This research grants programme is directed at accelerating the development of innovative and interdisciplinary metrics and methods filling the key knowledge gaps including theory-driven impact evaluation.
It is expected that this work stream will consist of 15-20 research grants of up to £250,000 to be awarded in two rounds.
Dear Girl who promised to tell me something,I have no time to waste. So I will jump straight into the fray and take the bull by its horns. First, this letter is not just directed to you but to some girls out there who think they can make the first move on a guy and get away with it. So, please share this with that assemblage of busy bodies you call friends and tell them that we can’t keep up with the speed at which they are running after our souls. Call us slow brothers if you want, but we need some breathing space. Honestly, we need it.
By the way, I was supposed to write this letter on a toilet tissue but I considered the matter and wondered who still writes letters on toilet paper except some inane high school brats. As in, who does that? That’s how you survived the embarrassment.
Sorry, for digressing but you promised to tell me something, and though you haven’t yet told me what you want to tell me, I can read in between the lines and tell where all this will end given the needless calls that you have been tormenting me with over the last couple of months. I thought I should intervene before matters get worse.
In fact that morning when you rudely interrupted my rest with your call and your ridiculous promise to tell me something, I was badly expecting her call. That’s why I will never forgive you for what you did that morning.
Perhaps I should also let you know that my lady never drew me in by giving me incessant calls. She had to wait for my calls, pick them as and when they came in and even miss them sometimes. She didn’t draw me in with the kind of monotonous chit-chat that you torture my ears with but with conversations that are without words; the coy blushes when our eyes locked, the innocent touches when we shared time together and ultimately, the decision to attend a poetry recital just because I was reciting. She even invited her sisters to the recital, can you imagine? Now, honestly, if I don’t marry that girl who else can I marry?
But you, who can’t even make time to come to the Uganda National Cultural Centre to watch me do what I do best; who is going to marry you? I can’t. I swear!
Probably you should meet my lady so that you understand what I am talking about. She is the prettiest lady in this world.
I don’t know whether it’s the sparkle in her eyes or the charm in her turn but there is just something about that lady that makes me want to bow at the throne of her beauty.
So, please never interrupt those moments when I am thinking about her with your promises “to tell me something.” The next time you do, you will pay with your life.
Makerere university Volleyball Team is in high spirits ahead of the November 2014 inter-university games. The team, comprised of a male and female wing, has been participating in an ongoing tournament that kicked off in June 2014 in Kumi district.
Makerere university Volleyball Team Men with Dr Chris Bakuneeta in cap
; scoring 20 points against JVC’s 25. The Makerere university team later beat Old Kampala Volleyball team 3 to 2. Sky volleyball team emerged overall winner of this tournament.
The vibrant female wing, comprised of 18 students, equally demonstrated zeal and skill by whacking Mulago Volleyball team in the weekend match. The Makerere University ladies scored 2 against 0 for Mulago; before finally succumbing to Uganda Christian University Volleyball team.
Although the Makerere University Volleyball team has not made it to the National finals, Coach Eric Kawoya is convinced that the momentum built can only get better.
“We assembled this team in January this year and their performance, given the short period of practice, is impressive,” he says. “This team is getting more and more competence by the day. There is no need to hire mercenaries anymore. We should instead support and facilitate our team comprised of students and members of staff of Makerere University. We are now getting ready for the inter university games this November in Mbarara and Nairobi.
I am confident we shall bring victory home,” adds Kawoya.
Kawoya reveals that the Mak Volleyball team is financially constrained, with the female wing lacking appropriate sports gear. “For this tournament we received facilitation from the University but for friendly matches we have to deep into our pockets,” he says.
Dr. Chris Bakuneeta from the College of Natural Sciences has been the Chairperson of the Competition Organizing Committee for close to two years. He is passionate about reviving the vibrancy of sports among members of Staff. “We initiated a lot of sports for Staff like swimming, football and volleyball. The turn up was initially promising, but of late we could do with a little more enthusiasm because sports is good for us all.
I therefore encourage more members of Staff to get involved in a sport of their choice. I play volleyball myself,” he says.
Now Dr. Bakuneeta is organizing a sports-filled day, during which interested members of staff will participate in a variety of sports with prizes to be won for the top performers. This, he says, will be before the close of 2014.
A traditional dance by students at Gulu university cultural gala
The Acholi Gulu university Students Association have won this year’s annual cultural gala. The gala was held at Acholi Inn on Saturday 4th September 2014.
Over 12 cultural associations took part in the competitions that involved traditional folk songs, dance, cultural wear among other cultural norms.
While speaking at the cultural gala, Penmogi Jac, Gulu university Vice Chancellor said the gala is very important for unity and tribal integration at the university and most importantly for the East Africa Integration.
The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is mandated UCDA to: “Oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimise foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to farmers.”
Job Summary: The incumbent will render support in the implementation of UCDA’s Human Resource Strategies in line with the Human Resource Manual.
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of guidelines and procedures for recruitment, selection, induction and orientation.
Offer support in the staff performance appraisal process as per established performance measurement guidelines.
Compile and produce monthly reports and briefs as advised by the Supervisor.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Human Resource Assistant must have a Bachelor’s (honors) degree in Human Resource Management, or Organisational Psychology, or Social Sciences, or Social work and Administration or any other related field;
At least two years’ working experience in a similar position at a reputable organization;
Working knowledge of existing Ugandan labour laws;
High level of integrity; Strong inspirational, motivational, networking and team building skills; Good communication skills; Initiative and self-drive.
How to Apply for the job:
All suitably qualified and interested persons should submit their applications, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic transcripts, and telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees to;- The Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA, Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267, Kampala (U).
E-mail /electronic applications can be sent to: ucda@ugandacoffee.org.
Platform for Labour Action (PLA) is a national human rights civil society organization that was founded in 2000. PLA focuses on human rights and seeks to promote and protect the rights of the vulnerable and marginalised workers through empowerment of communities and the individual. Our target population include children in exploitative forms of work, children at risk of exploitation, informal sector workers infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, women and youth and workers earning below Ushs.
Job Summary: The incumbent will carry out advocacy on behalf of PLA on contemporary issues affecting vulnerable and marginalized workers. The Advocacy and Communication Officer will mainly coordinate, direct, control, supervises and implements all advocacy related issues and programmes of PLA in relation to national laws and policies, international labour standards and other human rights instruments.
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, review for approval and implement an advocacy strategy for Platform for Labour Action in the areas of Labour and Employment.
Initiate and coordinate the organization’s advocacy work in relation to national laws and policies, international labour standards and other human rights instruments.
Build and maintain working relationships with relevant District and National government and nongovernmental actors and institutions in the area of child labour and HIV/AIDS
Deepen contacts as well as partnerships and links with Media, Ugandan civil society, trade unions and the private sector active in labour and employment and network in an effective and efficient manner.
Actively coordinate the PLA led Civil Society Organizations Coalitions, maintaining a register for members and supporters, regular communication and updates.
Prepare policy briefs, media postings, newspaper weekly summaries, production of newsletters.
Organize, attend meetings and workshops on behalf of the organization and represent the organization in meetings and follow up on activities.
Significantly contribute to the organizational resource mobilization through participation in proposal writing, conceptualization of the projects
Compile and prepare monthly and weekly work plans, implement planned activities, prepare activity, monthly as well as project progress reports.
Maintain professional credibility by keeping in touch with new developments in own field.
Promote, market and disseminate advocacy related issues and programmes.
Actively coordinate the development of advocacy related IEC materials and ensure that they are disseminated
Responsible for designing IEC messages and presenting them to the Management for approval and development.
Initiate and participate in proposal writing, prepare monthly and weekly work plans.
Implement planned activities, prepare activity, monthly as well as project progress reports.
Maintain professional credibility by keeping in touch with new developments in own field.
Supervise volunteers providing them with consultations, direction and job review on a regular basis.
The Advocacy and Communication Officer should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development, Law, Human Rights, Mass Communication and Relevant Fields
Possess the ability to understand labour and Employment issues of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Past exposure and experience of writing and communicating Development issues.
Proven ability to quickly respond to emergency issues in timely manner.
Excellent analytical, creativity and innovation skills.
Ability to adopt to PLA’s values of professionalism, commitment to work, transparency and accountability, team work, respect for Human Rights and zero tolerance of corruption.
Public relation skills
Good advocacy and lobbying skills
Excellent written and oral communication.
Possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent computer skills.
Strong team work skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Keen interest in and knowledge of labour related issues.
How to Apply for the job:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their applications in writing, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and three references to info@pla-uganda.org or adminvol2@pla-uganda.org via E-mail;
The handwritten applications can be delivered to Plot 68 Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya P.O Box 9714, Kampala – Uganda
