Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reports to: Sales Manager
Organisation: Hima Cement Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About Hima:
Hima is part of the Lafarge Group, the World leader in building materials. With the Worlds’ leading building materials research facility, Lafarge places innovation at the heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural creativity.
In East Africa, Lafarge is the majority shareholder in Bamburi Cement, Hima Cement, Bamburi Special Products and Lafarge Eco Systems. We are looking for ambitious, dynamic, and committed individuals to join our team and build their careers with a leading multinational company.
We are looking for dynamic and energetic sales professionals to strengthen our sales and retail teams.
Job Summary: The role holder will analyse and reconcile various suppliers and General Ledger accounts, and follow up with action plans to address gaps. The role ensures strict control of advance payment to supplier and taxes and ensures proper monthly cut off procedure to ensure timely booking of expenditure.
Education and Qualifications:
· University Degree
· Part qualified in ACCA or equivalent
Skills & Experience:
· Minimum 3 years experience preferably in a busy commercial environment or reputable audit firm.
· Good knowledge and experience in spreadsheet applications and business systems
· Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
· Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
· Detail oriented, able to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
· Good oral communication skills
· Ability to communicate clearly across the whole organisation
· Excellent follow up skills
How to Apply:
All communications relating to applications for these positions should be addressed to:
The Human Resources & Organisation Manager
Hima Cement Limited,
Centre Court, 4 Ternan Avenue,
P.O. BOX 7230, Kampala, Uganda
Or through email to career.applications@hima.lafarge.com
Clearly label the application with the position for which you are applying.
Hima Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
“Further information about these roles can be obtained from the company website at www.lafarge.co.ug
Deadline: 30th November, 2012 .....
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Thursday 22 November 2012
Programme Assistant-Gender Mainstreaming Job at ASARECA
Job Title: Programme Assistant-Gender Mainstreaming
Reports to: Head of Unit-Gender Mainstreaming
Organisation: The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About ASARECA:
Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Southern Sudan.
The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill critical positions at the Secretariat and the positions are open to Uganda Nationals only.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Receive periodic reports from stakeholders, review and provide feedback on the quality and gender disaggregation of the reports;
· Prepare draft synthesis reports, drafts of contract agreements and letters of requests for services;
· Responsible for developing requests for research calls/ proposals and send them out, receive applications and prepare the evaluation forms that are used for selection;
· Receive and respond to inquiries from different stakeholders pertaining to the unit’s work;
· Coordinate workshop duties/activities i.e. draw up a list of invitees, prepare the workshop schedule budgets, draft invitation letters, repertoire, develop/compile workshop materials, publications and review proceedings and facilitation;
· Receive and follow up of the sub-grant financial accountabilities and forward them to finance;
· Prepare annual work plans and budget in consultation with the Head of Unit;
· Responsible for consolidating Unit’s technical reports into the corporate annual report;
· Consolidate Unit’s work plans into corporate work plans;
· Prepare publications for scientific conferences;
· Responsible for carrying out Monitoring and Evaluation of projects in liaison with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will have:
· Five (5) years of experience in a research environment preferably in agricultural oriented organisation serving in the areas of gender mainstreaming in middle-level management;
· The person must have experience of research in gender disaggregation and gender focused research with vast knowledge of socio-economic and gender analysis tools as well as demonstrated progressive experience in administrative services;
· Should have excellent planning and coordination skills, analytical and problem solving, writing, basic financial management, communication, representation and presentational skills; and
· Must be computer savvy specifically in MS Office suite of packages and especially versatility with Microsoft office Excel;
· We are looking for a candidate with a Masters degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, or in any other related field.
Other Relevant Information:
The position is offered on a contract basis initially for a period of twenty four months and renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding; and
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organizations and includes a competitive salary, medical insurance for self and family, allowances as well as an excellent support for career progression.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in confidence to the given address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:
The People and Change Division PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1ColvilleStreet
P.O.Box8053,Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 30th November, 2012
Reports to: Head of Unit-Gender Mainstreaming
Organisation: The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About ASARECA:
Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Southern Sudan.
The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill critical positions at the Secretariat and the positions are open to Uganda Nationals only.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Receive periodic reports from stakeholders, review and provide feedback on the quality and gender disaggregation of the reports;
· Prepare draft synthesis reports, drafts of contract agreements and letters of requests for services;
· Responsible for developing requests for research calls/ proposals and send them out, receive applications and prepare the evaluation forms that are used for selection;
· Receive and respond to inquiries from different stakeholders pertaining to the unit’s work;
· Coordinate workshop duties/activities i.e. draw up a list of invitees, prepare the workshop schedule budgets, draft invitation letters, repertoire, develop/compile workshop materials, publications and review proceedings and facilitation;
· Receive and follow up of the sub-grant financial accountabilities and forward them to finance;
· Prepare annual work plans and budget in consultation with the Head of Unit;
· Responsible for consolidating Unit’s technical reports into the corporate annual report;
· Consolidate Unit’s work plans into corporate work plans;
· Prepare publications for scientific conferences;
· Responsible for carrying out Monitoring and Evaluation of projects in liaison with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will have:
· Five (5) years of experience in a research environment preferably in agricultural oriented organisation serving in the areas of gender mainstreaming in middle-level management;
· The person must have experience of research in gender disaggregation and gender focused research with vast knowledge of socio-economic and gender analysis tools as well as demonstrated progressive experience in administrative services;
· Should have excellent planning and coordination skills, analytical and problem solving, writing, basic financial management, communication, representation and presentational skills; and
· Must be computer savvy specifically in MS Office suite of packages and especially versatility with Microsoft office Excel;
· We are looking for a candidate with a Masters degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, or in any other related field.
Other Relevant Information:
The position is offered on a contract basis initially for a period of twenty four months and renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding; and
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organizations and includes a competitive salary, medical insurance for self and family, allowances as well as an excellent support for career progression.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in confidence to the given address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:
The People and Change Division PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1ColvilleStreet
P.O.Box8053,Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 30th November, 2012
IT and Telecommunication Officer at African Development Bank (AfDB)
Job Title: IT and Telecommunication Officer
Organisation: African Development Bank (AfDB)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About AfDB:
The African Development Bank Field Office (UGFO) based in Kampala, Uganda has been established to strengthen cooperation between the Bank and Republic of Uganda. UGFO invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant position. This position is local and posting will be in Kampala, Uganda and ONLY CVs of nationals and candidates with a work permit would be considered. The duration of the Consultancy is fixed to 3 months.
Job Summary:
Under the administrative authority of the Resident Representative and in liaison with the Information Management and Methods Department (CIMM) in Tunis, the incumbent will among others:
· Provide technical support services pertaining to telecommunications technologies including voice and data (Internet, e-mail) transmission as well as videoconferencing;
· Repair and maintain office equipment;
· Assist in system configurations and provide support to users of Information Technology (IT) tools.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent’s specific tasks will be as follows:
· Operate and maintain the VSAT system and provide related support services;
· Provide technical assistance to the team at Headquarters responsible for the installation, maintenance and support of the Wireless Area Network (WAN), including voice, data and videoconference transmission;
· Provide assistance and resolve problems with regard to hardware and software at the Uganda Field Office (UGFO);
· Ensure the adjustment, repair or replacement of defective equipment through own intervention or by returning it to suppliers for service or repair;
· Use and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment such as
· the VSAT and the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS);
· Use test equipment, including basic computer monitoring tools;
· Work together with technicians from Headquarters in order to conduct investigations and tests to circumscribe and correct problems;
· As a true team player, develop, enhance and put in place means aimed at enhancing the smooth functioning and the effectiveness of products, as well as the quality of services provided to both internal and external clients;
· Compile statistics on users’ calls pertaining to voice, fax, data and videoconference facilities through the VSAT connection;
· By ensuring the Help Desk function, provide support to users of telecommunications and IT tools;
· Responsibility for creating and maintaining a healthy and adequate work environment; and Perform any other tasks as required.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or Electronics, or an equivalent diploma with strong knowledge of IT Networks and Telecoms Networks;
· Minimum 5 years of professional IT Networks and Telecoms or related experience, gained within a similar position;
· Familiar with System software that controls activities such as input, output, dynamic resource allocation and error reporting within the operation of computer configuration (E.g. Windows, Unix, Linux);
· Proficient with networking and Communication technologies including the planning and management of the interaction between two or more networking systems, computers or other “intelligent” devices (E.g. ISDN, Ethernet, TCP/IP);
· Knowledge at the associate to intermediate level of TCP/IP networks, WAN protocols, wiring and cabling, and network management solutions;
· Experience with Network Traffic Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools;
· Experience and/or knowledge with QoS implementations, VoIP, WAN switching and routing, load-balancing and application-delivery solutions;
· Aware of VSAT and IPBX technologies;
· Aware of ITIL concepts and general framework;
· Strong computer skills and ability to use standard technology packages and Bank’s standard software (word, excel, outlook, Power Point, MS Projects, etc.); and
· Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively in English or French, with working knowledge of the other; Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
How to Apply:
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank>s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed. Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President of ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your application and CV to:
The Resident Representative
African Development Bank
Uganda Field Office
14th Floor, Crested Towers
P. O. Box 28509 Kampala,Uganda
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 26th November, 2012
Organisation: African Development Bank (AfDB)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About AfDB:
The African Development Bank Field Office (UGFO) based in Kampala, Uganda has been established to strengthen cooperation between the Bank and Republic of Uganda. UGFO invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant position. This position is local and posting will be in Kampala, Uganda and ONLY CVs of nationals and candidates with a work permit would be considered. The duration of the Consultancy is fixed to 3 months.
Job Summary:
Under the administrative authority of the Resident Representative and in liaison with the Information Management and Methods Department (CIMM) in Tunis, the incumbent will among others:
· Provide technical support services pertaining to telecommunications technologies including voice and data (Internet, e-mail) transmission as well as videoconferencing;
· Repair and maintain office equipment;
· Assist in system configurations and provide support to users of Information Technology (IT) tools.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent’s specific tasks will be as follows:
· Operate and maintain the VSAT system and provide related support services;
· Provide technical assistance to the team at Headquarters responsible for the installation, maintenance and support of the Wireless Area Network (WAN), including voice, data and videoconference transmission;
· Provide assistance and resolve problems with regard to hardware and software at the Uganda Field Office (UGFO);
· Ensure the adjustment, repair or replacement of defective equipment through own intervention or by returning it to suppliers for service or repair;
· Use and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment such as
· the VSAT and the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS);
· Use test equipment, including basic computer monitoring tools;
· Work together with technicians from Headquarters in order to conduct investigations and tests to circumscribe and correct problems;
· As a true team player, develop, enhance and put in place means aimed at enhancing the smooth functioning and the effectiveness of products, as well as the quality of services provided to both internal and external clients;
· Compile statistics on users’ calls pertaining to voice, fax, data and videoconference facilities through the VSAT connection;
· By ensuring the Help Desk function, provide support to users of telecommunications and IT tools;
· Responsibility for creating and maintaining a healthy and adequate work environment; and Perform any other tasks as required.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or Electronics, or an equivalent diploma with strong knowledge of IT Networks and Telecoms Networks;
· Minimum 5 years of professional IT Networks and Telecoms or related experience, gained within a similar position;
· Familiar with System software that controls activities such as input, output, dynamic resource allocation and error reporting within the operation of computer configuration (E.g. Windows, Unix, Linux);
· Proficient with networking and Communication technologies including the planning and management of the interaction between two or more networking systems, computers or other “intelligent” devices (E.g. ISDN, Ethernet, TCP/IP);
· Knowledge at the associate to intermediate level of TCP/IP networks, WAN protocols, wiring and cabling, and network management solutions;
· Experience with Network Traffic Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools;
· Experience and/or knowledge with QoS implementations, VoIP, WAN switching and routing, load-balancing and application-delivery solutions;
· Aware of VSAT and IPBX technologies;
· Aware of ITIL concepts and general framework;
· Strong computer skills and ability to use standard technology packages and Bank’s standard software (word, excel, outlook, Power Point, MS Projects, etc.); and
· Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively in English or French, with working knowledge of the other; Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
How to Apply:
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank>s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed. Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President of ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your application and CV to:
The Resident Representative
African Development Bank
Uganda Field Office
14th Floor, Crested Towers
P. O. Box 28509 Kampala,Uganda
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 26th November, 2012
Chief of party USAID PROJECT Job
Job Title: Chief of Party
About Us:
Weidemann Associates, a Crown Agents USA company, is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning project located in Uganda.
What We do:
Weidemann Associates, a Crown Agents USA company, provides economic development consulting services to innovate and build markets, strengthen local leaders, and optimize the effectiveness of international aid. Weidemann Associates specialize in improving monitoring & evaluation systems by establishing clear results framewob Torks, relevant performance indicators, key targets, and assessing secondary data to improve data quality. Our programs focus on building market efficiencies that increase incomes and empower the economically disadvantaged around the globe.
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.
The Chief of Party will provide oversight and supervision of the office and program staff. The five-year program will broadly strengthen USAID Uganda's monitoring and evaluation (M& E) capacities and improve USAID's staff organizational practices along with aptitudes for learning and adaptation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the project, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors with a focus on achieving results.
· Identify issues and risks related to project implementation and adjust project accordingly.
· Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with USAID, government officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
· Coordinate and bring together multiple partner activities with differing interests and goals.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field required; Degree concentration in Monitoring and Evaluation preferred.
· Minimum fifteen years of related work experience required.
· Combination of PhD and ten or more years of related experience considered in lieu of above requirements.
· Minimum ten plus years of progressive experience designing, implementing, managing, and analyzing the results of both performance and impact evaluations of development projects preferred.
· Minimum seven years of living or working in developing countries preferred.
· Minimum five years of experience in a leadership role on USAID or other donor-funded monitoring and evaluation projects required.
· Minimum five years of experience implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for evaluations and assessments, including experience with sampling methods, database management and statistical analysis preferred.
· Minimum two years or more of demonstrated senior level experience on projects addressing gender constraints in the agriculture or nutrition sector preferred.
· Experience developing and implementing integrated nutrition and food security programs preferred.
· Expertise and experience working directly with host-country governments, preferably at decentralized levels in: agriculture, agricultural livelihoods, nutrition, local capacity development, systems strengthening, management, gender.
· Related experience with staple foods, livestock production, and value chain development preferred.
· Proven background as a strong leader s including demonstrated work history carrying out duties that require a high level of versatility and integrity.
· English fluency required.
How to apply:
Please Send an email with your CV to careers@crownagents.com. A recent copy of the USAID 1420 (Biodata) form is also requested. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.
Deadline: 31st December, 2012
About Us:
Weidemann Associates, a Crown Agents USA company, is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning project located in Uganda.
What We do:
Weidemann Associates, a Crown Agents USA company, provides economic development consulting services to innovate and build markets, strengthen local leaders, and optimize the effectiveness of international aid. Weidemann Associates specialize in improving monitoring & evaluation systems by establishing clear results framewob Torks, relevant performance indicators, key targets, and assessing secondary data to improve data quality. Our programs focus on building market efficiencies that increase incomes and empower the economically disadvantaged around the globe.
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.
The Chief of Party will provide oversight and supervision of the office and program staff. The five-year program will broadly strengthen USAID Uganda's monitoring and evaluation (M& E) capacities and improve USAID's staff organizational practices along with aptitudes for learning and adaptation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the project, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors with a focus on achieving results.
· Identify issues and risks related to project implementation and adjust project accordingly.
· Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with USAID, government officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
· Coordinate and bring together multiple partner activities with differing interests and goals.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field required; Degree concentration in Monitoring and Evaluation preferred.
· Minimum fifteen years of related work experience required.
· Combination of PhD and ten or more years of related experience considered in lieu of above requirements.
· Minimum ten plus years of progressive experience designing, implementing, managing, and analyzing the results of both performance and impact evaluations of development projects preferred.
· Minimum seven years of living or working in developing countries preferred.
· Minimum five years of experience in a leadership role on USAID or other donor-funded monitoring and evaluation projects required.
· Minimum five years of experience implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for evaluations and assessments, including experience with sampling methods, database management and statistical analysis preferred.
· Minimum two years or more of demonstrated senior level experience on projects addressing gender constraints in the agriculture or nutrition sector preferred.
· Experience developing and implementing integrated nutrition and food security programs preferred.
· Expertise and experience working directly with host-country governments, preferably at decentralized levels in: agriculture, agricultural livelihoods, nutrition, local capacity development, systems strengthening, management, gender.
· Related experience with staple foods, livestock production, and value chain development preferred.
· Proven background as a strong leader s including demonstrated work history carrying out duties that require a high level of versatility and integrity.
· English fluency required.
How to apply:
Please Send an email with your CV to careers@crownagents.com. A recent copy of the USAID 1420 (Biodata) form is also requested. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.
Deadline: 31st December, 2012
Senior Accountant Job at ASARECA
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Head of Finance
Organisation: The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About ASARECA:
Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Southern Sudan.
The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill critical positions at the Secretariat and the positions are open to Uganda Nationals only.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Review and analyse duty travel claims, workshop expenditure accountabilities, telecommunication bills, Projects Expenditure Accountability returns and forward them to Accounts Officers to raise vouchers in the Accounting system;
· Review the accounting vouchers generated in the Accounting system for proper classification, accuracy of analysis codes, amounts and details of payees;
· Ensure proper functioning of the Accounting system at all times by liaising with the System Administrator and service providers;
· Manage proper encoding and posting of all approved financial transactions in the Accounting system;
· Ensure accounting journals and source documents are kept systematically and are safely stored;
· Review account balances, check entries and reconcile transactions to ensure the accuracy of all account balances;
· Ensure the completion of the transactions process, close books and timely extractionof monthly financial reports;
· Prepare budget vs actual comparison expenditure reports by cost centers and distribute them to respective cost center Programme Managers and Heads of Units;
· Responsible for reporting dates for specific donors and prepare their financial statements on a timely basis by extracting data from the Accounting system
· Ensure up-to-date and systematic record keeping of accounting support documents.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will have:
· A demonstrable track record of financial performance for at least 5 years 2 of which should have been in a supervisory position;
· Should have excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well ability to use an accounting package (Sun System);
· Good people management/supervisory skills;
· Excellent financial and accounting knowledge;
· Ability to work in a multicultural office environment;
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting environment, multi-task, work under pressure, and remain sensitive to meeting deadlines;
· Strong verbal and written communication skills;and
· High level of integrity and negotiation skills.
· We are looking for a qualified accountant who is a member of a professional body (ICPAU). He/ She should be a holder of a good Bachelors degree in finance or any other related field
Other Relevant Information:
The position is offered on a contract basis initially for a period of twenty four months and renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding; and
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organizations and includes a competitive salary, medical insurance for self and family, allowances as well as an excellent support for career progression.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in confidence to the given address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:
The People and Change Division PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1ColvilleStreet
P.O.Box8053,Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 30th November, 2012
Reports to: Head of Finance
Organisation: The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About ASARECA:
Our client, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Southern Sudan.
The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector. As a responsible employer, ASARECA is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees. To help in achieving this, ASARECA is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication, and commitment to fill critical positions at the Secretariat and the positions are open to Uganda Nationals only.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Review and analyse duty travel claims, workshop expenditure accountabilities, telecommunication bills, Projects Expenditure Accountability returns and forward them to Accounts Officers to raise vouchers in the Accounting system;
· Review the accounting vouchers generated in the Accounting system for proper classification, accuracy of analysis codes, amounts and details of payees;
· Ensure proper functioning of the Accounting system at all times by liaising with the System Administrator and service providers;
· Manage proper encoding and posting of all approved financial transactions in the Accounting system;
· Ensure accounting journals and source documents are kept systematically and are safely stored;
· Review account balances, check entries and reconcile transactions to ensure the accuracy of all account balances;
· Ensure the completion of the transactions process, close books and timely extractionof monthly financial reports;
· Prepare budget vs actual comparison expenditure reports by cost centers and distribute them to respective cost center Programme Managers and Heads of Units;
· Responsible for reporting dates for specific donors and prepare their financial statements on a timely basis by extracting data from the Accounting system
· Ensure up-to-date and systematic record keeping of accounting support documents.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will have:
· A demonstrable track record of financial performance for at least 5 years 2 of which should have been in a supervisory position;
· Should have excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well ability to use an accounting package (Sun System);
· Good people management/supervisory skills;
· Excellent financial and accounting knowledge;
· Ability to work in a multicultural office environment;
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting environment, multi-task, work under pressure, and remain sensitive to meeting deadlines;
· Strong verbal and written communication skills;and
· High level of integrity and negotiation skills.
· We are looking for a qualified accountant who is a member of a professional body (ICPAU). He/ She should be a holder of a good Bachelors degree in finance or any other related field
Other Relevant Information:
The position is offered on a contract basis initially for a period of twenty four months and renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding; and
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organizations and includes a competitive salary, medical insurance for self and family, allowances as well as an excellent support for career progression.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in confidence to the given address below. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for and send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:
The People and Change Division PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
Communications House, 1ColvilleStreet
P.O.Box8053,Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 30th November, 2012
Over $6500/shs16m Monthly as Education Programme Specialist at United Nations' UNESCO
Job Title: Education Programme Specialist
Project Appointment: UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office in Nairobi Education Programme Specialist Capacity Building for EFA in Uganda
Post level: P-3
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Salary: Annual remuneration starts around 80,662 US$ with dependents and around 75.386 US$ without dependents.
Project Background:
The Capacity Development for EFA (CapEFA) programme focuses on teacher education, aiming to contribute to the development of a balanced and comprehensive education sector through the strengthening of teacher education towards achievement of the national and EFA Goals by 2015. Within the framework of the CapEFA, UNESCO is recruiting an international education specialist with the following duties and tasks.
II. Duties and requirements Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the overall supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office in Nairobi, the technical supervision of the Education Programme Specialist in Nairobi, and in close collaboration with Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education and Sports as well as the Education Programme Unit of the Nairobi Office, the incumbent will be responsible for programme activities related to the objectives of the CapEFA. S/He shall lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of the programme.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Specifically, s/he will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:
· Based on the CapEFA programme framework for 2012-2013 and the agreed Programme Document and Work Plan, act as the Coordinator for the overall implementation of CapEFA Uganda, in particular activities during the planning stage including advocacy, dialogue and consensus-building, overseeing the capacity assessment exercise and formulation of the capacity development action plan;
· Develop detailed work plans and be responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of the CapEFA Uganda programme, through close collaboration with the national and international counterparts.
· Monitor work plans and prepare budget revisions as necessary, ensuring that activity-based and financial revisions to work plans are in line with the overall CapEFA Programme priorities and that the required changes are communicated regularly to the technical oversight team at UNESCO HQ;
· Monitor, report on and oversee the evaluation of the programme activities related to CapEFA Uganda, including the regular 8 month reporting duties, mid-term and final evaluations.
· Assist the Head of Office in maintaining momentum for the CapEFA Programme and its implementation strategies in line with the country and sector developments, donor consultations and recommendations.
· Supervise the budget, financial and administrative matters and preparation of documents concerning the CapEFA Uganda programme, reporting status and raising potential issues to the Head of Office and UNESCO HQ.
· Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction for the implementation of the CapEFA Uganda programme, as well as technical advice in the overall development of the Non-Formal Education sector in Uganda.
· Attend meetings and participate in technical and working groups and meetings related to the CapEFA in Uganda, as and when delegated by the Head of the Office.
· Identify potential local partners within the NGOs and private sector and civil society for participation in the CapEFA planning stage as well as the execution of the capacity development action plan.
· Expand and strengthen partnership with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, other line ministries, institutes/universities and NGOs for the implementation of the CapEFA Uganda and for the strengthening and networking of the non-formal education in Uganda.
· Identify prospective donors and actively participate in such meetings.
· Promote in-house cooperation across the UNESCO Education Sector and collaborate with UNESCO Headquarters, UNESCO Multi-sectoral Regoinal Office for East Africa, UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning, as well as with other project partners, for effective coordination, planning, implementation and monitoring the Programme, as well as to support and strengthen UNESCO’s position with intellectual and academic institutions.
· Prepare briefs as necessary on the CapEFA Programme for the supporting donors and for internal use, based on country programme support and regional reports.
· Ensure timely availability and access to all key programme documents (global, regional, country) for government and technical partners, as well as for uploading onto the UNESCO intranet and CapEFA internet site.
· Analyze, edit and compile other documentation and prepare background/briefing papers that could be of significance to CapEFA Uganda, particularly with a view to making strategic decisions and adding technical value and input to the programme activities.
· Participate in the trainings as required, and supervise the staff under the CapEFA Uganda programme.
· Review the completion of the assignments by staff under CapEFA Uganda according to their job description.
· Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of the UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office in Nairobi.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications and experience:
· An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, preferably education planning, basic education, teacher education
· At least four to seven years of relevant work experience, both at the national and international levels, in the field of education, with at least two years in the non-formal education and literacy
· Experience in working in development context, in particular Africa, would be an asset.
· Experience in managing people, team working building, supervision and management of education programmes
· Good computer and other IT skills
· Excellent knowledge of English.
· The knowledge and competencies required include:
· Extensive professional knowledge and experience, holistic understanding of formal and non-formal education
· Profound knowledge and expertise in non-formal education and literacy
· Strong sensitivity and adaptability in cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality
Experience and understanding of the country and region and a clear understanding of development work
· Extensive experience in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation
· Strong strategic and analytical skills
· Excellent organizational, networking, partnership building and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills, including writing and oral expression
· The post requires maturity, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver to deadline, as well as work under pressure.
Benefits and Entitlements:
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. For this post the annual remuneration starts around 80,662 US$ with dependents and around 75.386 US$ without dependents. Other benefits such as sick leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance
How to apply:
Candidates are kindly requested to send their applications including the UNESCO CV Application Form (downloadable at http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/about-us/how-we-work/job-vacancies) with a covering letter as well as the names and addresses of 3 referees by Tuesday, 4th December 2012 (17:00 East Africa Standard Time) to education.nairobi@unesco.org
Project Appointment: UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office in Nairobi Education Programme Specialist Capacity Building for EFA in Uganda
Post level: P-3
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Salary: Annual remuneration starts around 80,662 US$ with dependents and around 75.386 US$ without dependents.
Project Background:
The Capacity Development for EFA (CapEFA) programme focuses on teacher education, aiming to contribute to the development of a balanced and comprehensive education sector through the strengthening of teacher education towards achievement of the national and EFA Goals by 2015. Within the framework of the CapEFA, UNESCO is recruiting an international education specialist with the following duties and tasks.
II. Duties and requirements Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education, the overall supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office in Nairobi, the technical supervision of the Education Programme Specialist in Nairobi, and in close collaboration with Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education and Sports as well as the Education Programme Unit of the Nairobi Office, the incumbent will be responsible for programme activities related to the objectives of the CapEFA. S/He shall lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of the programme.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Specifically, s/he will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:
· Based on the CapEFA programme framework for 2012-2013 and the agreed Programme Document and Work Plan, act as the Coordinator for the overall implementation of CapEFA Uganda, in particular activities during the planning stage including advocacy, dialogue and consensus-building, overseeing the capacity assessment exercise and formulation of the capacity development action plan;
· Develop detailed work plans and be responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of the CapEFA Uganda programme, through close collaboration with the national and international counterparts.
· Monitor work plans and prepare budget revisions as necessary, ensuring that activity-based and financial revisions to work plans are in line with the overall CapEFA Programme priorities and that the required changes are communicated regularly to the technical oversight team at UNESCO HQ;
· Monitor, report on and oversee the evaluation of the programme activities related to CapEFA Uganda, including the regular 8 month reporting duties, mid-term and final evaluations.
· Assist the Head of Office in maintaining momentum for the CapEFA Programme and its implementation strategies in line with the country and sector developments, donor consultations and recommendations.
· Supervise the budget, financial and administrative matters and preparation of documents concerning the CapEFA Uganda programme, reporting status and raising potential issues to the Head of Office and UNESCO HQ.
· Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction for the implementation of the CapEFA Uganda programme, as well as technical advice in the overall development of the Non-Formal Education sector in Uganda.
· Attend meetings and participate in technical and working groups and meetings related to the CapEFA in Uganda, as and when delegated by the Head of the Office.
· Identify potential local partners within the NGOs and private sector and civil society for participation in the CapEFA planning stage as well as the execution of the capacity development action plan.
· Expand and strengthen partnership with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, other line ministries, institutes/universities and NGOs for the implementation of the CapEFA Uganda and for the strengthening and networking of the non-formal education in Uganda.
· Identify prospective donors and actively participate in such meetings.
· Promote in-house cooperation across the UNESCO Education Sector and collaborate with UNESCO Headquarters, UNESCO Multi-sectoral Regoinal Office for East Africa, UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning, as well as with other project partners, for effective coordination, planning, implementation and monitoring the Programme, as well as to support and strengthen UNESCO’s position with intellectual and academic institutions.
· Prepare briefs as necessary on the CapEFA Programme for the supporting donors and for internal use, based on country programme support and regional reports.
· Ensure timely availability and access to all key programme documents (global, regional, country) for government and technical partners, as well as for uploading onto the UNESCO intranet and CapEFA internet site.
· Analyze, edit and compile other documentation and prepare background/briefing papers that could be of significance to CapEFA Uganda, particularly with a view to making strategic decisions and adding technical value and input to the programme activities.
· Participate in the trainings as required, and supervise the staff under the CapEFA Uganda programme.
· Review the completion of the assignments by staff under CapEFA Uganda according to their job description.
· Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of the UNESCO Multi-Sectoral Office in Nairobi.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications and experience:
· An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in education, preferably education planning, basic education, teacher education
· At least four to seven years of relevant work experience, both at the national and international levels, in the field of education, with at least two years in the non-formal education and literacy
· Experience in working in development context, in particular Africa, would be an asset.
· Experience in managing people, team working building, supervision and management of education programmes
· Good computer and other IT skills
· Excellent knowledge of English.
· The knowledge and competencies required include:
· Extensive professional knowledge and experience, holistic understanding of formal and non-formal education
· Profound knowledge and expertise in non-formal education and literacy
· Strong sensitivity and adaptability in cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality
Experience and understanding of the country and region and a clear understanding of development work
· Extensive experience in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation
· Strong strategic and analytical skills
· Excellent organizational, networking, partnership building and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills, including writing and oral expression
· The post requires maturity, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver to deadline, as well as work under pressure.
Benefits and Entitlements:
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. For this post the annual remuneration starts around 80,662 US$ with dependents and around 75.386 US$ without dependents. Other benefits such as sick leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance
How to apply:
Candidates are kindly requested to send their applications including the UNESCO CV Application Form (downloadable at http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/about-us/how-we-work/job-vacancies) with a covering letter as well as the names and addresses of 3 referees by Tuesday, 4th December 2012 (17:00 East Africa Standard Time) to education.nairobi@unesco.org
Earn Over 16m Monthly as Education Programme Specialist at United Nations' UNESCO
Online Fundraising Officer Job at ACEDI
Job Title: Online Fundraising Officer
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Voluntary
Organisational Background:
Africa Community Empowerment and Development Initiatives (ACEDI) was started by a group of professionals in 2008 in order to bring meaningful changes in the lives of the most marginalized group of society- pastoralists and other minorities, children and women who have no voices and are excluded from development, through capacity building, research, advocacy and empowerment programmes. Its founders were encouraged by the African Union's (AU) decisions as reflected in the preamble of the AU Constitutive Act, Article 3(a), (g) (h) (k), and Article 22 to engage Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the development, strengthening, and operationalization of the AU at all levels; but particularly concerned about the ubiquitous capacity weaknesses of CSOs in attempts to partner with government in development programmes especially for indigenous civil society organization at the district and grassroots level. ACEDI operates in Uganda and soon expanding to south Sudan in the areas of Health, education, poverty and rights and Governance. It is registered as a Non-governmental organization with authorities in Uganda under the companies Act and NGO ACT of Uganda. We are in the process of expanding our charity and community work and need increase in funding to do so and therefore require the services of an online fundraising officer.
Job Summary: To play a key role in the development and implementation of Africa Community Empowerment and Development Initiatives (ACEDI)'s fundraising activities in order to secure funding for programme work and organisational core costs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Trusts and Grant Making bodies Fundraising
· Identify and profile trusts and grant making bodies from which ACEDI can receive funding for its community projects ongoing and new
· Identify and secure funding from overseas foundations, in Europe, US and elsewhere.
· Develop core generic fundraising proposals for each programme that requires funding.
· Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations or Request for proposals from Bilateral agencies
· Develop and maintain reporting and application systems and coordinate information with field offices in Uganda and South Sudan
· Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of ACEDI and secure funding.
· Researching and learning the specific guidelines of each donor category (for request of grants and for progress reports).
2. Corporate fundraising
· Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
· Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support the work of ACEDI
· Promote and market ACEDI events and appeals to corporate employees
· Liaise with Business Development team to coordinate strategy for engaging with clients and potential new customers.
3. General Fundraising
· Support the Chief Executive officer in the development of ACEDI's fundraising and communications strategy and action plans.
· Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
· Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
· Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
· Represent the work of ACEDI at events to members of the public in area of jurisdiction and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations with prior approval.
4. Support and Communications
· Providing counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, members of staff and on best ways and opportunities for funding requests;
· Liaising, coordinating and collaborating with the Communication staff for the creation and development of outreach material for donor solicitation, acknowledgement and cultivation;
· Contributing to the development and editing of donor brochures in conjunction with visits and events;
· Supporting the CEO by reviewing and editing project proposals and project budgets as well as progress reports according to donor's guidelines;
· Producing briefing materials and talking points for the CEO on any fundraising engagements;
· Provide information to ensure the information for the section on the website on fundraising and communications is up to date.
· Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· At least one years experience in Trusts or Corporate fundraising.
· Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Trusts and other grant-making bodies
· Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with Corporate partners and Trusts
· Experience of researching Trust and Corporate funding opportunities.
· Working within a charitable environment, preferably within an international development charity
· Those who retired and are interested in giving back to society as a value are encouraged to apply
Relevant Personal Skills and Competencies:
· Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids.
· High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet).
· Meticulous attention to detail.
· Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors.
· Demonstrable knowledge of , US, European, UK Trusts and Foundations and Corporate giving in general and with a development focus in particular
· Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
· Ability to understand and generate budgets.
· Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes
· Initiative and ability to start from scratch and to quickly grasp the range of ACEDI's activities;
· Ability and willingness to work on a voluntary basis
How to apply:
Send a detailed CV highlighting competencies and experience in relation to the tasks outlined. Send a two page concept paper on how you intend to approach the whole assignment and what motivates you to do this work. A formal application letter with your passport photo attached and full address including skype or yahoo messenger address where possible.
NOTE: ACEDI is willing to enter negotiations if the fundraising is successful to enable the applicant become a permanent staff paid on commission basis
Send application by email to:
Chief Executive Officer
P.O.BOX 71734 Kampala
Uganda. Office Cell: +256 752662490 and Office Tel: +256 417130147
Email: acedi@acedi.org
Website: www.acedi.org
Deadline: 6th December 2012
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Voluntary
Organisational Background:
Africa Community Empowerment and Development Initiatives (ACEDI) was started by a group of professionals in 2008 in order to bring meaningful changes in the lives of the most marginalized group of society- pastoralists and other minorities, children and women who have no voices and are excluded from development, through capacity building, research, advocacy and empowerment programmes. Its founders were encouraged by the African Union's (AU) decisions as reflected in the preamble of the AU Constitutive Act, Article 3(a), (g) (h) (k), and Article 22 to engage Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the development, strengthening, and operationalization of the AU at all levels; but particularly concerned about the ubiquitous capacity weaknesses of CSOs in attempts to partner with government in development programmes especially for indigenous civil society organization at the district and grassroots level. ACEDI operates in Uganda and soon expanding to south Sudan in the areas of Health, education, poverty and rights and Governance. It is registered as a Non-governmental organization with authorities in Uganda under the companies Act and NGO ACT of Uganda. We are in the process of expanding our charity and community work and need increase in funding to do so and therefore require the services of an online fundraising officer.
Job Summary: To play a key role in the development and implementation of Africa Community Empowerment and Development Initiatives (ACEDI)'s fundraising activities in order to secure funding for programme work and organisational core costs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Trusts and Grant Making bodies Fundraising
· Identify and profile trusts and grant making bodies from which ACEDI can receive funding for its community projects ongoing and new
· Identify and secure funding from overseas foundations, in Europe, US and elsewhere.
· Develop core generic fundraising proposals for each programme that requires funding.
· Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations or Request for proposals from Bilateral agencies
· Develop and maintain reporting and application systems and coordinate information with field offices in Uganda and South Sudan
· Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of ACEDI and secure funding.
· Researching and learning the specific guidelines of each donor category (for request of grants and for progress reports).
2. Corporate fundraising
· Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
· Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support the work of ACEDI
· Promote and market ACEDI events and appeals to corporate employees
· Liaise with Business Development team to coordinate strategy for engaging with clients and potential new customers.
3. General Fundraising
· Support the Chief Executive officer in the development of ACEDI's fundraising and communications strategy and action plans.
· Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
· Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
· Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
· Represent the work of ACEDI at events to members of the public in area of jurisdiction and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations with prior approval.
4. Support and Communications
· Providing counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, members of staff and on best ways and opportunities for funding requests;
· Liaising, coordinating and collaborating with the Communication staff for the creation and development of outreach material for donor solicitation, acknowledgement and cultivation;
· Contributing to the development and editing of donor brochures in conjunction with visits and events;
· Supporting the CEO by reviewing and editing project proposals and project budgets as well as progress reports according to donor's guidelines;
· Producing briefing materials and talking points for the CEO on any fundraising engagements;
· Provide information to ensure the information for the section on the website on fundraising and communications is up to date.
· Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· At least one years experience in Trusts or Corporate fundraising.
· Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Trusts and other grant-making bodies
· Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with Corporate partners and Trusts
· Experience of researching Trust and Corporate funding opportunities.
· Working within a charitable environment, preferably within an international development charity
· Those who retired and are interested in giving back to society as a value are encouraged to apply
Relevant Personal Skills and Competencies:
· Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids.
· High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet).
· Meticulous attention to detail.
· Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors.
· Demonstrable knowledge of , US, European, UK Trusts and Foundations and Corporate giving in general and with a development focus in particular
· Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
· Ability to understand and generate budgets.
· Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes
· Initiative and ability to start from scratch and to quickly grasp the range of ACEDI's activities;
· Ability and willingness to work on a voluntary basis
How to apply:
Send a detailed CV highlighting competencies and experience in relation to the tasks outlined. Send a two page concept paper on how you intend to approach the whole assignment and what motivates you to do this work. A formal application letter with your passport photo attached and full address including skype or yahoo messenger address where possible.
NOTE: ACEDI is willing to enter negotiations if the fundraising is successful to enable the applicant become a permanent staff paid on commission basis
Send application by email to:
Chief Executive Officer
P.O.BOX 71734 Kampala
Uganda. Office Cell: +256 752662490 and Office Tel: +256 417130147
Email: acedi@acedi.org
Website: www.acedi.org
Deadline: 6th December 2012
Social Policy Specialist (Research, Evaluation & Advocacy)
Job Title: Social Policy Specialist (Research, Evaluation & Advocacy)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the chief of social policy, the social policy specialist will be responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing the policy advocacy strategy of the office. A crucial element of this will be ensuring a high quality research and evaluation output of the office that is strategically linked to advocacy objectives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
a. Oversee the research agenda of the office to ensure its alignment with the office's policy advocacy strategy.
b. Ensure the quality of research work, through overseeing development of TORs, consultant selection and oversight of incoming work.
c. Oversee the evaluation agenda of the office in accordance with UNICEF guidance through interaction with programme sections and management of the IMEP.
d. Identify strategic areas for evaluation and ensure quality of evaluations through overseeing all aspects of the evaluation process.
e. Oversee the development and creation of a policy advocacy strategy for the office through engaging internal colleagues and external partners.
f. Oversee the implementation of the policy advocacy strategy of the office through coordinating policy work in the office and identifying, creating and participating in external opportunities to pursue advocacy goals.
g. Undertake field visits to monitor and evaluate programme implementation, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies problems or alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
h. Self-learning to stay abreast of latest developments in research, advocacy and evaluation.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Advanced university degree in social sciences, law, economics or development policy and planning.
· Eight years of relevant work experience at national or international levels in social policy research and evaluation.
· Experience in advocacy.
· Fluency in English.
· Knowledge of another UN language an advantage.
· Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Core Competencies:
· Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals
· Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear
· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives
· Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments
· Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities
· Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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Deadline: 30th November 2012
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the chief of social policy, the social policy specialist will be responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing the policy advocacy strategy of the office. A crucial element of this will be ensuring a high quality research and evaluation output of the office that is strategically linked to advocacy objectives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
a. Oversee the research agenda of the office to ensure its alignment with the office's policy advocacy strategy.
b. Ensure the quality of research work, through overseeing development of TORs, consultant selection and oversight of incoming work.
c. Oversee the evaluation agenda of the office in accordance with UNICEF guidance through interaction with programme sections and management of the IMEP.
d. Identify strategic areas for evaluation and ensure quality of evaluations through overseeing all aspects of the evaluation process.
e. Oversee the development and creation of a policy advocacy strategy for the office through engaging internal colleagues and external partners.
f. Oversee the implementation of the policy advocacy strategy of the office through coordinating policy work in the office and identifying, creating and participating in external opportunities to pursue advocacy goals.
g. Undertake field visits to monitor and evaluate programme implementation, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies problems or alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
h. Self-learning to stay abreast of latest developments in research, advocacy and evaluation.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Advanced university degree in social sciences, law, economics or development policy and planning.
· Eight years of relevant work experience at national or international levels in social policy research and evaluation.
· Experience in advocacy.
· Fluency in English.
· Knowledge of another UN language an advantage.
· Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Core Competencies:
· Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals
· Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear
· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives
· Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments
· Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities
· Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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Deadline: 30th November 2012
Education Specialist Job at UNICEF
Job Title: Education Specialist (Quality)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Education Specialist (BRMS), you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Basic Requirement of Minimum Standard (BRMS) project activities of the Education programme.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates education Programme, specifically management of the quality of the Basic Requirement of Minimum Standards (BRMS) coaching/mentoring programme and the Technology for Development (T4D) projects.
2. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.
3. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
4. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis related to the Education Programme.
5. Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and advocate for Education programme development.
6. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation.
7. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
8. Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects.
9. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
10. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability.
11. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required.
12. Participates in the development of the Education work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives.
13. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
14. Participates in the preparation of the Education programme documents for the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Plans of Action, and other programme documents, as required.
15. Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
16. Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Advanced university degree in Education/Social Sciences, or related technical field.
· Five years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in the field of Education or related field.
· Fluency in English required.
· A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Core Competencies:
· Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
· Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
· Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
· Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
· Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
· Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
How to apply:
Please Visit Http Link Below to further review Job requirements and Apply in you express interest.
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1353064781003
Deadline: 6th December 2012
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Education Specialist (BRMS), you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Basic Requirement of Minimum Standard (BRMS) project activities of the Education programme.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates education Programme, specifically management of the quality of the Basic Requirement of Minimum Standards (BRMS) coaching/mentoring programme and the Technology for Development (T4D) projects.
2. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.
3. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
4. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis related to the Education Programme.
5. Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and advocate for Education programme development.
6. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation.
7. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
8. Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects.
9. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
10. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability.
11. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required.
12. Participates in the development of the Education work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives.
13. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
14. Participates in the preparation of the Education programme documents for the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Plans of Action, and other programme documents, as required.
15. Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
16. Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Advanced university degree in Education/Social Sciences, or related technical field.
· Five years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in the field of Education or related field.
· Fluency in English required.
· A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Core Competencies:
· Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
· Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
· Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
· Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
· Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
· Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Click the bar below to visit the original announcement on the recruiting organization’s website.
Attention please!
Fake job announcements and offers of assistance are in circulation. Scam “artists” want to steal your money!
Please Note: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
How to apply:
Please Visit Http Link Below to further review Job requirements and Apply in you express interest.
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1353064781003
Deadline: 6th December 2012
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