Position: Head of Finance Department: Finance Reports to: Country Director (Uganda) Job Summary: The Head of Finance and Operations (HoFO) is a senior staff position within Company Uganda structure, and a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The Head of Finance and Operation is responsible for the development of operational excellence of Company Uganda including the leadership and management oversight of all operational support functions. This includes Financial and Grant Management and Control, Human Resources, Administration, Logistics, Administration, Security and Risk Management. The position leads in the development, roll-out, implementation and review, and ensuring compliance to all Company’s organizational and in-country operational policies, procedures, guidelines, systems, and standards; oversight of the provision of adequate and timely operational support for successful development, implementation, and delivery of Uganda programs and projects; promoting stewardship of resources; and proactively managing risk. As a member of the SMT, the Head of Finance and Operations actively participates in and contributes towards the development, implementation, and review of Company country strategic and annual plans. Duties & Responsibilities Policies, Systems and Compliance: (30% of time)

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all Company organizational operational policies, manuals, guidelines, and systems - Human Resources (HR), Financial and Grant Management and Control, Logistics, Administration, ICT, Risk Management, Security and Emergency.
• Maintain knowledge with government of Uganda laws, policies, legal and statutory requirements, and regulations relevant to operations, and be responsible for always ensuring full compliance by Company Uganda.
• In consultation with the Country Director (CD), be responsible for leading the development and the comprehensive implementation of the Company in-country operational policies and guidelines and systems in line with global Company policies and guidelines and systems as well as the national operating context.
• Responsible for the roll-out, implementation and timely review of all Company organizational and in-country operational policies and guidelines and systems, ensuring full compliance by all staff, offices, and projects in Uganda always
• Oversight of employee training on Company organizational and in-country operational policies and guidelines and systems.
• Be familiar with respective donors’ operational requirements, policies, and procedures, and be responsible for overseeing full compliance by Company in accordance with grant agreements and contractual obligations related to all operational support functions.
• Oversight for partner, supplier, and service provider compliance with relevant Company organizational and in-country operational policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems, including Child Safeguarding, grant management and reporting, logistics and procurement, anti-corruption and anti-fraud, and anti-terrorism.
• Working closely with operation department heads and leads, be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the development and implementation of systems and plans for quarterly internal operational compliance reviews and audits of all Company offices, projects and implementing partners in Uganda.
• In consultation with the Country Director, be responsible for leading reviewing, planning, and implementing initiatives and actions for continuous improvement of Company Uganda operational support functions.
• Actively participate in and contribute towards the development and review of Company organizational operational policies, guidelines, and systems.
• Lead the global finance and grant management software implementation for the Uganda office ensuring data is migrated correctly, issues are flagged and resolved and staff are trained on revised policies and practices.

Operations, Leadership and Management (30%)

• Responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of the effective operational support functions of Human Resources, Financial Management and Control, Logistics, Administration, Information Communication Technology, Risk Management, and Security and Emergency, of Company Uganda.
• Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and review of annual, quarterly, and monthly operational plans in support of Company country and program strategies, plans and growth in Uganda.
• Responsible for oversight of the planning and provision of adequate and timely operational support for the effective implementation and successful achievement of Company programs and projects in Uganda.
• Responsible for the management and technical oversight of implementation of all internal processes, including proper request, review, approval, and authorization of operational support functions, including procurement, payments, and expenses, in compliance with Company policies, procedures and systems
• Working closely with the Country Director, Finance and Admin Manager and Senior Management Team, coordinate and oversee the development, monitoring, review and reforecasting of the company annual country budget.
• Oversight of effective financial and grant management of the country annual programs and projects budgets including monthly, quarterly and annual review and analysis of expenditure against budget, reforecasting, and allocation review, taking corrective measures in consultation with the Country Director, Finance and Admin Manager, and Head of Programs.
• Act as the focal person and be responsible for the management, coordination and technical oversight of external compliance reviews and financial audits, ensuring that all necessary preparations are made, and in consultation with the Country Director prepare management responses and actions to address and implement emerging findings, issues, and recommendations.
• Actively participate and provide support in the development of new country projects and programs, including needs assessments, project designing, proposal writing, and budget preparation, ensuring they reflect adequate and maximum operational support and efficiency.
• Actively participate in and provide management and technical operational support in the development and management of partnerships and consortiums.
• Working closely with the Finance and Admin Manager, be responsible for oversight of the preparation and timely submission of quality internal and donor financial reports.
• Working closely with the Head of Programs, actively participate and assist in the preparation and timely submission of Company internal and donor narrative reports, ensuring that operational support functions are adequately incorporated.
• Support the Country Director in risk management, including ensuring that a wide range of operational and programmatic internal and external risks are identified, analyzed, and appropriate proactive mitigating measures are put in place.
• Support the Country Director in developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating Company’s Uganda country security and emergency management plans and protocols, including organizing and delivering training to staff, regular monitoring of the situation, and providing adequate and timely update and advice.
• Be the focal and main contact person for all operational support functions and matters of Company Uganda, and in consultation with the Country Director, represent Company in relevant external operation forums, networks, and coordination meetings.

Human Resource Management and Support: (25% of time)

• Responsible for the line management, support, and supervision of operation department heads – Finance and Admin Manager, Human Resources Manager, Logistics and Security Manager, and Field Managers.
• Responsible for the planning, oversight and provision of leadership, management and capacity building support to operation department heads and teams, including identification of capacity building needs, planning and delivery of organized and on the job training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Carry out timely staff performance appraisal of operation department heads, in accordance with Company policies and procedures, ensuring proper documentation and joint regular reviews.
• Support the Country Director in the development, implementation, and review of Company’s organizational structure in Uganda, ensuring that the country programs and operations are adequately staffed.
• Working with the SMT, actively supports the development of a high-performance culture, participatory staff engagement, staff development and retention, organizational learning and development, and a work environment that truly reflects Company’s organizational values and principles.

Support to Senior Management Team: (15% of time)

• As a member of the SMT, actively participate in and contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Country Strategic Plan, Country Annual Plans, and work closely and collaboratively to assist the Company in delivering its objectives.
• Support the Country Director in the preparation and timely submission of the company’s country annual reports, ensuring that operational support functions are adequately reflected.
• Actively participate in and contribute towards knowledge management, organizational learning, and change management initiatives.
• Undertake other appropriate level duties as assigned by the Country Director from time to time.

Qualifications.

• Post-graduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, or relevant field.
• Minimum of ten years senior level experience in operational management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of developing and managing a range of operational support function systems and structures, such as Human Resources (HR), Finance, Logistics, and Administration.
• Good understanding and experience of security and risk management.
• Proven experience and track record of participatory and performance-based staff management, supervision, and development.
• Demonstrated experience and successful track record in initiating, developing, and cultivating positive and collaborative working relationships with government and non-state organizations and institutions.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of operational support functions.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated strong conceptual, analytical, strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational, planning, coordination, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines in complex, fast paced and challenging environments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and contribute to a team environment, with the capacity to develop and maintain positive workplace environment and practices at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
• Strong diplomacy skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors, and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written), including report writing.
• Willingness and ability to travel outside Kampala, often at short notice and for an extended period.
• Affinity with Company’s mandate.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Creative, energetic, flexible, and accommodating in a difficult and sometimes insecure working environment.
• Stress-resilient to be able to cope with multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex problems.

Interested candidates share your cvs to: pule@ezer-consult.com Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Job tittle         Photographer Reports to      PR Manager Job summary The job holder will be responsible for photo and video shoots, editing and processing of images to ensure high quality photos and videos. The job requires creativity and technical abilities to use photographic equipment and photo manipulation software.   Job duties

• Ability to edit pictures and videos especially on the phone
• Experience in creating content and content quirting
• Responsible for the digital or physical development of their images
• Analyze and plan the composition of photographs
• Ability to use photographic equipment such as cameras

 Qualifications

• 2years experience in the related field
• Must have proof of portfolio
• Ability to use soft wares like Adobe illustrator, light room, photo shop, illustrator
• Experience in both photography and videography

 Skills

• Having a creative mind
• Good communications skills
• Knowledge of photography technics
• Self-driven
• Team work and inter personal skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates should send cvs to santi@ezer-consult.com

Position: Sales Team Lead/Supervisor – Albertini Region Reports to: Commercial Lead  Job Summary The Sales Team Lead/Supervisor will be responsible for both strategy and implementation of the company’s sales in the Eastern & Central Regions. The Sales Team Lead/Supervisor will manage the end to end sales process across the Eastern and Central regions working with a well-defined team, our products and partners. The position requires great organization, understanding of our partners and customer audience, excellent coaching skills, willingness to travel as needed and the enthusiasm to meet set performance targets on a regular basis.  Job Duties Partnership Engagement

• Manages assigned active partner accounts on a regional basis, and assists in the on-going development of new partner solutions, and in the improvement of existing partnership programs;
• Drives the strategic direction for what content is useful for our lead generation partners, manages the content required to drive sales;
• Develops accurate partner sales & leads reports and provides status updates and required metrics to the Commercial Lead and internal data coordinators via regular reporting and implemented customer relationship management tools.

Sales Training & Team Development

• Develops and runs sales training programs for our direct reports, as well as partners and sales agents;
• Distributes training and sales materials to direct reports, agents, partners and customers;
• Contributes to the recruitment and retention of sales representatives (direct reports, agents and contractors) across the assigned region;
• Coaches and motivates direct reports and develops talent internally with the aim of meeting and surpassing set performance targets;

Sales Targets

• Ensures direct reports meet set targets on a regular basis;
• Collaboratively sets targets and budgets with direct reports and the Commercial Leadership Team; develops Sales pipelines to effectively forecasts future Sales;
• Tracks weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance and sales metrics to meet all sales quotas and goals; executes on direct report appraisals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Strategy

• Develops a deep understanding of our markets & potential partners, generating client insights and opportunities in the set region;
• Evolves distribution strategy, incorporating channel strategy and the utilization of agents and partners as appropriate;
• Works collaboratively with other organizational functions (Operations, Customer Service, Engineering, etc) to guarantee best in class service for all our customers.

Channel Management

• Maps out and manages partnership channels;
• Develops tools and processes to gain insights through each channel;
• Balances advantages and limitations of different channel market strategy approaches activations, partner training, demo-days, above the line marketing, online channels, etc;

Ongoing Reporting

• Manages regional sales reports, forecasts, demo reports, leads reports, activation reports, repayment rates (PAR30 <15%), and other key performance indicators.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of sales work experience;
• Diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Agricultural studies or working in any agriculture projects an added advantage.
• Has experience of leading a sales Team or is a high performer looking for career growth; Has some experience managing independent, 3rd party sales channels and partnerships;
• Strong metrics based approach to evaluation and planning.
• Adequate mentorship and coaching experience – enjoys developing talent.
• Excellent verbal, written and computer communication skills. 

Role Structure

• Reports directly to the Commercial Lead.
• Works closely other departments especially Engineering, Credit and Customer Care.

Measures of Performance / What Success Looks Like

• Company ’s achievement of sales targets and customer satisfaction in the assigned region.
• Development of the Sales, Partnership Engagement and Sales Training Program into a data and process driven
• Development of innovative market traction/penetration strategies

  If interested kindly share CV to santi@ezer-consult.com

  Job Title:          Finance Manager Reports To:      Managing Director   Job Purpose To ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the finance department processes as to drive a robust internal control environment, value creation for the overall organization and promote building of a sustainable business. Key Responsibilities Management Accounting

• Provide guidance to the management team regarding the organization’s operations from a financial perspective
• Provide month-end, quarter-end and year-end Financial Results & Management Accounts/Reports.

Budgeting

• Coordinate the business planning and budgeting initiatives of the Company in respect to its revenue requirements on an annual basis. Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets.
• Translate all business transactions of the firm into monetary terms with a view to ascertain feasibility.
• Ensuring that client payments are made in full and on schedule as well as controlling expenses so that enough money is at hand to meet financial obligations.

Cash Flow Management

• Ensure proper management of the accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
• Ensure timely reconciliation of Bank balances and other application of all resources for optimal return on investment.
• Provide support with strategies on revenue growth

Accounting / Bookkeeping

• Ensure the appropriate policies are in place for financial accountability;
• Ensure that the organization is compliant with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Oversee and manage reconciliation processes
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit. 

Governance

• Improve financial policies to manage cash, operational, and other risks;
• Conduct internal audits to measure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Leadership

• Ensure diligent identification and deployment of competent staff in the finance department
• Planning for the future - Provide strategic oversight to the Board and Management team
• Keen Supervision and delegation of tasks to the finance team
• Recommendation of training for both personal growth of team members and department effectiveness to the organization
• Collaborating with other departments and teams

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master in Finance/Business
• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Business
• Qualifications – CPA (U), ACCA
• Minimum 5 -7 years’ experience in accounting and Finance
• Minimum 2 years in a managerial position
• Comfortable with various accounting software, preferably, QuickBooks, Sage- Pastel, Tally, etc.

Management Skills

• Strong data and technology digital skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong collaboration.
• Communication and problem solving.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Project Management.
• Taxation Management.
• Financial Accounting

    If interested kindly share your CV to pule@ezer-consult.com.      

 

Job Responsibilities Overview The Sales Team Lead will be responsible for both strategy and implementation of Partnership Engagement and Sales Training Program.  The Sales Team Lead will manage the end to end sales organization across regions, partners and products.  The position requires great organization, understanding of our partners and customer audience, excellent coaching skills, and a willingness to travel as needed. Job Duties Partnership Engagement

• Manages assigned active partner accounts on a countrywide basis, and assists in the on-going development of new partner solutions, and in the improvement of existing partnership programs;
• Drives the strategic direction for what content is useful for our partners, manages the content required to drive sales;
• Develops accurate partner sales reports and provides status updates and required metrics to leadership and internal data coordinators via regular reporting and implemented customer relationship management tools.

Sales Training & Team Development

• Develops and runs training programs and courses for our partners and internal sales staff;
• Leads the publishing & distribution of training and sales materials to our partners and customers;
• Leads the recruitment and retention of sales representatives across the country;
• Coaches the team and develops talent internally – at least 10% of time should be spent on talent development;

Sales Targets

• Ensures the Sales organization meets its targets on a regular basis;
• Collaboratively sets targets and budgets;
• Develops Sales pipelines to effectively forecasts future Sales;

Strategy

• Develops a deep understanding of our markets & potential partners, generating client insights and opportunities;
• Co-designs new systems and processes to gain quantitative insights on customer behaviors and opportunities;
• Evolves distribution strategy, incorporating channel strategy and the utilization of agents and partners as appropriate;
• Works collaboratively with other organizational functions (Operations, Customer Service, Engineering, etc) to guarantee best in class service for all our customers.

Channel Management

• Maps out and manages partnership channels;
• Develops tools and processes to gain insights through each channel;
• Balances advantages and limitations of different channel market strategy approaches – activations, partner training, demo-days, above the line marketing, online channels, etc;

Ongoing Reporting

• Manages sales reports, forecasts, demo reports, leads reports, activation reports, repayment rates (PAR30), and other key performance indicators.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience;
• Led a sales organization of 5+ sales staff;
• Developed incentive structures, policies, and sales practices;
• Managed independent, 3^rd party sales channels and partnerships;
• Worked in sales to rural environments where distribution is challenging.
• Strong metrics based approach to evaluation and planning.
• Strong mentor and coach – enjoys developing talent.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Fluent in English.

Role Structure

• Reports directly to the Country Director.
• Works closely other departments especially Engineering, Credit and Customer Care.

Measures of Performance / What Success Looks Like

• Achievement of growth targets, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Development of the Sales, Partnership Engagement and Sales Training Program into a data and process-driven organization.
• Development of innovative market traction/penetration strategies
• Internal promotion of talent and data-based tracking of team skills improvements.
• Strategic insights and contributions as part of the Tulima Solar Leadership Team.

Location: Based in Kampala.  If interested in the job please forward your CV to etyang@ezer-consult.com  

Summary of the Role

This role involves managing day-to-day company operations such as; identifying and following up on prospects to closure, managing ongoing projects, revenue management, handling suppliers, etc. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for many clerical tasks to ensure that the team works efficiently. They will serve as the first point of contact for the company and handle first line resolution; representing the company appropriately at all times. Duties

1. Invoice all clients and manage company payables. This includes debt collection to manage aging to x limits.
2. Manage petty cash. This includes timely settlement of outstanding payments, purchase of office items, pre-payments for certain accounts as directed by Head Finance.
3. Handle timely and accurate requisitioning for all office items and supplies.
4. Timely and accurate accountability schedules for all monies spent.
5. Identify potential bids and participate in organizing bid documents for submission – prepare supporting documents as part of the proposal required by the prospect.
6. Engage prospects and ensure smooth closure of business deals.
7. Follow up on closure of projects to ensure invoicing is done timely.
8. Handle URA filing and other tax payments, in a timely manner.
9. Perform any other duties that maybe required of them from time to time.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure a clean and workable environment for all staff.
2. Timely payment of all company suppliers, i.e., service providers, external consultants, etc.
3. Manage project expenses and keep accountability schedules for all project budgets.
4. Timely payment of employee salaries and issuance of payment slips.
5. Manage project workplans to ensure adherence to contractual terms by both the company and clients, and that customers’ expectations are met, and the projects are closed.
6. Work with and support auditors (both internal and external audits).

Skills Required

1. Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
2. People management skills (team oriented and team management skills)
3. Strongly organized
4. Excellent communication
5. Problem solving
6. 2-3 years of Experience in a similar role.

Education Requirements

1. Bachelor's in accounting / Finance or any business-related field

If interested kindly forward your cv to etyang@ezer-consult.com  

Job Responsibilities Overview The Finance Manager manages the financial functions of a rapidly growing organization. You will be creating policies and ensuring the appropriate processes are put in place to manage the organization’s finances.  You will also be responsible for payment of company taxes and fees within Uganda.  Reporting to the Uganda CFO, you are critical to the reporting of accounting information for global consolidation and financial reporting. Job Duties: The Finance Manager is responsible for the accountability of the operations: Accounting / Bookkeeping

• Manage the bookkeeper and overseeing the bookkeeping function;
• Ensure the appropriate policies are in place for financial accountability;
• Ensure that all Ugandan taxes are paid, withholdings are made, and reporting is submitted on time;
• Legitimately minimize in-country tax liabilities where possible, working with the group finance function for overall company benefit;
• Ensure that all tax implications are considered when taking financial decisions;
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.

Cash Flow Management

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner;
• Process payroll in a timely manner;
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements;
• Maintain banking relationships;

Budgeting

• Manage the preparation of the company's monthly budget;
• Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances;

Management Accounting

• Provide guidance to the management team regarding operations from a financial perspective;
• Provide month-end, quarter-end and year-end Financial Results & Management Accounts;

Corporate Finance & Business Development

• Provide support to the CFO in the collection of financial data for global reporting and consolidation;
• Company Taxes, including VAT, WHT, OTT, PAYE and other regulatory submissions,

Governance

• Improve financial policies to manage cash, operational, and other risks;
• Conduct internal audits to measure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Mentorship

• Provide mentorship and URAining to junior staff and ensure development of talent.

Skills and Qualifications: The Finance Manager is a seasoned financial manager with experience in banks, financial institutions, and/or distributors:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and corporate finance;
• Minimum 2 years in management of financial operations;
• Fluent with Microsoft Excel;
• Comfortable with accounting software, preferably Xero;
• Proficient with Ugandan accounting standards and regulatory requirements;
• Proficient with IASB and GAAP accounting standards;
• Full Accounting & Finance professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or CFA would be a plus;
• Fluent in English.

Role Structure

• The position reports to the global organization’s CFO.
• Manages others within the Finance Department.
• The Finance Manager works closely with all departments, including Sales, Logistics, Service, Technology, and others.
• Externally, the position works with auditors, the URA, banks, and others.

Measurement of Performance / What Success Looks Like

• Timely, accurate closing of the accounting books;
• Budget process completed on time: both setting and reconciliation;
• Accurate cash flow tracking and projections that allow management to plan;
• Operational and Sales department heads report receiving useful information and counsel from the Director for the management of their respective areas;
• Compliance with all URA reporting requirements and regulations: no surprises;
• Timely internal audits demonstrating both compliance and areas for improvement;
• Proactive counsel to management on changes in regulations or treatments.

If interested kindly forward your cv to pule@ezer-consult.com  

PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE: To be responsible for airfreight business operations. The Business Development  Officer is responsible for the P&L of the airfreight business. He/She is responsible for the selection of airfreight resources and operating models in the branches. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Primary Responsibilities:
  • Expand and explore new market opportunities and hitting the sales target on monthly basis.
  • Accountable to manage, develop and expand the Airfreight/Freight business, providing direction and leadership to ensure profitable growth.
  • Ensure all global and regional policies and procedures are effectively implemented and adhered.
  • Design monthly management report that will communicate key successes/challenges.
  • Establish and maintain relationship with airlines, shipping line and other subcontractors to support our service.
  • Manage airfreight and General operations to ensure error-free service and most efficient operation.
  • Perform sales management function to ensure attainment of sales/marketing objective.
  • Establish and maintain good rapport with key customers for their continuous support.
  • Acquire the lowest airfreight/ocean cost/freight from various sources.
  • Identify potential market and develop corresponding strategic marketing plan.
  • Seek opportunities, initiate new strategies including developing performance to be able to compete with competitors.
  • Eliminates identified problems both internal and external to get the job done effectively.
  • Create positive work atmosphere.
  • Work closely with other departments to achieve synergy of cooperation among business units.

ACTIVITIES

• Participate in appropriated airlines or shipping activities.
• Regularly visit airlines Cargo Manager or General Manager to establish good relationship with all airlines and shipping lines.
• Visit key customers on regular basis to ensure optimum satisfaction is attained.
• Build up strong network with other players, airlines and agents so that we can offer the best service in airfreight and inland freight business.
• Working with the team to initiate the best working strategies.
• Working closely with agents and airlines to get the best possible cost.
• Visit local customers and potential customers to generate airfreight and road freight volume.
  • Set up, manage and provide support to airport operation office.
  • Monitor work performance of each section closely and regularly.
  • Report the superior of the statistics and work progress or any other important information that affect our business.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (COMPETENCIES):    

• Minimum experience of 3-5yrears in same airfreight with reputed firm.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Be able to work independently. Self-motivated and objective-oriented person.
• Strong leadership, communication ability. Sound interpersonal skill.
• Good practical knowledge of computer.
• Recommend and revise procedures in order to improve the performance and profitability of the Company
• Age 27 to 35yrs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing or any related field in Business.

If interested, kindly forward CV to pule@ezer-consult.com

DEPARTMENT:                               IT POSITION:                                       Temporary  Network Operations Centre Technician REPORTS TO:                                Network Design and Operations Manager JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing technical support and resolving network issues as a result of technical faults within the network. Monitoring all network infrastructure sections across all connectivity media to ensure highest network performance in terms of equipment function and capacity the network is able to deliver. Duties and Responsibilities.

• Ensures network performance details are met as per LTU standards.
• Ensures the Network performance targets are met,

1. Latencies
2. Ping Roundtrip time.
3. SNR & Airlink quality.

• Tracks network spares levels.
• Monitors backbone routes to ensure they are available and error free.
• Monitors Core Network elements and infrastructure services availability of 99.9%.
• Supports Implementation Teams, Customer Care and Contractor teams for first call resolution.
• Manages vendor escalations for equipment support and fault resolution.
• Ensures adherence to set LTU Network standards.
• Ensures adherence to set LTU Network standards.
• Communicates to stakeholders with regards to escalated network or services fault resolution.
• Generates network status reports.
• Generates Reason for Outage and Root Cause Analysis reports on critical fault resolution.
• Manages communication to regional LT NOCs on failures affecting the EA Ring.
• Schedules network maintenance activities as per LTU Change management policy.
• Ensures idle nodes not supporting any services are deactivated and recovered.
• Generates network status reports.
• Ensures that provisioned services are uploaded and correctly updated on the various monitoring systems.
• Implements services to customers according to the SDU process.
• Implements all customer circuits as per LTU standards.
• Provides technical guidance and advice to SDU and customer during service implementation stages.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves service issues during implementation stages.

EDUCATION.

• Diploma in a relevant computer discipline - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecoms, Computer Science, IT

POST SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS.

• Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate or higher

EXPERIENCE.

• 2 years’ experience in NOC operations in a Telecommunication environment.
• Thorough Knowledge of Networking and Transmission technologies – WDM, SDH, MPLS, Microwave.
• Knowledge of IP Routing protocols.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.

• Very strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly self-motivated and directed individual.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative shift based environment.

REQUIRED SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE.

• Proficient in using Various NMS tools (e.g. Solarwinds, Tacacs+, Nagio, ALU 1350OMS etc)
• Proficiency is using Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Optics, WDM, SDH, Microwave and IP / MPLS Operations and concepts.

  Interested persons, send your CV to pule@ezer-consult.com or WhatsApp to 0703-751333   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.            

  DEPARTMENT:                               Finance POSITION:                                        Temporary Credit Controller REPORTS TO:                                  Head of Credit Control    JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for debtors account reconciliation, debt collection and other clerical duties aimed at maximizing cash collections and increasing the efficiency of department processes and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the credit control team in the follow up of overdue debtors through calls, e-mail, and field visits to ensure that payments are received on time.
• Reconciles customer accounts to ensure accuracy of the debtors’ book
• Assists the credit control team in filing all documentation relating to customer accounts such as credit notes, balance confirmation letters, etc
• Attends to incoming calls/emails to accounts department regarding client inquiries and updates on their account statements.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
• Ensures that all daily, weekly and monthly reporting deadlines are met.
• Will be supervised and guided by the Head of Credit Control

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year experience ideally in a leading organization preferably in the telecommunication industry
• Basic knowledge of Billing, receipting and accounting packages.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Very strong Communication Skills and the ability to express technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

REQUIRED SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient in using computer software (e.g Excel) and accounting application systems.
• Knowledge of Billing, ERP and accounting applications.

  Interested persons, send your CV to pule@ezer-consult.com or WhatsApp to 0703-751333   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEPARTMENT: Sales and Marketing POSITION: Marketing Executive REPORTS TO: Sales Manager Role Summary Lead us in raising awareness of new and existing products, brands and services, over see advertising/communication campaigns, promotions and exhibitions. He/she will also be responsible for driving CSR campaigns, conducting market research and analysis to evaluate trends, brand awareness and competition ventures. Key Responsibilities • Liaise with the Regional Brand Manager and the Creative Agency to develop: Product/Brand Communication Campaigns, Designing Packaging, Collaterals, Brochures for Market Support Team • Liaise with Head of Sales and Regional Brand Manager in executing; Sales/Marketing Promotions, Painter Seminars, Merchandizing Activities, Shop Branding • Organize and coordinate promotional events such as product launch, CSR events, • Prepare briefing materials for creative agency • Managing of company social media accounts e.g. FB, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, You Tube • Work closely with cross functional departments to ensure the following is released to the market as and when required; Price list, POSM, Packaging, Shop branding • Ensure adequate coverage for CSR events in traditional and social media Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business-Related Field. • 3-5 years’ experience in marketing • Experience working with agency on marketing engagements. Competencies • Creativity and innovation • Excellent Proven problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication skills • Good project management abilities Interested persons, send your CV to william@ezer-consult.com or WhatsApp to 759630666 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEPARTMENT:                         OPERATIONS POSITION:                             ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER REPORTS TO:                            OPERATIONS MANAGER Role Summary Provide leadership to team members in the Operations Department, ensuring all activities are carried out effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of declarants to ensure departmental operations are logged accurately.
• Analyze client information and offer most suitable shipping advise.
• Lodging information with customs
• Ensure efficient Bond Management
• Maintain open communication with both clients and management
• Enforce usage of Information Management Systems by operations team on day-to-day activities
• Provide guidance to all operations staff at branch offices and Transit yards
• Receive files for Declaration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or business-related field
• 10 years’ experience in Logistics company, 3 of which in a managerial role.
• Good knowledge on customs export and import workings
• Familiar with cargo handling to and from the port of Mombasa
• Experience in handling transit cargo through Uganda.

Competencies

• Good leadership skills
• Excellent Proven problem-solving abilities
• Good relationship management skills

    Interested persons, send your CV to pule@ezer-consult.com or WhatsApp to 0703-751333 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline:18th.July.2022  

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The role of the job is load planning by reviewing documentation provided by clients, ascertaining places of load collection, handling equipment, and forecasting of loads planned for transportation based on incoming vessels. Roles and Responsibilities The primary role of the job is load planning by reviewing documentation provided by clients, ascertaining places of load collection, handling equipment and forecasting of loads planned for transportation based on incoming vessels / air-freight shipment / road freight requests from CREs.  This would be based on allocation of loads to transport subcontractors as well as usage of ULUL’s own fleet of 20 trucks, canters and pickups. The candidate would need to possess skill for servicing and maintaining a fleet of 20 trucks including all operations in relation to truck movements. Key Responsibilities of the Transport Manager position:

• Single entry point into ULUL on day-to-day issue for transporters
• Coordination of all transporters on all routes including local shunting
• Actively liaise with transporters to co-ordinate and streamline transport operations to best suit clients’ requirements
• Coordination between our field operations / CRE teams and transporters
• Preparation of Cargo consignment and delivery notes
• Track and trace of trucks for delivery and return
• Ensuring timely loading by transporters
• Approval of transporter invoices
• Selecting new transporters for new routes, if need be (however final approval with Management)
• Performance evaluation of transporters
• Weekly volume forecast to transporters – daily allocation review if need be to minimize delays in loading
• Ensure all relevant data are input correctly and in timely manner into the ULUL IMS system
• Ensuring that cargo surveyors are appointed and when cargo has been damaged, the ULUL accident / incident SOP is followed and transporters to provide all required documentation.
• When required, to visit various ICD where cargo declared by ULUL is cleared, to get correct dimensions and weight of Project loads when such information is not provided.
• Advising and ensuring that in-house transporters are providing the correct transport vehicles and lashing equipment for loading diverse types of loads.
• To advice relevant parties on the requirements for transporting various types of cargo.
• Maintaining and continuously reviewing processes to enhance efficiency within the department.
• Preparing accurate and timely reports for management on a regular basis.
• To actively promote, champion and input into the QHSE focus of ULUL throughout all business activities and operations whilst ensuring that full cognizance is taken of QHSE in all decisions.
• Any other job that may be given to the job holder from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree holder.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience working in a logistics/ transport company
• Substantial experience in Project cargo and break-bulk shipment documentation. 

COMPETENCIES:

• General knowledge of Port, Shipping, CFS and border Operations.
• Knowledge of Customs regulations related to transport under Simba, Tancis and Asycuda cargo clearance systems.
• Knowledge of transport regulations for OOG and heavy lift cargo within East Africa region.
• Knowledge of diverse types of Shipping vessels and shipping gear, Port berths and Heavy lift trailers
• Team leadership skills.
• Customer service and relationship building Skills.
• Negotiations and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A strategic and creative thinker.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Team player.
• Problem/situational analysis
• Consistency and reliability
• Self-discipline and sense of duty
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Flexible and able to respond to change.
• Solutions focused with a can-do attitude.

Direct Reports: The job holder is responsible for the supervision of the following positions:

• Transport Clerks/ Transport Coordinators

 

              Deadline:18th.July.2022 Please kindly forward your to info@ezer-consult.com

  OUR CLIENT Our client is one the leading Chinese medical technology company specializing in blood glucose monitoring technology and testing kits seeking to enter the East Africa Market. The client seeks to fill the position of a Medical Sales & Marketing Representative for Uganda with a suitably qualified and competent person with extensive experience in medical product sales. JOB SUMMARY The ideal candidate has primary responsibility to assist in the implementation of medical technology marketing initiatives relating to brand communication, sales and customer experience for lipid profile meter, uric acid kits, blood pressure machine and blood glucose kit. Main Tasks and Responsibilities 1. Assist Sinocare in doing product and marketing training for the current agent’s team. Communicate with superior to formulate marketing plan, implement the plan together with the agents’ team. 2. Prepare and present business proposals to clients to indicate interest in providing sales offer 3. Work in line with company policies to meet and exceed set sales targets 4. Maintain proper record of accounts/sales operations and present periodic reports to management on business activities. 5.Participate in conferences and seminars to improve on existing job knowledge and expand personal network 6. Have business travel to national main cities to visit importers and introduce company & product, meet and negotiate with potential importers and make the cooperation succeeded. 7. Visit sub dealers like: chain pharmacy clinic，hospital，whole seller. And make them connected with our agent and make our products distributed and popular in Uganda. 8. Collect information of competing product parameters, competitive product activities, product registration, company registration, bidding announcement, etc. 9. After sales service is required and collect complains and solve problems. 10. Collection of marketing intelligence and sharing with client top management. QUALIFICATIONS  The job holder should have the following qualifications. 1. Diploma in Sales & Marketing, Business Management or medical fields. Those with a bachelor’s degree will have an added advantage. 2. Two years’ experience in Sales in a medical/consumable industry 3. Fluent in English. 4. Young sales and marketing professionals in age bracket 25-35 years old. Skills and competencies The ideal candidate should possess the following . 1. Hardworking, good attitude and good character. 2. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 3. Goal and results-driven, with exceptional customer service qualities. 4. Dynamic, high-impact individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Deadline:11th.July.2022 Please kindly forward your to info@ezer-consult.com

Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. The Project Manager will provide overall  leadership and management for projects. Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive quality and profitability to meet or exceed company objectives

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project in terms of scope of work and deliverables.

• Provide predictive problem management to enable near real-time intervention into problem areas

• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met

• Develop appropriate KPI’s to measure and predict performance top line growth, efficiency, etc.
• Provide critical technical guidance to Business Development team
• Partner with the Managing Director team to evaluate current strategies of organization to ensure continued growth and success
• Continually drive innovation within operations
• Champion the recruiting, selecting, orientating, training, coaching and disciplining of the projects team as needed

• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Business-Related Discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience with in Project Management
• Proficient in Microsoft projects and Office
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong Business Acumen
• Experience in the construction sector will be an added advantage.

    DEADLINE: 16^th May 2022 Kindly share your cv to info@ezer-consult.com