JOB DETAILS:
Role:
The role holder will support the implementation of IFRS 17 developments and changes on OFA, across multiple instances of production and UAT environments.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Software Engineering, Engineering, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or any other related quantitative field.
2. The Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or undergone Oracle apps development short term training is a must.
Relevant Experience:
1. Minimum of two (2) functional and technical experience in Oracle applications (EBS Suite).
2. Basic knowledge in Oracle EBS 12.X architecture.
3. Good knowledge in writing integration paths and developing ETL processes.
4. Good knowledge of Oracle EBS 12.2.X architecture, installation, patching, cloning, backups & recovery, and performance tuning is preferred.
Role:
The role holder will support the implementation of IFRS 17 developments and changes on OFA, across multiple instances of production and UAT environments.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Software Engineering, Engineering, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or any other related quantitative field.
2. The Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or undergone Oracle apps development short term training is a must.
Relevant Experience:
1. Minimum of two (2) functional and technical experience in Oracle applications (EBS Suite).
2. Basic knowledge in Oracle EBS 12.X architecture.
3. Good knowledge in writing integration paths and developing ETL processes.
4. Good knowledge of Oracle EBS 12.2.X architecture, installation, patching, cloning, backups & recovery, and performance tuning is preferred.
JOB DETAILS:
Job Ref: SOS-UG/JOBS/2023/01
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian
Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg
Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union,
AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.
Job Title: Office Assistant - Entebbe (1)
Job Summary
Reporting to Human Resource and Administration Officer, the Office Assistant will be is responsible for ensuring thorough cleanness of the office premises
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Prepares breakfast for staff from Monday to Friday
• Empties all the office paper trays and wash them once in a week
• Dusts all the windows, ventilator, and doors to ensure they are clean
• Maintains regular orderliness and tidiness of the office workplace
• Removing cobwebs from the office ceiling on a regular basis
• Mops office floors, toilets, and other office premises to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.
• Notifies the immediate supervisor of cleaning materials to be purchased
• Keeps inventory list of all office utensils, accounts for their proper usage, and reports any damages
• Removes all forms of litter spotted anywhere around the office area during working hours
• Required Qualifications, Experience And Competences:
• Minimum of O - Level Certificate
• Previous experience in the same position
• Should be able to speak English
• Well organized
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is committed to keeping children safe from all forms of violence and abuse. Therefore, our selection process will include rigorous background checks at different levels.
Job Ref: SOS-UG/JOBS/2023/01
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian
Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg
Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union,
AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.
Job Title: Office Assistant - Entebbe (1)
Job Summary
Reporting to Human Resource and Administration Officer, the Office Assistant will be is responsible for ensuring thorough cleanness of the office premises
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Prepares breakfast for staff from Monday to Friday
• Empties all the office paper trays and wash them once in a week
• Dusts all the windows, ventilator, and doors to ensure they are clean
• Maintains regular orderliness and tidiness of the office workplace
• Removing cobwebs from the office ceiling on a regular basis
• Mops office floors, toilets, and other office premises to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.
• Notifies the immediate supervisor of cleaning materials to be purchased
• Keeps inventory list of all office utensils, accounts for their proper usage, and reports any damages
• Removes all forms of litter spotted anywhere around the office area during working hours
• Required Qualifications, Experience And Competences:
• Minimum of O - Level Certificate
• Previous experience in the same position
• Should be able to speak English
• Well organized
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is committed to keeping children safe from all forms of violence and abuse. Therefore, our selection process will include rigorous background checks at different levels.
JOB DETAILS:
Administration Officer- Kaabong
Position Description
Location – Kaabong Field Office Uganda.
Position Status – Full time- Regular. (5 Months Contract)
Salary Level – Grade 5
Current Team Member N/A
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
Program/Department Summary
Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development programs in very difficult places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues to implement programs in Kampala City, Acholi, Karamoja and West Nile sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and contributing factors of economic vulnerability. Donors include the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation and Conrad Hilton Foundation
General Position Summary
The Administration Officer will be responsible for the management of administrative support for Mercy Corps programming in Kaabong and Karenga field Offices, assist in the achievement of program objectives with the facilitation of office supplies, staff travel and accommodation, facilities management (office and expatriate staff residences) and general administration in the Operations Department.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Vision
• Actively contribute to the office strategic planning process and provide regular updates.
Representation
• Interface with stakeholders and local partners in a manner consistent to the Mercy Corps ethos.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with staff, vendors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat all people with respect and dignity.
Team Management
• Develop the capacity of his/her team & assist them with continued development of a career path.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.
• Work with Mercy Corps staff to ensure smooth introduction and adoption of operational systems including Mercy Corps Field Facilities and Office Management Policy.
Staff Travel
• Overall responsibility for all travel and accommodation arrangements for Mercy Corps guests and team members in Kaabong and Karenga Field offices.
• Handle international guest logistics; airport pick-ups, accommodation, field movement support, and other guest-related issues.
• Conferencing and event management, including making all arrangements as required by MC team members.
• Keep Kaabong Office Travel Tracker up to date.
Administration Logistics
• Support Mercy Corps Kaabong and Karenga field Offices with all Mercy Corps administration arrangements.
• Prepare and implement guidelines for support functions of the reception, photocopies, office cleaning and maintenance. Key among them is putting in place and implement guidelines for managing the purchase, storage, and distribution of office supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate record of office supplies including stationery, consumables, and cartridges/toners.
• Maintain an update inventory for Kaabong and Karenga field Offices.
• Support in managing the Kaabong Office mini store and movement of documents and supplies.
• Prepare and attend staff general and coordination meetings and compile the minutes as discussed and agreed upon by chairperson/supervisor.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
File Maintenance
• Responsible for maintaining administration and HR files. Ensures that all administration and HR documents are stored in a safe and secure location, protected from damage. Such files including stock/inventory files, minutes of departmental and general staff meeting, and team members HR files. The files must always be updated, organized, clearly marked, and complete.
• Ensure Mercy Corps admin manuals, travel documents (copies of team members’ passports and visas), and other critical information such as office security passwords is kept safely.
Facilities Management
• Responsible for managing facilities & office management functions of Kaabong and Karenga office.
• Facilitate timely payments for utilities for Kaabong and Karenga Offices. The utilities include electricity, water, office telephone and any other utility bills for the facilities.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of the office, house equipment like photocopiers, printers, cookers, microwaves, and others.
• Contribute to maintenance of a complete, accurate and up to date lease matrix for Mercy Corps Uganda.
Finance & Compliance Management
• Adhere to Mercy Corps mandated, procedures and controls including Field Facilities and Office Management, Field Procurement, Logistics, Asset and Inventory Management and Finance procedures.
• Offer support in training and orientation of new staff in those procedures.
• Work with Finance, Internal Risk and Compliance to mitigate fraud, conflict of interest and legal ramifications of Mercy Corps administration activities.
Security
• Provide day today supervision to private security guards at Kaabong and Karenga Offices.
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Organizational Learning
• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary
Supervisory Responsibility for the following Mercy Corps staff: Administration Assistant, Receptionist and Office Cleaners
Accountability
Reports Directly to: Senior Operations Officer – Kaabong.
Works Directly with: Logistics, Procurement, Human Resources, Finance and Program staff of all MC Uganda offices.
Ethics and Integrity
All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.
Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or other related field.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position and or similar roles preferably with International Non-Government Organization and in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in administrative work in a busy and multi-cultural corporate environment.
• Very good writing and verbal communications skills.
• Good negotiation, representation, skills, and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, ability to transparently manage stores, filing, and meet deadlines, work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Proven ability to solve problems innovatively.
Success Factors
• A clear understanding of Administration as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
• The ability to interact effectively with international and national staff members is required.
• A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of program activities is necessary.
Administration Officer- Kaabong
Position Description
Location – Kaabong Field Office Uganda.
Position Status – Full time- Regular. (5 Months Contract)
Salary Level – Grade 5
Current Team Member N/A
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
Program/Department Summary
Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development programs in very difficult places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues to implement programs in Kampala City, Acholi, Karamoja and West Nile sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and contributing factors of economic vulnerability. Donors include the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation and Conrad Hilton Foundation
General Position Summary
The Administration Officer will be responsible for the management of administrative support for Mercy Corps programming in Kaabong and Karenga field Offices, assist in the achievement of program objectives with the facilitation of office supplies, staff travel and accommodation, facilities management (office and expatriate staff residences) and general administration in the Operations Department.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Vision
• Actively contribute to the office strategic planning process and provide regular updates.
Representation
• Interface with stakeholders and local partners in a manner consistent to the Mercy Corps ethos.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with staff, vendors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat all people with respect and dignity.
Team Management
• Develop the capacity of his/her team & assist them with continued development of a career path.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.
• Work with Mercy Corps staff to ensure smooth introduction and adoption of operational systems including Mercy Corps Field Facilities and Office Management Policy.
Staff Travel
• Overall responsibility for all travel and accommodation arrangements for Mercy Corps guests and team members in Kaabong and Karenga Field offices.
• Handle international guest logistics; airport pick-ups, accommodation, field movement support, and other guest-related issues.
• Conferencing and event management, including making all arrangements as required by MC team members.
• Keep Kaabong Office Travel Tracker up to date.
Administration Logistics
• Support Mercy Corps Kaabong and Karenga field Offices with all Mercy Corps administration arrangements.
• Prepare and implement guidelines for support functions of the reception, photocopies, office cleaning and maintenance. Key among them is putting in place and implement guidelines for managing the purchase, storage, and distribution of office supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate record of office supplies including stationery, consumables, and cartridges/toners.
• Maintain an update inventory for Kaabong and Karenga field Offices.
• Support in managing the Kaabong Office mini store and movement of documents and supplies.
• Prepare and attend staff general and coordination meetings and compile the minutes as discussed and agreed upon by chairperson/supervisor.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
File Maintenance
• Responsible for maintaining administration and HR files. Ensures that all administration and HR documents are stored in a safe and secure location, protected from damage. Such files including stock/inventory files, minutes of departmental and general staff meeting, and team members HR files. The files must always be updated, organized, clearly marked, and complete.
• Ensure Mercy Corps admin manuals, travel documents (copies of team members’ passports and visas), and other critical information such as office security passwords is kept safely.
Facilities Management
• Responsible for managing facilities & office management functions of Kaabong and Karenga office.
• Facilitate timely payments for utilities for Kaabong and Karenga Offices. The utilities include electricity, water, office telephone and any other utility bills for the facilities.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of the office, house equipment like photocopiers, printers, cookers, microwaves, and others.
• Contribute to maintenance of a complete, accurate and up to date lease matrix for Mercy Corps Uganda.
Finance & Compliance Management
• Adhere to Mercy Corps mandated, procedures and controls including Field Facilities and Office Management, Field Procurement, Logistics, Asset and Inventory Management and Finance procedures.
• Offer support in training and orientation of new staff in those procedures.
• Work with Finance, Internal Risk and Compliance to mitigate fraud, conflict of interest and legal ramifications of Mercy Corps administration activities.
Security
• Provide day today supervision to private security guards at Kaabong and Karenga Offices.
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Organizational Learning
• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary
Supervisory Responsibility for the following Mercy Corps staff: Administration Assistant, Receptionist and Office Cleaners
Accountability
Reports Directly to: Senior Operations Officer – Kaabong.
Works Directly with: Logistics, Procurement, Human Resources, Finance and Program staff of all MC Uganda offices.
Ethics and Integrity
All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.
Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, or other related field.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position and or similar roles preferably with International Non-Government Organization and in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in administrative work in a busy and multi-cultural corporate environment.
• Very good writing and verbal communications skills.
• Good negotiation, representation, skills, and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, ability to transparently manage stores, filing, and meet deadlines, work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Proven ability to solve problems innovatively.
Success Factors
• A clear understanding of Administration as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
• The ability to interact effectively with international and national staff members is required.
• A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of program activities is necessary.