Civil/ Geotechnical Engineer Job Opportunities at Uganda Electricity Generation Company
Job Title: Civil/ Geotechnical Engineer -Instrumentation & Monitoring
Organization: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Generation Manager
About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145. UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the business of electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to neighbouring countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation Plants; monitor the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development; Implement Flagship Hydropower Plant Projects of Karuma (600MW) and Isimba (183MW; organize, support, encourage and maintain training facilities in technical and related fields, amongst others.
Job Summary: The Civil/Geotechnical Engineer- Instrumentation & Monitoring will be expected to gain familiarity with Instrumentation for monitoring Dam safety and underground Tunnels and Caverns stability. The Engineer shall be familiar with installation practice, testing and commissioning of field civil instrumentation such strain gauges, piezometers etc. The job holder will be expected to learn and/or understand field data collection techniques including surveying, geotechnical drilling and sampling, field and laboratory testing instrument installation, calibration and maintenance. He or she will be expected to carry out data analysis assignments on dam structure stability based on data collected by him or given to him and to make reports in formats useful for management decision making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· During construction of the power plants and the early phase of employment, the incumbent is expected to participate and perform full-time construction work at the power plant construction sites, duties to include participation in installation and commissioning of civil structure gauges and metering.
· In charge of quantity tracking, daily reporting and regular interaction with project manager, is expected to become familiar with geotechnical and environmental considerations for power plant construction projectsand gain knowledge and understanding of related construction activities
· Carry out field sampling and testing, including collection and logging of field samples; this includes geotechnical drilling, instrumentation monitoring, survey (layout), and visual observation and recording of site conditions
· Perform standard or routine calculations; may input data into and/or run standard or, in some cases, advanced computer programs under supervision; shall include analysis of slope stability, rock fall, deep and shallow foundations etc.
· Expected to develop ability to recognize and understand environmental regulations governing various power plant construction projects.
· Compile and submit information from reports and published documents and under limited supervision, evaluate or analyze the compiled information following standard methods or specific instructions
· Recognize and identify discrepancies in results obtained in such assignments and follow up through a series of related steps or procedures, as directed by more senior personnel; refer unresolved situations and/or activities to the project manager
· Understand and apply safety requirements in the field
· May from time to time be asked to prepare work scope, cost estimates, may perform calculations, gather or review information.
· Will be required to follow all applicable health and safety procedures associated with work environment
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate in necessitated to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
· Possession of a Postgraduate training will be an added advantage.
· At least three or more years of working at a Hydropower plant construction site or with a geological survey team, or a civil construction company in similar or related role.
· Past exposure and experience with desktop and industry-specific software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project are required
· Skills in coordination particularly with subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories and drillers) while performing office assignments
· Ability to assess existing site conditions as a routine and all findings of such work will be reviewed and approved by the project manager or other senior personnel
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
3rd Floor, UEDCL Tower,
Plot 37 Nakasero Road,
P.O. Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Or to the Company’s branch office
Plot 18-20 Faraday Road, Amberley Estate,
P.O. Box 1101, Jinja Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 6th November, 2015 by 5.00 p.m.
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JOBS: Community Development Facilitator at World Vision International
Job Title: Community Development Facilitator
Organisation: World Vision International (WVI)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
About WVI:
World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization (NGO) dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Community Development Facilitator will guide and facilitate Program Development, Monitoring and Implementation in an Area Development Program (ADP) in line with Program plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Technically support and guide ADP scheduled assessments, evaluations, TDI measurements and designs.
· Actively facilitate development of the ADP design document and AOP/ DIP.
· Gather and analyze community perspectives, and prepare annual work plans and cash flows.
· Write concept papers and proposals for non-sponsorship fundraising.
· In charge of monitoring of progress and achievements of programmes in the ADP.
· Mobilize community participation in program/project planning, development, implementation and monitoring.
· Mobilize government institutions and technical staff in the planning and implementation of ADP program and plans.
· Mobilize grassroots organizations, Churches and other civil society organizations on poverty reduction.
· Build and strengthen working relationships with government institutions and other development partners within the ADP in planning and implementation of development programs.
· Identify and nurture local partnerships with grassroots civil society organizations, Churches and sub county government.
· Build and facilitate the capacity and growth of community and grassroots organizations.
· Assist in the growth of strong grassroots movements on specific advocacy issues.
· Build leadership and mobilization capacity of programme/project committees and facilitate their participation in programme/project development activities.
· Support and facilitate graduated growth of partnerships and community based organizations
· Organize community programme development and resource mobilization of planned activities such as community contributions.
· Facilitate the operations and functioning of ADP child protection committee.
· Ensure adherence at ADP of child protection policy, guidelines and protocols.
· Support and facilitate sponsorship staff and sponsorship service operations in the ADP.
· Actively monitor performance of sponsorship performance in line with child sponsorship standards.
· Ensure ADP financial and asset resources are managed and used in line with policy guidelines.
· Provide accurate and timely variances explanations on ADP over and under expenditures
· Organize ADP level forum assess progress of implementation of planned activities.
· Monitor progress of programme/project interventions against plans within the ADP.
· Organize review, reflection and learning forum for ADP staff, community, local organizations and government.
· Documentation and sharing of programme learning.
· Prepare and send ADP quality and timely reports to keep track of progress of planned activities within the area of operation.
· Produce timely and quality bi-annual and annual reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a good University Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Education or any relevant field.
· Possession of a post graduate qualification in project planning and management
· A minimum of five years’ experience working facilitating community development.
· Good networking and advocacy skills
· Highly reliable and independent.
· Ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Ability to ride a motor cycle with a clean riders’ licence.
· Person of high integrity and willing to work with minimal supervision
NB: Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal or Click here to apply
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 24th October, 2015.
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Job opportunity for Accounts Assistant at Britam
The product range includes life, health and general insurance, pensions, unit trusts, investment planning, wealth management, off-shore investments, retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, property development and private equity.
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7 Jobs for Sales Executive at Express Micro-finance Services
Job Title: Sales Executives (7 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Express Micro-finance Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Express Micro-finance Services is a financial institution that provides services of small – medium short & long term loans and emergency quick loans and it was established in 2007.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Sales Executives should at least hold Diplomas in business related courses.
· Excellent command of both English and Luganda languages.
· The applicants should preferably live in Kireka, Bweyogerere, Seeta, Namugongo and Mukono.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to drop off their applications at:
Express Microfinance Services Kireka along Namugongo road P.o.Box 26935, Kampala. Uganda. Tel: 0705985482/0772303883
Email to: express.sacco@yahoo.com
Deadline: 24th October 2015
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Mbarara university's Joseph Oweta awarded Uganda's Academic Pharmacist of 2015
Mr. Joseph Noah Openy Oweta , a lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in the Pharmacy Department has been recognized as the ” Academic Pharmacist of the Year 2015″ by the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda.
The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda is the regulatory body for pharmacy in Uganda.
It is committed to recognising professionalism, commitment, excellence and achievement across various sectors of the pharmacy profession, including academia.
The Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) Awards are aimed at promoting, recognising and rewarding professionalism, commitment, excellence and innovation in pharmacy.
The award looks at the highest standards of practice across the pharmaceutical sector.
Passionate, Innovative, Professional and Proactive pharmacists and pharmacy organisations are eligible to enter or be nominated for the award.
Joshua Asiimwe to head UTAMU Guild Electoral Commission
The newly voted and approved Electoral Commission 2015-2016 team is tasked to organize the upcoming 2nd guild elections scheduled for November 2016 at Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU).
The commission is headed by Joshua Asiimwe.
The new student Electoral Commission was sworn-in and inducted on Tuesday, 13th October, 2015 at the university’s main campus in Bugolobi.
Members of UTAMU Guild Electoral Commission include:-
- Chairperson – Joshua Asiimwe
- Vice Chairperson –Jenkins E.L Twinomugisha
- Secretary – Arban Owomugisha
- Commissioner Of Finance – Trevor Nyakoojo
- Commissioner Public Relations – Ronah Amanyabyoona
- Commissioner Of Mobilization – Onesmus Atukunda
Speaking at the ceremony, Joshua Asiimwe, the new Chairperson of Electoral Commission urged his members to ensure there is unity among themselves so that they conduct a free and fair election.
“As the former Chairperson, I urge you to deliver what you are meant to deliver and what they expect from you,” he said.
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by the University Academic Registrar, Dr. Rehema Baguma and the Senior Public Relation Officer Ms.
Rebecca Pearl Tumwebaze.