300 Sub-County Supervisors Needed at Electoral Commission

Job Title: Sub-County Supervisor (One per Sub-County, country wide)

Employer: Electoral Commission

Duty Station:  Countrywide

Application Deadline: 7th December, 2013.

Terms: Contract

Remuneration: Attractive and competitive

Key responsibilities:

• Administering all electoral activities in the Sub-County.
• Conducting voter education in the Sub-County.
• Issuing out voter identification cards.
• Updating the voters’ register.
• Mobilizing people to turn up for registration and to check their particulars during the display exercise.
• Responsible for the supervision of nominations, campaigns and polling day activities.
• Making election activity reports to the Returning Officer.

Other responsibilities:

• Maintaining Electoral Commission equipment.
• Recruiting and training registration, display and polling day officials.
• Assisting in mobilizing voters during electoral activities.
• Ensuring that materials reach polling stations in time and equipping polling stations.
• Conducting publicity of electoral activities.
• Providing information and statistics on voter registration, voting and elections.
• Supervising electoral activities.

Person specification:

• Should have high moral character and proven integrity.
• Should be resident in the Sub-County for at- least five (5 years.
• Should have demonstrable experience in handling public affairs.
• Should be a registered voter.
• Should have a crime-free record (attach police report).
• Possession of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Application procedure: Application forms can be picked from the offices of the respective District Registrars/Returning Officers. They can also be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website at www.ec.or.ug. Duly filled application forms should be returned to the office of the District Registrar/Returning Officer not later than Saturday, 7th December, 2013. The date for conducting interviews will be communicated to you through the office of the District Registrar/Returning Officer and through announcements on local radios. A short-list of candidates to appear for interviews will be pinned at the office of the District Registrar/ Returning Officer in your district. Successful candidates will be informed through the same office and will be issued appointment letters. Copies of academic certificates, a comprehensive CV with 2 referees and day time telephone contact, and two passport size photos should be attached to the application form.

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Marketing Manager Job Vacancy at Uganda Tourism Board

Job Title: Manager Marketing

Employer: Uganda Tourism Board

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 9th December 2013

Job Purpose:

To lead the marketing and public relations function, a core technical activity of UTB.

Responsibilities

•    Marketing strategy & Public relations policy development

•    Product development

•    Market Initiation and growth

•    Marketing Information System management

•    Product branding

•    Partnership and networking

Specific Key Results Areas

•    Review, develop and create visibility for the Uganda Tourism Brand

•    Develop competitive marketable tourism products

•    Develop strategies for international market development

•    Undertake market research

•    Identify and develop viable key tourism source markets for Uganda

•    Undertake promotion, publicity and exhibition campaigns

•    Develop, manage and implement client charters

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

•    A Bachelors Degree with Chartered Institute of Marketing. Degree in tourism or related subject is an added advantage

•    Minimum 6 years marketing and related management experience in similar position with a successful track record of performance in a reputable organization

•    Understanding of international markets

•    Have sound product and tourism sector knowledge

•    Proficiency in IT skills

How to Apply

Interested mature applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with curriculum vitae and include names and contacts of 3 credible referees, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications. Applicants should ensure that their contacts (Phone and Email) are indicated in the cover Letter and CV. All applications addressed to the Chairman Uganda Tourism Board, P. O. Box, 7211 Kampala must be sent not later than 9th December 2013, by email to both these two email addresses; utbrecruitment@gmail.com and ismailseka@yahoo.com

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WAE Registered Nurse Job Vacancy at U. S. Embassy

Job Title: WAE Registered Nurse;

Employer: U. S.  Embassy

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: December 4, 2013

     

Number: 095-2013

Work Hours: WAE Registered Nurse; FP-6; FSN-8

 “The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of

Registered Nurse in the Health Unit Section. Position is temporary

not to exceed one year (WAE).

Note: Hiring is pending the availability of funding.

Basic Function of Position

Provides routine and preventive health care to the American community including treatment of common illnesses and injuries with accepted professional standards and on call duty. The position reports directly the FSHP.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_

opportunites.html

Requirement:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 1. Education required: Degree from a professional nursing school and in possession of a current and unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the U.S. or Western European equivalent is required. 2. Work Experience required: At least two years of occupational health experience, with at least one year being with a Western primary health care facility is required. Previous teaching with at least three of the following health promotion activities is required: smoking cessation, weight reduction, well child anticipatory guidance; emergency first aid; prenatal classes; stress management and relaxation and HIV prevention is required. 3. Language required: Must be fluent (Level IV) in Speaking/ Reading English. 4. Knowledge required: Current training or working knowledge in emergency preparedness is required. 5. Skills and Abilities required: Demonstrated skill and ability to administer adult and paediatric immunisation programs according to current CDC standards, and ability to provide travel medicine recommendations and health precautions are required. Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer. SELECTION PROCESS After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews.The selected candidate must pass pre-employmentmedical and security investigations before beginning work.The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal. Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy. 2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. 3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. 4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment. 5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for

consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or

Family Member (DS-174).

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae.

3. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

4. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.

ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

• Clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.

• Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and

Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.

• Applicants not contacted within 30 days should consider their application unsuccessful.

Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5

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Deputy Executive Director Job Vacancy at Uganda Tourism Board

Job Title: Deputy Executive Director

Employer: UgandaTourism Board

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 9th December 2013

Job Purpose:

The DED is in charge of the organization business and technical operations and reports to the Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Deputizes the Executive Director and helps him/her to synchronize the technical and administrative aspects of the various functions in the institution.

• Directly be responsible for the core technical functions of UTB and supervise the managers.
• Operationalisation of the strategic and operational plans of UTB.

• Tourism Quality assurance, Regulation and Licensing.

Specific Key Results Areas

• Will be responsible for executing all activities as per business & strategic plans and monitoring their progress

• Will recommend for approve all resources for technical tasks

• Will advise Management on operational matters through progress reports

• Will also directly oversee the activities of the ICT unit, quality assurance and product development

• To mainstream ICT in the technical functions of UTB.

• To regulate activities of operators in the tourism sector with a view of quality assurance

• Monitoring and Evaluation of the Institution

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in any field relevant to tourism promotion. A relevant post graduate qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum 6 years experience in management at a high level management position with a successful track record of performance in a reputable organization.
• Should have knowledge and technical expertise in the field of tourism and the tourism sector
• Should have project planning and management capabilities
• Proficiency in IT skills

How to Apply

Interested mature applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with curriculum vitae and include names and contacts of 3 credible referees, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications. Applicants should ensure that their contacts (Phone and Email) are indicated in the cover Letter and CV. All applications addressed to the Chairman Uganda Tourism Board, P. O. Box, 7211 Kampala must be sent not later than 9th December 2013, by email to both these two email addresses; utbrecruitment@gmail.com and ismailseka@yahoo.com

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Examinations Officer Job at UBTEB

Job Title:  Examinations   Officer (Manuscript) –Ref: UBTEB/HRM/022/11/2013

Employer: UgandaBusiness and Technical  Examinations  Board (UBTEB)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 28^th November 2013

Qualifications 

·         An Honors  degree  in a  Business related  course  with  a Diploma  in  Secretarial  Duties and /or  Advanced  certificate  with  proficiency in shorthand  and  typewriting

·         Experience  in using   manuscript signs  and  teaching  qualification  are added advantage or

·         An  Honors  Degree  in Commerce  , Business  Studies/Management  or  in any  other  Business  Studies  /Management  or in  any  other  Business  field  examinable  by the  Board  with  a diploma  in a field  examinable  by the  Board  as an  added  advantage .

·         An  Honours  degree  in Mechanical  engineering  field  with  a certificate in  MVT  or  MECP and  a  diploma  in Mechanical  engineering .

·         Teaching  qualification is an added  advantage .

Responsibilities

·         Type  and  edit  items

·         Create  students  registers

·         Preparing  of  dummies

·         Receiving  and entering  students  coursework

·         Preparing  examiners files  for awards  meetings

·         Perform  any  other  duties  as may  be assigned by  supervisor .

How to Apply

Handwritten  Application and its  three  copies  , each  with  the most  recent  passport  size  photographs , detailed  CVs , academic  documents ,   recommendation letter from  the most  recent  employer  and other  relevant  documents  should  be submitted  to the  Executive  Secretary-Uganda  Business  and  Technical  Examinations  Board , P. O. Box 1499, Kampala  at  Plot  7 , Valley  Drive  , Ntinda –Kyambogo Road , Kampala

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Stores Assistant Jo Vacancy at UBTEB

Job Title: Stores   Assistant

Employer: UgandaBusiness and Technical  Examinations  Board (UBTEB)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 28^th November 2013

Ref   UBTEB/HRM/028/11/2013

Qualifications 

·         Minimum   of a  Certificate in Stores  and supplies Management  from  a recognized  awarding   institution. The candidate must have passed  Mathematics  and  English  at O Level.

·         Any  accounting  qualification is an added advantage .

Duties

·         Receiving  and  recording  suppliers  invoices;

·         Checking  and verifying  issue notes and invoices

·         Maintaining efficient  storage  and fast retrieval  systems

·         Supervising loading and offloading  of stores and supplies

·         Taking stock  on stores  and  supplies

·         Recording  and disposing off  damaged,  obsolete  and   expired stores . 

·         Issuing  goods  as  authorized  by  respective  authorizing  officers.

·         Facilitating the  inspection of  stores by Auditors , Board  of  Survey  and other authorized   persons.

How to Apply :

Handwritten  Application and its  three  copies  , each  with  the most  recent  passport  size  photographs , detailed  CVs , academic  documents ,   recommendation letter from  the most  recent  employer  and other  relevant  documents  should  be submitted  to the  Executive  Secretary-Uganda  Business  and  Technical  Examinations  Board , P. O. Box 1499, Kampala  at  Plot  7 , Valley  Drive  , Ntinda –Kyambogo Road , Kampala

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Front Desk Officer Job Vacancy at UBTEB

Job Title:  Front   Desk   Officer

Employer: UgandaBusiness and Technical  Examinations  Board (UBTEB)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 28^th November 2013

Ref: UBTEB/HRM/027/11/2013

Qualifications 

·         An  Honor’s  degree  in  Education, or  Humanities  or a  field  examinable by the  Board  with  a  certificates in Customer  Care or  Public  Relations.

·          A certificate in Office Practice and administration  or  Front Desk  management  is  an added  advantage .

Responsibilities

·         Ensuring   good  client  relations  and customer  care  as the  culture of University.

·         Ensuring  correct  information  and messages are  transmitted  or  provided at all  times 

·         Ensuring  efficient  use  of the  telephone  system at the  switch board

·         Receiving  visitors  and  directing them  to the  officers  they  wish  to see  or  who can  handle  their  cases .

·         Handling  inquiries  from  visitors /clients  and refer  them  to other  officers where necessary.

·         Receiving and transmitting  messages to members of staff

·         Looking after the telephone  equipment  and  reporting  any faults  to the  Administrative Officer.

·         Perform any  other relevant duty as assigned by the  relevant  Supervisor .

How to Apply

Handwritten  Application and its  three  copies  , each  with  the most  recent  passport  size  photographs , detailed  CVs , academic  documents ,   recommendation letter from  the most  recent  employer  and other  relevant  documents  should  be submitted  to the  Executive  Secretary-Uganda  Business  and  Technical  Examinations  Board , P. O. Box 1499, Kampala  at  Plot  7 , Valley  Drive  , Ntinda –Kyambogo Road , Kampala

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Senior Accounts Assistant Job at UBTEB

Job Title:  Senior   Accounts Assistant –Ref:  UBTEB/HRM/026/11/2013

Employer: UgandaBusiness and Technical  Examinations  Board (UBTEB)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 28^th November 2013

Qualifications 

·         Minimum  of a  diploma  in Accounting , Business Studies /business administration (accounting);

·         At least  a minimum  of 2  years  relevant  working  experience

Duties

·         Prepare  cheques  for  payment and  Bank’s  clearance and  statement’s

·         Clear   bonafide  persons

·         Prepare bank  reconciliation  statements , trial balance

·         Process  invoices,  expenses  and attend  to  requests for payment

·         Verify  calculations  and  input  codes  into  the  Accounting  system

·         Clear  petty  cash  and  appropriate  reconciliation statements

How to Apply :

Handwritten  Application and its  three  copies  , each  with  the most  recent  passport  size  photographs , detailed  CVs , academic  documents ,   recommendation letter from  the most  recent  employer  and other  relevant  documents  should  be submitted  to the  Executive  Secretary-Uganda  Business  and  Technical  Examinations  Board , P. O. Box 1499, Kampala  at  Plot  7 , Valley  Drive  , Ntinda –Kyambogo Road , Kampala

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Senior Research and Policy Development Officer at UBTEB

Job Title: Senior Research   and   Policy Development Officer

Employer: UgandaBusiness and Technical  Examinations  Board (UBTEB)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 28^th November 2013

Ref:  UBTEB/HRM/025/11/2013

Qualifications 

·         Minimum  of a  Master’s  degree in Public  Administration , Statistics, Economics related  disciplines , Planning  and Management  or  Industrial  Psychology  with  an  Honours degree  in  any   humanities  or Education.

·         Qualification  in  Data Analysis or  research  methods is an  added advantage .

·         At least  5 years  relevant  work  experience .

Responsibilities

·         Develop  and maintain  data  bases

·         Develop  Monitoring  and Evaluation  systems 

·         Establish   a research  agenda  of the  Board

·         Establish  innovative  and  knowledge  management  centre

·         Review  examination  results  statistics  with  a  view  to improving  examination  techniques  and  produce  periodic  reports

·         Document  Lessons ,  experiences  and good  practices  learnt

How to Apply

Handwritten  Application and its  three  copies  , each  with  the most  recent  passport  size  photographs , detailed  CVs , academic  documents ,   recommendation letter from  the most  recent  employer  and other  relevant  documents  should  be submitted  to the  Executive  Secretary-Uganda  Business  and  Technical  Examinations  Board , P. O. Box 1499, Kampala  at  Plot  7 , Valley  Drive  , Ntinda –Kyambogo Road , Kampala

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Statistician Jobs Vacancy at Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)

Job Title: Statistician

Employer: UgandaBusiness and  Technical  Examinations  Board (UBTEB)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 28^th November 2013

Ref: UBTEB/HRM/024/11/2013

Qualifications 

·         An  Honors  degree  in  Statistics  or  Statistics  with  Economics  from  a  recognized  University .

·         A qualification  in data  analysis  or research  methods  is an advantage .

Responsibilities

·         Generate  periodic  reports  and  statistics  on  researched  issues ;

·         Compile  &  analyzes  data  collected  &  submits  it to  examiners.

·         Compile  primary  data  on  examinations  results  and   related matters  for action  of  various  stakeholders

·         Carry out statistical analysis for UBTEB  examination  results  and  cross-cutting  issues .

·         Collect  , analyze , synthesize  data  relating  to  implementation  of  UBTEB  Strategic  Plan ;

·         Analyze  issues  on examinations  and awards   and based  on evidence  generated, advice  management  on course of action.

·         Perform  any other  duties  as  assigned  by  supervisor .

How to Apply :

Handwritten  Application and its  three  copies  , each  with  the most  recent  passport  size  photographs , detailed  CVs , academic  documents ,   recommendation letter from  the most  recent  employer  and other  relevant  documents  should  be submitted  to the  Executive  Secretary-Uganda  Business  and  Technical  Examinations  Board , P. O. Box 1499, Kampala  at  Plot  7 , Valley  Drive  , Ntinda –Kyambogo Road , Kampala

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Jobs at Victorious Education Services November 2013

Job Title: School Nurse/Hygiene Leader

Employer: Victorious Education Services

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 16th December, 2013

Purpose:

Responsible for maintaining a Hygienic environment to prevent disease outbreak in the institution and providing the general practice in nursing in order to meet the needs of sick people

Requirements:

• Registered Able to demonstrate good nursing skills, ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Ability to provide counselling in a clinical environment.
• Practical knowledge of healthy living, Knowledge and understanding of clinical management.
• Able to steadily work under emergency situations.
• Patient and hospitable.
• Confidentiality.
• Maturity in mind to handle difficult issues.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed C.V, Day time telephone of 3 referees, attach one current colored passport photo and relevant academic documents not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013. Submit your applications to: The Administrator, P.O. Box 26278 Kampala. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Caterers Jobs at Victorious Education Services

Job Title: Caterers

Employer: Victorious Education Services

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 16th December, 2013

Job Description

Purpose:

Provide kitchen and catering services to the School, must be a good cook, able to produce large quantities of good food, able to put together the right set of food for the right occasion, able to make reliable estimates of food quantities

Requirements:

Diploma in catering from a recognized institution and at least 2 years experience from a recognized institution, ability to create a mood of celebration during meals and Calm at service delivery.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed C.V, Day time telephone of 3 referees, attach one current colored passport photo and relevant academic documents not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013. Submit your applications to: The Administrator, P.O. Box 26278 Kampala. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Dormitory Mothers Jobs at Victorious Education Services

Job Title: Dormitory Mothers

Employer: Victorious Education Services

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 16th December, 2013

Job Description

Responsible for nurturing, caring, protecting and instilling discipline among the pupils in a designated dormitory, providing daily reports, and maintaining a homely, hygienic and conducive environment within the dormitory.

Requirements:

• Preferably a Diploma in teaching or any related course from a recognized institution.
• Able to effectively communicate using the English language.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated and self- disciplined.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed C.V, Day time telephone of 3 referees, attach one current colored passport photo and relevant academic documents not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013. Submit your applications to: The Administrator, P.O. Box 26278 Kampala. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Security Personnel Job Vacancy at Victorious Education Services

Job Title: Security Personnel

Employer: Victorious Education Services

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 16th December, 2013

Job Description

• The security officer executes to protect life and property for the institution.

Required Character:

• Basic training in security practice and ability to demonstrate them.

• Faithful and honest.

• Able to communicate in English and 2 local languages.

• Due to the nature of work, a criminal background check maybe needed.

• Practical understanding of security work and security management.

• Able to steadily work in abnormal time schedules Patient and hospitable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed C.V, Day time telephone of 3 referees, attach one current colored passport photo and relevant academic documents not later than Monday, 16th December, 2013. Submit your applications to: The Administrator, P.O. Box 26278 Kampala. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Business Development Manager Job at Uganda Tree Resources Ltd

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Employer: Uganda Tree Resources Ltd (UTRL)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 29th November 2013

Job Role:

Business development manager will report directly to the GM. Person must support GM in strategy development, implement marketing and sales activities, perform business analysis and direct the extension services unit. Person will be required to manage teams and build capacity where needed.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or similar
• At least 5 years experience on business analysis, business development, marketing or sales
• Experience managing teams and building capacity
• Experience dealing with customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (mainly Excel, Word and Power Point)

Desired:

• Diploma or experience in the forestry sector

How to Apply

Please apply in Person. Drop a closed envelop at Plot 15 Lugogo Bypass Mvili lane addressing it to the General Manager. Application closes on November, 29th 2013 at 5:00 pm.  Documents required include a Complete CV , Scanned copy of diploma / certification from the education establishment

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Many Jobs at The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd

Employer: Microfinance Support Centre Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala

Application Deadline: 30^th November 2013

Job Description

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following vacant position in its establishment.

• Chief Finance Officer
• Chief Internal Auditor
• Director Human Resource and   Administration
• Manager Finance &Accounting
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
• Registry Officer
• Marketing Officer
• IT officers
• Audit Officers
• Administrative Officers
• Business& Collaboration Officer
• Administrative Assistants
• Office Assistant.

Deadline for receiving the above applications is Saturday, 30/11/2013 by 5pm; however candidates are encouraged to apply in good time.

How to Apply

Drop Applications to our office on Plot 46, Windsor Crescent, Kololo, P. O. Box 33711 Kampala, Uganda Tel: 041-4233 665/ 031- 263 779, Fax: 041-4233 673; Email: msc@msc.co.ug Details of the Company historical background, job description, person specifications and other details are found on the company website, www.msc.co.ug.

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