Administration and Human Resource Officer

IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Posted On: Closing On:	Monday, 23 May 2011 Monday, 06 June 2011
Category:	Management/Advisory
Job Description:	Uganda Capacity Program Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo, P. O Box 71050, Tel: 0414-347 959 or 0312-266 194 Kampala, Uganda.
Preferred Skills:	Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in The Uganda Capacity Program which is implemented by IntraHealth. Applications should either be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than 6th June, 2011. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for. Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Post: Finance Manager The Finance Manager is responsible for all financial functions of the Uganda Capacity Program in compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies. Specifically s/he will: • Ensure accountability for project financial resources • Provide financial guidance and back up support to all teams • Provide technical advice on financial management to the Chief of Party • Prepare and submit accurate financial reports on Capacity Project to Chief of Party and headquarters • Coordinate periodic internal audits and implementation of audit recommendations • Ensure compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies QUALIFICATIONS i) Education • Advanced Degree in accounting, business administration or related discipline ii) Work experience • Minimum of five years of relevant financial management experience • Preferred experience working with USAID-funded projects • Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft office software iii) Competencies • Excellent financial and organizational skills and attention to detail • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent time manager • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and ability to effectively communicate project financial information to a variety of different audiences • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse people, clients and consultants. Post: Administration and Human Resource Officer The Administration and Human Resource Officer will be responsible for efficient management of human resources, project assets, equipment and vehicles including Office logistics and maintenance. She is responsible for ensuring transparency, compliance and accountability at all levels and in all areas of Human Resource, Procurement, Administration and Logistics management Specifically s/he will: • Ensure achievement of administrative tasks to support program activities as outlined in workplans • Ensure high quality performance in administrative operations of the Uganda Capacity Program. • Ensure responsive technical assistance to government and other stakeholders • Lead the efforts in procurement ensuring compliance with IntraHealth procurement policies • Manage the project office assets including equipment and vehicles as well as leases. • Manage hiring of project personnel and periodic performance measurements and goals in compliance with IntraHealth Personnel Policies • Ensure handling of inquiries regarding administration and HR issues • Ensure that vehicles and assets are properly insured • Ensure the maintenance of office, equipments and vehicles • Maintaining organized files and records of technical team activities, both electronic and hard copy QUALIFICATIONS i) Education • University Degree, preferably in Business Administration ii) Work Experience • Two years of office administration, procurement and HR experience desirable iii) Competencies • Ability to maintain a variety of records, such as inventories of supplies and materials; prepares correspondence, forms and reports; • Ability to provide excellent administrative and customer service duties, including telephone coverage, ordering office supplies, maintaining office equipment; • Excellent public relations skills including courteousness, tact and good verbal communications • Proven ability to work independently and self-motivated; also work cooperatively with other office personnel • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to simultaneously support a team of professionals • Computer literacy in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point; Outlook

Business Development Officer (BDO)

Canvassing is completely prohibited and automatically leads to disqualification. Please note that this job is open to ONLY Ugandans.
Posted On: Closing On:	Tuesday, 24 May 2011 Monday, 06 June 2011
Category:	Education, Training, and Library
Duration:
Job Description:	Heifer International (HI) is hosting the Uganda Domestic Biogas Program, a program aimed at improving the livelihood and quality of life of rural household farmers in Uganda through the exploitation of market and non market benefits of domestic biogas such as replacement of unsustainable utilization of wood and charcoal for cooking and lighting; use of the high value organic fertilizer from the bio-slurry; and improvement of health and development conditions for rural households.
Preferred Skills:	The program is supporting farmers to construct 12,000 domestic biogas installations in Uganda along with other programmatic related trainings. HI therefore wish to recruit a professional personnel as per the advert below: Position Title: Business Development Officer (BDO) Duty Station : Kampala The primary role of the BSDO is to provide technical leadership in all development related work of the program. He/ She will work with all staff, partners and other stake holders to advance entrepreneurship discipline among program participants. This will be through facilitation, mentoring, coaching, and training to attain an empowered and entrepreneurial cadre of actors that will drive a sustainable, vibrant and commercially viable biogas sector in Uganda. He / She will work closely with the UDBP Team members to enhance program quality and ensure increased biogas benefits to the clients. He/she will be expected to apply best practices in business advisory, training, monitoring and reporting to keep abreast with the developments in the Biogas sector Job Summary:- Lead the process of developing and implementing the BDS strategy for the program. Undertake continuous situational analysis to update the BDS market assessment to ensure strong grasp of actors in the sector and explore partnerships that can add value to program quality and reach. Advice biogas beneficiaries and biogas based enterprises on the best practices in the renewable energy sector. Support staff and partners to mobilize potential biogas clients to link up with SACCOs and other financial institutions for biogas. Work with interested financial institutions to develop biogas loan products, including marketing of those products among the potential beneficiaries. Collaborate with Management of the Strategic Implementing Partners in implementing formulated business strategies, guiding them in monitoring and evaluating performance and tracking budget utilization. Design and deliver tailored training programs in business management to staff, masons, BCEs, promoters, clients, suppliers and other partners. Network and manage consultative forums and meetings with staff, clients and stakeholders. Develop effective and strong working relationships with business partners and biogas beneficiaries. Prepare various investment reports and updates for sharing with the program and stakeholders in the different regions. Work hand in hand with the Communication and Promotion Officer in developing and distribution of biogas promotional materials and conducting media awareness programs Minimum Professional Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of Bachelor`s degree in Business Administration, commerce, marketing rural development course. A post graduate training in Business Management will be an added advantage. Must have at least 3 years` experience in BDS related work or service, Commodity marketing, promotion of energy development enterprises. Private sector experience especially in marketing, financial solutions will be an added advantage. The candidate should be mature, independent minded, with high self drive and results oriented. Essential Skills Desired: Must be a person of high integrity, show initiative and be ready to work with minimum supervision. Should possess excellent writing skills. Must be excellent in MS office. Excel and other computer applications. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Persons who meet the specific job requirements above should send a capability statement, copies of certificates, cover letter with a C.V indicating current salary, indicate place of job posting and two professional referees to: The Country Director on P.O. Box 28491 Kampala or hand delivered application to Plot 1 Yusuf Lule Road, Nakasero not later than Application Deadline: June 6th, 2011 on the address above. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Canvassing is completely prohibited and automatically leads to disqualification. Please note that this job is open to ONLY Ugandans.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) JOBS

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda require writer and publications designer.
Posted On: Closing On:	Tuesday, 24 May 2011 Saturday, 11 June 2011
Category:	Employment Placement Agencies
Duration:
Description:
Preferred Skills:	Vacancy Announcement: For Communications and Media Consultant at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda Are you a skilled writer, a creative publications designer and successful in marketing and positioning social development issues through a variety of media? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is looking for a communications and media consultant for at least 3 months. This person should be a professional who is passionate about advancing Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender Equality, and Population & Development in Uganda. You must be a person with proven management and substantive experience in corporate and development communications in the areas of Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender and Population. You will be part of a dynamic team in assisting UNFPA in leading on advice and managing corporate and development communication for UNFPA Uganda Country Offi ce in liaison with its partners. For this consultancy post, you will need 5 – 7 years of proven experience in corporate and development communication, including advertising and marketing of organizations and programmes. You will also require substantial experience in networking with media houses, events management and advocacy related work. Subscribing to the values of the United Nations is essential and knowledge about how the United Nations works will be an advantage. Readiness to travel to UNFPA field locations and other supported programmes will be necessary. You will be someone who is a self-starter, able to see through initiatives and bring energy, drive, ideas and innovations to the work of UNFPA in Uganda. You will be a person who works well in a multi-disciplinary setting, across different sectors and management levels and able to work competently in a variety of media. You should have a track record of achieving results, a believer in teamwork and a strong communicator. You will be skilled in partnership and networking, including with the media. Full Terms of Reference for the Communications and Media Consultant can be accessed on the website at: http://uganda .unfpa.org Email applications: 1. Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org 2. Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form). 3. The subject of the email should clearly refl ect the position you are applying for and include your full names. i.e. REF: Vacancy Name (Applicant’s Name) Deadline for applications:June 10th, 2011 UNFPA provides a work environment that refl ects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance. NOTE: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Kenya Airports Authority –HR MANAGER

Kenya Airports Authority is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Airports Authority Act (Cap 395), whose mandate is to construct, operate and maintain aerodromes, as well as provide such other amenities and facilities for passengers and other persons making use of the services or other facilities so provided within Kenya.

Position

KAA is looking to recruit a HR Services Manager with exceptional Human Resources Generalist knowledge and has broadly been exposed at a senior management level.

The Job holder will report to the General Manager, Human Resources and Development.

The HR Services Manager will drive the implementation of Human Resources policies and processes so as to create an enabling environment for sound Human Resources practices by line managers and staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Provides support to line managers and staff on understanding and application of the Human Resources Policies and Processes
• Implements Human Resources Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with the HR Strategy.
• Designs, implements and maintains employee database within the HR Information system to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of HR decisions and service delivery.
• Ensures accurate implementation of the staff benefit schemes
• Supports line managers in Manpower Planning to meet their human resources requirements and ensures headcount compliance.
• Co-ordinates the recruitment, selection and placement of staff as per the approved Organization Structure.
• Co-ordinates employee climate surveys and monitors implementation of the action plans to enhance employees’ motivation.
• Supports line managers in the development and review of Job Descriptions to create clarity for efficient and effective job performance and improvements.
• Acts as the custodian of Job Evaluation data and employee records in line with approved structures.
• Generates HR corporate reports and co-ordinates regular production of employee reports by line managers for decision making.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree from a recognized university
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Human Resources Management at a senior level in a large organization
• High level of Computer Literacy and an excellent hands-on experience with an automated HR Information System
• Knowledge of a Quality Management System(ISO) is desirable

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before June 8, 2011 to the address below quoting reference on the envelope- HR-KAA / 2011.Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P.O. Box 19001 -00501
Nairobi