Job Title: Internal Auditor

The Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) is a public agency set up by an Act of Parliament: The Uganda Export Promotion Board Act. The Board, supervised by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, was set up with the main objective of facilitating the development, promotion and coordination of all export-related activities that lead to export growth on a sustainable basis.

Job Summary: The Internal Auditor is responsible for the management of the Internal Audit function in the Board.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and reporting on the system for generating financial information and data, on the reliability and integrity of financial statements and other related accounting and financial information
• Conducting systems audit to ascertain whether or not internal controls are appropriate to the Board and whether they are operating efficiently and effectively
• Performing periodic reviews to confirm whether or not Government policies and specific applicable instructions are followed; and confirm whether or not management is complying with applicable legislations and regulations
• Carrying out reviews on various projects implemented by the Board and report on project management, implementation, and post implementation reviews
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director or the Board of Directors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants must possess an honors degree from a recognized University; and must possess professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA).
• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in a reputable institution.
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• High degree of personal integrity
• Familiarity with the operations of public sector Agencies and the procedures and practices related thereto
• Must be keen on detail

How to Apply for the job:

All candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV – must have a day time telephone contact and three referees – and copies of academic documents, should be addressed to The Chairperson, UEPB Board of Directors, P.O Box 5045 Kampala and submitted to Office of the Executive Director, Floor 5, Conrad Plaza, Plot 22 Entebbe Road (either by registered mail or hand delivered).

Electronic applications should be sent to emutahunga@mtic.go.ug.

Please indicate on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: An attractive remuneration package will be paid to successful applicants.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 3rd October 2014 by 5:00 PM

Job Title: Operations Officer – Infrastructure Economist

The European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political partnership between 28 European countries that together cover much of the continent. The EU was created in the aftermath of the Second World War. The first steps were to foster economic cooperation: the idea being that countries who trade with one another become economically interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict. The result was the European Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958, and initially increasing economic cooperation between six countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Since then, a huge single market has been created and continues to develop towards its full potential.

Job Summary: The Operations Officer – Infrastructure Economist will be responsible, under the overall guidance of the Head of Section and in close collaboration with other members of the section, to facilitate the preparation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure of EC supported projects and programmes. The projects and programmes of responsibility of the Operations Officer will be related to the infrastructure (transport, energy, water and sanitation, telecommunications) and regional portfolio of the Delegation, with particular attention to the economic impact assessment of public investments in infrastructure, cost-benefit analyses for financing proposals, and risk analysis for grant financing by the EU in grant/loan blending operations. Part of the portfolio may be the rural infrastructure component in a multi-sectoral EU support programme for Northern Uganda. Where applicable, the Officer will also be expected to participate and contribute to the policy dialogue between the Government of Uganda and the European Commission on regional integration related issues and to  insure a better visibility of the EU action in the sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

1. General Program Management – Management and monitoring of assigned programmes and projects in the Infrastructures sector:
2. Procurement & Contract Management: Preparation and management of calls for tender
3. Quality Management and Evaluation – Evaluation of the implementation of programmes
4. Procurement and Contract Management – Financial management of programmes
5. Policy Development – Policy development in the area of Infrastructures in Uganda

• Analyse and instruct proposals for assigned programmes/projects submitted by the Government of Uganda. Prepare the decision of the Commission approving the proposal submitted.
• Oversee, monitor and/or evaluate the implementation of assigned programmes/projects in Uganda in line with the conditions of the Financing Agreements and the objectives of the respective programmes and projects. Analyse annual and final implementation reports.
• Offer technical guidance and assistance to national, regional or local authorities in implementing the assigned programmes and projects.
• Prepare relevant updates/amendments of assigned programmes and projects during the implementing period.
• Prepare contributions to section’s planning and reporting requirements (JAR, EAMR, AMP).
• Ensure that CRIS is updated on a regular basis and all necessary documents are attached.

• Launch, manage and monitor calls for proposals/tenders, evaluation and selection of projects, in coordination with the Finance & Contract Section.
• Make sure that the follow-up of the implementation of the projects and the performance of project managers and partners, monitor contractual obligations (via periodic reviews, audits, reporting and assistance, etc.) and gather and handle external expertise.
• Deal with horizontal activities, coordination and networking aspects of programmes and projects in the Section.

• Organise and lead evaluations as foreseen in the Regulations (ex-ante, mid-term, ex-post).
• Assess the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the approved programmes/projects and the Commission strategy.
• Intuitively analyse and follow up the results and recommendations of evaluation reports and audits.
• Ensure the “retro-feeding” of experiences.

• Supervise, co-ordinate and/or act as operational initiator of contracts
• Monitor the financial expenditure as reported in cost statements and provide reasonable assurance that claimed costs correspond to the work accomplished.
• Provide the available information for audit and control by Commission services or the European Court of Auditors.

• Follow up policy developments particularly in the transport sector, at national and regional level. To act as focal point also for issues regarding Energy, Urban development, Telecom and Water and Sanitation
• Significantly contribute to macro-economic assessment of sector policies, financing models, and questions of debt sustainability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the European Union job opportunity must be a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Economics or Engineering, possibly with an academic training focusing on project financing and/or regional development.
• Possession of a post-graduate degree (Master of Science or equivalent, PhD) in Economy or Engineering or relevant post graduate courses will be an advantage.
• A minimum of five or more years of post- academic work experience in development cooperation, preferably related to economic development and/or the infrastructure sector.
• Past exposure and experience with impact assessment will be highly desirable.
• Prior experience with project management along the complete project cycle is highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Government practices and development partners organization and in particular EDF procedures will also be an advantage.
• Broad experience of private and public sectors and good knowledge of the main actors of the Ugandan/EAC infrastructure sector would be a further asset.

Languages: Fluency in English. Knowledge of additional EU Working languages or African local languages will be an advantage.

How to Apply for the job:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates seeking to join the European Union Delegation in Uganda should send an application letter, a completed EU Standard Curriculum Vitae, download here,  that must include three relevant referees, reference letter(s) of previous employment(s)and  copies of education and training certificates addressed to:

Head of Delegation

European Union

Delegation to the Republic of Uganda

Crested Towers, 15th floor

Plot 17-23 Hannington Road

Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: DELEGATION-UGANDA@eeas.europa.eu

NB: Please clearly indicate: Application – Operations Officer; Infrastructure – Economist in the subject of the E-mail.

Deadline:  26^th September, 2014 by 13:30 hours. 

Job Title:  Relationship Officers/Loan Officers (20 Job Careers)

Frank Management Consult Ltd wishes to recruit for its client, the fastest growing international micro-finance with its head office in Kampala Uganda.

Job Summary: The Relationship Officers will be responsible for:

• Actively contribute to the profitability of the branch by effectively achieving set sales targets through actively and proactively identifying sales opportunities;
• To keep the portfolio at risk at the acceptable minimum through actively following up on all clients for timely repayments;
• Proactively and continuously deliver service excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Production / Sales:

• Oversee own sales production performance and implementing corrective actions to achieve target objectives;
• Proactively driving sales through a combination of advertising, customer referrals and viral marketing (word of mouth).
• Ensure that you contribute to the profitability of the branch by meeting individual sales targets set by management;
• Effectively achieving set sales targets by actively and proactively identifying of opportunities;
• Attend the daily planning and review meetings.
• Responsible for marketing of loans
• Conduct loan appraisals
• In charge of Collections
• Responsible for Portfolio management
• Administration of loans
• In charge of building and managing Customer relationships
• Maintaining an excellent corporate image

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field a must
• Computer Literacy skills a requirement
• At least two years’ sales experience in a micro-finance/ bank /insurance a must

How to Apply:

If you meet the above minimum requirements, urgently email your updated CV / resume to

Recruiting Manager,

Frank Management Consult Limited

Nyaku House, 1st Floor.

Email to: robinson@frank-mgt.com and cc to frankmconsult@yahoo.com

Job Title:  Finance and Operations Director

WEI/Bantwana Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organization that helps families and children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS to access the comprehensive support and care they need to grow into healthy adults.

About USAID Project:

The Bantwana Initiative of World Education seeks a candidate for this position subject to award of USAID’s Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda program—a $24.5 million program with a large sub grant component.

Job Summary: The Finance and Operations Director manages the program finances and other operations and administrative duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation of finance and administration policies and procedures of the program.
• Support and supervise staff to carry out day-to-day finance and administration functions.
• Ensure the complete documentation, stewardship and accountability of financial transactions and reporting.
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• Create and manage a robust budgeting and financial management and tracking system.
• Manage the granting process including the sub grant management and monitoring mechanism.
• Implement human resource policies and procedures for WEI financial management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business management, or a related field is required.
• At least three years’ experience in the management of programs of the same complexity and size.
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• A minimum of two or more years’ experience administering sub grants comparable to those under this award.
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• Demonstrated leadership skills in a senior financial management position, preferably with an International NGO.
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• Comprehensive knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations and reporting requirements.

How to Apply for the job:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their application letters with detailed CV indicating three professional references should be submitted to the Human Resource at bantwana@worldeduganda.org or hand deliver to the WEI/Bantwana Country Office at Rot 30, Nizam Road, Nile Garden, Jinja. Uganda

Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014 before 05:00pm.

Job Title: Security Assistants (2 Career Opportunities)

The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.

The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSCE will be achieved through the redeployment of resources from the regional missions it serves.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the OIC Security Operations & Guard Force Management, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

• Providing protection to all ESB properties / arrangement and all perimeter security.
• Responsible for access control points of all ESB installations; monitoring the movement of all UN and other property and goods which are brought to and from the ESB.
• Preventing all unauthorized persons from entering the premises and offices, enforcing and implementing the security rules and regulations.
• Offering physical security for all entry and exit points to ESB installations and buildings within the AORrds.
• Supervising / monitoring the contracted private security company guards assigned at designated posts at the compound of their performances and behavior with UN staff.
• Carrying out preliminary and comprehensive investigations into the incidents and accidents concerning UN personnel and equipment’s protecting the incident/accident scene inside / outside of the premises with special emphasis for further investigation.
• Performing foot and mobile patrol inside the ESB and installations as well as the outside perimeter.
• Providing guard duties, patrols, escorts duties when necessary.
• Working in liaison with local authorities in order to provide adequate physical security measures at UN facilities.
• Gathering comprehensive information’s about the event or actions that may affect the safety Security of the UN staff and assets of the mission.
• Conducting the residential security surveys of staff members as per the MORSS gaudiness and regulations.
• Offer a 24 hour communication link between the various entities, regional offices, UN agencies and others as required.
• Quickly respond to all incidents/ accidents involving a UN staff member occurs, fill all details in the Observation Book and immediately pass on the info to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
• Perform other duties assigned by Officer in-charge of SOC / GFM or head of Security Section.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidates for United Nations Job opportunities must have completed secondary school level or hold diplomas in Military or Police service.
• Past exposure and experience in security with private sector and management or related area is desirable.
• A minimum of four or more years’ experience in Field of Security and Safety is required
• Possession of a valid driving permit is a MUST requirement.

Personal Competencies:

Professionalism – Demonstrated professional competence and mastery of Security matters; motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems/challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Client Orientation – Treats all with respect, polite and firm strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement.

Communication – Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed..

Planning and organization: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Technological Awareness – Excellent computer skills, including ability to operate database software, spreadsheets and other relevant IT tools. Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new skills.

Teamwork – Proven interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships within and outside the security team.

How to Apply for the job:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should submit their applications which should include the following documents:

• Cover Letter (letter of motivation or application letter);
• The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), download here
• Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diploma;
• Copy of birth certificate; or copy of National ID; or copy of Passport.
• Internal candidates must submit the two (2) most recent performance evaluations (e-pas)

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement

Number and the Job Title: rsce-hrs-recruitmentservices@un.org

Or send to: RSCE, Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road, P.O Box 710. Entebbe

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number and the Job Title.

Application received after the established deadline will not be considered.

Deadline: 29^th September, 2014

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Health Centers as a Sustainable Safe Water Source is a three-year initiative to equip 8 health centers in Uganda with large volume water purification systems to supply the health centers with improved water. The initiative is sponsored by the General Electric Foundation and the Uganda Ministry of Health in coordination with GE Company Power & Water, the Center for Global Safe Water at Emory University, and Assist International.

Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will use a specialized knowledge of project management and experience with public health principles to: develop training programs and implement; manage personnel; coordinate and supervise field data collection and data entry; prepare protocols and reports; assist in design and development of targeted training initiatives; coordinate and conduct trainings; collaborate with partner organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve specific objectives; assist in preparation of analytical datasets and analysis of data; and assist in preparation of manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should possess a good bachelor’s degree in public health or environmental science, or a bachelor’s degree in another field with commensurate experience in environmental – health and experience in water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector is strongly preferred;
• At least four years’ experience working in health sector in Uganda, preferably in environmental health or epidemiology – WASH sector preferred with at least 2 years project management experience preferred,
• Past experience in managing field data collection
• Prior experience in managing and analyzing data using SAS,SPSS or Excel;
• Past exposure and experience managing and collecting data using mobile phone applications
• Significant experience in preparing reports and presentations in English using Word and PowerPoint,
• Fluency in English , Luganda and Runyakitara.

How to Apply for the job :

All candidates should send a cover letter and updated CV to Habib Yakubu, Senior Public Health Program Associate, hyakubu@emory.edu.

Deadline: 17th October, 2014