Jobs at Syngenta in Kampala, Uganda -Technical Field Expert-QSL/SY/10/13-1

Job Title: Technical Field Expert-QSL/SY/10/13-1

Organisation: Syngenta
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Technical Manager

About Syngenta:

Our client Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers Syngenta help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. Syngenta AG is a large global Swiss specialized chemicals company which markets seeds and pesticides. Syngenta is involved in biotechnology and genomic research. The company was ranked third in total seeds & biotech sales in 2009 in the commercial market. Sales in 2010 were approximately US$ 11.6 billion.

Job Summary:
 The Technical Field Expert;

-Facilitate and lead local specific crop or integrated solutions, and the field-level generation of potential Integrated Solutions.
-Leads in developing the technical demonstration and local story creation.
-Actively participate in design, communication, and implementation of technical crop solutions.
-Prepares and provides technical support for offers and products to maximise sales

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Plan and deliver commercial trials to build deep understanding of Syngenta product offers and maximize the impact of product launches and the overall commercial portfolio on sales and market share.
-Contribute to the development of training tools and materials to educate stakeholders on new solutions.
-Conduct an agreed number of field trials through all stages from initial planning to completion of final report (including spraying where trials are conducted internally)
-Manage trial sites and demonstration platforms on commercial farms including farmer liaison on site selection and in field trial layout

Crop expertise:
-Provide agronomic support to the sales force, key account managers, channel partners and grower customers
-Solution and product launch maximization: identify potential solutions to address grower needs and support new product launches by providing technical input for launch preparation
-Competitor knowledge gathering, gap identification and reporting.
-Manage and deliver close technical relationships with key Distributor accounts & influencers
-Develop product protocols and plans as defined by campaigns and company strategy and lead results interpretation
-Engage in product stewardship activities and reviews

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a Degree in agronomy or related degree
-Five or more years of relevant experience
-Hold critical internal and external crop expertise across a range of agronomic and market conditions
-Understanding of the role / value of technical information in a commercial environment • Knowledge of field trials techniques in all crop protection disciplines - replicated and demonstration trials - and of quality standards (GEP)
-In-depth crop & product knowledge - labelled and actual use patterns
-In-field technical experience as well as commercial awareness
-Some previous experience of field trials Relationships with key national influencers Critical leadership capabilities
-Develops clear strategies and sets aligned objectives for individuals and teams
-Gains commitment of key reports and stakeholders in a compelling way
-Manages risk and is able to work with uncertainty
-Provides opportunities for learning, development and growth
-Coaches people to connect across functions and boundaries to spark innovation Critical technical and professional capabilities
-Delivers distinctive value proposition to customer
-Understands customer needs
-Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, as well as presentation.
-Relevant national training qualifications is critical
-Data interpretation - conversion from data to use advise / product and service support
-Strong influencing skills
-Analytical thinking
-Languages knowledge: English and Swahili

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are strongly advised to clearly state and highlight their suitability for the above position, and send their curriculum vitae (highlighting the job reference number) to the Human Resource Manager, Q-Sourcing Ltd Plot 29, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, Kampala. Uganda Applicants may also send soft copy applications to office@qsourcing.com. All applications should reach the above address. Only successful candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: 25th October 2013

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Technical Trainee Jobs in Uganda at Nile Breweries Limited

Job Title:  Technical   Trainee

Employer: Nile Breweries Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Requirements;

•BSc.  Ind  .  Chemistry , BSC . Technology   (Bio/Chem.) or  BSC. Food  Processing  Technology  or  Microbiology
•2 years  working  experience  working  in an  FMCG  ,Excellent  report  writing  skills
•High  energy , balanced  personality  self-discipline  and  drive  , conceptualizing  and   a strong  output  bias .
•High  integrity  and  attention to detail

Responsibilities;

•Train  on all  aspects  of  Brewing  process, Packaging  , Utilities  and Engineering
•Work  on various  projects as  defined  by  management
•Apply the  manufacturing  way  principles  and  practices
•Contribute  to problem solving
•Accord  customer  care  and service  in line  with  company  values

How to apply:
The  Company  will  offer  a competitive  remuneration  package  to the  successful candidates. Candidates that  have  relevant  experience  , know  that  they  meet  the  above  criteria  and have  what  it takes  to excel in the  above  position  , should  please  send  their  CVs, which  should  include  details  of email address   (if any), present  position  , current  remuneration , Certificate/testimonials  an d address  of three  Referees  plus  telephone  contact  to the  undersigned
Human  Resources  Business  Partiner  -Technical  Nile  Breweries  Ltd ,
P. O. Box  762, Jinja/Uganda

Application Deadline: 18th Oct 2013

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Chief Technical Officer Jobs at Afrimax Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda

 Job Title: Chief Technical Officer

Employer: Afrimax Uganda Limited

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain cost control
• Manage personnel in the technical team
• Work closely with the local Managing Director and CFO and take responsibility for the technical Capex & Opex Budgets for rollout and operations
• Maintain a strategy for Vendor Management taking responsibility for ongoing relationships with equipment suppliers, ensuring both company and Vendor contract agreement commitments are met
• Make sure the local organization is effectively securing necessary sites and implementing the needed civil works in a cost effective manner and in a timely way
• Oversee all interfaces to other networks, through local staff organization
• Protecting license and partnerships by responsible development and operation of the network
• Help the local organization recruit and hire local engineering and technical staff
• Train and support technical staff with network planning and implementation issues
• Oversee the design and operation of the network and IT systems to ensure optimal quality of service including capacity planning for the various nodes within the networks.
• Ensure network growth is tied to capacity needs, and coverage is tied to requirements as defined by marketing inputs
• Ensure the Information Technology systems, such as NOC, OSS, Billing and Customer Care systems are planned, implemented and operationally effective.
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to all local engineering and technical organizations to ensure that the team can deliver on their stated objectives through ongoing assessment, coaching and development

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Program management experience with multiple projects over $ 1 million in value
• Knowledge of wireless, IP, VoIP technologies and IT systems
• Recruiting experience
• Training experience
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technically oriented co-workers and others
• Ability to work in both hands on and on a high level strategy level
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capability to communicate well verbally and in written form
• At least four (4) years as a technology lead in a wireless operation
• Experience in managing people in environment
• Ability to travel internationally

How to Apply:
Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

Write an Application letter and CV/Resume.
Merge these two documents into one document in either word or PDF format.
Do not attach or send any scanned documents. These are sometimes too large for our inbox.
Send your application, please Apply now
Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Application Deadline: 10th Oct 2013

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Careers at MTN-Uganda in Hoima, Uganda-Senior Technician I (RADIO & TX)

Job Title: Senior Technician I (RADIO & TX)

Reports to: Senior Specialist II

About MTN:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is currently expanding and is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the following vacant

Job Summary:

The  Senior Technician I (RADIO & TX) will carry out preventive & reactive maintenance and operation of all network wire line/wireless infrastructure systems that include; Fiber, satellite, GSM & 3G infrastructures, WIMAX, CDMA and Microwave Radio network systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Performs duties of the assistant to the senior regional in the region.
-Conduct preventive & reactive maintenance of the MTN Uganda radio & transmission network infrastructure.
-Participate in Site upgrades, Commissioning & site acceptance processes.
-Participate in outsourced maintenance contractor supervision works through spot checks and reporting.
-Maintain satellite, fiber, terrestrial network, GSM, CDMA and microwave
-Perform maintenance tasks on the fixed line wireless terminals in the region.
-Should be ready to work hand in hand with the senior technician II Radio Tx to implement prepared regional maintenance work plans.
-Assist the senior region technician carry out spares Audit in order to keep the required stock in region.
-Prepare the faulty spare units; bring them to Kampala for shipping to the supplier for repair.
-Takes on the responsibilities of all operations in the region when the senior regional technician is away.

Qualification Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Higher Diploma in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering.
-At least 5 year’s work experience in Telecommunication Radio and transmission environment.
-A valid driving license with at least two years driving experience with a manual car.
-Quick learning ability, research for new technologies and cope with the dynamic telecom industry
-Excellent communication & interpersonal skills,
-Excellent report writing and presentation skills
-Good analytical & problem solving skills,
-Highly organized
-Ability to work with minimum supervision.
-He/she must be very enthusiastic, self-motivated
-Highly flexible & able to work long hours with readiness to meet scheduled and unscheduled work call outs.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala, Uganda.
Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 3rd October, 2013

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Senior Technical Officer Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer ,Capacity  Strengthening

Duties:
• Work  closely  with  DCOP  to implement  all activities  to strengthen  the national  BCC  working  group
• Support  implementation  of  strategies  for  coordination  and  collaboration
• Based  on the  CS  plan  , develop  work plans  , strategies  and  activities  for  CS  interventions
• Provide  CS  support to  CHC  staff  , IPS,  sub-grantees  and  GOU counterparts

Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• A  master’s  degree  in communication , education, public health , social sciences  or related field , with  7-10  years  of experience  in designing , implementing  and monitoring  health  communication  and/or capacity strengthening  programs .
• Demonstrated  experience  and experience  and expertise  in capacity strengthening , Demonstrated  experience   in developing health  communication  training  modules  and facilitating  adult  learning
• Experience  in working  with donors , implementing partiners  and  GOU counterparts  on CS  issues .
• Relevant computer  software  skills  (including , at a minimum , the standard  applications in MS Office )

How to apply:
All candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda

FHI 360   has a competitive compensation package
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

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Regional Technical Officer Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Regional  Technical  Officer

Duties:
• Oversee the  roll out  of all  district /village –level  health  communication  activities
• Ensure project  data  is used  for planning  and decision –making
• Coordinate  and manage  CHC  capacity  strengthening  (CS) at  district  lower  levels
• Contribute  to  development  of tailored  technical strategies , ensuring  integrated  approaches  across  different  health  components

Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• A  minimum  of bachelor’s  degree in communication , social sciences , public health or  related field  with 5-7 years of experience  in designing  and implementing  HC  programs . Experience  working with  districts  and implementing  partiners  is preferred
• Demonstrated  ability to  interact  with donors , implementing  partiners , and  GOU  counterparts  on relevant  technical  areas
• Prior  experience  with health  communication  (HC)
• Experience  managing /supervising  staff
• Relevant computer  software  skills  (including , at a minimum, the  standard applications  in  MS Office)

How to apply:
All candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda

FHI 360   has a competitive compensation package
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

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Laboratory Technician Job Vacancy at Cabin Uganda

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Purpose:
The main purpose of the job role is to ensure the laboratory is operational, supporting sample collection, conducting laboratory assays, and entering data for reporting, Storage of Samples, operating modern laboratory equipment.

Minimum Requirements:
• University degree in Laboratory Sciences, or in a related discipline.
• 2 years’ work-experience in a related function.
• The ideal candidate should have laboratory experience;
• Ability to work independently; and Good report writing skills.

How to Apply
All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications to recruitment@cabinuganda.co.ug  with detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, telephone contacts and scanned copies of academic testimonials
E-applications to meet the criteria: (A single folder not exceeding 2 MB; named according to the position applied for; only single submission is required).
We regret to indicate that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Interested candidates are strongly advised to visit the link below for detailed requirements and specifications  Click Here    http://www.cabinuganda.co.ug/data/mmenu/11/4/Opportunities.html

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

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