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Jobs – Procurement Assistant at Millennium Promise

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Job Title: Procurement Assistant   

The Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.

Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for handling the procurement of small goods, works and services that are to be employed within the project area at the site level. The incumbent will also actively participate in procurement of other goods, woks and services by the Procurement specialist whenever needed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The ideal candidate should hold a Diploma in procurement and Supply chain Management, Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management, Diploma in Purchasing or the equivalence
  • Possession of a professional qualifications in procurement will be an advantage but is not mandatory
  • A minimum of three or more years’ experience in handling procurements of goods, works and services for international organisations.
  • Possess excellent planning skills, an eye for detail, and good analytical and writing/reporting skills especially for procurement reporting.

How to Apply for the job: 

All candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae, three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance Inc.

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Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.

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Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341, Kampala – Uganda.

Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm

Jobs – Administrative Assistant at African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant   

African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) is an African led and African based organization that focuses on equipping leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to truly transform their communities. With the help of friends and partners ALARM has trained close to 9 thousand leaders across east and central Africa in biblical theology, conflict resolution, forgiveness, mediation, leadership skills, and reconciliation. ALARM’s programs are designed for grass roots church and community leaders, women, youth, government officials, teachers, military professionals and Christian professionals (lawyers, police and chaplains).

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Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Write, receive and file reports correspondence, minutes and other documents in accordance with the existing office procedures.
  • Type reports and other assigned office work
  • Travel and participate in organizing and running training sessions in and outside of the office
  • Communicate with other offices of the organization in the continent and overseas
  • Support the country Director in his functions as administrator and leader.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant should hold a B SWASA or BBA from a recognized university
  • Good working knowledge of finance accounts and use of Excel.
  • Self motivated achiever, dedicated and committed to success.
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  • Knowledge in Computer/IT is an added advantage.
  • A Christian of good conduct and consistent walk with the Lord, and heart for ministry.
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  • Preferably male between 21-35 years of age.

How to Apply for the job

All interested candidates are encouraged to send a hand written application accompanied by a curriculum Vitae and a letter from the pastor/ Church leaders should be submitted to the address below; The Country Director African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries-Uganda P.O. Box 16368 Kampala, Plot 247, Sempagala Zone- Ntinda-Kisazi Road

Deadline: 30th September 2014

Jobs – 2 Fresh Graduate Psychological Social Worker at Public Service Commission

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Job Title:  Psychological Social Worker (2 Vacancies)

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Offering psycho-social support to inmates and staff.
  • Promoting social welfare programs for both inmates and staff
  • Promoting the right of in mates to contact the outside world and linking inmates with relatives, beneficiaries and relevant agencies.
  • Initiating, organising and promoting programs for the social rehabilitation of offenders.
  • Promoting positive behaviour change and reformation of offenders into the community as productive and law abiding citizen and providing aftercare service for prisoners upon discharge.
  • Promoting social welfare, personnel growth and development of staff and their families.
  • Sending monthly returns on prisoners and staff human rights observance, welfare and rehabilitation activities.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Community Psychology or Guidance and Counselling or Social Work and Social Administration or (criminology or Immunology or any other closely related course in the field of Social Work with Social Work as a course unit) from a recognised University/Institution.

Age: Between 20 – 45 years

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. 1/2014” 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: 16th October, 2014

Jobs – 2 Commodity Officers at World Vision

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Job Title:  Commodity Officer (2 Vacancies)

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization 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 Commodity Officer will offer technical and direct management oversight of the food aid program at the district level to ensure quality food programming, systems and procedures and accountability within the framework of World Vision and the donor standards and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Food Aid Programming:
  2. Supervision of Field Operation:
  3. Commodity Reporting: Compile and send monthly and quarterly narrative reports as per the agreed scheduled with the Donor and National Office.
  4. Management of invoicing process: Ensure all invoices plus corresponding backups are submitted to the field donor office in Gulu within the agreed timeline.
  5. Staff Management:Develop and implement a staff capacity building plan on areas of commodity management, food distribution, and nutrition and hygiene sensitization in order to meet established standards through on the job training, reflections and any other appropriate and cost effective methods.
  6. Coordination and Networking:
  • Offer management supervision and oversight for the food aid program and track food aid programming budget and assets at the district level.
  • Actively collaborate and coordinate with other       technical staff in areas of food programming research, impact learning, innovative programming and partnerships as well as the dissemination of major food programming issues, new ideas and trends, advocacy and the optimization of food programming for both relief and development need in the in West Nile region.
  • Develop monitoring plan for all food aid in the district and ensure that regular and rigorous monitoring takes place during implementation.
  • Track major trends and findings and take action to ensure project objectives are accomplished.
  • Offer technical oversight through periodic visits to monitor and review all aspects of the food programming and systems as well as to provide appropriate feedback and recommendations
  • Management of the entire process of distribution planning, food dispatch from the warehouse to the Food Distribution Point(FDP) , receipt of food at the FDP, distribution, returns and accounting of losses.
  • Carry out un-scheduled and scheduled field visit to observe distribution and check compliance with set standards.
  • Ensure that proper food handling and accountability systems are in place including the maintenance of all required records, documentation and installation and operation of Commodity Tracking System (CTS) at the district level.
  • Oversee CTS installation and operationalization at the district level and put in place proper systems and schedules for review of documents and reports with a view to ensure compliance with World Vision and donor standards and guidelines.
  • Ensure beneficiary list tally with all supporting documentation (Waybill, Tracking Inspection Report (TIR), Unloading tally sheet, Distribution Centre Visit Report (DCVR) & Certificate of food receipt and distribution).
  • Organize staff meeting to discuss project implementation as well as challenges and success.
  • Actively participate in monthly management meetings.
  • Actively participate in district coordination meetings with donor and other stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The candidate should preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development.
  • Three to five years post qualification experience, preferably with a busy NGO or UN agency, in food commodities handling tracking and accounting.
  • Prior experience with Commodity Tracking System and or UN World Food Programme (WFP) Compass system is an added advantage.
  • Good working knowledge of WFP regulations pertaining to relief food commodities tracking accounting and reporting.
  • Self starter, who can accomplish the task with minimal or no supervision.
  • He/she should be able to manage a team of staff as well as cooperate with other units.
  • He/she must be keen on details and well organized individual.
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

How to Apply for the job: 

All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

 NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 24th September, 2014.  

Makerere university to host Erinayo Oryema Police Centenary Memorial Lecture

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The Memorial Lecture will be held in honour of Mr. Erinayo Wilson Oryema, Uganda’s first African Inspector General of Police (1964-1971), Minister of Land, Mineral, and Water Resources (1971-1974) and Minister of Land, Housing and Physical Planning (1974-1977).

Theme: “From Colonial Policing to Community Policing; A Century of Challenges, Achievements and Transformation”

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), General Kale Kayihura cordially invites the Makerere Community and the General Public to The Erinayo Oryema Police Centenary Memorial Lecture to be hosted by Makerere University

In February 1977, Oryema, together with Archbishop Janani Luwum and Interior Minister Charles Oboth Ofumbi, were murdered by security forces of the Government of President Idi Amin. Source Wikipedia

The lecture will be held at Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere University.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jude Kagoro – Lecturer, University of Bremen, Germany

Discussant: Andrew Mwenda – CEO, The Indpendent, Uganda.

Moderator: Robert Kabushenga – CEO, Vision Group