Nkumba University Job Vacancy, Recruitment for Internal Audit and Assistant Auditor

Nkumba University is a private chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3 of 2007). Its mission is to provide an environment that enables the cultivation of competence, creativity and character in the academic, professional and social interactions.
Preferred Skills:

The University is strengthening its management and administrative systems to enhance both policy initiation and implementation through recruitment of highly qualified and committed individuals. In a bid to attain this, the University invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the positions indicated.

a) INTERNAL AUDITOR
Reports to: Vice Chancellor

Purpose of job: The purpose of the Internal Audit is to provide independent objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the University’s operations. It helps the University to achieve its objectives by bringing systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, control and accountability processes. It provides assurance services as to whether the University risk management control and Governance processes are designed and presented by management for effective and efficient realization of the University mandate.

Detailed Job description
Developing the scope for operation, information technologies, financial and security audit projects and develop appropriate audit steps necessary to promote effective audit coverage for the Vice Chancellor’s approval. Conducting management, information technologies, financial and security audit projects according to the yearly audit plans in all areas of the University. Analyzing operational and management processes and system controls’ effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them. Providing assurance of proper operations and processes to conform to Nkumba University policies and procedures as laid down in the University Financial regulations. Participate in the development of new information systems to ensure that efficient and effective controls are incorporated, among others.

Experience and Professional Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option),
* Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA and CIA;
* At least 3 years relevant working experience in a reputable institution.
* Age: 35 years and above.

Other Related Skills
* Working knowledge of international audit standards and procedures;
* Supervisory skills, Knowledge in report writing; Communication skills;
* Planning and organizational skills; Capacity to undertake multiple assignments;
* Practical working knowledge of ICT and its applications,
* Proactive and highly motivated
* Creativity, self confidence and flexibility, Team Player.

B) ASSISTANT AUDITOR

Reports to: Internal Auditor

Key duties and responsibilities:
To assist the Internal Audit in the performance of the following duties:

Initiate and maintain internal audit and control systems for effective utilization of Council resources. To support the development and maintenance of risk management strategy of the University. Assist in preparation of the periodic reports to the Audit Committee. Ensuring compliance to the financial, procurement, administrative and Human Resource policies and procedures. Conducting ad hoc and special internal audit of systems and financial transactions. Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Internal Auditor and Management, among others.

Experience and Professional Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option),
* Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA and CIA,
* At least 2 years relevant working experience in a reputable institution,
* Age: 30 years and above.

Other Related Skills
* Working knowledge of international audit standards and procedures,
* Knowledge in report writing, Communication skills;
* Planning and organizational skills,
* Capacity to undertake multiple assignments;
* Practical working knowledge of ICT and its applications.

Remuneration: for all posts is per standard of Nkumba University relevant scales and highly competitive and attractive.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit seven copies of applications with telephone numbers each duly signed together with detailed curriculum vitae, certificates, salary history, benefits packages and three sealed letters of reference to;

The University Secretary,
Nkumba University,
P.O. Box 273,
ENTEBBE.

OR, hand delivered at Nkumba University, Entebbe
Deadline: 5.00pm 12th November 2010.

Nkumba University is an equal opportunity employer. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Uganda Women's Health Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Programme administrator

The Uganda women's Health is seeking a programme administrator to work with its existing team on a programm of activities aimed at improving women's health in Uganda.

It is now seeking for Programme administrator to run its progamme office and to undertake a comprehensive range of project management, administrative and financial duties in connection with the management of the projects.

Qualification and Requirement:

* A diploma or higher qualification in project management, a business related subject or a social science from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
* Previous experience of running a project or programme office

This work is based in Kampala with occasional travel outside Kampala district. The contract will be fixed for one year, initially, but can be renewed.Successful candidate will be well placed to take a leading role in the National Programme

How to apply:

Send your application consisting of cover letter, CV, and the photocopies of academics qualification to the email below;

ugandawomenshealth@yahoo.com

Deadline: 12/11/2010

Uganda land Owners Association Job Vacancy: Recruitment for National Programme Co-ordinator

Uganda land Owners Association (ULOA) invites suitably qualified applicants for the position of National Programme Co-ordinator

Category: Administrative and Support Services

Job Description:
ULOA invites suitably qualified applicants for the position of National Programme Co-ordinator.
Visit the website below to see the Job description and apply
http://www.newvision.co.ug/downloads/uloa.pdf


Deadline: Tuesday, 09 November 2010

The Uganda Road Fund Job Vacancy: Recruitment For Manager

Job Description: The Uganda Road Fund (URF) was established by Act of Parliament – the Uganda Road Fund Act 2008, with the mandate to finance the routine and periodic maintenance of public roads in Uganda. The Uganda Road Fund Board is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Fund, while the day to day business of the Fund is carried out by a Secretariat headed by an Executive Director.

The Secretariat commenced operations in January 2010 and has since disbursed Road Maintenance Funds to UNRA and Local Governments collectively known as designated agencies. The Board now seeks to recruit the Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation and accordingly invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position.

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and join the Fund Management Team to guide the Secretariat through its development processes, and ensuring it efficiently and effectively carries out its functions. The Fund Management Team drives the strategic direction and output quality of the Secretariat through clear business planning and robust management frameworks. It also takes lead in development of policies, procedures, strategies and plans for the Fund. The team provides effective leadership to the Secretariat staff by guiding them and promoting the organization’s mission and values, providing technical leadership, enhancing strategic capability and providing service excellence in the respective disciplines.

The Manager, M&E will be responsible for developing, maintaining and operating an ongoing monitoring and evaluation programme addressing the performance of designated agencies supported by the Fund. This shall include managing the monitoring and evaluation function, developing a work program for M&E team and managing workloads and work streams to ensure the program is delivered according to plan with value addition, developing key performance monitoring indicators(KPIs) for designated agencies and the Secretariat, mapping M&E results into organizational objectives and goals ; ensuring compliance with all internal policies and procedures and relevant legislative provisions; producing M&E reports on specific issues from time to time in the respective projected work plans for each quarter ; design and
implement studies, surveys, mid-term and annual reviews and propose improvements to the procedures and principles used in M&E programs; monitor laws and other sector provisions to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements, develop and implement applicable research and training programs .

Preferred Skills: Applicants must possess:
a) First degree in civil engineering from a recognized University/or institution;
b) Postgraduate qualification in project management with monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage ;
c) Minimum of 10 years work experience in road projects in Uganda.
d) Chartered or registered status with appropriate internationally recognized institution;
e) Proven strategic thinking capability and management experience at senior level with strategic focus in a large and complex organization with multiple revenue streams;
f) Ability to rise above details, to summarize overall patterns, assess value and trends;
g) Experience in leading and motivating staff including developing staff potential, encouraging ownership and providing for two way communication;
h) Experience in effective business planning: delegation, managing workloads and work streams, budgeting and monitoring costs, and ensuring compliance;
i) Experience in monitoring and evaluating road sector programmes and in methods used to determine Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and priorities with an understanding of the principles of road management, will be an added advantage;
j) Understanding of effective information delivery techniques including education, marketing and communications;
k) Experience in building and fostering relationships;
l) Age limit- Not more than 50 years.

Salary and benefits:
The position will be offered under a contract of three years, renewable. An attractive salary and conditions will be available to the right candidate.

How to apply

Forward your application accompanied by:
(i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications,
adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience in the East African Region;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii)detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees with their full addresses, e-mail/telephone contacts; and
(vi) postal address, day time telephone contacts and e-mail address of applicants

in hard copy to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Soliz House
Plot 23 Lumumba Avenue, Kampala


Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will result in
automatic disqualifi cation. The Uganda Road Fund is an equal opportunities employer.
Deadline: The application must reach the Executive Director not later than
Tuesday 09 November, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.