Jobs – Management and Logistics Assistant at Lutheran World Relief
Job Title: Management and Logistics Assistant
Organisation: Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Project Name: Legume Seed Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About LWR:
Lutheran World Relief is a US non-profit organization that works with local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering.
Job Summary: The Management and Logistics Assistant will support the Legume Seed roject management team. The Assistant will ensure smooth operations and timely communications and reporting of a fast-paced project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of creating and maintaining project and team memberwork plans in Microsoft Project.
- Coordinate scheduling and provide logistical and administrative support for various meetings and events.
- Rapidly generate accurate and concise summaries of meetings and events and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure follow up actions decided upon during meetings are carried out by persons to whom the actions are assigned.
- Coordinate information sharing among project stakeholders.
- Backstop project staff in report preparation.
- Develop and maintain a data library including but not limited to: maintenance of all project documents and key communication, Implementer application and review documents and process, Implementer sales records, verification results and reports, and Volume Guarantee and End-of-Pilot Payment tracking and management.
- Direct staff travel within Kampala and throughout the country, managing driver availability, arrangements for accommodations, and other necessary preparations.
- Coordinate procurement of goods and services related to the project, following agency procurement policies related to bidding, contract development, verification of deliverables, and timely payments.
- Manage logistics duties assigned to contractor(s) for project related special events and public relations.
- Support planning and logistics of staff travel.
- Support Finance and Administration Manager in record keeping and simple accounting tasks related to the project.
- Perform administrative tasks related to the project, including telephone communications, correspondence, copying, filing, and general organization.
- Participate fully in project management meetings and contribute to decision making.
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- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in, Economics, Business Administration or similar relevant qualifications.
- At least three years’ experience working on international donor-funded projects.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage time and complex tasks, pay attention to details, adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, identify opportunities and challenges and propose appropriate responses or solutions.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project 2010. Experience with Quickbooks desirable but not necessary.
- Fluency in English, with excellent written communication skills.
- Available for occasional travel within Uganda for up to one week at a time.
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- Show commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners
How to Apply for the job:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applicationsvia email to: info-ug@lwrearo.org with the job title for which you are applying in the subject line. Include in the body of the email the following information:
NAME:
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION:
NUMBER OF YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM SALARY EXPECTATION (monthly, gross):
Also, include as attachments a cover letter and CV. Do not include copies of diplomas or certificates.
Deadline: 19th June, 2015 by 5:00PM Ugandan Time
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Makerere University students’ leaders divided over 210M Guild Budget
Members of Makerere University 81st Guild headed by Bala David Bwiruka are in a dilemma over the Shs. 210m guild budget yet to be passed.
After the reading of Uganda National budget on 11th June 2015, Guild members had a heated debate via their WhatsApp group regretting why they had not settled and passed theirs in time.
The student’s guild that sat on 31st May 2015 failed to pass the draft budget presented by the Guild Finance Minister, Kijjambu Michael citing abnormalities.
Members accused the minister for prioritizing petty issues and vowed never to pass the budget unless such issues are removed.
The Prime Minister had allocated his office shillings 24m while the Guild President’s office was allocated 35m.
“If real issues are not presented and you present the nonsense of office Carpets, air time throughout we shall oppose it,” Hon Bashir Bright a representative of students with disabilities said in response to the prime ministers allocation.
The chief editor of the Makererean in response noted that there was a need for the guild to understand their role in the budget process.
“The money allocated to the guild was 210 million shillings which is our ceiling. The role of the budget session now is to allocate this money to different guild activities,” Said Patricia Twasima.
She added; “while it is true that there were a few mishaps, in the last budget session and the people responsible might have failed in one way or another. It’s important for us not to create mountains out of anthills.”
The speaker is reported to have cautioned the members of the house during the failed budget session to desist from misusing social media especially those who were on WhatsApp.
Opposition members had prior to the session intimidated on how they would not pass the budget.
“Members, I call upon you to be Mature, I was not moved by your debate on WhatsApp where members said you would squeeze them (cabinet) in the house,” Jothan Burobuto told the GRCs.
In the heated debate, Hon Kyasimire’s Ronald, a member of the previous Makerere University 80th guild and Chairman Lumumba hall, advised members to uphold team work so as to have answers to all their questions.
“Very many things were passed in the 80th guild but the university has always kept a deaf ear to our concerns. Every new leadership comes with its own agenda, so the university has utilized our weakness because we don’t have continuity in our leadership,” said Kyasimire.
He added; “It shouldn’t be a question of who is higher in ranks. What we need is to work together as colleagues leaving out any differences that result along our journey to success as the 81st guild.”
Davidson Ndyabahika advised the guild members to stop bickering and finger pointing at each other but rather have a focus as a united focus if they were to remain relevant.
“We need to go back to the drawing board to fight for our relevance. If not this is just going to be seen as an activity as well as a ceremony of voting, swearing in and handing over without any constructive thing done,” Hon. Ndyabahika said.
Jobs – Client Retention Officer at Crystal Clear Software Ltd
Job Title: Client Retention Officer
Organisation: Crystal Clear Software Ltd (IT Company)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Crystal Clear Software Ltd, specializes in the development, marketing, sales, training and support of a micro-finance software product called “Loan Performer.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will be tasked with understanding the customers’ needs
- Follow up on training, implementations and support issues
- In charge of identifying opportunities to turn dissatisfied customers into happy customers
- Identify customers who are at risk
- Charged with increasing client satisfaction levels
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Client Retention Officer should hold a Bachelor of Science in IT, Computer Science, Business Studies or equivalent
- A minimum of two years’ Customer Service or Call Center experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent customer service, empathy, ability to solve problems, excellent communication skills
- Bi-lingual; English & French, oral & written
How to Apply for the job:
If you desire to join the IT company in the aforementioned capacity, please send your application via E-mail to: hr@ccs.co.ug.
Deadline: 19th June, 2015
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Jobs – Human Resources Coordinator at Action Against Hunge
Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator
Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international, non-governmental, non-religious organization that was created in Paris in 1979 with headquarters in France (Paris), the USA (New York), the UK (London), Spain (Madrid) and Canada (Toronto). Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger ACF International saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programs in some 40 countries benefiting five million people each year. Since 1980, ACF has provided assistance to vulnerable populations in Uganda. These have included the displaced and returnee populations of LRA-affected Northern Uganda, Sudanese and Congolese refugees fleeing fighting in their own countries, and the people of the north eastern Karamoja region.
Job Summary: The Human Resources Coordinator will provide overall leadership in the mission for all matters related to Human Resources. The incumbent will also support the Country Director on relations with Government Authorities and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make sure that the mission implements comprehensive HR policies & procedures, and remains compliant with local labour laws
- Guarantee that the mission has a functional recruitment policy
- Ensure the mission has an effective Staff Development System
- Communicate HR matters both internally within mission and externally to New York HQ & local authorities and others
- Support the Country Director in external representation and direct responsibility for nurturing smooth relations with the Government authorities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Human Resources Coordinator should hold a Master’s degree in Human Resources or in Social Sciences, International Relations, Psychology or any related field.
- At least five years of past humanitarian field experience, preferably as a member of a senior country management team. The incumbent must have be an HR professional and/or general NGO leadership, with a sound knowledge of HR matters, team management, strategic and program development.
- Significant experience working closely with governments and donors/ interface with local governments
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented.
- Possess the ability to take initiative & prioritizing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Fluent written & spoken English.
- Possess the ability to work cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently & as a member of a team.
- Strong coaching & training skills
- Diplomatic, able to mediate conflict in stressful conditions
How to Apply for the job:
All candidates are encouraged to send their email applications (Cover Letters and CV Only) to: Recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning Human Resources Coordinator in the subject. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered. Please include your telephone contact details in the CV.
Deadline: Monday, 15th June, 2015 by 5:00pm