewed consensus and global commitment to create a more equal and more sustainable world.

Job Summary: The UNFPA Assistant Representative designs, develops and manages an innovative and responsive country programme. He/she responds creatively to complex challenges and frequently changing demands in terms of a fluctuating resource base, multiple funding arrangements and donor contacts, and complex programme/project execution modalities. The Assistant Representative advances the ICPD policy agenda in a politically sensitive environment responding to changing substantive priorities of Governments and in line with Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness. The Assistant Representative facilitates and coordinates technical advisers and experts and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi¬lateral agencies and civil society. He/she contributes to. UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives, including delivering as one. The Assistant Representative leads the programme team, inspiring it to translate the regional and country goals into specific solutions and results.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Carries out substantive policy dialogue with government counterparts and UN and other development partners to facilitate the incorporation of UNFPA programme priorities and ICPD agenda into national plans and strategies, UN systems initiatives and development frameworks (such as CCA, UNDAF, , NDPs, SWAPs, CAPs, MDG)
• Endeavours to translate global strategies into country specific advocacy strategies, creates and delivers effective evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities.
• Promotes a results based approach and integrates innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of country programmes, sub- programmes and projects based on strategic priorities and responsive to the countries' needs in the areas of reproductive health, population and development and gender.
• Assists of the UNFPA achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating substantive and technical inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring substantive monitoring and oversight and coordinating and evaluating the inputs of consultants and technical experts.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning, testing, linking and documenting innovative strategies, approaches, lessons learned and best practices inside and outside UNFPA and replicating these strategies and approaches.
• Ensures that programme staff integrate new substantive policies, methodologies and tools (RBM, gender concepts etc)
• Mobilizes co-financing resources for support to the country programme recommending a strategic approach and encouraging Country Office action. Assists the government and other executing agencies in the coordination of assistance for population programmes. Advises on building
• Prior excellent technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD agenda through all national institutions networks, alliances and coalitions.
• Coaches, mentors and supervises national professional and support staff; responsible for staff performance and advises on development needs; undertakes capacity building among UNFPA staff and first-line counterparts for issues pertaining to programme management and advocacy towards ICPD goals

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

The UNFPA Assistant Representative must hold a PHD or Master's degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Health Economics, Population studies, and/or other related fields

At least eight years’ experience preferably in programme/project management either private or public sector.

Language proficiency: Fluency in oral and written English (French and Spanish, depending on duty station).

Computer literacy skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

Personal Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
• High results-based programme development and management skills
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Bui Iding strategic alliances and partners
• Excellent resource mobilization skills

Core Competencies:

UNFPA Values: Integrity/Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity

Managing Relationships: Working in teams, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and self management

Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/ Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making

How to Apply: 

All candidates who desire to work in the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) should send their applications including a cover letter and a UN P11 Form, Download Here to vacancyug@unfpa.org.

NB: All applications should be less than 10MB.The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.

Deadline: 10th March 2014

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance.

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UN Careers - Supply Manager at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Tuesday, February 11, 2014   Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Economics Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Procurement and Logistics Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Supply Manager

Organisation: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Grade: P-4

Vacancy Number:  E-VN-2014-000356

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief of Operations

About UNICEF:

For 60 years, UNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization and has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Summary: The Supply Manager will mainly be responsible for and manage the UNICEF country programme and administrative supply and contracting operation of a large size country office with a throughput of approximately 50 million dollars a year. The job holder will also be responsible for the overall forecasting, planning, procurement, receiving, distribution and end-use monitoring of UNICEF's supplies and contractual services in support of the Country Programme in the UNICEF office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct supply assessment within the country and conduct market research, identify and recommend legitimate local suppliers or contractors through systematic evaluation and maintaining a database of potential and active suppliers/contractors. Also, maintain data on local supply sources' and overall performance, (competitive pricing, product quality and timely delivery) of suppliers/contractors.
• Assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advise on appropriate actions.
• Manage and supervise the supply staff to ensure qualitative and timely procurement and delivery of supplies and services (28 m/year).
• While working in close collaboration with Senior Programme Coordinator and programme sections, develop and implement an emergency preparedness and response plan for a prompt response during any emergency situations.
• Develop supply monitoring system for emergency supply monitoring to ensure utilization of supplies for the expected purpose and highest level of accountability to the donors and other cooperating partners.
• Manage all programme and administration related supplies and Service contracts (institutional) in a legal and cost-effective manner. In coordination with programme sections arrange briefings to prospective bidders for submission of proposals and monitor timely completion and evaluation of performance.
• Interpret and advise country office on policies and procedures impacting offshore and local procurement of supplies and delivery. Manage the preparation of appropriate documentation, i.e., supply, technical, distribution plans; accurate supply and service requisitions; bid/proposal invitations; tabulations; CRC submissions; Purchase orders; SSA contracts; shipping documents; receipts, release and delivery orders; government receipts; and deviation reports related to these documents.
• Advise Programme/Operations and Government counterparts on technical specification of supplies/Logistics planning, contracting and Procurement Services, Logistics arrangements facilitating efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment in support of country programme implementation. Charged with the assessment of capacity development needs, planning and implementation of capacity building efforts among government and other counterparts on supply procurement, management, storage, distribution and monitoring to ensure timely arrival and utilization with end users at district/project level.
• In liaison with the Deputy Representative develop supply monitoring guidelines and arrange joint end-use monitoring visits for effective utilization of supplies. Maintain a database, and produce exception and deviation reports as an accountability tool. Initiate actions for systematization of the supply operation for improvement of management, delivery and accountability.
• Conduct periodic exercise of risk assessment for the supply/procurement/contracting process to determine high-risk areas and put in place control assessment instruments. Advise programme and operations staff on supply/contracting related policies and country supply assessment in broader sense and in following manner.
• Participate in Country Programme Review Meetings in the districts. Develop analytical MIS reports as monitoring tool and make presentation to Country Management Team for informed decisions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Supply Manager for the UNICEF Country Programme should possess an advanced university degree (Master's) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Supply, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract/commercial Law or a directly related field(s) is required.
• Hold a valid professional certification (CSCP; CSCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree
• The applicant must possess a first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above
• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree (Master's).
• Eight or more years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields is required.
• Past experience in related training and capacity building is considered highly desirable.
• Prior working experience and knowledge in cold chain and vaccines management is considered an asset.
• Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.
• Prior work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.

Language proficiency: Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Personal Competencies:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking;
• Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals;
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources;
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise;
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures;
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives;
• Possesses good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear;
• Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work in the prestigious United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the aforementioned vacancy should express their interest by visiting the United Nations web recruitment portal below.

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Deadline: 21^st February, 2014

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MTN-Uganda Telecom IT Careers - Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Application

Tuesday, February 11, 2014   Information Technology (IT) and Data Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , Telecommunication Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Application

Organization: MTN-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Applications

About MTN:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN Uganda launched commercial services in Uganda, just six months after acquiring and signing of the license. MTN has since grown to be the leading Telecommunications Company in Uganda servicing in excess of 6 Million customers and growing. Despite insufficient infrastructure, MTN has covered in excess of 90% of the population, providing services in over 150 towns and villages and their immediate environments.

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for the management of a team of engineers and supervise vendors to ensure the continuous delivery and operation of integrated business and operational support systems, which provide critical services to both MTN customers and staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the application support team both direct and in-direct reports and supporting vendors to provide application support and incident resolution for the wide portfolio of enterprise applications.
• Oversee the MTN application resources and processes for multiple operations in the region.
• Manage Business support systems (BSS) such as the Voucher Management (Scratch card management), Mobile Money, Call Centre, Loyalty & Campaigns, Business Intelligence and ERP/POS platforms for the entire organisation
• Supervise Operational support systems (OSS) such as the Provisioning, Mediation and SOA for multiple organisations
• Ensure that the Business Intelligence platform publishes accurate and complete subscriber and revenue reporting to be consumed by MTN Group, SEA HUB (General Management) and business units in the various operations (EXCO, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Networks)
• Monitor performance of various systems and business services to ensure availability within agreed SLA
• Maintain the environment to minimize/eliminate any potential revenue loss
• Managing vendor SLAs to ensure service delivery within agreed SLAs.
• Measure and report SLA achievement.
• Regular vendor engagement to ensure effective service delivery.
• Responsible for full business engagement: To ensure end-to-end business support from Application teams
• Oversee the Evaluation; installation; configuration, testing and deployment of Applications/product and Service updates
• Lead, motivate and develop the capability of the Application Support Team and vendor teams to achieve agreed annual targets
• Contribute to pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas and make appropriate recommendations
• Manage relationships and provide necessary support to the Service Management, Infrastructure, Planning and Architecture, Demand and Network teams, assisting with quality assurance; delivery and effective operations.
• Proactive management and monitoring to capture and resolve potential issues before they become service impacting.
• Define, implement and operationalize effective processes and Procedures.
• Drive to resolution open audit/revenue assurance issues/requests.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by  Senior Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Applications.

Qualification Skills and Experience:

• The MTN Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Application should possess a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Software Engineering
• Possession of a master’s degree in IT/Software Engineering an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven to eight years’ relevant IT experience – preferably in managing IT teams, which a technical knowledge of software services; project management experience and a sound understanding of ITIL standards and best practice within operational environments
• Three or more years’ work experience at manager level
• Advanced communication interpersonal and reporting skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good data analysis skills
• Highly proficient in Information Management
• Risk assessment skills
• Good risk management skills
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: the Human Resources Manager, MTN plot 77 Yusuf Lule road opposite Garden City Shopping Mall, Kampala, Uganda.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution.

Deadline: 14^th February, 2014

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MTN-Uganda Telecom IT Careers - Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Application

Tuesday, February 11, 2014   Information Technology (IT) and Data Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , Telecommunication Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Application

Organization: MTN-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Applications

About MTN:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN Uganda launched commercial services in Uganda, just six months after acquiring and signing of the license. MTN has since grown to be the leading Telecommunications Company in Uganda servicing in excess of 6 Million customers and growing. Despite insufficient infrastructure, MTN has covered in excess of 90% of the population, providing services in over 150 towns and villages and their immediate environments.

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for the management of a team of engineers and supervise vendors to ensure the continuous delivery and operation of integrated business and operational support systems, which provide critical services to both MTN customers and staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the application support team both direct and in-direct reports and supporting vendors to provide application support and incident resolution for the wide portfolio of enterprise applications.
• Oversee the MTN application resources and processes for multiple operations in the region.
• Manage Business support systems (BSS) such as the Voucher Management (Scratch card management), Mobile Money, Call Centre, Loyalty & Campaigns, Business Intelligence and ERP/POS platforms for the entire organisation
• Supervise Operational support systems (OSS) such as the Provisioning, Mediation and SOA for multiple organisations
• Ensure that the Business Intelligence platform publishes accurate and complete subscriber and revenue reporting to be consumed by MTN Group, SEA HUB (General Management) and business units in the various operations (EXCO, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Networks)
• Monitor performance of various systems and business services to ensure availability within agreed SLA
• Maintain the environment to minimize/eliminate any potential revenue loss
• Managing vendor SLAs to ensure service delivery within agreed SLAs.
• Measure and report SLA achievement.
• Regular vendor engagement to ensure effective service delivery.
• Responsible for full business engagement: To ensure end-to-end business support from Application teams
• Oversee the Evaluation; installation; configuration, testing and deployment of Applications/product and Service updates
• Lead, motivate and develop the capability of the Application Support Team and vendor teams to achieve agreed annual targets
• Contribute to pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas and make appropriate recommendations
• Manage relationships and provide necessary support to the Service Management, Infrastructure, Planning and Architecture, Demand and Network teams, assisting with quality assurance; delivery and effective operations.
• Proactive management and monitoring to capture and resolve potential issues before they become service impacting.
• Define, implement and operationalize effective processes and Procedures.
• Drive to resolution open audit/revenue assurance issues/requests.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by  Senior Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Applications.

Qualification Skills and Experience:

• The MTN Manager Service Delivery and Enterprise Application should possess a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Software Engineering
• Possession of a master’s degree in IT/Software Engineering an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven to eight years’ relevant IT experience – preferably in managing IT teams, which a technical knowledge of software services; project management experience and a sound understanding of ITIL standards and best practice within operational environments
• Three or more years’ work experience at manager level
• Advanced communication interpersonal and reporting skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good data analysis skills
• Highly proficient in Information Management
• Risk assessment skills
• Good risk management skills
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: the Human Resources Manager, MTN plot 77 Yusuf Lule road opposite Garden City Shopping Mall, Kampala, Uganda.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution.

Deadline: 14^th February, 2014

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United Nations UNICEF Career Jobs - Chief Social Policy

Tuesday, February 11, 2014   Management Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Chief Social Policy

Organisation: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Grade: P-5

Vacancy Number:  E E-VN-2014-000331

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Representative

About UNICEF:

For 60 years, UNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization and has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Summary:  The Chief Social Policy will be mainly  responsible for the strategic guidance, analysis, articulation and programmatic advice on social policy as it relates to the rights of children and women in the country; and in support of the development process particularly the government of Uganda - UNICEF programme of assistance, UNDAF, and other development processes impacting on children and women. The Chief Social Policy will also responsible for the evaluation of the country programme. As the head of section, directs a significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer the social policy and evaluation programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assesses trends in socio-economic and fiscal policy environment and provide analytical guidance to management on best options to leverage action and resources for children and women in the development process.
• Interacts with senior level policy makers to ensure that the rights of children and women are centre stage and prioritised in the development agenda including. Provide technical advice to senior programme staff, government officials and other partners on social policies and budgetary allocations based on sound analysis and coherent programmable action plans.
• Offers leadership, guidance and direction for evaluation of the country programme through periodic meetings, individually ad in groups, with the various sectoral team members. Ensures exchange of information, experience, identifies new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme requirements and objectives. Reviews country programme documents, UNDAF, SWAPs and draws lessons to guide UNICEF and its partners towards accelerated achievement of various targets within a human rights approach to development including gender.
• Manages the activities leading to the preparation of the situation analysis for the social policy programme, and its periodic update. Formulates programme goals and objectives and develops strategies. Supervises preparation of the social policy inputs to the country programme documents, such as the CPD, CPMP, UNDAF etc. a special focus is given to cross-sectoral policies such as public administration reform and governance, poverty reduction strategies, social and impact assessments of economic policies. Identifies and defines new policy areas for UNICEF engagement.
• As head of a large section, responsible for the overall development and establishment of the workplan, monitoring compliance, strategic budget management and providing support and guidance to make sure objectives are met. This entails identification of internal human resource requirements, training and performance planning and monitoring.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Chief Social Policy for the UNICEF Country Programme should possess an advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field
• The applicant must possess a good first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on strategic planning.

Language proficiency: Fluency in English and another UN language.  Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Personal Competencies:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
• Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates organization-wide activities.
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of  individuals across organizational departments.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work in the prestigious United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the aforementioned vacancy should express their interest by visiting the United Nations web recruitment portal below.

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Deadline: 21^st February, 2014

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VSO International Non-profit Jobs - Head of HR & Operations

Friday, February 07, 2014   Human Resources ( HR ) Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Head of HR & Operations

Organisation: VSO International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Director

About VSO:

VSO is an international development agency whose work revolves around four development areas, linked to the priorities of our partners, international development targets and our areas of expertise. These are health, HIV and AIDS, participation and governance, secure livelihoods and education. We're committed to gender equality in all our work so that men and women have equal opportunities to realise their potential.

Job Summary: The Head of HR & Operations will develop, implement, lead and manage the country office human resources and operations functions, providing guidance and support to employees and volunteers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee country and people strategy development
• Volunteer and staff management and relations
• Spearhead the Recruitment processes
• Learning and development
• Steer the performance management function
• Oversee staff pay and benefits
• Responsible for the governance and compliance
• Responsible for the safety and security of all VSO assets, logistics management, transport management, procurement oversight, IT and facilities management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related degree
• A minimum of five years’ experience at a senior management level.
• Prior experience of working with an International NGO is desirable.
• Working knowledge of country employment laws is vital

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified applicants with a desire to work in one of the world’s prestigious non-profit organisations, VSO should  apply by sending their updated CVs (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter to VSO recruitment at vsouganda@vsoint.org adding: Application - (insert job) - (your name)

Deadline: 14th February 2014

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Finance/Accounts Management Officer at Uganda National Health Users’/Consumers’ Organisation (UNHCO)

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Posted on Feb 03, 2014
Expires on Feb 17th, 2014

About this job

Uganda National Health Users’/Consumers’ Organization (UNHCO) is a local non-profit making civil society organization, established in July 1999 as a formal voice for all consumers of health services in Uganda. Its goal is to improve the quality of life of all people in Uganda through a rights-based approach. UNHCO is the secretariat of Voices for Health Rights (VHR) coalition that implements the Maternal Health Project (MHP) in eight districts. The project is funded by Swedish Government. UNHCO seeks to recruit a Finance Officer to provide support in Finance/Accounts Management.
Job title: Finance/Accounts Management Officer
Employment type: Short term (Eight months) Contract
Country: Uganda City/Location: Kampala

Requirements:
• Must possess a degree in accounting/management/business administration; A master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration is of an added advantage.
• Chartered Accountant certification or equivalent relevant education.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, preferably in an NGO,
• Professional financial management background,
• Demonstrated IT skills, knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Good Knowledge of working with partners/Sub-grantees.
• Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads.
• Good leadership and Management skills in Finance and Administration.
 

Contact/How to apply:
Suitable candidates should forward their application letters, curriculum vitae and academic transcripts with contacts of three professional referees to:- info@unhco.or.ug clearly indicating the position on the email or Address to
The Administrator and hand deliver to our office Located on Plot 91,
P.O.Box 70095, Kampala,
Bukoto Street Kamwokya.
Deadline for receiving applications is Monday, 17th/ February/2014.

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Telecommunications Jobs - Director PMO

Tuesday, February 04, 2014   Engineering Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , Telecommunication Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Director PMO

Organisation: Telecommunications Company

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Future Options:

Future Options is a leading HR recruitment and consultancy company in Uganda which boosts of a wide array of clients and services ranging from head hunting, training, hr outsourcing, job advertisement, executive recruitment and performance management. Future options seek to recruit on behalf of their client a telecommunications company. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The Director PMO shall manage our internal Projects Team in an active key capacity through the implementation of a new mobile network, identify and address all key issues affecting services in line with the targeted methodology and procedures.
• Mentoring, training and raising project management competence of the projects team
• Delivering network deployment projects for fixed line, wireless and ISP Business
• Defining and producing project management methods and procedures to be utilized in the company
• In charge of Mobile Network stabilization and improvement
• Responsible for Fixed Network Upgrade
• Deployment of the new Mobile Money platform
• Plan for swap of complete core and mobile network
• Identify and deploy the project management database tool
• Effective management of the department’s OPEX budget
• Deployment of a complete network transformation project

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should possess a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering & Telecommunications but candidates with other qualifications but with suitable experience will also be considered
• Additional Qualification in Project Management from an internationally recognized Project Management body
• The Director PMO should possess at least ten years’ experience in deploying large scale network projects and managing PM teams in international telecommunications companies and/or telecommunications hardware vendors; and effective management of budgets.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of structured project principles & methodology; e.g. Scheduling, Risk Management, Resource Planning and Management.
• Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated experience in dealing with sub-contractors.
• All candidates should have experience in at least 4 major network deployments for major vendors or telecom operators;
• Significant experience in rolling out of mobile network technologies including WIMAX, GSM/EDGE, 3G/HSPA/UMTS, GPRS, WLL, SDH
• Possess the ability to manage Mobile Core Swap Projects including but not limited to MSC Servers, NGN Switches and Media Gateways.
• Prior experience in VAS & IN, Core Network with relevant competence in SMSC platforms in a large telecom.
• A good track record of planning and successful implementation of Fibre and OSP Project to Hybrid Fibre Coax (HFC) Networks, FTTH, and OPGW0.
• Broad knowledge & experience in working with Alcatel-Lucent, ZTE and Huawei systems.
• Possess the ability to work in a rapidly expanding and changing environment.

• Exceptional Leadership skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation & Organisational skills
• High team ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of integrity
• Strong analytical skills & Computer proficiency
• High level of commercial awareness
• Advanced Power Point presentation skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are invited to send their applications attaching updated curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates along with the names and contacts of three referees. Female candidate are strongly encouraged to apply. The applications should be sent by either by post, courier, hand delivery or e-mail to the following address: The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4thFloor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box: 34934, Kampala, Uganda. Phone: 031 2265028/9, 0414-231204/206

Email:hr@futureoptionsug.com

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 5^th February, 2014

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