Swivel Marketing Ltd is an Experiential Marketing Company playing in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Ghana. Swivel also runs an events management and events equipment company - Swivel Entertainment.
We are currently seeking to recruit a team of energetic, self driven people with great attitude who will join us in our journey to put Swivel’s mark across the continent of Africa.
Specifically we are looking for:
Client Service Executives
Kenya and Uganda
This is a business development support role, ensuring the delivery of excellent client service that will help clients achieve their objectives.
The Person: - Great attitude and energy, preferably fresh graduates or with maximum 2 year experience
Education: - 1st Degree in any discipline
Think you can make it?
How to Apply
Send your CV to jobs@swivel-marketing.com
Closing Date: 12th Aug 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Saturday, December 11, 2010
NAADS Uganda Job Vacancies
NAADS is a Government of Uganda Programme Under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and fisheries with new approaches for delivery of extension services. they are recruiting for District Naads Coordinator.
How to apply:
Send your details to
The Secretary District Services Commission,
Kampala.
Deadline: 20th Dec. 2010
For More Information, Visit the site below:
http://www.newvision.co.ug/downloads/naads_2day.jpg
How to apply:
Send your details to
The Secretary District Services Commission,
Kampala.
Deadline: 20th Dec. 2010
For More Information, Visit the site below:
http://www.newvision.co.ug/downloads/naads_2day.jpg
Friday, December 10, 2010
LVFO Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Senior Fisheries Management Officer
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) is an intergovernmental organization established by Convention in 1994 by the three Contracting Parties of the Republic of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Uganda to jointly manage the fisheries resources of Lake Victoria. The Organization is a specialised institution of the East African Community. It is a diplomatic mission with Headquarters in Jinja, Uganda. The objectives of the LVFO are to foster cooperation amongst the Contacting Parties, harmonise national measures and develop and adopt conservation and management measures for the sustainable utilisation of living resources and the assurance of Lake Victoria's ecosystem health. Its mandate covers both capture fisheries and aquaculture.
The Organization has five major programs, namely, the Fisheries Management Program, the Resource Monitoring program; Information, Database and Communication program; Capacity Building Program and Aquaculture program. The Organization is seeking to recruit a Senior Fisheries Management Officer from the Contracting Partner states to coordinate the activities of the Fisheries management Program in liaison with the other programs.
Preferred Skills:
Job Title:- Senior Fisheries Management Officer
Terms of Reference;
The Senior Fisheries Management Officer will be the technical officer at the LVFO Secretariat responsible for providing regional coordination and technical guidance on sustainable fisheries management and development for Lake Victoria.
He/She will among others fulfill the following:
a) Coordinate the activities of the Working Groups (WGs) of the Fisheries Policy, Legislation, Institutions and Processes Program including but not limited to fisheries policies and legislation, Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS), Co-management, fish quality and safety; aquaculture development and Socio-economics and will provide technical and secretarial support to the WGs meetings;
b) Coordinate the implementation of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and other relevant international agreements and memoranda of Understanding by State Parties to the Convention;
c) Coordinate implementation of Joint/harmonised monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) system; extension services; data collection; and co-management by State Parties;
d) Monitor and report on progress in implementing the Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) to prevent deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing around the Lake Victoria including trans-boundary (crossborder) fisheries issues;
e) Coordinate the Competent Authorities to guarantee quality and safety of fish and fishery products originating from Lake Victoria for Regional and International trade;
f) Coordinate regional activities of the Industry, Beach Management Units (BMUs) and co-management committees to ensure harmonization and compliance to existing policies and legislation.
g) Coordinate the harmonisation of fisheries laws and policies taking into consideration other relevant laws and national policies.
h) Coordinate the socio-economic performance monitoring of the fisheries sector by State Parties;
i) Follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations of the Executive Committee and on the implementation of the decisions of the Policy Steering Committee and the Council of Ministers.
j) Act as Secretary to the Fisheries Management Committee of the LVFO and Working Groups; and also provide technical input into the preparation of different reports
k) Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Qualification and Experience:
* Masters Degree in fisheries management or development related field is a prerequisite.
* Doctorate Degree in natural resources, and/ or socio-economic related fields is an added advantage
* Experience of minimum 15 years in natural resources management
or related areas.
* Working with rural communities is an added advantage.
* Innovative, team builder and ability to work with minimum supervision
* Excellent spoken and written English language skills
* Computer literate in microsoft office and statistical softwares.
Duration: 5 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
How to Apply:
A Letter of Application, up to date Curriculum Vitae with a list of three professional referees should be submitted to:
The Executive Secretary
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization
Plot No. 7B/E, Bell Avenue,
Busoga Square.
P.O. Box 1625,
JINJA - Uganda (East Africa)
Email: lvfo-sec@lvfo.org
Web: www.lvfo.org
Deadline: Tuesday 17th December 2010
The Organization has five major programs, namely, the Fisheries Management Program, the Resource Monitoring program; Information, Database and Communication program; Capacity Building Program and Aquaculture program. The Organization is seeking to recruit a Senior Fisheries Management Officer from the Contracting Partner states to coordinate the activities of the Fisheries management Program in liaison with the other programs.
Preferred Skills:
Job Title:- Senior Fisheries Management Officer
Terms of Reference;
The Senior Fisheries Management Officer will be the technical officer at the LVFO Secretariat responsible for providing regional coordination and technical guidance on sustainable fisheries management and development for Lake Victoria.
He/She will among others fulfill the following:
a) Coordinate the activities of the Working Groups (WGs) of the Fisheries Policy, Legislation, Institutions and Processes Program including but not limited to fisheries policies and legislation, Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS), Co-management, fish quality and safety; aquaculture development and Socio-economics and will provide technical and secretarial support to the WGs meetings;
b) Coordinate the implementation of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and other relevant international agreements and memoranda of Understanding by State Parties to the Convention;
c) Coordinate implementation of Joint/harmonised monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) system; extension services; data collection; and co-management by State Parties;
d) Monitor and report on progress in implementing the Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) to prevent deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing around the Lake Victoria including trans-boundary (crossborder) fisheries issues;
e) Coordinate the Competent Authorities to guarantee quality and safety of fish and fishery products originating from Lake Victoria for Regional and International trade;
f) Coordinate regional activities of the Industry, Beach Management Units (BMUs) and co-management committees to ensure harmonization and compliance to existing policies and legislation.
g) Coordinate the harmonisation of fisheries laws and policies taking into consideration other relevant laws and national policies.
h) Coordinate the socio-economic performance monitoring of the fisheries sector by State Parties;
i) Follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations of the Executive Committee and on the implementation of the decisions of the Policy Steering Committee and the Council of Ministers.
j) Act as Secretary to the Fisheries Management Committee of the LVFO and Working Groups; and also provide technical input into the preparation of different reports
k) Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Qualification and Experience:
* Masters Degree in fisheries management or development related field is a prerequisite.
* Doctorate Degree in natural resources, and/ or socio-economic related fields is an added advantage
* Experience of minimum 15 years in natural resources management
or related areas.
* Working with rural communities is an added advantage.
* Innovative, team builder and ability to work with minimum supervision
* Excellent spoken and written English language skills
* Computer literate in microsoft office and statistical softwares.
Duration: 5 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
How to Apply:
A Letter of Application, up to date Curriculum Vitae with a list of three professional referees should be submitted to:
The Executive Secretary
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization
Plot No. 7B/E, Bell Avenue,
Busoga Square.
P.O. Box 1625,
JINJA - Uganda (East Africa)
Email: lvfo-sec@lvfo.org
Web: www.lvfo.org
Deadline: Tuesday 17th December 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
NSSF Job vacancy: Recruitment for Deputy Managing Director
JOB TITLE: DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a Provident Fund mandated to provide social security to its members as prescribed by law under NSSF Act through the efficient and effective management of members’ contributions. The NSSF Asset base is currently 1.7 Trillion, making NSSF one of the largest players in Uganda’s financial sector.
Preferred Skills:
Vision: “To be the region’s leading social security provider, delivering a wide range of quality products and services and a real return to our members, while driving economic development and sustaining a competitive advantage in a free market”.
NSSF is looking for a suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the vacant post of a DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR. The person should be highly motivated and experienced with outstanding leadership skills to provide high level assistance and advice to the MANAGING DIRECTOR. He will directly be responsible for Marketing, Human Resources and Administration functions in the Fund.
The Deputy MANAGING DIRECTOR will work closely with the MANAGING DIRECTOR and other members
of the Executive team in the strategic management of the NSSF.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deputize Managing Director on the overall management of the organization in line with the organizations strategic plan.
• Lead and provide guidance and support with regards to all Human Resource activities.
• Responsible for the overall management of the administrative services of the Fund, including property management, procurement and disposal of assets , general administration and transport and fleet management services.
• Lead and manage the development and growth of the NSSF corporate brand, services and products
Qualifications and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate qualification / Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related subject. A good exposure to pensions or investment related organization will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years experience at management level 5 years of which should be at Senior management level in a large financial services or related organization of international repute.
• Familiarity with the current global and local regulatory environment for investment funds as well as a demonstrated ability to keep on top of developments in the pensions sector globally.
• He must be an effective communicator with excellent leadership and management skills. He must be results-oriented with strong business development sense and the ability to interact with clients, senior management and staff. He must be a creative problem-solver with the ability to build and manage teams, delegate authority and develop employee talents.
Other Information:
This is a senior position and the terms and conditions of service are very attractive NSSF is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants who meet the person specifications are encouraged to apply
How to apply:
Ernst & Young has been contracted by NSSF to assist in the short listing process. If you feel you meet the above requirements, please send your application to them enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae giving three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address and daytime telephone contact quoting Ref. 080 to address:
Ernst & Young,
Executive Selection Division,
18 Clement Hill Road.
P. O. Box 7215, Kampala.
Canvassing is not allowed and will lead to disqualification.
Deadline: Monday, 13th December, 2010
Applications which will be received after the closing date will not be considered.
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a Provident Fund mandated to provide social security to its members as prescribed by law under NSSF Act through the efficient and effective management of members’ contributions. The NSSF Asset base is currently 1.7 Trillion, making NSSF one of the largest players in Uganda’s financial sector.
Preferred Skills:
Vision: “To be the region’s leading social security provider, delivering a wide range of quality products and services and a real return to our members, while driving economic development and sustaining a competitive advantage in a free market”.
NSSF is looking for a suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the vacant post of a DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR. The person should be highly motivated and experienced with outstanding leadership skills to provide high level assistance and advice to the MANAGING DIRECTOR. He will directly be responsible for Marketing, Human Resources and Administration functions in the Fund.
The Deputy MANAGING DIRECTOR will work closely with the MANAGING DIRECTOR and other members
of the Executive team in the strategic management of the NSSF.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deputize Managing Director on the overall management of the organization in line with the organizations strategic plan.
• Lead and provide guidance and support with regards to all Human Resource activities.
• Responsible for the overall management of the administrative services of the Fund, including property management, procurement and disposal of assets , general administration and transport and fleet management services.
• Lead and manage the development and growth of the NSSF corporate brand, services and products
Qualifications and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate qualification / Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related subject. A good exposure to pensions or investment related organization will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years experience at management level 5 years of which should be at Senior management level in a large financial services or related organization of international repute.
• Familiarity with the current global and local regulatory environment for investment funds as well as a demonstrated ability to keep on top of developments in the pensions sector globally.
• He must be an effective communicator with excellent leadership and management skills. He must be results-oriented with strong business development sense and the ability to interact with clients, senior management and staff. He must be a creative problem-solver with the ability to build and manage teams, delegate authority and develop employee talents.
Other Information:
This is a senior position and the terms and conditions of service are very attractive NSSF is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants who meet the person specifications are encouraged to apply
How to apply:
Ernst & Young has been contracted by NSSF to assist in the short listing process. If you feel you meet the above requirements, please send your application to them enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae giving three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address and daytime telephone contact quoting Ref. 080 to address:
Ernst & Young,
Executive Selection Division,
18 Clement Hill Road.
P. O. Box 7215, Kampala.
Canvassing is not allowed and will lead to disqualification.
Deadline: Monday, 13th December, 2010
Applications which will be received after the closing date will not be considered.
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