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Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development
Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management
capacity”. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main
campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale. In order
to carry out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to
recruit suitably qualified persons in the following full time posts:
Job Title:
1. CONSULTANT IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION (1 POSITION)
READVERTISED
2. CONSULTANT IN PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE (1 POSITION)
3. CONSULTANT IN PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS (2 POSITIONS)
Organisation: Uganda
Management Institute (UMI)
1. CONSULTANT IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Report to: Head of respective Departments
Salary Scale: UM4a
Background
Information:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development
Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management
capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services
in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition
to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the
Institute offers high quality career development management courses at
Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The
Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala
and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale. In order to carry out its
functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably
qualified persons in the following full time posts:
a) DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(i) Develop and deliver training programmes,
(ii) Market UMI training programmes.
(iii) Develop training materials and case studies,
(iv) Facilitate on education and training programmes of the Institute.
(v) Prepare reports on training conducted for both internal
and external stakeholders
(vi) Evaluate the impact of training given to participants.
(vii) Conduct research and disseminate findings.
(viii) Carry out consultancy services for UMI Clients.
(ix) Supervise students carrying out research projects as
part of their training.
b) PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
(i) Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree a
field related to the post applied for from a recognized University or
Institution.
(ii) An honors first degree in a related field is a
requirement for all applicants
(iii) MCIPS is a requirement for applicants for the post of Consultant
in Procurement and Logistics
(iv) A proven teaching experience in a University or other Institutions
of higher learning will be required for all applicants plus substantial
managerial experience gained with reputable organizations.
(v) Should be aged 30 years and above
(vi) Computer Literate.
(vii) Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide
range of fields to adult learners.
(viii) Ability to conduct research and undertake consultancy
assignments
4. HUMAN RESOURCE
OFFICER (1 POSITION)
Reports to: Human Resource Manager
Salary Scale: UM4b
(a) DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(i) Implementing the Human Resource plan for the Institute;
(ii) Participating in the selection, induction and placement
of staff;
(iii) Updating the staff data bank;
(iv) Supporting staff welfare programmes;
(v) Facilitating the performance management process;
(vi) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to
time.
(b) PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
(i) An honors Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resource Management
related field from a recognized University/ Institution, plus
(ii) A Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management
will be required
(iii) Should have relevant experience in a similar or
related position gained in a reputable organization
(iv) Well-developed interpersonal, communication, team building
and analytical skills
(v) Should be proficient in MS office applications and
internet/ email technologies
5. LIBRARY
ASSISTANT-KAMPALA CENTRE (3 POSITIONS) READVERTISED
Reports to: Head of Library and
Documentation Department
Salary Scale: UM6
(a) DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(vii) Assisting
library users in locating library materials
(viii) Processing the loaned and returned books
(ix) Sorting and shelving books and other reading materials
(x) Tidying shelves and library furniture
(xi) Maintaining library records and performing security
checks
(xii) Opening and closing the library at stipulated times
(xiii) Ensuring the security of library materials
(b) PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
(i) Diploma in Library and Information Science from a recognized
Institution/University
(ii) Must be computer literate
(iii) Should be self-driven, results-oriented, versatile,
customer -focused, innovative and a team player.
(iv) Should have two years relevant experience in a similar position
preferably from a higher Institution of learning.
(v) Should be computer literate.
6. HELP DESK
TECHNICIAN (1 POSITION)
Report to: Systems Administrator
Salary Scale: UM6
(a) DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(i) Logging support calls received by telephone, email or in
person, prioritizing and scheduling problems.
(ii) Applying diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting
and providing technical assistance to users.
(iii) Performing hands-on fixes at the desktop level,
including installing and upgrading software.
(iv) Developing help sheets and frequently asked questions lists
for end users.
(v) Performing preventive maintenance, including checking and
cleaning of workstations, printers and other peripherals
(vi) Providing individual instruction and training to staff
and / or participants on computer hardware and software.
(vii) Supervising ICT Trainees performing similar work.
(viii) Liaising with the Computer Operator to ensure
computer labs are operating effectively.
(ix) Providing periodic activity progress reports to Systems
Administrator for action.
(x) Maintaining the resource Centre, laboratories and
ensuring they are in good state and all necessary applications to be used for
study
(b) PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
(i) A graduate in Computer Science or Information Technology
from a recognized University/ Institution.
(ii) A proven training in Microsoft help desk support or CompTIA
A+ (PC Technician);
(iii) Should have one year’s relevant experience gained in a
reputable organization;
(iv) Should be self-driven, results-oriented, versatile,
customer -focused, innovative and a team player.
7. REWARDS AND OTHER
TERMS OF SERVICE
Successful candidates will, on being confirmed in appointment,
be offered five-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary
complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an
attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous
personal development.
8. MODE OF
APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CV, certified copies
of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone
contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be
received by the address below not later than 5.00pm Friday 4, October 2013.
The Human Resource Manager Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 - 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131 KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581 E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
Please note:
Those who applied before for the re-advertised positions
need not to re-apply. Applicants are required to declare all their qualifications
including those in progress.
