Organisation: Tugende

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: I.T Technical Coordinator

About US:

Tugende is a for-profit social enterprise based in Uganda. Our mission is providing finance and support to help the self-employed own income generating assets. Our core product is a lease to own model for motorcycle taxi drivers (boda bodas) who own their own motorcycles in 19 months or less with weekly payments similar to what they otherwise pay to rent indefinitely from informal landlords. Ownership significantly increases income, job security and road safety. Tugende currently serves over 6,000 active customers in Uganda through 150+ employees across 7 branches, and 4,500 additional leases have already been fully repaid. With a market for motorcycle taxis of over 800,000 drivers in East Africa alone, Tugende is expanding rapidly in our core product. We are also building a platform with our staff, branches, data, systems, and deep knowledge of earners in the informal sector, which will easily enable us to expand into other asset finance and value added services offerings in the near future.

Job Summary:  The principal function of the Deputy I.T Technical Coordinator is to provide additional technical capabilities to our existing IT Team through direct work and will also be a key link between the Coordinator and the system developers working on our existing and future systems. Other key main duties will include;

• Management of both existing systems development and project upgrade through all the phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. This will involve but not limited to Requirements collection and elicitation, resource allocations, quality assurance, roll out strategies, and documentation.
• General administration of existing technology infrastructure and supervision of direct reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Tugende Assistant Technical Coordinator will be required to perform the following tasks:

Innovation

Concept Development

• Identify and highlight potential areas of improvement through technology in the company
• Guide brainstorming sessions with other stakeholders/departments to identify ways Technology can improve business at Tugende.
• Document outstanding concepts and advise management on implementation and business impact

Technology Reviews

• Conduct periodic technology reviews of systems used at Tugende and benchmark on current trends.
• Actively participation in strategic planning for technology roadmaps.

System Maintenance

Manage Escalations of Help Desk Tickets

• Manage escalations made by direct reports forwarding help desk tickets for attention.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders involved in a specific issue to ensure they are aligned until the issue is concluded

Hardware Maintenance

• Maintain an up to date inventory of all computer hardware in Tugende including but not limited to Printers, Laptops, Routers, Projectors etc.
• Supervise the third party hardware maintenance providers (if any).

Systems Administration

• Oversight of systems administration in the company. This may include assigning of permissions to specific users/groups, prevention of malicious actions, detection when they occur, recovery after they have occurred etc.
• Advise management on ways of improving systems administration in the company

Project Execution

Software Development Life Cycle

• Project manage assigned in-house projects using Industry Project management principles.
• Ensure that each project executed meets the requirements set forth and is delivered in time using the right resources like the budget, human resource etc.
• Evaluate risks in all assigned projects at all stages and timely escalate when need arises.
• Assist and support the programming skills to help the team in cases when need arises e.g. debugging, designing algorithms, writing pseudo code and building components in projects
• Manage relationship between Tugende and External consultants
• Ability to take on different roles on different projects i.e. an example of this is doing quality assurance on one project and designing requirements on another
• Ensure high standard of system documentation and implementing bug fixing procedures with reference to best practices

Supervision of direct reports

Task allocation and scheduling

• Break down projects into clear tasks given to the direct reports
• Quality assurance of the deliverables from Direct reports
• Share Constructive Feedback with direct reports to ensure growth
• Coordinate with the I.T Technical Coordinator on status of the tasks pipeline and seek help for issues identified in the process

Health and Safety

Compliance to HSSE policy

• Ensures all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to including but not limited to; office safety (proper office arrangement of files and equipment) among others.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Tugende Deputy IT Technical Coordinator job placement should preferably hold a University Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, obtained from a recognized university. We are willing to consider top performers without a university degree if they can show exceptional professional experience.
• Five years of work experience, including 2 years leading teams on projects, with good track record in delivering IT solutions from a reputable organisation.
• Knowledge of Salesforce is an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of development frameworks in python (e.g. Django, Flask, Pandas, Twisted, Numpy/Pandas, iPython, Matplotlib).
• Familiarity with web stack and underlying protocols and languages (TCP, UDP, HTTP, XML, JSON )
• Database Management skills (Postgres, MqSQL etc)
• Understanding of general coding concepts e.g. object oriented development, model view controller, rest API, Object Relational Mappers.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning and deployment tools (such as Git, Bit bucket, Mercurial SVN or Ansible)
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Basic understanding of project management and project management tools.
• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Knowledge of the Agile Approach to Solutions development
• Knowledge of Human Centered Design.
• Knowledge of development frameworks and their purpose
• Should not be afraid of leading from the front or getting their “hands dirty”. This specifically refers to help out when direct reports are stuck or overwhelmed. In general, a broader skill set within the required range is preferable to a deep specialisation.
• Ability to research and continuously discover, evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Mentoring and training direct reports to help with ICT support across offices
• Manage the development of new features and make modifications to existing software using Apex, the AJAX Toolkit and Visualforce.
• Ability to learn new business concepts and new technologies in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate high standard of people management skills and interpersonal skills to work in teams.
• Soft skills that align with Tugende core values

The preferred candidate must be willing and ready to embrace our shared values at Tugende as a whole:

• We operate with empathy and understanding for everyone (Including; Coach and cheerleader, Dignity, Highly approachable, and Exceptional customer experience; prioritize the customer’s experience)
• We are solutions-oriented (Including; Courage, Being proactive, Operational excellence, and Follow-through and ownership)
• We are always growing (Including; Learning, Innovating and striving to improve, Meritocracy; provides opportunity based on merit)
• We have integrity in all decisions (Including; Fair / honest, Good judgment, Critical thinking)
• We work as a team (Including; being Humble, Dependable and Supportive)

Key Competencies:

• Professionalism: Maintains professionalism when corresponding and negotiating with partners/suppliers. In addition being Empathetic and personable when dealing with applicants and borrowers.
• Positive Attitude: main a mindset of “getting things done” and finding satisfaction in developing sustainable long-term solutions at all times.
• Flexible and resilient: Willingness to travel, flexible in schedule and work hours, seek direct feedback and see every challenge as opportunity to grow.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

Click Here

Deadline: 11th November 2018

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Job Title:       

Organisation: Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Accountant

About US:

Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) is a voluntary membership organization established and fully owned by the Employers. It was founded in 1958 as the representative body of all Employers in Uganda. It was registered as an Association in 1960 under the Trustee Incorporation Act. It’s a voice of all Employers on Social and Economic issues. It is an organization that advocates for Employers’ rights.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The Accounts Assistant will be preparing invoices to different customers
• Preparing requisitions, vouchers and cheques as assigned
• In charge of filling all payment vouchers and other source documents in proper order
• Receiving, keeping, issuing, controlling of and posting approved petty paid cash
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly reports
• Following up on accountabilities for funds paid out.
• Assisting on debt collection and picking of cheques
• Ensuring that proper authorization of transactions is done
• Assist in the preparation of reconciliations/ financial reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Diploma in Accounting, or Commerce or Finance, or Business Administration
• Completed at least 1 level of CPA or ACCA
• A minimum of two years of direct and professional experience in a busy Finance function.
• Strong Knowledge of Quick Books or Tally
• Skills and experience in managing Project Accounting
• Computer literacy skills

NB: This is a re-advertisement so those who applied earlier are encouraged to re-forward their applications to the same E-mail address.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit an applicationletter and an up to date CV ONLY that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position, current and expected salary and contacts of three professional referees by Email to: applications@fuemployers.org addressing them to The Human Resource Specialist, Federation of Uganda Employers, Plot 1207, Kiwanga Road, Namanve P.O. Box 3820, Kampala. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 22nd February, 2017 by 5:00 pm

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Job Title:      

Organisation: Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Director

About US:

Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) is a voluntary membership organization established and fully owned by the Employers. It was founded in 1958 as the representative body of all Employers in Uganda. It was registered as an Association in 1960 under the Trustee Incorporation Act. It’s a voice of all Employers on Social and Economic issues. It is an organization that advocates for Employers’ rights.

Job Summary: The Marketing Manager will work closely with (other department heads), providing marketing services for all FUE services, and head the department in ensuring it works efficiently and effectively by providing real time Marketing solutions to all FUE Services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Increase membership and 99% retention of already existing members annually.
• Develop and communicate strategies to establish partnerships and business relationships to market FUE services.
• Plan Marketing and Branding objectives.
• Visiting regions around the country, to market FUE services, and capacity building for Regional Coordinators.
• Carry out and review market analysis to determine customer needs, pricing and trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development Services, Finance, Policy and Research and Legal departments in the development and implementation of strategies, plans and business models.
• Design and implement business solutions, marketing and Branding objectives.
• Estimate demands for proposed projects based on market research and customer trends.
• Support management in dealing with negotiations, bids, contract development acquisitions and budgeting
• Analyze the financial impact of services to new and existing customers.
• Developing and supporting marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Follow market activity to anticipate new trends and capture business opportunities.
• Prepares Weekly and Monthly Reports for the Management.
• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organizations;
• Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the printand electronic media press – local, regional, national and specialist publications.
• Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;
• Maintaining and updating customer and member databases;
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions to showcase FUE services;
• Sourcing and securing sponsorships;
• Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;
• Supporting, Monitoring, and Training Marketing Officers and Regional Coordinators in attaining set
• The Marketing Manager will be tasked with planning, developing and implementing effective marketing communication campaigns for conferences and exhibitions.
• Understanding the service and customer profile and write thorough specs for each conference/exhibition
• In charge of monitoring ongoing campaign spend against the budget, keeping accurate records and highlighting where variances occur.
• Undertaking detailed ongoing analysis of marketing campaigns to ensure targets are met
• Understanding of customer and Market segmentation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a university degree preferably in Marketing
• A CIM qualification would be an added advantage
• At least three years of professional experience in Marketing of Services.
• Strong project management/organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent inter-personal and team building skills
• Honesty and Integrity
• Results-oriented.
• Computer literacy skills and familiarity with MS Office programs.
• High level of creativity

NB: This is a re-advertisement so those who applied earlier are encouraged to re-forward their applications to the same E-mail address.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit an applicationletter and an up to date CV ONLY that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position, current and expected salary and contacts of three professional referees by Email to: applications@fuemployers.org addressing them to The Human Resource Specialist, Federation of Uganda Employers, Plot 1207, Kiwanga Road, Namanve P.O. Box 3820, Kampala. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 22nd February, 2017 by 5:00 pm

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Job Title:     

Organisation: Healthy Entrepreneurs (HE)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Healthy Entrepreneurs (HE) is a social business based in The Netherlands, with activities in the Great Lake Area of Sub Saharan Africa and in the DRC, Uganda Tanzania and Ghana. HE is specialised in the implementation of distribution models of reliable products and information that enhance health and the quality of life for people in low and middle-income countries. HE aims to contribute to solve social issues by developing and implementing sound commercial business models. HE is at the start of the implementation phase of its franchise operations in Uganda. To do so, it needs external expertise to prepare and implement a wide range of developing, managerial and administrative activities and tasks. This implementation process needs to be aligned with the partners of HE and the local stakeholders, national guidelines, and local requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Company set-up and development

• Being part of and creating a social starting enterprise;
• Need to be willing and built on a close, collaborative working relationship with the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, Finance Manager and Country Manager;
• Setting the prerequisites to ensure implementation of the full HE social franchise;
• Ensuring the implementation of the HE franchise model following directives of HE HQ;

Capacity and Relationship building and market development:

• Set-up and maintain external relations and partnerships, with the aim to make implementation and potential growth of the network of entrepreneurs possible;
• Organizing and chairing meetings and training with (aspirant) entrepreneurs, (local) government and (inter-)national partners;
• Set-up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of franchise model;
• Ensure that the objective of at least 900 micro entrepreneurs operating in Uganda is reached;
• Build and maintain positive business relationships with the entrepreneurs in relation to training and monthly follow up;

Planning and Reporting:

• Identifying directions, objectives and the means to set up analysis and evaluation of various components of the market, supported by HQ;
• Keep track and control all daily activities following the technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrixes.
• Review operational performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements, and generate improvement plans for the entrepreneur to increase their outcomes;
• Coordinating and controlling with the team, activities and implementation needed to make sure that the operations of HE are implemented;
• Writing monthly reports on the progress of field’s activities and making appropriate recommendations;
• Design and write SOPs, Work Packages and field reports;

HR and Financial Management:

• Support the development of training materials and technical manuals;
• Provide assistance and support to the capacity building team;
• Manage and register cash flow in relation to operations and capacity building under supervision of the Country Manager and Coordinator;
• Manage and keep all office expenses in the ERP. Keep a transparent way of administration, that is constant up to date. Until the scale forces to hire a financial officer.
• Management and deployment of management tools that are used by Healthy Entrepreneurs

Other:

• Participate and report in operational meetings on international level with other HE staff member from multiple countries.
• Conduct ad hoc activities that are related to the implementation when needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Operations Manager must hold a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or social sciences or extensive experience in the field in a similar position (min 3 years);
• Very good English language skills, ability to communicate in one or more local languages a plus;
• Excellent report writing skills and able to analyse and report market data;
• Extensive experience with different methodologies of capacity building and human resource management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands;
• Have team spirit; able to work with a wide range of people at different levels
• Have the ability to communicate in a constructive and honest matter;
• Be precise;
• Be available, honest, serious, and enjoys the confidence of others;
• Must demonstrate considerable autonomy;
• Highly flexible and adaptable;
• Must be creative and cunning;
• Must be an experienced manager;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and evening or weekend shifts, when needed.
• Must be able to identify knowledge and skills gaps and give guidance towards the team according to need.

NB: The job is a consultancy position for the first period of the contract, after the consultancy period the contract will – depending on the performance – to a fixed contract.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send an application, updated CV and short motivation letter to timo@healthyentrepreneurs.nl and / or marieke@healthyentrepreneurs.nl

Deadline: 20^th February 2017

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Job Title: 

Organization: Water For People

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Director

About Us:

Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in the developing countries. Water for People seeks to see communities break free from the cycle of poverty and spend time growing, learning, and thriving, instead of walking for water and fighting off illness.

Job Summary: The Finance Manager will oversee the finances of the Uganda Country Programme. S/he will demonstrate understanding of organizational mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and strategic goals as well as trust and teamwork in all aspects of Water For People business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Maintain the accounting system of Water for People Uganda consistent with financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures
• Maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for users such as Headquarters, funding partners, and the Regional office in accordance with accounting principles and in the case of funding partners in accordance with contract agreements with funders
• Facilitate efficient communication and process navigation between the Uganda CP, Regional office and Headquarters
• Prepare and submit as per policy monthly financial results and manage the cash flow including preparation of cash flow forecasts and wire transfer requests in accordance with policy
• Implement the financial procedures manual and ensure compliance to accounting policies and procedures by all staff
• Prepare monthly payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including filing of annual returns, submission of PAYE, NSSF and benefits remittances and other relevant taxes on time
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual external audit, internal audits and donor specific audits and liaise with the Regional finance Manager, Headquarters and the external auditors as necessary
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans
• Prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Country Director, Program Manager and Regional Finance Manager
• Support the Country Director and Programme Manager with the preparation of budgets for funding applications
• Update and maintain financial records for each project including in-country funded projects in a manner that facilitates monthly management reports
• Regularly monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized
• Effectively handle banking relationships, including negotiation of exchange rates
• Maintain and oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries and petty cash
• Manage the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Assist the partners of Water for people -Uganda as needed
• Mentor and supervise Accounts assistant and ensure she effectively carries out her duties

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance/Accounting
• Be a fully Certified/Chartered Accountant with ACCA /CPA
• At least three to five years’ experience in a Managerial role in Accounting or Finance departments.
• At least three years of non-profit accounting/finance experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, preferably NetSuite
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Previous experience in complex multi-currency transactions a plus.
• Able to meet tight deadlines; must be able to work overtime periodically
• excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated team leadership skills
• High level of attention to detail, self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Knowledge of companies Act, Income tax act and labor laws of Uganda
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs for Accounting and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Personal Competencies:

• Transparency: ensure honesty in own behavior and the behavior of others that is consistent with the values of the organization.
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Trust: Build trust in the teams you work with, trust coworkers to be authentic in their work and dealings
• Problem solving: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools-and techniques.
• Collaboration: Be consistently accountable to co-workers .
• Learning and teaching: Seek to continually learn from others, and pass on the baton by teaching others to enhance their effectiveness

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send their detailed CVs and certified academic certificates plus three (3) referees and their contacts. Applications must be addressed to:

The Country Director,

Water for People Uganda

P.O. Box 1420, Kampala Uganda

E-mail to: Esther Carolyn Nassuuna, enassuuna@waterforpeople.org

Deadline: 22^nd February 2017 by 5:00PM

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Job Title:    

Organisation: Carlcare Service Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:

Carlcare Service Limited was established in Hong Kong in 2009 with an aim to provide professional service support to mobile phones and other electronic consumer products, and over the years has become a leading service brand for consumer electronics in South East Asia, Middle East and Africa. Currently, Carlcare is providing full service support for TECNO and Itel, two worldwide famous mobile phone brands.

Job Summary: The Sales Representative will provide sales support to Carlcare’s Itel and Techno brands.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The incumbent will sell and promote the company’s products to potential and existing clients.
• Seek leads and develop clientele through networking so as to find new and potential customers.
• Contact potential clients and making presentations to prospective clients.
• Follow-up on quotations to close business and obtain feedback from clients.
• Forward customer queries and complaints to the Company and ensure the same are addressed.
• The jobholder will identify customer needs and present them to the Company.
• Conduct market intelligence to determine competitor position in the market.
• Maintain a record of all business acquired and prospective clients

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicants for the Sales Representative jobs should preferably hold Bachelor’s Degrees in any business- related course
• A minimum of three years’ experience in Sales & marketing department of an IT/ Telecom company
• Customer service orientation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet set goals and targets.
• Good computer skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should deliver their applicationsincluding an updated CV, cover letter, and copies of academic qualifications to the address below:

Carlcare Service Limited,

Prism Building (Next to E-Tower), Kampala Road

6th Floor, Plot 71/73, Kampala

Or: send an email to hr.ug@transsion.com (please clearly indicate job applied for in subject of Email)

Deadline: 3rd March 2017 by 5:00 PM

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Job Title:   

Organization: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services.

Job Summary: The Treasury Officer will be responsible for all matters pertaining to liquidity ensuring that at all times there are enough funds to run the institution and advising on alternative sources of funds available.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

Liquidity Management:

• In charge of monitoring regulatory reserve requirements, both internal and BOU limits daily ensuring that we do not fall below the required standards
• Liquidity gap analysis – Maturity reports, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly cash flow projections- Monitoring liquid assets and liabilities – Maturity profiles of time deposits, borrowings and investments.
• Funding gap analysis and advising management on the cash needs
• Supporting the operations officers in branch liquidity management and timely issue of buffer cheques
• Monitoring floats for Money transfer services and making appropriate & timely money movements
• Monitoring, recording and reconciling Head office receipts through the bank – EFTs, RTGs and money transfers.
• Maintaining a constant dialogue with relationship managers of banks and lenders. Maintain a positive and mutually beneficial relationship

Funding – borrowings needs:

• Monitoring related risk limits e.g. Debt/Equity
• Evaluation of UGAFODE’s funding requirements  (operational plan & business plan)
• Writing funding proposals and provision of data
• Computation & Posting of monthly Financing costs – interest and amortised
• Maintaining schedules of balances in required formats.
• Collecting, processing, analyzing and appraising of all financial and related information to meet
• Monitoring loan covenants and ensuring the institution is complying

Grant Management:

• Monitoring of all grants balances both operational and capital grants,
• Preparing grants accountability schedules, recognition of all grant incomes.

Cash Centre management

• Management of cash operations of the cash center
• Replenishment, banking, request of cash from city branches ensuring that all central branches are liquid
• Ensuring compliance with minimum and maximum reserve limits are adhered to

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the UGAFODE Treasury Officer job placementshould hold a Bachelor’s University degree in a business-related course.
• Bias in Accounting will be added advantage
• A minimum of two to three years’ experience in banking operations, with exposure to Finance matters
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Maturity, honesty, integrity and a strong sense of ethics
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Flexible team player
• Patience and understanding
• Highly persuasive, persistent and firm
• Age: 23 – 28 years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applicationswhich should include a cover letter and an up-to-date detailed CV. Your applications should include names of three professional referees and a day-time telephone contact. Send them to:

Head of Human Resources,

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI),

Silva Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,

P.O. Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please indicate the position you are applying for)

Deadline: 21^st February 2017

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Job Title:      

Organisation: SolarNow

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Credit Manager

Languages Spoken: Luganda, Runyankole, Sabiny, Runyoro and Rukiga

About US:

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people.

Job Summary: The Junior Credit Officer will primarily ensure credit appraisals and documentations, monitor payments of credit clients and also ensure loan/ payments recovery in order to minimize non-performing loans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Authenticate documentation presented for all credit applications and ensure they meet the Solar Now requirements and any other requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Solar Now’s Credit Policy, Procedures and service level agreements.
• Appraisal of Credit applications and make recommendations.
• Actively participate in Credit Committee to verify approval or rejection of applications.
• The incumbent will manage portfolio to ensure good performance; clients pay on time.
• Ensure all applicants are advised on fate of applications within reasonable time.
• Proactively manage risk /exposure for assigned portfolio
• Ensure recovery of systems pledged as security on delinquent loans.
• Offer support in the restructuring of debts in the interest of the Solar Now and customer.
• Manage Customer and stakeholder relations in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The ideal candidates for the Junior Credit Officer jobs must hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration, micro-finance OR it’s equivalent
• A minimum of four years’ working experience in related field in a reputable organization
• Applicants must have worked in with at least the Banking, Micro-finance, Solar, Small/ Micro- Lending sector.
• Ability to speak at least more than two local languages.
• Flexible and ready to travel and work upcountry.
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good team player
• A fit with SolarNow values

NOTE: Candidates without passion and energy need not to bother applying. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail, recruitmentug@solarnow.eu, including their updated CVs (no other documents).

Deadline: 17th February, 2017

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Job Title:       

Organisation: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Board of Directors

About Us:

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body established in accordance with the Electricity Act, 1999 (Chapter 145, Laws of Uganda). The Act empowers ERA to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Sale, Export, Import-and Distribution of electrical energy in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic leadership through working with the Authority and staff to ensure fulfillment of ERA’s mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Stewardship:

• Work with Authority and Staff to define and execute ERA’s mission, communicate it effectively, and ensure it serves continuously as an inspiration and guide.
• Develop and recommend short and long term goals, strategies and objectives to the Authority to ensure maximization of stakeholder values and the long term success of the Authority.
• Work closely with and provide accountability to the Authority , and ensure that the Authority is fully informed about the ongoing business at the Secretariat.
• Keenly review and report regularly to the Authority matters concerning the Authority’s progress towards achieving its goals and any material deviations from the said goals.
• Work with the Authority to ensure that it is properly constituted and trained to conduct effective governance.

Staff Management, Motivation and Development:

• Provide leadership and motivate staff towards fulfilling the mission of ERA.
• Initiate changes and innovations at ERA.
• Create a work environment that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top quality employees at all levels and ensure that effective delegation is observed.
• Develop and maintain a sound and effective organizational structureand ensure that personnel systems are in place to appropriately manage the affairs of the Authority.
• Ensure that there are clear roles and responsibilities and that there is an effective succession plan for all senior positions.

Ethical Standards and Accountability:

• Work in liaison with the Authority to ensure adherence to ERA’s ethical standards and encourage transparent culture in which ethical policies are understood, prevent and manage ethical breaches including conflict of interest.
• Identify the principle risks of the Authority and ensure the implementation of appropriate systems to mitigate/manage them.
• Work closely with the Authority and staff to ensure adherence to accountability standards.
• Facilitate the Board to effectively fulfill its functions as well as the various Board Committees and individual Board members.
• Facilitate the Board to undertake periodic Board evaluation.
• Work closely with the Board Chairman to ensure and enable the Board to fulfill its governance  and oversight function.

Partnership, Regional Cooperation and Corporate Leadership:

• Work closely with other agencies in the region for efficient and reliable supply of electricity and identify potential collaboration areas in the region.
• Ensure a smooth working relationship with Government Ministries and Agencies to properly coordinate, interpret and implement government policies and programs.
• Ensure that effective Communication and appropriate relationships are maintained between the Authority, stakeholders and the public.

Financial Leadership:

• Ensure that ERA’s budget is developed in a timely manner for consideration by the Authority. Ensure prudent financial management of ERA’s resources and adherence to prudent internal control systems.
• Authorize commitments of corporate resources including contracts, transactions and Authority’s strategies, corporate plans and objectives.
• Take reasonable steps to ensure that the Authority’s assets are adequately safeguarded and optimized in the best interest of all stakeholders.

Compliance Leadership:

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) Act in the procurement processes.
• Ensure that all operations and activities of the Authority are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, good corporate governance principles and practices and any other policies and practices approved by the Authority.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the Authority and compliance with the Authority’s environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, Business Administration, Finance, or Management.
• Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with engineering degrees must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of working experience seven (7) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a credible organization.
• Extensive knowledge about the Electricity Supply Industry.
• Be result oriented with very good communication skills.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Good leadership skills, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Age:  Between 40 – 55 years.

How to Apply:

All applicants should submit their written applications in a sealed envelope marked at the top right hand corner “Application for the position of Chief Executive Officer.”

The applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and relevant certificates and testimonials, including a daytime telephone contact, e-mail and postal addresses of the Applicant (including daytime telephone and e-mail) of three Referees.

Address them to:

The Chairman,

Electricity Regulatory Authority,

Plot 15 Shimoni Road,

P.O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

Hand Deliver them to:

Office of the Secretary to the Authority,

Electricity Regulatory Authority,

Plot 15 Shimoni Road P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

Deadline: 27^th February, 2017 by 5:00 PM

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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 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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