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Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Commissioner Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development

About Us:

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries established an Agricultural Investment Unit under the Department of Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development. The major objective of the Unit is to assist in coordinating and promoting agribusiness, with emphasis on value addition and act as an initiative to link and create synergies between MAAIF (Public Policy / Regulation), the Private Sector and Development Partners on issues of promoting agribusiness and value addition.

Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will support the Commissioner Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development and the Principal Accountant-MAAIF in overseeing the unit’s day to day finances.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Maintain the Vote Book through entering requisitions under respective items.
• The incumbent will make a follow up of requisitions for the Agricultural Investment Unit.
• Prepare the payroll for all staff under the Agricultural Investment Unit.
• Follow-up on advances for the Unit and ascertain that they are accounted for.
• Keep regular basic accounting records.
• In charge of the submission of accountability and co-ordination of any public audit exercises.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Accounts Assistant job opportunity should hold a diploma in Accounts or Finance Management.
• Possession of professional accounting qualifications are an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years’ working experience as an Accounts Assistant from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
• Knowledge in financial / accounting procedures of Government of Uganda programmes / projects;
• Computer literacy and be proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Good financial management and budgeting skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good planning skills;
• Team work;
• Proactive with the ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and books of accounts;

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda

NB: Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.

Deadline: 3^rd March 2017

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Job Title:       

Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Commissioner Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development

About Us:

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries established an Agricultural Investment Unit under the Department of Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development. The major objective of the Unit is to assist in coordinating and promoting agribusiness, with emphasis on value addition and act as an initiative to link and create synergies between MAAIF (Public Policy / Regulation), the Private Sector and Development Partners on issues of promoting agribusiness and value addition.

Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will be responsible for formulation and planning matters relating to Finance, Administration and Procurement of the Agricultural Investment Unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Tasked with preparing procurement plans and budgets;
• In charge of initiating procurement requisitions;
• Responsible for security and safe custody of assets and materials in the unit;
• Ensure timely accountability for funds and activities;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Logistics Officer job opportunity should hold an Honors Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or related field from a recognized University/Institution;
• Possession of a Post Graduate Qualification in the above fields is an added advantage;
• At least two years’ experience in logistics and procurement management in Government or a reputable organization
• Good management and leadership skills;
• Demonstrated ability to adequately handle procurement and logistics;
• Good financial management and budgeting skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good planning skills;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Team work;
• Computer/ ICT skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages;
• Proactive with the ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• Computer literacy and be proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Good data collection and analysis skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda

NB: Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.

Deadline: 3^rd March 2017

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Organization: Nile Vocational Institute (NVI)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Director Finance and Administration

About US:

Nile Vocational Institute (NVI) was established by African Evangelistic Enterprise – Uganda in 1988 in partnership with Kindernothilfe, a German childcare organization to offer Vocational skills training to the vulnerable youth in the country. This establishment was as an aftermath of the rising number of orphaned children due to the HIV/Aids scourge, and the civil war that the country had undergone. It was recently accredited by National Council for Higher Education.

Job Summary: The Administrator will plan and implement set objectives for effective and efficient functioning of the HR, Administrative, and Logistical support services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Tasked with human resource development and management
• In charge of logistics/ fleet management
• Ensure policy implementation and adherence
• Organisational information management
• Management of students’ meals

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field
• A minimum of five years of office management and administration experience in a non-profit or tertiary organization
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant laws and policies especially those related to tertiary institutions.
• Patient personality
• Good communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Mature born-again Christians and demonstrate an uncompromised Christian witness and commitment.
• Age: Between 28- 45 years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated resume including full history of salary and three (3) referees and a recommendation letter from your Pastor either via E-mail to: info@nviuganda.org, indicating the position title in the subject line of your e-mail, or hand delivery to:

Director,

NVI Njeru Ltd

Plot 89-101 Buikwe Road.

P.O. Box 1829 Jinja, Uganda,

Deadline: 17^th February, 2017 by 12:00 Noon

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