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.

Personal/Executive Assistant

Personal/Executive Assistant

General Purpose

Provide personal administrative support and assistance to executive staff.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
• file and retrieve documents and reference materials
• conduct research, assemble and analyse data to prepare reports and documents
• manage and maintain executives schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
• arrange and coordinate meetings and events
• record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
• monitor, respond to and distribute incoming communications
• answer and manage incoming calls
• receive and interact with incoming visitors
• interact with external clients
• co-ordinate project-based work
• review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary
• supervise and train lower level staff

Education and Experience

• at least 5 years experience providing support at the executive level
• proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
• knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
• Bachelors degree a must

Key Competencies

• organizational and planning skills
• communication skills
• information gathering and information monitoring skills
• problem analysis and problem solving skills
• judgment and decision-making ability
• initiative
• confidentiality
• attention to detail and accuracy
• flexibility

Urgently send your cv to including your current and expected salary to:
frankmconsult@yahoo.com/jobsfmc@yahoo.com

AGN Coordinator

AGN Coordinator

African Grantmakcrs Network (AGN) is a Panafrican network of African grantmaking and other African philanthropic institutions working ¡n the continent, in efforts that aim at building on the African traditions of philanthropy, to address social justice and developmental issues and challenges in the continent. 

The network is run by a Board drawn from leading AGN members who provide leadership in working coherently to achieve the set strategic objectives of the network.

The AGN Board is seeking to fill the above senior management position reporting initially to the board chair and eventually in the coming months, to the AGN Executive Director. 

The holder of the position will:

• Oversee the efficient operation of the AGN Secretariat and the realization of key milestones in the AGN strategic plan, as well as all the priorities agreed upon at the Annual General Meetings and other key forums.
• Coordinate membership recruitment and member services development and delivery.
• Coordinate networking activities of AGN and facilitating learning and sharing between and among AGN members by taking leadership in regional research on African philanthropy, documentation of case studies and development of publications of African philanthropy.
• Facilitating intra country and regional African philanthropy and grantmaking advocacy activities in collaboration with AGN members
• Organize with lead countries, the biannual AGN Assembly meetings and the Annual General Meetings hosted in rotation by AGN members.
• Fundraise and mobilize resources for development and delivery effective services to the membership, hence the sustainability of the secretariat
• Travel extensively within and outside Africa to network and forge collaborations with other like-minded philanthropy and grantmaking networks and organizations.
• Raise much needed visibility of the AGN and build broad support for it.

Key Skills required:

• A broad/deep understanding of African development and social justice philanthropy issues, that’s well grounded in the continent, and a exposure/knowledge of the different actors and approaches in the continent to address development challenges.
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least 5 years of exposure and experience in development and in philanthropic work within the continent.
• Proven experience and engagement in managing membership organizations and network building.
• A self driven, multi-skilled individual with high organizational skills and excellent PR skills.
• Proven ability to function independently, take initiative and multitasking, excellent attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong public-speaking skills, fluency in English (multilingual ability is an added advantage) and excellent knowledge of communication and advocacy strategies.
• Strong sense of judgment and timely decision making as well as ability to travel extensively within the region

If you meet the above qualities, please send your application and copies of your testimonials addressed to the Chairperson. 

African Grantmakers Network, and P.O Box 10501-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. 

The applications should he sent ONLY by email to info@africangrantmakersnetwork.org on or before 29th June 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Find more details at AGN — www.africangrantmakersnetwork.org.

Access to Finance Rwanda - Financial Education Strategy Consultancy Job

 Recruitment of a consultancy firm to undertake the Financial Education Strategy

Background

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a fund initially sponsored by DFID and the World Bank. Other sponsors are likely to join in coming months. 

The overall aim of AFR is to help more people and small businesses achieve greater and more effective access to a deeper financial system in Rwanda. 

AFR will fund a wide variety of initiatives and investments in the financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments.

In pursuit of its objectives, AFR will be funding the Financial Education Strategy on behalf of Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Rwanda.

The overall aim of this assignment is to develop a national strategy to improve financial literacy and education in Rwanda. 

The financial education strategy should provide a nationally coordinated approach to financial education that provides an appropriate framework for financial education programmes. 

The strategy will partly be informed by the national financial capability baseline survey that will be running concurrently with the work on developing the strategy.

Call for Expression of Interest (Eol)

AFR invites Expressions of Interest (Eols) only from firms that have relevant experience in this field. Eols should state the experience, capabilities and resources of the applicant, taking into account:

• Wide knowledge and experience in financial literacy, especially ¡n developing financial education strategies in developing economies in general and Sub-Saharan Africa in particular
• Proven experience and knowledge in marketing aimed at changing behaviors
• Proven experience and knowledge of financial intermediaries and products
• Familiarity with financial capability and other consumer surveys such as financial capability surveys and FinScope, together with the ability to analyse and interpret the results
• Considerable experience in the financial sectors in sub-Saharan and preferably in East Africa, especially Rwanda
• The team leader must have not less than five years’ experience in financial literacy and education.

If the firm does not already have a presence and resources available in Rwanda, bidders are recommended to ensure that they do include these, either by contracting local team members or by teaming up with a Rwandan organization with complementary skills and experience.

If your firm meets the above expectations and you would like to be selected for the short-list of firms invited to tender, please send your Eol to Mr. Vianney Kagabo at AFR (E-mail vianney@afr.rw) not later than 29th June 2012.

Eols should be kept to not more than 12 pages and focus on the experience of the specific team members and the firm heading the work. 

Full CVs are not required, but short biographical details of key team members are.

Only shortlisted firms will be informed and supplied with detailed ToR.