USAID Abt Associates Career Opportunities - Finance and Administration Director

Friday, March 14, 2014   Accounting Jobs in Uganda , Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Finance Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Finance and Administration Director

Organization: Abt Associates

Project Name: USAID Integrated Health Project

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

About Abt:

Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities.

Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for the development, management, and monitoring of the USAID project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff. The incumbent ensures that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures. S/he also oversees the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidates must hold a master's degree in a finance related discipline, prior donor-funded experience related to health, and an outstanding professional reputation.
• Past experience and exposure with USAID programs within the region desired.
• A minimum of eight years’ professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Considerable experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Prior experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets, experience with managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in Africa.
• Good familiarity and understanding of US Government Cost Accounting Standards.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements and desire to work with the above USAID ABT Project should send their updated CVs and application letters which should ideally include your suitability for the above aforementioned vacancy to: uganda_jobs@abtassoc.com.

NB: Please kindly include Position Title in Subject of the E-mail. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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3 Mechanical Technician Vacancies at Ministry of Works and Transport

Friday, March 14, 2014   Engineering Jobs in Uganda , Government Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Mechanical Technicians (3 Career Vacancies)

Organisation: The Ministry of Works and Transport

Duty Station:  Jinja, Gulu and Mbarara, Uganda

About Us:

The Ministry of Works and Transport operates three Regional Mechanical workshops, namely: Bugembe Workshop located in Jinja District, Mbarara Workshop located in Mbarara District and Gulu Workshop located in Gulu District.

The Regional Mechanical workshops are mandated to perform the following functions:-

• Conduct major repair of District and Urban Roads equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, wheel loaders chain loaders, vibratory rollers, hydraulic excavators, bitumen boilers and sprayers, trucks etc.
• Conduct major repair of their (Workshops) core equipment and vehicle
• Render technical support and build human resource capacity of the Districts and Urban Local Governments.
• Provide services of specialized equipment to the local Governments such as crane trucks, low loaders, mobile workshops etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Execute repair and all types of maintenance of heavy and light road equipments
• Oversee and advise on the right techniques of executing works.
• Assist in preparation of periodic progress reports for work
• Render technical support in ensuring compliance and adherence to health and safety procedures and practices in the workshop
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Mechanical Technician must possess an ordinary diploma or its equivalent in Automotive and Power Mechanical Engineering.
• At least three years’ experience in the area of repair and maintenance of road construction equipment
• Computer literacy skills will be an added advantage.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates should send their duly filed applications, download here, to the Principal Human Resource Officer, Ministry of Works and Transport,  Plot 57/59 Jinja Road Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 28^th March 2014 by 5pm.

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Several No Experience Female Senior Credit Officers at BRAC International

Friday, February 14, 2014   Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Economics Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Other Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Senior Credit Officers (Female Only) – No Experience

Organisation: BRAC

Duty Station: Lira, Soroti, Gulu, Fort portal, Arua/Koboko, Rukungiri or Kabaale, Uganda

About BRAC:

BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance.

Job Summary: The Senior Credit officers will be subject to attend a Branch Manager Trainee examination process after three months of joining. Selected Branch Manager Trainee will be given official and field training. After successful completion of 6 months probation period, they will be given the responsibility of respective Branch in the capacity of Branch Manager, while those who will be unsuccessful with the trainee interviews will continue working as senior Credit officers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for Group formation in field/village level
• In charge of Right borrower selection and loan disbursement
• Perform loan appraisal ,disburse Loan and realize
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required and submit On time
• Maintain office discipline and work according to organization rules and regulations

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Credit Officer should hold a good Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2^nd class upper division in Development Studies, Economics,Commerce, Business Administration or Statistics from a recognized Institution
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work with staff

Age: 30 years and below

NB: All interested candidates MUST be individuals who are fluent in the local languages of the following places/areas: Lira, Soroti, Gulu, Fort-portal, Arua/ Koboko or Rukungiri /Kabaale languages and should be coming from specifically the above named places.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who meet the above requirements, must send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data as : Date of birth. Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least two professional references), photocopy of academic papers, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LCI letter and a day time contact number to BRAC Uganda-HRD, P.O Box 31817 (Clock tower), Plot 90, Busingiri Zone, Off Entebbe Road, Nyanama , Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 21st February, 2014 

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World Vision Careers - Project Officer- Inclusive WASH and Disability Project

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

Job Title: Project Officer- Inclusive WASH and Disability Project

Organisation: World Vision Uganda

Reports to: Programme Manager-Hoima and WASH Manager

Duty Station:  Kyangwali- Hoima, Uganda

About WVU:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”  

Job Summary:  The Project Officer should manage emergency response intervention to ensure successful achievement of World Vision Inclusive WASH and Disability project objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Project Management and Coordination: 

• Offer overall leadership in managing and coordinating the implementation of emergency response activities according to the project implementation and organization standards.
• Advise and provide technical support to staff on WASH and other project interventions
• Steer ECHO and UNHCR prepositioning tasks in line with donor requirements.

2. Project Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting:

• Effective monitoring, documentation and reporting in compliance with Project Design standards.
• Establish functional project level M&E system and ensure utilization of the information.
•  Manage emergency project information and documentation processes, and ensure effective communication of the project results.
• Provide technical guidance to Project staff in planning and preparation of detailed implementation plans and activities as well as monitoring
• Document and share lessons learnt within the partnership on emergency response interventions.
• Prepare and submit reports within the set time and quality standards

3. Finance Management:  

• Monitor project budget in line with WVU Financial and Project standards.
• Responsible for asset management - manage Project assets in line with assets and other policy and set guidelines.

4. Performance management and Supervision:

• Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff in project development, management and implementation of WASH activities and any other emergency response interventions.

5. Project Development:

•  Provide overall leadership, management and guidance to the development of project designs, Concepts and fundable proposals for WASH activities e.g. ECHO proposal writing for World Vision Finland (FPA holder), specifically coordinate subsequent  assessments for WV Finland and Proposal writing
• Conduct project assessments as may be required
•  Build, mentor and guide staff in design and development of projects on emergency response.
• Review emergency response project documents and align them to DRR standards.

6. Advocacy, Networking and Influencing:

• Actively participate in coordination meetings at national, cluster and camp levels.
• Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in planning and implementation of emergency activities.
• Facilitate the integration of Advocacy and justice for children in emergency response interventions.
• Develop a data base of strategic networks and partnerships for advocacy within and outside the settlement

7. Child Protection: Ensure compliance to the child protection policy in all project interventions in accordance to the UNHCR Guidelines and WVU Child Protection policy

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager-Hoima and WASH Manager.  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The prospective World Vision employee in the aforementioned capacity should hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Environmental Health, Civil Engineering or related field
• At least three years’ experience or more in relief and development work
• Prior experience in inclusive WASH for PLWD
• Highly self motivated with excellent time management skills.
• All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational  diversities.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Friday, 14^th February, 2014

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Marketing Jobs - Retail Sales Representative at Hima Cement

Friday, January 31, 2014   Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Finance Jobs in Uganda , Sales and Marketing Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Retail Sales Representative

Organisation: Hima Cement

Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to: Domestic Sales Manager.

About Hima:

The cement market in Uganda has 2 domestic manufacturers and three regional importers. %. In 2012 Lafarge accounted for 40% of the Uganda Market, The jobholder is tasked to drive the business to achieve 50% market share in 2013. This is the strategic intent of the group for the year and going forward. The Eastern & Northern Uganda market is in close proximity to the main Competitor Plant.

Job Summary: The Hima Retail Sales Representative has an objective of achieving a 50% market share for Hima in the Region. The jobholder is supported by two Retail Sales Representatives. The jobholder spends 80% of his time in the field, gathering intelligence, advising customers, supervising the Retail Representatives and driving to achieve target.

The position has a leadership role that requires regular monitoring and development of staff. The applicant should possess a detailed understanding of the market, including prices, margins, trading terms, route to market, value chain and also market sizes.

Key Performance Indicators:

The Hima Retail Sales Representative will:

• Lead and manage the sales in Eastern & Northern Uganda to ensure the BU is able to meet its objectives in regards to market share and revenues.
• The jobholder also liaises with customer service, logistics and other functions to ensure customers are satisfied.
• The jobholder supervises one Retail Representative for Northern Uganda and one for Eastern Uganda.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should possess a good University Degree or equivalent
• Excellent report writing skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of excel and Microsoft word.
• Good Analytical skills (able to understand basic profit & loss calculations)
• Experience managing and leading a team i.e. supervisory/ management skills
• Customer service skills, putting the customer first.
• Good presentation skills
• Good knowledge  and understanding of business /trade environment
• The ideal candidate will possess a valid driving permit with a minimum of three years’ driving experience
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise
• Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener
• Reliable, tolerant & determined
• Possess the ability to work extended hours when required
• Good verbal communication skills

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

Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements

Click Here

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Job: Intervention Leader

Village Enterprise – 

Posted by Village Enterprise 

Location: Hoima, Western Region, Uganda

Job Description

Position Overview: Village Enterprise is looking for a person who has the drive to work under minimum supervision to lead motivational seminars and help develop their program in the field. The Intervention Leader will be responsible for leading workshops with rural communities to develop the planmaking skills and self-confidence of small business owners.  This is a part time job.

Core Competencies:

·       Dedicated and hardworking

·       A fast learner and good communicator

·       Highly self motivated

·       Good with people – friendly, open and approachable

·       Confident and proactive in pursuing organization goals

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelors in Business management, social science or any profession with bias in rural development or comparable work experience
• Extensive experience working with rural communities and teaching
• Fluency in Runyoro and preferably Swahili or Lugbara

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CVs to: Samuel Gant – samg@villageef.org Or bring their CVs to the Village Enterprise office Hoima (near Kaliyabuhire Centre, past Kitara School) Hiring will be conducted over the course of a two day workshop on the 8th and 11th of November.  Applicants must be able to attend on both days.  Promising candidates will be invited to attend the hiring workshop, and may be asked to interview briefly over the telephone or in the Hoima office.

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Job: Village Director

Organization: SOS Children’s Villages

Duty Station: Fort Portal, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Director Fort Portal
Job Ref: SOS708
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 leadership for the Family Based Care (FBC) programme at location.
Lead the planning, budgeting and implementation of the FBC programme’s action plan.
Lead the regular monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the FBC programme’s action plan.
Ensure the quality of child care at location is within the framework of the SOS child care model.
Be a guardian and take an active role in the growth, development and education of each SOS child/youth at location.
Support the SOS families and mothers in working towards the best interest of the children and youth at location.
Lead and build a motivated performance driven FBC programme staff team at location.
Participate in developing and maintaining relations with local and international sponsors of the FBC programme at location.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a university degree from a reputable institution.
Minimum of 5 years post work related experience with child/youth care programmes, with 2 years at a supervisory level.
Experience in planning, budgeting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes.
Experience in developing and maintaining donor relations.
Planning and organisation skills.
Representing and networking skills.
People management skills such as training, coaching and mentoring.
Written communication skills
Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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, and Flexibility towards circumstances.


How to Apply:
Please send the following documents by email to sos708@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: Direct Sales Representative

dfcu is a fast growing bank in Uganda offering a wide range of financial solutions to its chosen market segments. We are seeking to recruit 40 Direct Sales Representatives to support our expansion strategy.

JOB TITLE: DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

REPORTING TO: Retail Sales Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for planning and carrying out direct sales activities in order to grow customer numbers.

LOCATIONS: Central, Northern, Western and Eastern Uganda.

Key Result Areas:

•    Plan and prioritize sales activities to achieve agreed business plans

•    Respond to and follow up sales inquiries

•    Attend and present at external customer meetings for cross selling opportunities

•    Sell all bank products

•    Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support Qualifications and Competencies required:

•    University degree attained not more than one year ago

•    Ambitious and results oriented

•    Very Confident

•    A quick learner with a positive attitude towards change and learning

•    Ability and willingness to combine a high pressure job and intensive sales

Experience:

Work experience is not a requirement.

How to Apply

If you believe you've got what it takes, submit your cover letter along with a detailed CV and relevant professional/ academic certificates by Close of Business on Friday 25th October 2013 to: Head of Human Resources, dfcu Bank, 2nd Floor, Jinja Road, P.O Box 70, Kampala. dfcu Bank is an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on grounds of gender, age, HIV/AIDS status, disability or race. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us by Saturday 9th November 2013, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job: Field Officer

Location: Mbarara

Deadline: October 11, 2013 - 5pm

Duties:

• Ensure that the Foundation vehicles are maintained in good running conditions by having vehicles served and repaired on schedule using reputable prequalified vendors
• In conjuction with the Technical Director , ensure that the weekly travel matrix is produced by every Thursday and shared with the entire team .
• Ensure that all Drivers receive and understand the travel matrix of the week on time.
• Daily tracking of the Foundation vehicles using the Vehicle Management Software and generating necessary reports

Skills:

• Must have Ordinary Diploma in Logistics and Fleet Management .
• 5 years of experience years in Fleet and Logistics management or in a related field.
• Experience in automotive engineering and able to use automotive diagnostic equipment, proficiency in the Interpretation of defects and hands-on experience in repair and maintenance of vehicles

Contact/How to apply: 

Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified individuals are welcome to apply . Please send cover letter and CV to;
The Country Director/COP
Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18 A Kyadondo Road , Nakasero
P.O.Box 21127
Kampala , Uganda

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Job: Branch Operations Manager- Mbarara BA3 - 00130666

Organisation: Barclays Bank

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

Deadline:  10th October, 2013

Job Summary: The Branch Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective and efficient service provision, productivity and operational controls of the branch.

The main thrust of the job is to ensure the achievement of  high level of customer service , high level of productivity  and robust operational rigour to achieve required service levels in all areas under the jobholder's direct control through effective management  of the Branch Operations Staff. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. People Management  -  15%

• Discuss and finalize Performance Development Plans and ratings for all Direct Reports in the branch with management oversight from the Branch Manager.
• Determine and manage Training Needs Analysis and Succession plans for all direct reports.
• Together with the Branch Manager, responsible for conducting exit interviews for all employee-initiated departures from the bank. Provide results of exit interviews to HR for review and analysis.
• With oversight from the Branch Manager, manage direct reports' attendance levels, including approval of leave. Compile monthly absence statistics (annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave, maternity leave, study leave etc), and submit to HR for record keeping.
• Directly responsible for discipline - With input from the Branch Manager, initiate misconduct or incapacity charges, follow Barclays discipline processes together with HR and an independent chairperson. Build the case files where required.
• Ensure that team members own and manage customer queries and complaints by taking ownership and resolving in a timely manner. Act as the escalation point for their unresolved queries and complaints.
• With oversight from the Branch Manager, motivate staff and ensure they are recognized through the Barclays Africa recognition schemes.
• With oversight from the Branch Manager, create an empowering environment for branch staff, encouraging individual ownership and initiative.

 2.  Operational Rigour  -  60%

• Print and review daily systems reports. Allocate report sections to the correct departments for follow-up.
• Reconcile internal and Profit & Loss accounts and submit to branch manager for sign-off.
• Monitor daily cashier differences by reviewing the systems reports and raising any issues identified with the Regional Operations Manager.
• Compile a monthly summary of the cash differences for the Regional Operations Manager and Branch Manager.
• Act as third checker for cash entering or leaving the branch. Cash is primarily handled by Cash/ATM Custodians - the BOM only performs a support function.
• Act as Primary key holder to the vault, branch , and ATMs
• On a daily basis, check stock reconciliations for all account items as completed by individual Inquiries Advisors. Escalate any differences to the Regional Operations Manager immediately
• Allocate snap checks to all branch staff.
• Collate snap check results and provide information, including recommended remediation to the Regional Branch Operations Manager with sign off the Branch Manager.
• Follow-up on implementation of remediation.
• Hold keys for safe custody boxes when customers deposit or retrieve items, together with the Retail Support person. Receive from or release safe custody items to customers as required.
• Take responsibility for all returned mail and telephonic follow up with customer to get a new address or flag the account to ensure that customer provides a new address when they next contact the bank.
• Interface with the Regional Branch Operations Manager during their preparation for bi-annual branch visits. Highlight any rigour training requirements and provide documentation to assist with their control checks.
• Present formal training to branch staff on rigour topics in conjunction with from Branch Manager
• Conduct regular quality checks on all processes, focusing on transactions with high financial levels and operational risks of the process, including Branch Crisis Management, systems, reviewing control reports, etc.

3.  Transaction Authorisation and Queries  -  5%

• Authorize cashier transactions above the Retail Support limits.
• Resolve customer queries escalated from anywhere in the branch and those received directly - direct enquiries are received primarily by telephone as the Branch Operations Manager is not in the frontline.
• Resolve pay/no pay decisions above the transaction limit of the Retail Support and coach them on decisions which they are not yet comfortable to make.
• Where applicable, complete branch callover procedures. 

4. Customer Service  -  5%

• Together with the Branch Manager, Conduct monthly query and complaint trend analysis and create action plans to prevent recurring issues.
• Ensure all customer contact points in the branch, including equipment (PCs, printers, notes counters, ATM's, etc.) are of the highest service standard. ATM uptime has to be kept within 95% and any issues should be raised to the Channel Manager at head office.
• Through effective banking hall management, and together with the Branch Manager, ensure that customers are directed to the most appropriate service delivery channel to meet their need e.g. cashiers, drop boxes ATM's etc.
• Manage remote and manual authorizations, by assigning responsibility for authorizers, and personally authorizing high-value transactions, to ensure efficient counter service.
• Interact regularly with internal service providers (e.g. Operations, KYC Helpdesk) to ensure fast and efficient service to customers.

 5. Business Management  -  5%

• Even though the Branch Operations Manager may not be the cost centre owner directly, the incumbent is responsible for strict cost management in that branch i.e. reviewing all service providerquotations before the work can proceed. In addition, the branch operations manager is expected to conduct detailed analysis, on a monthly basis, of the following cost elements:
• Overtime approvals of direct reports (with oversight from Branch Manager)
• Equipment maintenance
• Stationary consumption/telephones etc.
• Sundry losses
• Staff costs
• Active involvement and accountability for making purchase/ refund business decisions within set limits e.g. Sundry loss, Potential Loss Accounts (PLA), customer refunds. Can recommend release of deceased funds within predetermined limit.

6. Branch Administration  - 5%

• Walk through the branch (front and back office) to determine whether there are any maintenance requirements to furniture, fixtures, premises or equipment.
• Liaise with third party providers (including suppliers, security, cleaners) to ensure adherence to SLAs and to obtain quotationsfor maintenance. Refer quotations received to the Branch Manager for approval and signoff. Interface with premises/procurement where guidance is required.
• Receive invoices for third party service provider payments for the branch. Check and collate invoices for Branch Manager sign off before sending to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Obtain expense actuals from financial control on a monthly basis, compare against budgets and provide exception reports to the Regional Branch Operations Manager and the Branch Managerfor action as well as summary reports to include in the performance dashboard reports.
• Compile a monthly report on cashier productivity by collating daily systems data and provide an overall summary to Regional Branch Operations Manager and the Branch Manager. Highlight any exceptional under or high-performance.
• Provide feedback on the performance or service delivery of external service providers (such as courier service, cleaning service etc) to the area manager and head office sourcing, to assist them with future contracts.

7.  Systems Administration  -  5%

• Act as one of two systems administrators for password resets and user maintenance.
• Report all branch systems failures to local IT helpdesk conduct systems checks as directed by IT and ensure any unresolved issues are taken up by IT. Escalate outstanding issues to the RBOM when required.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should be a Graduate or relevant experience to compensate
• 2-3 years experience in a banking hall environment in multiple functions
• Possess relevant diploma and degree
• Internal audit experience in a retail banking environment 
• The candidate should possess High level of working knowledge of all the Bank's retail products, procedures and policies.
• Thorough understanding of all Branch Operational processes.
• Detailed knowledge of all the bank's branch systems.
• Understanding of Barclays Branch Operations structure and interface with other functions.
• Good understanding of Risk and Credit policies and procedures.
• Detailed understanding of people policies and procedures. 
• Some knowledge of audit process
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Listening and questioning skills
• Attention to detail
• Good analytical skills
• PC skills

How to Apply:

If you feel challenged by any of the above positions, and believe you can deliver on key deliverables as outlined above, upload your application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificate to our recruitment website detail below:

https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB

Barclays is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, develops and promotes people on merit, and rewards outstanding performance, regardless of background and gender.

For queries contact us on 0417122453 or email: barclays.uganda@barclays.com

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Job: Administration Officer

Organization: Save the Children

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda

Deadline: 4^th October, 2013

 

About Us:

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 190 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

 

Job Summary: The Administration Officer provides professional, efficient and effective administrative services for the office; handles bookings and confirmations for travel, functions and hotels reservations. The person also provides support in stores, facilities maintenance, repairs for office and residential property and attends to residential services. He /she in addition provides timely, efficient and effective filing management and archiving system, manages the resource centre and handles all incoming and outgoing mails. The Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All candidates should possess Bachelors’ Degrees in humanities.
• At least 3 years of accrued working experience in office administration or management with an international NGO dealing with child and/or youth-focused interventions
• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot68/70, Kira Road

P O Box 12018

Kampala, Uganda

Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB:

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

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