UN World Food Programme (WFP) Jobs - Senior Programme Assistant

Job Title:  Senior Programme Assistant

Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)

Duty Station:  Tororo & Gulu, Uganda

Vacancy Announcement No.: VA-06-2015

Position Grade: SB3/Q1 (G.6 equivalent)

Reports to: Programme Officer

About US:

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.

Job Summary: The UN World Food Programme (WFP) Senior ProgrammeAssistant will work closely with district Farmer Organizer Groups, local metal artisans and be responsible for coordinating district level efforts to support selected smallholder farmers in adopting appropriate techniques to reduce post-harvest losses

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Be absolutely clear on all details contained within the Special Operation (SO) Work plan;
• Offer district leadership in all aspects of the Special Operation (SO) Work plan;
• Responsible for managing the four critical stages of the SO within district;
• In charge of capacity development
• In charge of equipment Manufacturing and Procurement
• Provide timely Field Support
• In charge of Monitoring and Evaluation
• Actively coordinate SO post-harvest enhancement programmes through the Framer Organiser Group selected in the district;
• Regularly review the contract terms and conditions for the Farmer Organiser Group and monitor service delivery of the Farmer Organiser Group as per the agreed framework;
• Maintain records /statistics/reports of programme activities within the district;
• Actively participate in local PHHS training workshops; ensure training facilities are of the required level and training facilitators are correctly delivering the training material to invited farmers. Participate in the preparation and implementation of training/capacity building workshops (assist with venue selection, farmer invitations, copies of training materials, stationary, travel vouchers etc) and provide a written report at the end of each training session;
• Monitor the overall number and status of smallholder farmers in the project (ensuring >30% are women) and prepare an assessment report at requested stages during the SO;
• Works closely with Programme Officer to ensure micro-financing support is available for participating farmers to purchase the required PHHS equipment;
• Support in identifying competent local metal artisans with the potential to construct silos for according to specific SO fabrication requirements. Support Programme Officer in all areas of negotiations, either directly with artisans or with suppliers of raw materials, to ensure budgetary targets are met.
• Actively co-ordinate the distribution of all manufactured silos (as well as hermetic storage units purchased from outside of the district) to participating farmers within the agreed time period and budgeted cost.
• Works with Farmer Organiser Group, visit smallholder farmers sites to verify progress and provide advice as required;
• Report to the Programme Officer on the status of all SO
• KPI’s (in relation to smallholder farmers and SO partners) on a regular basis; weekly, monthly, etc;
• Gather market intelligence within the district through research and networking to improve the knowledge basis in WFP;
• Support the SO Project Manager in strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders in post-harvest handling, including those managed by Government, UN agencies, NGOs and the private sector;
• Take part in meetings with key stakeholders to update them on the progress of the SO and to address any concerns which may arise;
• Perform any other duties as assigned the Programme Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations WFP Senior Programme Assistant should hold a University degree or postgraduate studies in any of the following fields, public administration, transport, development studies /economics, agriculture or other related field from a recognized institution
• A minimum of five years relevant working experience in a related field gained from reputable organizations;
• Computer literacy skills i.e. detailed working knowledge and expertise in using MS Office applications;
• Possess the ability to speak at least one of the local languages will be an added advantage.
• The ideal candidates should be highly motivated and task oriented to achieve clear objectives within a specific period of time.
• The applicants must be mature persons with sound judgement, good analytical skills, ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, ability to work in a team
• Possess the ability to resolve operational problems, work with minimum supervision, cope with situations which may threaten health or safety, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Language proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:

The Human Resources Officer UN World Food Programme P.O. Box 7159 Kampala. Uganda

Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at Plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.

NB: Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date.

Deadline: Friday, 10th April 2015

National Planning Authority (NPA) Careers - Technical Advisor (Board)

Job Title:   Technical Advisor (Board)  

Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Reference: NPA/ADV/02/2015 (4)

About NPA:

The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2002 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). Accordingly NPA is the principal statutory agency responsible for the management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda. The primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans.

Job Summary:  The Technical Advisor (Board) will be providing technical guidance to the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Authority Members

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Carrying out research on developmental priorities and gather specific information using available and any other means including electronic resources and or networking relations with internal and external key stakeholders
• Participate in the preparation of the National Development Plans, Technical Papers, projects and concept papers
• Actively participate in all Management meetings, Expanded Board Meetings, NPA Joint Board Technical Meetings, NPA Joint Board Staff meetings and any other fora as invited
• Establish and actively maintain close links with Sectors, Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Local Governments and Government Departments and Study their periodical Reports for purposes of selective information gathering, analysis and utilization by the Board Members
• Compile monthly, quarterly, annual and special reports on matters handled
• Responsible for the circulation of agenda files, submitted reports and or Board Papers forwarded by the Executive Director to Executive Board Members
• Work closely with the Chairperson, office of the Executive Director, Heads of Directorates and Departments on technical matters regarding the Authority’s business.
• Regularly review and comment on technical papers and reports as assigned by the Members of the Executive Board and provide feedback for improvement.
• Coordinate the preparation, drafting and proof reading Authority Members speeches and specific presentations
• In charge of collecting specific data from the field as required by the Board Members
• Coordinate the internal and external meetings schedules of the assigned offices.
• Coordinate the activities of / between office of the NPA Chairperson and the Expanded Board in collaboration with other departments within the Authority, review high priority development issues and needs and make recommendations;
• Serve as the Secretary to NPA’s Expanded Board
• Prepare the operational work-plan and Budget associated with the offices for which the incumbent is responsible for approval by Management and incorporation into the overall NPA Budget
• Perform any other duties as and when directed by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold a Master’s degree and first degree majoring in any of the following fields: Development Planning, Macroeconomics, Economics, Economic Policy and Planning, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Economics, Public Administration or related relevant field from a reputable University
• Past Management experience of at least ten (10) years, 5 of which at senior level in Government or Public Sector with clear evidence of a good management track record.
• Possession of a PhD, Post Graduate Diploma or certificate in any of the relevant fields mentioned is an added advantage
• Applicants will a good understanding of Governance, Public Sector Management and Public Relations issues will possess an added advantage too

How to Apply: 

All candidates are encouraged to send two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae clearly phone and email contacts, photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts should be directed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O. Box 21434 Kampala, Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road. The applicant should indicate the Ref No. of the post applied for in the top hand right corner the application envelope. On delivery, the applications shall be registered at the NPA Reception / Front desk.

Deadline: Thursday 30th April 2015 at 16:55 hours.

UAP Insurance HR Jobs - Human Resource Officer

Job Title:   Human Resource Officer

Organisation: UAP Insurance

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

About US:

UAP Holdings Limited is the pan-African Financial Services​ Company with a primary purpose of acting as a holding company for the various UAP businesses.​ The Group’s origins in Kenya date back to the 1920's when Provincial Insurance Company of East Africa was incorporated. UAP Group embarked on a multi-phased restructuring plan in 2006 to shift from a traditional non-life insurance business to a broad-based Insurance and Financial Services Group. UAP Group has grown into a Pan-African Financial Services Group with a geographical footprint in six (6) countries namely Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The range of services and products have grown beyond General Insurance to include Life Assurance, Property Investments, Fund Management and related Financial Services such as insurance premium financing, financial advisory and securities brokerage.

Job Summary:  The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for the effective co-ordination and administration of human resources and administrative functions including recruitment, reward and recognition, welfare and procurement

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Recruitment and Selection:

• Updates and maintains an appropriate electronic databank on all applications received to facilitate efficient and expeditious sourcing of prospective CVs whenever necessary
• Supports in the preparation of job vacancy advertisements for placement in the print media
• Conducts routine assessment and shortlist of applications
• Schedules interviews, invites candidates for interview and whenever appropriate participates in the interviewing process
• Arranges for medical examinations for selected candidates
• Whenever appropriate, prepares and discusses letters of offer with selected candidates
• Works in liaison with Departmental Secretary to ensure that all the necessary documentation for each new employee is promptly filed in their personal files
• Actively participates in conducting orientation and induction training for new staff
• Monitors performance of new staff, within the grades falling within her jurisdiction, serving probation period, and liaises with departmental heads in respect of their confirmation to permanent employment

2. Grievance and Disciplinary handling:

• Offers guidance and counselling services to staff in appropriate grades in respect of personnel policy, career development, interpersonal relations, etc
• Provides guidance to first line management in respect of handling disciplinary issues in accordance with Company personnel policy
• Listens to and endeavours to resolve grievances and complaints from staff as will be brought to the attention of the HR&A Department from time to time
• In charge of monitoring staff motivational levels and advising management on trends thereof through maintaining a record of observations, suggestions and complaints received from staff

3. Corporate Policy and Communications:

• Actively participates in the regular review and update of corporatemanuals and brochures
• Co-ordinates the preparation, execution and secure storage of Company contracts and leases
• Actively participates in the production of the in-house magazine, including sourcing and editing articles, preparing and publishing of dummies and liaising with printers to ensure prompt and high quality production of issues
• Processing all the placement of the Company's official Congratulatory Message in newspaper supplements sponsored by clients and business partners as approved from time to time

4. Staff Records:

• Supports departmental heads in the preparation, review and update of job descriptions for various jobs as required from time to time
• Maintains an up-to-date record of job descriptions for the relevant staff grades within the Company
• Maintains and updates personnel records and data in confidential personal files as well as within the HR information management system
• Ensures the maintenance of strict confidentiality in the handling of employee records
• Receives and processes leave application forms
• Maintains and regularly updates record of staff leave balances, ensuring that appropriately authorized leave forms are filed in the relevant personal files
• Works in consultation with departments about preparation of and adherence to annual staff leave plans

5. Supervisory Duties:

• Actively monitors the operations of the dispatch office and office support services at the switchboard, receptions, kitchen and messengerial services to ensure high quality customer service
• Ensures the maintenance of high standards of discipline among office support staff
• Conducts performance appraisal interviews for staff directly supervised and monitors achievement of performance targets

6. Staff Welfare:

• Actively co-ordinates the provision of appropriate administrative services such as transport, refreshments, and sports equipment, during staff sports activities
• Guides on appropriate indoor games to be introduced within the premises, and institutes strategies to promote popularity of these initiatives among staff
• Co-ordinates the administration of the staff medical scheme including dealing with staff queries and concerns as well as liaising with medical service providers about their services and settlement of their accounts in respect of services rendered.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Professional Qualifications desired
• Also, he / she should hold a Diploma in HR
• A minimum of three years’ experience in managing retail operations

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the Insurance industry should send their applications via Email with an undated CV and cover letter toliferecruit@uap.co.ug.

Deadline: 11^th April 2015 by 5PM

Careers in Banking - Legal Manager, Special Assets at Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd. (BOA)

Job Title:  Legal Manager, Special Assets

Organisation: Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd. (BOA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd. is part of GROUPE BANK OF AFRICA (BOA) comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people.

Job Summary:  The BOA Legal Manager, Special Assets will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the Bank’s special assets including client reviews, litigation, restructuring, reorganization and debt recovery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:        

• Oversee all legal work relating to special assets;
• Supervise and control all correspondence and recovery documentation on special assets accounts;
• Manage the Bank’s external lawyers on all matters relating to special assets;
• Regularly review legal briefs and attend court on behalf of the Bank where necessary;
• Works closely with Senior Management, prepare and negotiate positions with clients, and represent the Bank in all cases of mediation and arbitration;
• Lead the drafting and review of contracts and service level agreements (SLA's) between the Bank and third party service providers;
• Continuously provide briefs to management on the progress of litigation cases, and provide regular, compressive reports on the allocated portfolio and related legal progress;
• Provide general legal advice to the special assets department and management at large.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Law degree from a recognized university. Possession of an MBA or professional qualification will be an added advantage;
• Be an enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda;
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in court litigation and debt recovery preferably in the financial industry;
• Strong knowledge of the relevant legal and financial regulatory framework in Uganda;
• Excellent ICT skills;
• Conscientiousness and attention to details;
• Self-drive and results focus;
• Self-organization and task effectiveness;
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills;
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
• Confidence and assertiveness;
• Good networking skills, tact and diplomacy; with ability to influence key people inside and outside the Bank;
• Team player with good interpersonal skills;
• Possess the ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment.

How to Apply: 

All candidates who wish to join the banking industry should send a cover letterand up-to date curriculum vitae strictly by email (no scans) to the address below. Your application should include three references. Please indicate the job title, ‘Legal Manager -Special Assets’ in the subject line.

Talent Manager, Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd.

Email to: boajobs@boauganda.com

Deadline: 6^th April, 2015

HOSFA Non-profit Careers - Senior Nursing Officer

Job Title:  Senior Nursing Officer

Organisation: Hope Sharing Family (HOSFA)

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

Hope Sharing Family (HOSFA) is a not- for- profit Organisation established in 1993 with a mission of contributing to a process where the deprived have access to basic human needs and promote self-sustenance. The organisation mainly operates in Mityana District with its Headquarters in Mityana Town Council. It Provides Health services at St. Francis Community Health CentreIV-Mityana Town and Vocational training at St. Thereza Vocational Training Institute-Zigoti.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Senior Nursing Officer should hold a certificate of registration from a recognised institution,
• The incumbent must also be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
• A minimum of three years’ experience of managing nurses in a busy unit is mandatory

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates should apply to the Human Resource Officer at Hope Sharing Family Mityana either by email: info@hosfa.org.ug , at P.O. Box 260, Mityana, Uganda or hand deliver to physical address- Mityana along Ddanya Road. The complete applications should have certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV and two professional referees (one of which should be a former employer).

NB: Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 10th April 2015.

Sales & Marketing Executive Careers - Marie Stopes International

Job Title:  Sales & Marketing Executive

Organization: Marie Stopes International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About MSI:

Marie Stopes International exists to bring quality family planning and reproductive healthcare to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We’ve been delivering family planning, safe abortion, and maternal health services for over 35 years. Millions of women worldwide turn to us for help each year, whether in limiting the size of their families, or avoiding dangerous complications in pregnancy or unsafe abortion.

Job Summary: The Sales & Marketing Executive will be responsible for achieving an agreed revenue target or sales quota by identifying and gaining business from new and existing clients and ensure that the customer has complete satisfaction when dealing with MSU. In this position there is generally a higher emphasis on serving and building relationships with existing customers (80%) with little cold calling / finding new business (20%).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

1. Achieve Sales Targets:

• Achieve a minimum of 300,000 condom sales per month
• Ensure collage of minimum 55 calls per day
• Ensure 70% productivity for the daily calls made
• Identify potential clients and build a rich prospect base of would-be buyers who have the resources and the desire to purchase MSU products so as to ensure that achieved sales meet set targets for the week, the month and the quarter.
• Mentor and train clients and traders on the use of MSI-Uganda’s products.
• Actively distribute Point of Purchase Materials to various vendors.
• Implements promotional programmes as made by the Sales Manager and Marketing Manager.
• Maintains customer relations through courtesy calls and other after sales services.
• Understanding the customer's objectives, buying criteria and decision making processes and forming long term business partnerships in order to leverage revenue from the relationship and promote the organisation as a quality supplier with the aim of achieving "preferred" supplier status.
• Carrying out product demonstrations (where applicable) and coordinating the preparation of sales proposals, tenders/bids, contracts and account management plans.
• Works in liaison with the new and existing clients to determine their present and future needs and proposing suitable products, services and upgrades in order to maintain and grow revenue for the organization.

2. Data Management:

• Accurately collect data and monitor competitor activities.
• Responsible for the implementation of the retail data collection process within the trade.
• Assess outlets against set guidelines and evaluate their needs and performance.
• Gathers information relating to market performance of MSI-Uganda products against competitive products, including consumers and traders perception and attitudes, consolidates the findings and submits a report to the National Sales and Marketing Manager

3. Sales Administration:

• Develop and implement monthly planner for coverage
• Compile and submit a daily call report
• Carry out and submit weekly business review report
• Compile and submit monthly sales report, volume and narrative
• Compile and submit weekly competitor trade activity report

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a College Diploma in Commerce or in Business Administration with a Specialisation in Marketing.
• At least four (4) years’ post qualification experience in Selling and Marketing fast moving consumer goods.
• Attended prior training in Professional Selling Skills and inCustomer Care
• Hard working and persuasive
• Quick decision making and highly intelligent
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Keen interest in sales
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoy travelling and outdoor work

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Marie Stopes are strongly encouraged to send an updated CV and cover letter by email to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug

NB: Please do not attach transcripts

Deadline: 9^th April, 2015 by 5pm