General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Underwriting Manager

Excel Insurance Company Ltd is one of the main providers of insurance services in the country. 

Suitable applicants are invited to fill the positions below;
 

General Manager
 

Qualifications:

• A university degree plus at least not less than 12 years experience in the insurance industry of which 3 years should be in a similar position or at least as head of a department.
• Should be visionary, self motivated, possess managerial skills with proven record of achievements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• To be the Chief Executive Officer of the company and will implement strategies and policies so as to achieve the company’s mission, vision and objectives.
• To supervise heads of departments and evaluate their overall performance.
• To ensure that employees are kept motivated and are working towards the achievement of company’s vision, mission and overall objectives.

Assistant General Manager

Qualifications:

• A university degree plus at least not less than 10 years experience in the insurance industry of which 3 years should be in a similar position or at least as head of a department.
• Should be visionary, self motivated, possess managerial skills with proven record of achievements.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the functions of marketing, underwriting, claims and customer care departments by coordinating and heading all their activities.
• Ensure that company strategies are implemented and objectives including budgets arc achieved.
• To advise the Chief Executive Officer on all marketing, underwriting and claims strategies.

Underwriting Manager
 

Qualifications:

• A university degree plus at least 6 years of underwriting experience.
• Should be result —oriented, a good team player, with self drive and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• To head the underwriting department and supervise the underwriting staff
• Assess the risks proposed and advise management if they are insurable or not.
• To advise on reinsurance matters.

Remuneration packages are attractive for right candidates which include salary, housing, medical and bonuses.

Applications plus detailed CV’s and three referees should be submitted by Wednesday 11th February. 2016. to:

The Managing Director
P.O. Box 7213
Kampala, Uganda

Emails: excelins@exico.co.ug

Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager     
 

Location: Kampala, Uganda
 

Purpose of the Job: Provide management, supervision and support to operations employees performing the daily activities of the operations department in line with company goals, practices and procedures. 

To contribute to the continuous improvement of the operations department by attending to and resolving concerns related to safe and efficient passenger transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that passenger transportation services are professionally provided
• Plan transportation services for all bus routes, both long term and short term
• Develop and monitor bus routes
• Set schedules, expectations and guidelines for bus drivers and assistants
• Ensure operations run smoothly and on time
• Investigatory work concerning new routes and possible take-overs
• Ensure effective crisis management and service issue resolution
• Determine possible risks and the mitigation there of
• Ensure effective cost management through monitoring operations staff attendance
• Monitoring, controlling and verifying overtime
• Maintain operations budgets
• Timeous and accurate projections with regard to resource requirements
• Ensure optimum resource utilization
• Maintain all systems in the department
• Ensure the service provided is of high standard
• Ensure service levels are continuously reached
• Direct and control Operations staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the agreed level of performance i.e. provide direct coaching & support
• Identify training needs for operations personnel & liaise with training to ensure the skills gap is addressed
• Train subordinates to maintain his/her duties in his absence

Education

• Matric/Senior Certificate
• Transport Diploma
• Financial Management/ Bookkeeping/Logistics post school qualification is highly recommendable

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• At least five years relevant operations administration at management level experience.
• At least three to five years financial and logistical governance management working experience.
• Experience within public transport industry – highly recommended
• Excellent administrative reporting skills.
• Computer Literate.  MS Office Suite/relevant company software
• Excellent interpersonal skills; decision making, communication (verbal, written, listen), adaptive, conflict management, integrity, influencing, planning, organizing and team work.
• Excellent corporate governance and adherence skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

How to Apply
 

To apply for this position send your CV to milkah.mboche@amscobv.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job Title: Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant 

(01 position)
 

Duty Station: Kyangwali
 

Job Summary: To ensure reduced risks of diseases related to poor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene conditions in the refugee settlements and immediate host communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise sector members on general Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.
• Assess community Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion needs, and promote community led total Sanitation and Hygiene promotion through awareness creation and establishment or maintenance of functional Community Based Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion structures per village.
• Create cooperative and harmonious relations with the community as well as local government authorities regarding promotion of best practices in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in Community and institutions.
• Conduct regular Hygiene talks/education in schools, Health Centres, markets, restaurants and at Staff quarters.
• Monitor construction and usage of existing Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion facilities through routine visits to homesteads/institutions and provide guidance through follow up on the activities of Community Health Workers, Community Hygiene Mobilisers/Promoters, and Hygiene Promotion focus groups in institutions and the community.
• Liaise with the Water Technician to conduct monthly water quality surveillance/testing programme.
• Conduct basic trainings and refresher trainings for the Community based Hygiene Promotion structures and make suggestions to improve the contents of the trainings.
• Liaise with the PHC Supervisor and Water Technician to monitor and reinforce hygiene and sanitation promotion in institutions and at each water point / distribution point through Water Source Committee sensitisation and supervision.
• Monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with stores and logistics.
• Develop a community disease awareness system at community/institutional level and liaise with all Health centre In-charges to monitor and report on prevalence of WASH related diseases.
• Compile weekly, monthly plans and reports on general Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certificate in Water Supply and Sanitation, Certificate in Environmental / Community health or any related field from a recognized institution
• 2 years’ Experience in similar position
• Experience in NGO setting an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills 
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations. 
• Proficiency in the languages spoken in the project area and Excellent knowledge of English 
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of Sanitation and Hygiene is essential. 
• Knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training. 
• Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. 
• Ability to ride motorcycle with a valid rider permit

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.' 

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Mechanical Training Instructor

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job Title: Mechanical Training Instructor

(01 Position)
 

Location: Adjumani
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery of Mechanical and Process Equipment Maintenance Training in accordance with published training schedule.
• Conduct assessments to determine the competence of trainee’s and delegates.
• Prepare trainee progress reports as required.
• Ensure all assessments are valid and reliable.
• Liaison with Managers, Training Coordinators to ensure all training activities are coordinated and conducted in accordance with agreed schedules
• Conduct practical training to students and invite industry professionals to provide technical support in accordance with AAH Uganda Training guidelines.

 

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a diploma in Technical Teacher Education or Training Institution Management or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification from a recognized university/ training institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas/ mechanical/ plant installation
• Knowledge in the Maintenance of Pumps, Compressors and other Process Plant Equipment will be of added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application
• Able to handle challenging tasks/assignments under pressure
• Have a passion for learning and training/teaching
• Dedicated, confident, able to multi-task, independent, creative
• Good communication, interpersonal, presentation & negotiation skills
• Able to work long/ flexible hours when required

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.' 

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Auto Electrician

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job Title: Auto Electrician 

(01 position)
 

Reports to: Workshop Supervisor
 

Duty Station: Adjumani
 

Job Summary: The focus for this position is to provide transport services to ensure programme activities run smoothly, vehicles are clean and in good order always. 

The position will be responsible for vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems, repair and perform general maintenance on all electrical equipment and vehicles including adjustments of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and clutches on petrol and diesel equipment:
• Perform required inspections on allocated vehicles.
• Maintain work records, time and material records on vehicle services.
• And any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Mechanics Grade II
• Certificate level 4 in motor vehicle/craft technician course
• At least 4 years work in a busy motor vehicle workshop

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.' 

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Bodyworks Mechanic

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job title: Bodyworks Mechanic 

(01 position)
 

Duty Station: Adjumani
 

Job Summary: To check the vehicle body conditions of AAH I vehicle and equipment regularly; to ensure programme activities run smoothly in line with AAH I policies.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Make assessment, repair and perform general maintenance on all vehicles
• Inspect vehicles brought to the workshop for panel beating and repair works
• Report irregularities and equipment abuse to the Workshop supervisor for corrective action to be instituted in line with AAH Uganda guidelines.
• Prepare annual workshop equipment inventory reports in line with reporting guidelines.
• Tune up engines, ignition parts, clean and adjust carburettors, perform minor body repairs and respond to breakdowns.
• Perform preventative maintenance and make inspections of vehicles for proper working order and safe operation.
• Prepare and submit vehicle repair/maintenance monthly reports in line with the AAH I Vehicle Policy.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Mechanics Grade II
• Certificate level 4 in motor vehicle/craft technician course
• At least 4 years work in a busy motor vehicle workshop as a body repair mechanic
• Clean national driver’s license
• Ordinary level certificate

Skills and Competencies

• High level of integrity
• Good report writing skills
• Moderate computer skills

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.' 

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Generator Technician

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job Title: Generator Technician 

(01 position)
 

Duty Station: Adjumani
 

Job Summary: To perform maintenance, installation, service and repair to a varied range of generating sets, diesel generator control systems and associated equipment including turbochargers and fuel injection equipment located at various site locations in Refugee Settlements in West Nile region in line with AAH Uganda and Donor Guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Develop and maintain a generator maintenance program/plan for all field sites in line with set vehicle/machine operational guidelines.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repair and perform general maintenance on all generator equipment and adjustments of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and installations.
• Supervise and mentor apprentices and assistants under control carry out all works to required standards
• Inspect and test generators to ensure safety, report irregularities and equipment abuse to the Workshop Manager for further management.
• Prepare annual generator equipment inventory reports in line with reporting guidelines.
• Prepare and submit generator repair/maintenance monthly reports.
• Compile spares or materials lists for work assigned to ensure adequate hand tools are provided to carry out duties
• Communicate all issues/incidents and risks to Management to allow adequate investigation and resolution in line with AAH-I Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly site visits as and when requested by stakeholders through the Workshop Manager, in line with AAH Uganda and Donor guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Competencies;

• Analytical skills
• Computer skills in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet usage
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated
• Ability to work in team

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering with a Certificate in Generator Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis and Trouble Shooting, Certificate in Mechanical Pump Installations or related qualifications from a recognized university or Vocational Training Institute.
• Minimum of 03 years’ experience with practical and electrical engineering skills, and proven ability as Mechanical Fitter,

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.' 

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Hardware Technician

Job Title: Hardware Technician

Job Code: HT/MPC/150615
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Uganda

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a leading global technology company in the provision of payment and information processing  solutions with particular emphasis on Voucher Processing, EFT, Day 2, Automated Clearing Houses, Mobile Commerce, Host banking enhancement, and KYC amongst leading corporations, banks and clearing houses.

Job Summary: The Hardware Technician will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the customer’s environment by supporting existing hardware. 

This position requires a high degree of customer service and problem solving skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Hardware Technician will be responsible for maintenance of hardware.
 

 

Duties will include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform preventative maintenance on hardware with maintenance agreements
• Troubleshoot & repair all hardware incidents in the agreed time as stipulated in maintenance agreement or on a time-and-material basis where applicable
• Recommend solutions or replacement hardware if hardware is non-repairable
• Complete incidents assigned to them daily
• Identify all parts needed to resolve open incidents and submit to Finance Department for ordering
• Review installation packets to ensure all hardware and software components are included to ensure a complete and professional installation
• Training of installing the hardware & software
• Fill out and complete the Weekly Support Report and complete weekly Timesheets
• Manage spares/consumable inventory items
• Make customer courtesy calls
• Help generate additional revenue through suggestion of contracts, renewal of contracts and consumable items/supplies
• Generate sales leads with existing customers for hardware equipment and/or software.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other relevant Degree.
• 3 + years Hardware Maintenance/Customer Service experience.
• Demonstrated judgment in decision making and ability to judge when issues should be escalated.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with IT teams and various technical experts.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers at all levels
• Working knowledge of network and hardware technology and ability to understand details of technical issues required
• Able to be flexible for on-call work, after hours and weekends, as required by business and customer situations
• Knowledge of Soldering, Printed Circuit Boards and Component Replacement
• Hardware Driver Installation
• Conversant with Imaging software
• Experience with Flat Bed and Multi-Feed scanners
• TWAIN, and use of various API
• Networking and Operating System Installation and Maintenance
• Server 2003/2008 experience can be an added advantage
• Hardware experience, particularly on transports the devices used to capture cheques, would be a major advantage
• Knowledge on application programming & database would be an advantage but not a requirement, particularly SQL, VB6 and C#

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Excellent problem solving capabilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical foundation
• IT Literate
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent attendance record and timekeeping
• Ability to take definitive action and prioritise
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, initiative
• Team player who is willing to deliver on organisation wide objectives
• Trust and respect for team members
• Understanding user and customer needs
• Good communicator and self-organising

Additional Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Passport
• Clean Credit and Criminal record
• Must be willing to travel Regionally and/or Internationally.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Hardware Technician

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

IUCN Project Coordinator Job in Mbale, Uganda

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.
 

One of the projects that IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Nairobi is planning to implement (within its Water and Wetlands Programme) is a Resilience Framework to support Climate Change and Adaptation in the Mt Elgon Region of the Lake Victoria Basin. 

The Project will be implemented in collaboration with African Collaborative Centre for Earth System Science (ACCESS) and is funded by USAID. Its goal is to enhance coordination and adaptation action between stakeholders, using informed timely, accurate and comprehensive information to promote societal and ecological resilience to adverse climate impacts within the Mt Elgon Region, Lake Victoria Basin. 

The following are the specific project objectives: Improving scientific knowledge of Climate Change in Mt Elgon as water tower for Lake Victoria Basin; Demonstration of increased social and ecological resilience in hotspots of climate variability using adaption strategies including ecosystem based adaptation actions; Integrating evidence from adaptation approaches into policies across sectors; and Enhancing learning on climate change adaptation strategies at local and regional levels. 

IUCN-ESARO is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:-
 

Position: Project Coordinator
 

Purpose: Provide technical, managerial and administrative support to the project.
 

Location: Mbale, Uganda
 

The detailed terms of reference for the above vacancies is available at: www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
 

Applications
 

Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a recent employer by e-mail before 14th September, 2012 IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office 

Email: earohr@iucn.org
 

IUCN is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified men and women.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Hotel Receptionists Jobs In Uganda

 Hotel Jobs In Uganda

Our client a group of Hotels is looking to recruit 3 Receptionists for their hotel in Kampala Uganda

3 Receptionists

Requirements

• Able to work well under extreme pressure
• GUEST Service driven
• Have a positive attitude
• Diligent and consistent
• MUST have Grade 12.
• Hotel School Graduate/the Hotels in-service trainee graduate and or two year managerial experience are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & written.
• Computer Orientation and experience with Opera Fidelio is preferable.
• Good problem solving actions and makes use of sound judgment.
• Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition and maintenance of our GUESTS
• Meet and greet all our GUESTS with a friendly and welcoming smile.
• Deal with all our GUESTS daily queries.
• Operate the hotels Property Management System.
• Answer all incoming calls through the hotels switchboard and direct calls to the necessary extensions.
• Will be required to take live booking enquiries and also follow through with the hotels reservation procedure.

Salary and Benefits:

• A competitive negotiable salary
• Housing benefits
• Medical benefits
• Monthly service charge bonus
• Year- end bonus which you qualify for after 1 year of employment
• Monthly incentive scheme

If you meet the above, kindly send or resend your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact, current net salary and your expectation.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Executive Director

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi—autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament (1998) to promote the production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance of the National Statistical System (NSS).

The Bureau’s core business includes among others the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of official statistics to support the national and local government planning processes.

The Bureau is seeking to recruit a self-motivated, results-oriented, qualified and dynamic Ugandan of proven integrity to fill the position of Executive Director who is the Chief Executive of the Bureau.

Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

Type of Appointment: Contract Appointment of 4 years renew able once.

Role: To provide technical, professional and managerial guidance in the production and development of statistics in line with the NSS.

Key result Areas:

The roles of Executive Director will include the following:

1. Manage all the technical operations of the Bureau with regard to planning, production and coordination both at the planning and administrative level in formulation of programmes for statistical production and development;
2. Coordinate the Bureau and the National Statistical System;
3. Sit on the Board of Directors and be responsible for informing the board on the levels of implementation of Bureau policies;
4. Prepare the Bureau’s Budget and be responsible for the Management of and Accountability for all resources of the Bureau;
5. Prepare and write reports to be presented to the Minister on a quarterly basis;
6. Represent the Bureau both at National and International fora;
7. Oversee the Public Relations function of the Bureau and be responsible for promotion of the corporate image of the Bureau; and
8. Undertake any other duties as the Board of Directors and/or Secretary to the Treasury may determine

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Must possess an honours degree and post-graduate training in Statistics, Economics with Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Mathematics with Economics, Population Studies or other related field from recognised institution.
2. Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added ad vantage Experience:

• Fifteen (15) years professional working experience with at least 6 years at a senior managerial level in a Government Department or Reputable Agency in the field of Statistical production and Policy Analysis;
• Knowledge and exposure to Financial Management and Budgeting Tools;
• Adequate exposure in interfacing with Accounting Officers of the MDAs and Higher Local Governments; and
• Demonstrated ability / experience of networking with other institutions.

Other Requirements:

• Sound knowledge and appreciation of statistical computing techniques and computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations.

Age Requirement:

• Should at least be 45 Years Old.
• Salary and Fringe Benefits:

An all- inclusive commensurate package shall be paid to the most suitable candidate.

Interested eligible applicants should submit their applications accompanied by academic transcripts, testimonials and CVs including full postal / e-mail address, telephone numbers, indicating the names and contact addresses of three referees to:

The Chairman, Board of Directors,
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Statistics House — Floor 8, Room 8.1
Plot 9 Colville Street
P. 0. Box 7186
Kampala

Tel: 256-414-706000
Fax: 256-414-237553 / 230370
Email: chairman@ubos.org www.ubos.org

so as to reach him not later than 5.00 pm, 29th June, 2012.

Uganda bureau of statistics is an all-equal Employment opportunity organisation.

Female aspirants with the required qualifications are, therefore, encouraged to apply.

This advertisement supercedes all earlier

Notices. However, candidates who responded

To the earlier ones need not re-apply.

UAP Insurance - Managing Director Job in Uganda

Managing Director

UAP Insurance Uganda

Our client, UAP Holdings Limited (UAP) is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Investments, Property Development, Securities Brokerage and Financial Advisory.

Currently, UAP has over eight businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan which are market leaders in their respective fields. 

The Group will be launching operations in selected markets ¡n Africa as part of its vision to be the most innovative pan-African Insurance and Financial Services Group.

In order to execute its ambitious growth and expansion strategy, UAP is seeking to recruit a visionary and results driven individual to fill the position of Managing Director for UAP Insurance Uganda, a fully owned subsidiary of UAP Holdings Limited.

UAP Insurance Uganda Limited is a leading insurance and financial services provider in Uganda. 

The Company provides an innovative product mix of all classes of insurance, including life, medical and general insurance.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and the Group Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership in the development, execution and achievement of the company’s strategic plans;
• Implementing the board’s business development and financial performance decisions;
• Identifying new markets and opportunities for business expansion;
• Overseeing the development of innovative products for new and existing clients;
• Implementation of efficient and effective business processes to drive high levels of operations;
• Ensuring prudent financial management and due care of the company’s assets and liabilities;
• Developing and managing a strong and effective Management team;
• Building effective relationships with the board, regulators and other key stakeholders;
• Enforcing a culture of regulatory compliance and good corporate governance; and
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Business, Economics or other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A Masters degree in Business Administration or related field;
• An Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII), qualified Accountant or other relevant professional qualification;
• A team leader with 10 years relevant senior management experience;
• Excellent business acumen and awareness of the external environment;
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills and
• Proven intellectual leadership in developing people and managing performance.

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging and exciting role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, names and contact details of three referees quoting the reference number UAP/MDUG/06.12 by 22 June 2012 to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

Gender Specialist

 The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit subregional organization of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of eleven countries: Burundi, D.R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. 

ASARECA’s mission is promoting economic growth, fighting poverty, reducing hunger and enhancing resources through regional collective action in agricultural research for development. 

It aims at  increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to enhance productivity, value added and competitiveness of the regional agricultural system.

Gender Specialist

We are seeking to recruit for a Gender Specialist to steer implementation of the ASARECA gender mainstreaming strategy. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Gender Specialist will be charged with implementation of the gender mainstreaming strategy and ‘Champion’ the process in ASARECA.

Key Tasks

• Support the strengthening of gender mainstreaming in ASARECA’s programmes and projects which includes use of gender criteria in project proposals, reporting and evaluation, and revision of the gender criteria where appropriate
• Develop, propose and undertake gender mainstreaming initiatives in the region including providing technical backstopping towards the development of a gender strategy in each of the NARI’s in the 11 ASARECA countries
• Support ASARECA and its partners to formulate gender responsive policies to enhance gender mainstreaming in agricultural research
• Identify and build capacity of gender quality assurance teams at appropriate levels in each NARS of ASARECA.
• Coordinate and maintain a close working relationship and strong communication channels with ASARECA stakeholders
• Serve as ASARECA’s contact point and partner with social and gender policy experts in the ECA region and consequently build a network for addressing issues of regional priority in relation to gender.
• Identify individuals who can be champions of change in partner organizations in order to enhance institutional commitment at ASARECA.

Qualification and experience

• The person will have a University degree in Gender or Development studies, Social sciences, Humanitarian studies or related field.
• The person will have 5 years progressive experience in application of gender mainstreaming in programmes and projects in agricultural research for development in some or all of the ASARECA member countries with proven qualities of synthesis and strong ability to analyze, prepare and present written materials in excellent English. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Remuneration and other Benefits

• The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar regional organisations in Eastern and Central Africa.
• It includes a regionally competitive salary and allowances for housing and transport, education for dependent children, health insurance, gratuity and home leave.

Contact

To apply please send a short application letter describing your professional achievements and your CV with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. 

All applications shall be marked: “PPG – Gender Specialist”.

E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on 8th July 2012

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda

Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug or to apply online www.kazijobs.com

More information about the position and the organisation is available at http://www.asareca.org. ASARECA is committed to Gender Mainstreaming.

World Agroforestry Centre - Scientist / Uganda Country Representative Job in Kampala

 The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

ICRAF seeks to recruit a candidate for the position of Scientist/Uganda Country Representative to be based at its Country Office in Kampala, Uganda. Reporting to the Regional Coordinator-East Africa, the incumbent will seek to build strong partnerships with institutions and development partners based in Uganda and work together to generate tree-based solutions to the problems of rural poverty, hunger and environmental degradation. 

The principal role of the Country Representative is to coordinate the development of a comprehensive agroforestry research for development programme for ICRAF in Uganda. 

This includes capacity strengthening, mobilizing resources for collaborative research with Ugandan institutions and other national agroforestry and land management programmes in the Eastern Africa Region. 

The incumbent will promote collaborative research for development activities with NARS and other relevant institutions such as educational institutions, extension providers, NGOs, CBOs and the private sector in the country. 

The research agenda will include innovative research on climate change and agro-biodiversity, as well as participatory evaluation and dissemination of the best-bet land management practices and agroforestry innovations that address issues of soil fertility, food security and environmental concerns in the context of opportunities and constraints to scaling up the wide adoption of agroforestry technologies among smallholder farmers. 

The job specifically includes the following duties and responsibilities to be carried out under the overall guidance of the Regional Coordinator for Eastern Africa and GRP leaders with projects in Uganda, and in effective partnership with appropriate institutions in the country:

• Plan and execute a collaborative agroforestry research for development agenda in Uganda;
• Write scientific articles and syntheses for publishing;
• Plan and implement an effective resource mobilization strategy aimed at supporting a significant expansion of the ICRAF-Uganda- project portfolio;
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, donors, farmer organizations, NGOs, the private sector, education and research institutions (including other CGIAR centers) and international agencies with a view to institutionalize land management and agroforestry research and development in the country;
• Build the capacity of young scientists;
• Liaise with other East & Central Africa regional and national programme scientists and Uganda institutions for technical exchange and collaboration;
• Analyze, interpret, and report research and development results to ICRAF, donors and other development partners. As a research for development institution, ICRAF attaches emphasis on generating international public goods. Thus it attaches great importance to reporting of findings and experiences through peer reviewed articles and similar media;
• Prepare technical and policy reviews on specific subject areas with emphasis on future land management and agroforestry research and development needs in Uganda;
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of training materials and participate in training courses as a resource person;
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and management of the regional plan of work and budget;
• Supervise, provide logistical support and report on all ICRAF activities in Uganda, including financial and administrative oversight and
• Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator for Eastern Africa

Requirements

• PhD in Agroforestry or Natural Resource management
• At least five (5) years hands-on field experience in managing interdisciplinary programmes and multi-disciplinary staff, and projects focusing on the rural poor, ideally with experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and in particular, Uganda;
• Experience in designing and implementing multi-institutional programmes and projects;
• Proven ability to publish scientific articles in refereed journals;
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of the role of science in contributing to development in rural areas;
• Demonstrated English writing skills, and proven ability to contribute to the research and development literature;
• Excellent oral presentation skills and computer literacy; and
• Proven resource mobilization skills including proven evidence of ability to raise funds.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position is on national terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to a probation period of nine (6) months, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the 

Human Resources Unit, 

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), 

PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya 

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Applicants should indicate “Application for Scientist/Uganda Country Representative” on their letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 30th June 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted

Integrated Security Solutions Provider - Country Manager Job in Kampala Uganda

 We are a leading integrated security solutions provider with a presence in all major cities in Kenya and other selected cities in the East African region. 

We are a regional market leader in stolen vehicle recovery solutions, fleet management and other asset tracking solutions. 

We are also a big player in the electronic and manned security within the industry.

To join our team, we intend to undertake urgent recruitment of Country Manager to manage our Uganda business. 

The position is based in Kampala Uganda with reporting to the Group General Manager who is based in Nairobi.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Preparation & Execution of Country business plan.
• Delivery of budgeted profit targets.
• Delivery of target business growth & Retention.
• Staff Management.
• Enforcement of management controls and procedures.
• Delivery of high quality customer service.
• Ensure safe, profitable & effective deployment of all resources/ flexible use of company assets.
• Ensure competitive strategy for all business functions within the country.
• Continuous improvement of country management structure to ensure high performance and business continuity.
• Budget control for the entire Uganda operations

The ideal Candidate:-

• A minimum of University degree, preferably in business management or equivalent
• Experience – Minimum 5 years
• Excellent people management skills
• Leader and team player with unquestionable integrity.
• High initiative
• Self drive
• Mature with strong business acumen

Job Skills

• Good financial skills,
• Good negotiation skills,
• Good people skills,
• Organisational skills,
• good analytical skills

Interested candidates both who meet the above minimum requirements should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager by below address or via email: hr@tracker.co.ke to reach us on or before 3rd June 2012. 

Only successful applicants will be contacted.
 

Human Resource Manager
P. O. Box 79448– 00200
Nairobi.

AMREF - Country Director Uganda Job

Position: Country Director Uganda

Reference Number: CO 01

Duty Station: Uganda

Closing Date: Open Until the Position is filled

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. 

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa. 

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.  

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

AMREF is recruiting for Country Director AMREF in Uganda to provide leadership and strategic direction to the respective office.  

The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; S/he will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanism are in place.  

The position is key and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy. 

Please visit the AMREF website at www.amref.org to view the job specifications and application process. 

If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are welcome to join us.  

Complete the online application form attaching your CV.  

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday 25th May 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.