Fresh Graduates can apply for 25 Immigration Officer Trainee jobs at Ministry of Internal Affairs
Job Title: Immigration Officer Trainee (25 Fresh Graduate Career Vacancies) – ICT
Organization: Ministry of Internal Affairs
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref. No.: HRM 53/272/01
Salary Scale: U4
About Ministry of Internal Affairs:
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been given the mandate to maintain a peaceful, safe and stable Uganda by the Ugandan Government. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is made up of Departments and Directorates of which each plays a vital role in the overall responsibilities of the Ministry, The main Departments and Directorates include:
- The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control
- National Community Service Programme
- Finance and Administration
- Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories
- National Focal Point for Small Arms
- NGO Board
- Amnesty Commission
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Immigration Officer Trainee will be report to the Senior Immigration Officer for performing the following duties:
- Processing travel documents, work and residence permits.
- In charge of border patrol.
- The Trainees will be compiling Immigration statistics.
- Perform investigations regarding immigration matters.
- Issuing of entry and exit visas.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Immigration Officer Trainee should be Ugandans who possess Honours Bachelor’s Degrees in either Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Systems design and Analysis or Statistics (Computing Option) or any other relevant qualification [Computing Option].
- The applicants should be highly results oriented with good code of ethics and a high degree of personal integrity
- Possess excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
- Basic Computer knowledge
- Possess the ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting, innovation and concern for quality and standards, Self-awareness.
Age: Between 21 – 30 years
NB: The applicants for the Posts of Immigration Officer shall be required to:
- Pass the described physical fitness and health tests in accordance with the Laws of Uganda.
- Successfully undergo the immigration specialized training for a maximum of nine (9) months at Government expense as a pre-condition for appointment.
How to Apply for the job:
All candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External Advert. No. 3/2014” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews.
Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.
Deadline: 12th January, 2015
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology Chancellor wins TWAS Regional Science Award
The Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Prof. Peter Mugyenyi is the winner of the 2014 Regional Prize for Science Diplomacy for the Sub-saharan African Region.
Prof. Mugyenyi is acclaimed for his fight against the pharmaceutical industry to bring inexpensive antiretroviral drugs to Africa.
He was also a key consultant in the then United States President George W.
Bush’s initiative “President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief” (PEPFAR), a program that has funded the life-saving anti-retroviral treatments for Africans suffering from HIV/AIDS.
This award carries a USD 3,000 cash award.
Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at Cotton On Foundation
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Organization: Cotton On Foundation (COF)
Duty Station: Uganda
Job Code: MAS0010F
About COF:
The Cotton On Foundation (COF) is the philanthropic arm of the Australian retail company Cotton On Group and was officially established in 2007. COF share a belief in helping others and contributing to our community.
We are a global citizen; a part of communities all over the world.
We roll our sleeves up and set our sights on creating a positive and measurable change in the lives of young people in need. We’re empowering youth to learn more, participate more and understand more.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Manager will provide management to the accounting, internal auditing, reporting and oversee the HR and Recruitment. Reporting to the Ugandan Country Director, this position will be responsible for executing the budget process, which includes building and managing the budget end-to-end, collaborating with every budget owner to ensure financial expectations are met and in line with our mission of developing 20,000 education places by 2020.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree of Business, majoring in Commerce or Business Administration
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Significant experience in using Accounting packages for reporting (QuickBooks an advantage)
- Highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and computerised accounts systems
- Excellent communication skills/Interpersonal skills
- Possess the ability to liaise with all departments and management levels across Uganda and Australia
- Possess the ability to react to varying time lines and meet set deadlines
How to Apply:
All candidates who so wish to join the Cotton On Foundation Group in the aforementioned capacity should Apply Online at the web link below.
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Jobs – Computer Teacher job at Pilgrim Africa
Job Title: Computer Teacher
Organization: Pilgrim Africa
Duty Station: Uganda
About PA:
Pilgrim Africa is a locally founded and Christian non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in Uganda since 2002 with operations in Eastern and North eastern Uganda focused on Education and Public Health/Malaria.
Job Summary: The Computer Teacher will be responsible for taking lead in programming and use of modern computer networking technologies. The school prides itself in the initiation and growth of a Robotics unit and a fast growing computer infrastructure.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Computer studies with a major bias to Programming from a recognized institution
- Qualification and registration with the Ministry of Education and Sports an added advantage
- At least two years’ teaching experience
How to Apply for the job:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Professional and Academic documents and addresses of three referees to:
The Executive Director
Pilgrim Africa
- O. Box 2782, Kampala. Uganda
Plot 27, Bandali Rise Bugolobi.
Or Hand deliver to Pilgrim Africa field office in Soroti, Plot 8, Engwau road.
Please E-mail to: recruitment@pilgrimafrica.org
Deadline: Monday, 5th January 2015.
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Apply for 3000 Probation Constable Job opportunities at Uganda Police Force
Job Title: Probationer Police Constable (3000 Career Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Police
Duty Station: Uganda
Ref: HRM/138/ 160/01/Vol 6/24
Salary Scale: U7
About Uganda Police:
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) is the national police force of Uganda. The head of the Force is called the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The UPF is dedicated to ensuring the good governance of Uganda. That means they allow for the effective implementation of laws which control a state and provide for the security, prosperity and development of a nation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Enforce law and order through;
- Beat patrol
- Conducting inquiries
- Gathering intelligence
- Securing persons and installations
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Inspector General of Police.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE Certificate) or its equivalent with at least two principal passes (those with equivalent qualifications, must obtain certification from UNEB). NB: Over qualified candidates should not apply.
- Six credits at UCE with at least a credit in English and a pass in Mathematics,
- Be physically fit and ready to undertake the requisite twelve months basic police course.
- Possess no criminal record.
- Ready to work long hours and at times under difficult conditions.
- Ready to work in any part of the country.
- Excellent communication skills.
Age: 18-25 Years
NB: All applicants be a Ugandan citizen
How to Apply for the job:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their hand written applications accompanied by photo copies of academic transcripts and certificates, three (3) recent passport size photographs and recommendation letters from LCI, LCIII and RDC (from the respective districts of recruitment) should be delivered in person to the recruitment centers as indicated in the table below;
PTS Kibuli, Regional Police Headquarters at Jinja, Moroto, Gulu, Arua, Hoima, FortPortal, Masaka, Mbarara, Mbale, Soroti, Tororo, Kabale, Lira, Luwero .Mityana, Iganga, Kapchorwa & Bushenyi.
NB: Interviews that include physical fitness exercises shall be conducted on the same day.
Original UNEB certificates and result slips must be brought along.
Deadline: 27th January, 2015