The International University of East Africa (IUEA) - Vice Chancellor Job Vacancy - Uganda

Ernst & Young has been retained by the International University of East Africa to advise the University in seeking for exceptional and dynamic individual with proven record to spearhead the attainment of its vision as Vice Chancellor

Background

International University of East Africa (IUEA) is a new institution with a distinctive ambitious and excellent graduation and postgraduate education facilities.

The campus is the first of its kind in Uganda with a quiet and green spacious environment conducive for learning.

The student’s lecture experience will be of the highest quality, delivered by committed staff recruited from around the world.

The University’s Vision is to be the technological University of Choice in East and Central Africa.

The University provides practical education necessary for the development of East and Central African regions as its mission.

The University is now seeking for an exceptional and dynamic individual with a proven track record to spearhead the attainment of its vision as Vice Chancellor.

The Vice Chancellor is expected to develop and manage relationships with all stake holders including government, external and internal collaborations, regulatory authorities and Board of Trustees.

This exciting role requires a good and resilient administrator with sound judgment and a demonstrated understanding of corporate governance.

The Vice Chancellor leads a senior management team and reports to the Chairman University Council.

The successful candidate / applicant will be responsible for the following tasks among others:

• Corporate Responsibility.
• Source partnerships with foreign Universities.
• Responsible for the performance of the university
• Champion modes of delivery and behaviour to encourage the development and continued further enhancement of the quality of all academic programmes and services to students and other stakeholders.
• Provide executive leadership of externally funded programmes or projects as appropriate.
• Ensure the overall quality and standards across all of the University’s Academic and Administrative activities.
• Undertake such other responsibilities and duties as the Governing Body may determine from time to time.

The preferred Candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience

• Doctor of Philosophy in Management, Engineering, Information Technology or similar fields from a re-known university
• Other Desired Qualification: Master in Business Administration
• Ten years relevant experience at the senior management level in a re-known academic University or Institution.
• Professorship is an added advantage.

Desirable Competencies

• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Leadership and people management skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Decision making and good judgement
• Corporate Governance
• Planning and Organisational skills
• Investment and Financial Planning
• Team spirit

Other Information

This is a senior position and terms and conditions of service are very attractive

International University of East Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Procedure

If you feel you meet the above requirements, please address your application to:

Chairman University Council
International University of East Africa,
Plot No:1112/1121, Kansanga Nabutiti, Ggaba Road,
P. 0. Box 35502, Kampala, Uganda

or send ¡t to recruitment@iuea.ac.ug / silim.nahdy@iuea.ac.ug

not later than 25th November 2011

The application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address and daytime telephone contact.

Canvassing will lead to disqualification and applications received after the closing date will not be considered

Laboratory Manager

An International Organization with offices ¡n most major towns ¡n the Country ¡s looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Laboratory Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• At least a MSc Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. MBA qualification will be an added advantage.
• 8 years experience in commercial multipurpose testing laboratory handling various products (Food, Environmental, Minerals and Petroleum).
• Training as a QMS Lead Auditor or Assessor by a recognised body.
• Mastery in technical knowledge of analytical processes and ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of international standards and product specifications used in various industries.
• Good skills in commercial service business with strong business drive.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 9001 :2000, HACCP and HSE standards and hands on experience in management of an ISO 17025 accredited facility.
• Must be able to interact professionally with other commercial divisions in carrying out laboratory analyses required by various clients and ensure high level of accuracy from the analysis processes.
• Ability to plan, provide and optimize laboratory resources in achieving corporate business objectives.
• Ability to co-ordinate and motivate teams towards achievement of results.
• Be at least 30 years of age.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the day to day technical management of the Laboratory and ensure achievement of corporate objectives and strategy.
• Preparation of Annual Budget for Capital Expenditure for the laboratory.
• Deal with customer complaints and claim issues and ensure that the complaints are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Work closely with commercial divisions in all sectors to continuously develop new methods and capabilities within the laboratory in line with clients’ requirements and market demands.
• Maintain Laboratory ISO 17025 system and GLP requirements
• Ensure that client’s testing requirements and TAT are met at all times
• Establish training needs and develop training plan for laboratory staff on continuous basis.
• Ensure that laboratory operations comply with health and safety regulations

This is a permanent position and attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

If you meet the above requirements, send in your CV stating your current remuneration and daytime telephone contact to patlab2011@gmail.com, latest by 25th November, 2011

Candidates not meeting the above requirements need not apply

Habitat for Humanity Kenya - Adminsitration and HR Officer

Habitat for Humanity Kenya, a Christian Non-Governmental Organization with a mission of eliminating poor housing and homelessness, wishes to recruit the following position to support its growth and expansion.

Position: Human Resources and Administration Officer

Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager

Other Reporting Relationships: National Director on HR

Email Application code: HRO-2011-1

Purpose of the Position

The Human Resource and Administration Officer assists the National Director and the Finance and Administration Manager in the administrative management of the talent pool within HFH Kenya and in ensuring that staff receive administrative and HR support and assistance as they implement the mission and vision of the organization of ensuring that every person has a decent place to live in.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management

• In consultation with departmental heads, assist in the development of detailed Job Descriptions and the recruitment of new or replacement positions in the organization.
• Oversee the entire recruitment process once approval for recruitment has been issued. This will include placement of the adverts, receiving of applications, first level short listing and forwarding the same to the relevant departmental head(s) for the final short listing, contacting candidates and organizing interviews and seeking for references of successful candidates.
• Manage and provide direction to staff with respect to general personnel policies and procedures. Develop, implements and maintain policies, procedures and programs in order to assure cohesiveness and effectiveness.
• Under the direction of the National Director and regional human resource department, manage the design, implementation and administration of compensation programs including job evaluations and salary reviews and administration.
• Prepare orientation materials for new staff coming into the organization and organize for their detailed orientation into the organization.
• Maintain the files of all staff, ensuring that they have all the relevant documentation.
• Working with departmental heads, ensure that regular performance reviews are done and filing the same in the relevant staff files.
• Working with departmental heads, identify training opportunities for staff and facilitate the training of the same through sourcing for qualified trainers and institutions.
• Working with departmental heads, identify areas for further training for staff, track the training received and its application in enabling the organization achieve its mandate
• Maintain leave schedules for staff, ensuring that staff take leave when due.
• Under the direction of the National Director, regularly update the organizational structure.

Administration

• Ensure that both National and Regional Office staff have all facilities they need to effectively carry out their duties.
• Specifically, receive and work with the procurement committee and the finance department to ensure timely purchase of supplies and services needed for the proper running of the organization.
• Keeping accurate records of minutes and other reports of the management and working committees.
• Manage official communication for the organization ensuring timely communication within and without the organization
• Support the Administrative and RDC office in handling the logistics and itineraries of all official functions of the organization staff and the board.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management, Social Sciences
• Should possess excellent organizational skills.
• Hold ability to manage large volumes of work, work long hours and weekends.
• Have excellent public relations and communication skills.
• At least 4 (four) years experience administration and HR management in a busy office in a microfinance or business environment.

Qualified candidates should submit electronic copies of their qualifications to recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke by or before 30th November 2011 clearly indicating the code number of the position they are applying for in the subject line of their forwarding e-mails.

Interested candidates should also clearly state their current and expected remuneration

Habitat for Humanity Kenya - Administration, Resource Development and Communications Assistant

Habitat for Humanity Kenya, a Christian Non-Governmental Organization with a mission of eliminating poor housing and homelessness, wishes to recruit the following position to support its growth and expansion.

Position: Administration, Resource Development and Communications Assistant

Reports to: Human Resource & Administration Officer

Other Reporting Relationships:

• Supports Resource Development and Communication Department
• Manages the diary of the National Director

Email application code: ARDC-2011-1

Purpose of Position

The Administration, Resource Development and Communications Assistant will work closely with the Human Resource and Administration Officer and provide administrative support to the Resource Development and Communication Manager and will be responsible for managing the front office and co-coordinating all administrative functions of the organization.

Key Functions

Administrative

• Receive all visitors to the organization and direct them for assistance to the appropriate staff/persons for assistance
• Manage and order supplies within the budget guidelines of the organization
• Organize meetings and take minutes if necessary or when requested to do so
• Send out requests for invoices, quotations and other related documents using word processing, Microsoft word and other software
• Manage incoming and outgoing documents
• Handle all secretarial work; answer telephones and transfer or take messages for or on behalf of staff
• Undertake filling of office documents e.g. letters, and retrieve the same on request
• Keep the National Directors diary, schedule and inform him of all meetings

Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

• Assist in the coordination of RDC events including selection of venues for volunteers, accommodation, orientation, and local volunteer Programme builds
• Assist in the organization of Global village orientation materials and filling of the same.
• Provide logistical support for project staff, organizations events and field trips
• Respond to routine email inquiries and site visitors/Website and face book
• In collaboration with the RDCO and Finance officer update the donor database on a regular basis and make regular reconciliations of the same

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Arts, Secretarial Studies, Hospitality
• Well developed skills in relating with people of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• At least two years of relevant work experience
• Flexibility, initiative, creatively and problem solving skills
• Ability to occasionally work late hours, and on weekends.

Qualified candidates should submit electronic copies of their qualifications to recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke by or before 30th November 2011 clearly indicating the code number of the position they are applying for in the subject line of their forwarding e-mails.

Interested candidates should also clearly state their current and expected remuneration